3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure - Shared Room

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Tour Overview

Embark on a thrilling 3-day trek through the breathtaking Colca Canyon in Arequipa, Peru, one of the deepest canyons in the world. This adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore stunning landscapes, learn about local flora and fauna, and experience the rich culture of the region with the guidance of a professional bilingual guide. Begin your journey with a visit to the Condor's Cross, where you can witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor. Trek through traditional towns, admire pre-Incan ruins, and spend nights in basic lodges, including an unforgettable stay in an oasis nestled in the mountains. Enjoy delicious meals and the chance to relax in natural hot springs. This tour includes hotel pick-up in Arequipa and transport back to the city, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience. ...more ...less

Highlights

3-day tour trek to the Colca Canyon in Arequipa
Get to know one of the deepest canyons in the world
Learn about the local flora and fauna with a professional guide
Spend the night in an oasis in the middle of the mountain
Visit the Condor viewpoints at 3,800 meters above sea level

Explore traditional towns such as Cosñirhua and Malata
Admire pre-Incan ruins and an old Spanish church
Pass through the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, home to alpacas, vicuñas, and llamas

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Chivay & San Juan de Chuccho

Location: Colca Canyon

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Very early in the morning, we will depart to the town of Chivay with our transport, in a journey of 3 hours. Upon arrival, we will have breakfast. The tour continues to the Condor’s cross (3,800 m.a.s.l.). Here, we’ll have the great opportunity to see and admire the incredible Condor flying around. Then, we will reach Cabanaconde, the starting point of the trekking. Arriving to the viewpoints of Pampas de San Miguel (3,300 m), we are going to descend to the depth of the canyon along 4.6 miles (3 hours), until we reach San Juan de Chuccho (2,400 m.a.s.l.). This town is surrounded by beautiful and abundant vegetation. Here, we will enjoy a lunch, and we are going to have the chance to learn about local fruit trees and medicinal plants. Later, we’re going to have dinner, and spend the night. ...more ...less

Day 2 : Oasis of Sangalle

Location: Colca Canyon

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we are going to start a total trek of 2.5 miles, taking uphill and downhill paths, and visiting lovely traditional towns such as Cosñirhua, with the opportunity to admire pre Incan ruins. We will also pass through the town of Malata, where we can see its old Spanish church. We’re going have time for lunch. Later, we will descend until reach the Oasis of Sangalle (2,225 m.a.s.l.) to spend the night. Here, you can take a refreshing bath in the pool and enjoy lunch. We can make short tours around the oasis (optional). At night, we will enjoy a delicious dinner, and have time for a well deserve rest.

Day 3 : Back to Arequipa

Location: Arequipa

Meals Included: Breakfast

The tour starts very early in the morning, with an amazing trek of 3 hours (2.5 miles), ascending the slope of the canyon until we reach the town of Cabanaconde. After having breakfast in this picturesque town, we will take the transport to go to Chivay. On the way, we are going to visit the viewpoint of Antahuilque, with amazing landscapes to Inca terraces. Also we will stop by the town of Maca, which stands out for its beautiful colonial church. The town of Yanque offers us its hot springs (optional*). Then, we’re going to the town of Chivay to lunch (optional*). On our way back to Arequipa, we are going to have the opportunity to pass through the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, home of camelids as alpaca, vicuña and llamas. Upon arrival, we will drop you off two blocks from Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.

What's Included

Hotel Pick-up

Pick up from the hotel located in Arequipa is included.
Transport

Transport back to the city of Arequipa is included.
Professional Guide

A professional guide in Spanish and English is included.
Accommodation

02 nights of basic accommodation in a shared room and bathroom are included.
Meals

Food and drinks including 03 breakfasts, 02 lunches, and 02 dinners are included.

What's Not Included

Colca Valley Entrance Ticket

Entrance ticket to the Colca Valley is not included (foreigner s/. 70.00, foreigner Latin s/. 40.00, local currency).
Hot Springs Entrance Ticket

Entrance ticket to the hot springs is not included (s/. 15.00, local currency).
Gratuities

Gratuities are not included.

Hotel Drop-off

Hotel drop-off is not included.

Mode of Transport

This tour includes hotel pick-up from centrally located hotels in the historic center of Arequipa, but does not include hotel drop-off, ending two blocks from Plaza de Armas in Arequipa.

Accommodation

The accommodations are basic lodges, in shared rooms, providing a simple yet comfortable stay amidst the stunning natural surroundings of the Colca Canyon.

Check out our Q&As

What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour provides basic lodges with shared rooms and bathrooms for accommodation.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
Is hotel drop-off included at the end of the tour?

No, hotel drop-off is not included. The tour ends two blocks from Plaza de Armas in the city of Arequipa.
What is the starting point of the trek in the Colca Canyon?

The trek starts from the town of Cabanaconde.
Will there be opportunities to see local wildlife during the tour?

Yes, the tour offers opportunities to see local wildlife, including the chance to admire the incredible Condor flying around and camelids such as alpaca, vicuña, and llamas in the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas.

Is there an option to visit hot springs during the tour?

Yes, there is an optional visit to the hot springs in the town of Yanque.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.

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Anthony Blasini (Google Reviewer)

I went on Tangol's full...

20-Feb-2024

I went on Tangol's full day walking tour of Buenos Aires and Sylvia was a very knowledgeable guide who clearly has a passion for sharing the cultural, social and political stories of Buenos Aires and how each of the neighborhoods visited help tell that story. It was a great (and well-planned) overview of BA. ...more ...less

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We are Argentine soccer fans...

24-Mar-2024

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01-Dec-2023

A tad expensive for football, but a good service and availability for anything you have to do in Buenos Aires! Would recommend. We went on a great tour to watch racing club against belgrano and apart for the amazing atmosphere, our guide Martin was tremendous! We would recommend using tangol to others. ...more ...less

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14-Jun-2024

This was one of the best tours I have done in a long time. It was so well organized with friendly, knowledgeable staff and so accommodating to our needs. We are a Hospitality & Tourism group and the way they dealt with us was just excellent!!. We saw a vineyard and a winery, did cooking classes, attended tango show, visited historical sites and so much more. Whatever was aligned to our requirements , we did it!! I highly recommend this Agency. You get such a memorable experience and then some. Thank you Tangol and Jessica!!! Thanks to Camillo in Santiago , Chile and Augustin, Franco, the drivers like Brian in Argentina.......Great Job!!! ...more ...less

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24-Feb-2024

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Going to watch the River Plate game was a wonderful experience. Everything was perfectly organized. Thank you 🙏

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That was very nice! The...

01-Mar-2024

That was very nice! The operator was super fast and friendly. I confused dates and booked my trip at a wrong date, but I was informed immediately and my booking details were adjusted. The guide was also nice, spoke very clear, gave valuable information regarding the places we visited. Thank you! ...more ...less

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Working with Abril was wonderful....

13-Feb-2025

Working with Abril was wonderful. From the get go she was very transparent about prices allowing me to choose tour operators in both Paraguay and Uruguay- Paraguay in particular is difficult to navigate. When there was the risk of an air strike they called all the hotels and tour operators to change my itinerary dates luckily incurring no extra fees to me for the changes! We kept in touch via WhatsApp during the trip which was EXTREMELY helpful. Having someone for 24/7 contact for emergencies is such a boon for solo travelers. All tour operators were great that were selected, and I got some great pictures of myself at different historical sites. Thanks so much to Abril from TravelLocal and Tangol for their assistance. This was truly a memorable vacation, and I definitely would not have been able to organize it and have it be as stress free as they did the heavy lifting. Highly recommended. ...more ...less

Frank Candia (Google Reviewer)

Do not use this company....

23-Dec-2023

Do not use this company. On December 19, 2023, my parents went on the Iguazu Falls tour from Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, using this company. The driver they sent scammed my elderly parents, along with many others in the bus, out of an additional $10 USD per person by making them wait in the vehicle while he went to buy the park tickets. He stripped them of the opportunity to go buy the tickets themselves. This scam involved forcing my parents, along with others in the bus, to pay cash at an exchange rate of 175 Portugese Reais, which works out to approximately $35 USD for each park ticket when it should have been around $25 USD. I asked this company four times for the name and phone number of the driver but they refuse to provide the information. Furthermore, the driver then made each person pay an additional 5 Reais on the way back, claiming it was to pay for some additional fee. Lastly, this booking was done for an 8 am tour departure. The company then sent us an email stating 7:40 am pick-up, which was fine. However, the driver showed up at the hotel at 7:10 am while my mother was still eating breakfast telling her to get moving or he would leave them behind. This is the most disgusting company I have ever dealt with and even to this moment they refuse to provide the driver's information to us because are protecting his scam from the police. I petitioned Viator for a refund for at least one of the tickets but this Tangol company lied to them stating that my parents chose to do the conversion at a much higher market exchange rate with the driver. I hope others that were in the same bus come forward. ...more ...less

Cathie Koss (Google Reviewer)

They cancelled a tour the...

27-Dec-2023

They cancelled a tour the day before-- Pope Francis in Buenos Aires. If you offer a tour I think it is important to go and do the tour as opposed to canceling the day prior. Super frustrating. Would not book with them again.

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