Trekking into the Colca Canyon 3 days

One of the most popular trekking routes in the Colca Canyon is the trail that links the town of Cabanaconde and Tapay in a circuit that takes two to three days and gives hikers views of impressive landscapes, Cabana towns such as Cosnihua and Malata, and many pre-Hispanic ruins. For the trekking in the Colca Canyon you don't need to have a lot of experience of hike, Arequipa and Colca Canyon are the best place for to become acclimatized.

Itinerary
Day 01: Arequipa - Condor Cross - San Juan of Chuccho
At 06:00 am we will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa, orientation about our trek and journey of 6 hours to Colca Canyon - Cabanaconde village, located in the left rim of the Canyon. Start trekking in the Colca Canyon descending 4 hours to the Colca River (2160 meters), the trek continues deep inside the Canyon appreciating the beautiful places. We will cross to the other side of the Canyon and ascend to our family cabins or camping place. In the afternoon arrival to the lodge and short walk to the San Juan de Chuccho village (2300 meters above sea level). Get together with the children and locals from this valley, participation in agricultural and other activities. Campfire, dinner and rest. (L+D).

Day 02: San Juan of Chuccho - Sangalle (Oasis)
After breakfast the trek begin long ascent to our next village called Tapay (3000 meters high). Visit Cosñirhua and Malata (2600 meters above sea level) its church of mixed racial ancestry, sights of the local landscape, very old terraces, snow-capped summits, varieties of flora and fauna.
At 13:00 am Descend again to the Colca River and arriving to the Oasis or Sangalle Valley (2100 meters above sea level) and accommodation in the cabins or camping, relax at the swimming pool, lunch and exploration to the abandoned mines, waterfalls and fish for trout in the Colca river, time to relax and enjoy the natural resource. (B+L+D).

Day 03: Cabanaconde - Chivay - Arequipa
At down after a warm and energetic breakfast begins the ascent from the Oasis toward the village of Cabanaconde where will be arriving after 4 hours. We walk up 1100 meters; this is the last hard and steep trail of this excursion. From Cabanaconde we will go by card for 30 minutes to the Condor's Cross lookout, viewing many small towns all around the Colca Valley, located in the high part of this canyon. Optional visit to the Hot Springs Thermal swimming pools in Chivay, 3600 meters above sea level. After the luch in Chivay back four hours to Arequipa. End of our trip. (B+L).

B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Prices per person: (with Private Transport)

	2 pax	3-4 pax	5-6 pax	7-9 pax	up to 10 pax
Prices	$250	$220	$190	$160	$125

Price per person: (with Public Bus)
- $165 (minimum two people)

What is included:
- Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
- Private transport from your hotel to the start of the trail (Cabanaconde) and back to Arequipa. 
- Entrance fee to Colca Canyon
- English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups over 9 persons).
- 2 nights in a familiar lodge into the Colca Canyon.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
- Teatime (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
- First aid kit.

What is not included:
- US$4 entrance for hot spring LA CALERA in chivay (last day)
- Tips for the guide (A good rule of thump is anywhere from $5-10 dollars per day).

You should bring:
- Sleeping bag - Small Ligth Backpack - Trekking shoes - Water bottle - Flash light, - hat - Personal Clothing - Insect repellent - Day pack - Toilet paper - some pocket money - camera with extra rolls - Sandals, Swimming cloth - Sunglasses.

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