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Leaving Frequency

Daily Departures from Arequipa

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Price Information

US$ 120.00

Please Note

- For experienced trekkers we recommend a private 4 Day Colca Canyon trek which give you much more wonderfull areas to explore and discover impressive little andean villages.
- We recommend to leave your belongings at your Hotel in Arequipa.
- There is an option to stay at Hotel La Posada del Conde or Kuntur Wasi in Cabanaconde in 2 or 3 Day Colca Canyon trek in a private tour. Also it is possible to Continue the way to Puno from Chivay.

Overview

Another biggest and best in Peru. Climbing down and back out of Colca canyon, the deepest canyon in the world ..twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA. A peaceful oasis at the bottom rewards your climb down to stay with local families and learn of their ancient traditions and soaring condors greet you at the top!

Difficulty

General level of fitness and trekking poles if you have sore knees!

Transport

Bus

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Colca Canyon Trekking 3 Day

3 DAY/2 NIGHT COLCA CANYON TREK
DAILY Departures from Arequipa. ( Minimum 2 passengers)
Moderate Trek Descending to the Colca Canyon

Program Itinerary

Day 1: Arequipa, Cabanaconde, San Juan de Chuccho.

Between 03:00am to 3:30am we collect you from your Hotels in Arequipa to travel to the Colca valley. We travel by bus approximately 4 hours to Chivay (the main town of the Valley). Here we stop for a late breakfast and to stretch our legs and then we continue towards Cabanaconde 3,287mts (approx 2 hours) After lunch we begin our 4 hour descent to the floor of the Colca Canyon. We will be able to appreciate the diverse Andean and tropical vegetation and also the geological formation of the Canyon, from the formation period of the mountain range of the andes. Once at the heart of the Canyon we will cross the San Juan de Chuccho suspension bridge to arrive to the town. Here we will spend the night with a local family in basic rustic accomodation. Time to interact with the locals and enjoy their hospitality and dinner.

BLD

with local family rustic accomodation

3,287mts

6-8 kms

3-4 hours

Day 2: San Juan of Chuccho - Sangalle (Oasis)

After breakfast we re-commence our trek climbing gradually to the andean village of Tapay which is located at 2,900 mts . We will visit Coshñirhua and Malata Villages located at 2,600 mts and then we will visit an authentic church and way of life of the locals which are proud to preserve their traditions in a very rustic environment. Their customs lie very close to the "Pachamama" "mother earth". You will appreciate very beautiful landscapes, ancient farming terraces to cultivate potatoes and other crops, snow-capped summits and a variety of flora and fauna. At 13:00 pm we descend again to the Colca River and arriving to the Oasis or Sangalle Valley 2,100 mts we settle into our cabins of our chosen family or camping, relax at the swimming pool. After lunch there is time for exploration of the abandoned mines, waterfalls and opportunity to fish for trout in the Colca river, time to relax and enjoy this beautiful site.

BLD

basic lodging

2,900 mts

6-8 kms

3-4 hours

Day 3: Cabanaconde - Chivay - Arequipa.

At 4.00am we start our 3 hour walk out of the canyon.. Once in Cabanaconde we will have breakfast at (7:45) and then head off for the Cruz del condor. We will stay for approx 1 hour here, to be able to appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean Cóndor. Soon we will continue on to arrive at Chivay at arrival 10:30 am. Once there we will have the opportunity to visit the thermal baths of medicinal waters with a temperature of 35 to 40ºC and opportunity for lunch in Chivay. At approx 1.30pm we will return to Arequipa arriving approx 17:00 pm. Transfer to your hotel.

B

journey from Chivay to Arequipa over 5600 mt pass

6-8 kms

3-4 hours

What is Included:

  • -Transfer from your Hotel in Arequipa to Bus Terminal.
  • -Round trip ticket in Public Transportation (Arequipa -Cabanaconde).
  • -2 nights it basic accommodation Double or Triple room. (At SJ Chuccho and Sangalle)
  • (Basic private 2,3 person typical cabins, not private bathroom or showers)
  • -Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinner
  • -Admission fee to Colca Canyon and Condor Mirador US$ 11.
  • -Experienced english speaking Guides.

What is not Included:

  • - Entrance to the thermal baths (10 Soles)
  • - Last lunch in Chivay on 3rd day (20-25 soles)
  • - Drinks, snacks or water.
  • - Tip for your guide is not mandatory.
  • - Porter/donkey to carry your daypack.

We recommend that you bring

  • - Hiking boots or strong sole shoes.
  • - A day pack with water to drink and snacks.
  • - Walking poles, otherwise you can buy wood sticks.
  • - Sun block, sunglasses and hat.
  • - Rain jacket in case,fleece & clothing.
  • - Mosquitoes repellent and travel towel.
  • - Personal cleaning toiliteries, tissues.
  • - bathing suit for the hot springs.
  • - Money for souveniers and drinks.
  • - Flash light, camera and extra batteries.

Additional options

  • HOTEL POSADA EL CASTILLO : Feb 2005 became well known for the discovery of Tombs containing mummies and ceramics from pre Inca periods on their property. Set in a tranquil area know as " El Vallecito District " along the Chili River only 5 mins (60 cents) taxi ride to the main Plaza. Delightful Dutch -Peruvian family run attending to every detail to ensure a wonderful stay elegant, recently refurbished century old hotel, is complete with swimming pool and even a Jacuzzi.
  • OPTIONAL: ACCOMODATION IN AREQUIPA. ( US$ 5 pp in July & August )
  • Posada El Castillo US$ 35 Double or Matrimonial Room,Breakfast included. Hotel El Corregidor US$ 40 Double or Matrimonial Room,Breakfast Included. Hotel Plaza Melgar US$ 30 Double or Matrimonial Room,Breakfast Included.
  • For secure transfers from the airport is US$5 between 2 people or from the bus terminal is $3 between 2 people.Transfer to the airport or bus terminal from the Hotel is $3 between 2 people.Therefore if you would like transfers arranged just let us know what your arrival details are.

Booking Information

  • Please enter AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS:
  • 1.- BOOK / REGISTER your full details and Departure date on : Colca Canyon Trek 3D/2N "FULL TREK" http://www.sastravelperu.com/contact/step2.php
  • 2.- Please check your email immediately for full details of your reservation, a copy of the Conditions and payment instructions and your personal reservation code ( purchase number 9 digits) to use when confirming your payment will automatically be sent to the email you used. ( Payments with Master Card and Visa (Verified) are available )
  • HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR TOUR: Paying your Booking deposit of US$ 60 per person.
  • 1.- Deposit -online can be done through our Visa System or the Mastercard system- Make your deposit of US$60 per person according to the directions on this page. Please use your reservation code as Purchase Number.
  • If the payment has not gone through and is not urgent... send it to us anyway but indicate that it was unsuccessful and try again rechecking each instruction. We will contact you with options until all is finalised.
  • Booking payments with American Express.- You can use a different format, Please send us by e-mail to: office@sastravelperu.com

Terms & Conditions

  • Terms and Conditions: Colca Canyon 3 Day/ 2 Night Trek
  • 1.-You must pay for your tour in full by 12:00 noon, 1 day before your departure.
  • Payment of your balance in the Cusco SAS office is requested in cash. US $ is easier but if you choose to pay in soles the rate charged is generally 3.0 soles = US$1 You can withdraw US$ or soles from the many ATM machines. You can pay in Arequipa if you are arriving to Cusco after this tour.
  • 2.- SAS Travel does not take responsibility for additional costs due to unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal items, etc. It is the clients responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
  • 3.- SAS Travel will take all reasonable care in providing service to our clients to avoid accident, illness, loss of personal property and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. SAS Travel cannot however be responsible for any action or event that was unforeseeable or unavoidable. We also cannot be responsible for improper acts by clients or other third party for example Bus companies. You are totally responsable for your own personal property and rented equipment.
  • 4.- Not Included in this Package :
  • - Entrance to the thermal baths (10 Soles)
  • - The last lunch on Day 3 in Chivay (25-30 soles)
  • - Drinks,Tip for your guide
  • - Personal porter.
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  • 5.- Cancelations by clients:
  • Cancelation of tour within 48 hours of departure incurs a loss of 30% of total tour cost if you are changing the tour to a alternative day or 50% of the tour cost for total cancellation.
  • Cancelation of tour on the day of departure incurs a loss of 80% of total tour cost.
  • 6.- When paying the balance, there will be a * 3% comission if you choose to use travellers cheques and a 5% comission for use of credit card.