2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

Enjoy a 2-day hiking tour through the Colca Canyon, and immerse yourself in beautiful landscapes as you explore one of the deepest canyons in the world. Depart Arequipa and see the Cruz del Cóndor and views of the Andean Valleys.

Start the adventure very early with a pick-up service from your accommodation in Arequipa, and travel to the Colca Valley (3 hours). Make a brief stop for breakfast in Chivay.

Continue the route to the Cruz del Cóndor (3,800 meters above sea level) to contemplate one of the most amazing natural wonders: the flight of the condors. Reach the Pampas of San Miguel (3,300 meters above sea level). Walk along the bottom of the canyon, for 6 km (3 hours).

Arrive at the town of San Juan de Chuccho, to enjoy a well-deserved rest with lunch. Continue the walk through the towns of Cosñirhua and Malata for another 3 km (2.5 hours). We will arrive at Sangalle (2,225 m), a spectacular oasis where we will spend the night. Enjoy a swim in the pool and dinner in the evening.

Get up early the next morning to start the 3 km walk ascending the side of the canyon, for about 3 hours, admiring the sunrise with incredible views, until you reach the town of Cabanaconde (3,230 m).

Travel to the town of Chivay, making brief stops at the Antahuilque viewpoint, with beautiful views of the Andean terraces and the Colca Valley. Visit the city of Maca, with a panoramic visit to its colonial church.

Take your time to visit the Yanque hot springs and enjoy the powerful hot water pools, which have healing properties as well as relaxing effects, before enjoying an optional tasty lunch in Chivay.

You can take the transfer to Puno on a regular bus (optional), leaving Chivay at 1:00 p.m. and arriving at Puno's main square at 7:00 p.m.

Or, you can return to the city of Arequipa and pass near the Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve, home to different types of camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos, and arrive back in Arequipa. We will leave you two blocks from the Plaza de Armas.