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    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
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Price Information

US$ 145.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

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.

SAS Travel Peru

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

Recommended Hotels

HOTEL POSADA EL CASTILLO : 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. For secure transfers from the airport is $6 between 2 people or from the bus terminal is $4 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.

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COLCA CANYON TREK 3 Day/2 Nights -Daily Departures !!!

Last Minute Information

  • DAILY DEPARTURES !!!
  • This tour departs from Arequipa. (Pick up from your Hotel.)
  • US$ 145.00 per person -Based in Double room.
  • Extra US$ 40.00 for single travellers for a single room for 2 nights.
  • 1st Night at Hotel Colibri -Private room with bath and shower.
  • 2nd Night at Hotel Tropical -Private room with bath and shower.
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  • You must book a tour and pay in full in advance. Provide us the name and address of your Hotel in Arequipa.
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  • HOW TO BOOK AND CONFIRM.- Choose your preferred departure date on the Calendar (Leaving Dates) then fill out with all the requested details, you can book for 2 or more person just complete details on traveling with: soon you will receive a reservation code (Purchase Number) to pay a for this tour online. Pay for your tour online on Step 3 with Visa or Master Card. Add (5% card fee) US$ 152.25 per person. OR pay with Paypal Add (6% card fee) US$ 153.70 per person. Please send us your hotel name and address in Arequipa for your pick-up to: [email protected]

DAILY DEPARTURES !!! Departures from Arequipa. ( Minimum 2 passengers)
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Extra US$ 40.00 for single travellers for a single room for 2 nights.
Moderate Trek Descending to the Colca Canyon.
Usually the group is composed of 10 passengers. Please note that when the group is over 10 trekkers we will organize a 2nd tours guide to assist the group and cover the radio of passengers so the group can go smoothly.
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DAILY DEPARTURES !!! (2 ppl minimum) Exta Fee for sol Traveler.
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Day 1.- Depart from Arequipa. (Pick up from your Hotel) 3-4 Hrs moderate walk. Located at east of Cabanaconde at Pampa San Miguel, trail to San Juan Chuccho (one of the larger villages along the river) begins.
Day 2.- Consists of hiking on fairly even terrain through the small villages of Tapay, Cosnirhua and Malata before crossing the river and into the lush green village of Sangalle Oasis a mini-paradise along the Río Colca with hot springs and waterfalls.
Day 3.- You wil hike 3-4 hours uphill to the rim and arrive in Cruz del Condor, time to enjoy the Vuelo del Condor, after mid day return to Arequipa. (Optional version of this tour is to continue to Puno.

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 3- 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 at Hotel Colibri -Private room with bathroom and shower. Time to interact with the locals and enjoy their hospitality and dinner.

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Hotel Colibri -Private room with bathroom and shower.

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, 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. Accommodation in private room at Hotel Tropical.

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Hotel Tropical -Private room with bathroom and shower.

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.

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journey from Chivay to Arequipa over 5600 mt pass

6-8 kms

3-4 hours

What is Included:

  • Pick-up from your Hotel in Arequipa to the bus terminal.
  • Round trip public transportation (Arequipa, Cabanaconde, Chivay,Arequipa.)
  • First night in Coloibri Hotel (2 person Private room with bathroom).
  • Second night is really nice and more comfortable. (we recommend to bring a book or cards for the afternoon because it's not much to do there).
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinner
  • Experienced english speaking Guides.

What is not Included:

  • Admission fee to Colca Canyon and Condor Mirador 70.00 Soles.
  • Entrance to the thermal baths and Chivay (15.00 Soles) -Optional
  • Last lunch in Chivay on 3rd day (30.00 soles) -Optional
  • Drinks, snacks or water.
  • No porters, no mules for your baggage. (Leave it please in Arequipa´s hotel)

Additional Options:

  • First night in Hotel Coliibri. (2 person Private room with bathroom).
  • Second night is really nice and more comfortable. (we recommend to bring a book or cards for the afternoon because it's not much to do there).
  • Extra cost for a single traveller for a single room.

We recommend that you bring:

  • - Hiking boots or strong sole shoes.
  • - A day pack (18-20 Lt) with water to drink and snacks.
  • - Walking poles, otherwise you can buy wood sticks.
  • - Sun block, Insect repellent, sunglasses and hat.
  • - Rain jacket in case,fleece & clothing.
  • - Mosquitoes repellent and travel towel.
  • - Personal cleaning toileteries, tissues.
  • - bathing suit for the hot springs.
  • - Money for souvenier and drinks.
  • - Flash light, camera and extra batteries.
  • - Extra money in Soles for drinks and water. (Entry, hot springs and Lunch in Chivay).

Booking Information

  • Select the month and date and click on the Calendar the Departure Date (Leaving Date) of your preference. Then fill out with your personal details and details of your group. (If you are travelling as a couple, or with more persons you must book and pay with one reservation Code.) But please complete details of your companion on lines below: Travelling with: (write Full names, Passport number, Age and Nationality). Once you finish sending us all your details you will receive a Reservation Code (eg: 240611001). Then you just need to pay your deposit online on Step 3 (pay for 2 or more person in your group with ONE reservation code, so we can guarantee all your permits, tickets for Machupicchu, train tickets and tour all together in a group.)
  • HOW TO PAY ONLINE.-
  • 1.- Pay on Step 3 a booking deposit ONLINE with VISA or Mastercard.- US$ 152.25 per person. (US$ 145 + 5% card fee). Payments by credit card will carry a surcharge of 5%.
  • 2.- Pay on Step 3 a booking deposit with Paypal.- US$ 153.70 per person. (US$ 145 + 6% card fee. (Payments by Paypal will carry a surcharge of 6%).

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 3.5 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 :
  • -Admission fee to Colca Canyon and Condor Mirador US$ 26.
  • - Entrance to the thermal baths (15 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.