Trek Itinerary
Day One - Travel to Chivay
After an early breakfast this morning we will pick you up and take you by minibus out into the Colca Canyon. During the journey we will pass through the Aguas Blancas Nature Reserve where we will see vicuñas and other animals. We will also visit some local villages on our way to the small town of Chivay, where we will have lunch. We will then visit some thermal baths in the afternoon and you can relax and get used to the altitude (3,800m) ahead of your trekking!
Day Two - Cruz del Condor
Another early morning today as we want to be at the Cruz del Condor in plenty of time so we are well-placed to see the giant Andean Condors set off from their nests for their day's hunt. Once we have seen these enormous birds launch themselves into the Canyon’s thermals, it's time to take a deep breath and start our trek! We will walk down the sides of the Canyon, treating you to some truly amazing views, on our way to the night's camp lower down in the Canyon at the oasis of Sangalle.
Day Three - Cabanaconde
Today we will climb back up the sides of the Canyon by a different route as we head for the village of Cabanaconde. From here we will head back to Chivay so you can soak in the hot springs before we head back to Arequipa for a well-earned celebratory drink!
Prices
This trek can fit into any of our tailormade Peru holidays and the price of £195pp includes the following:
- All transfers to/from Arequipa
- The services of a guide and mules for the duration of the trek
- All meals on the trek