Colca Canyon Trek: 2 or 3 Days from Arequipa, Arequipa

If you love the mountains and nature and want to truly explore the Colca Valley, this is the best option! Perfect organi...

Cristina Crespo

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural landscapes around Arequipa and learn about Peruvian culture on a 2 or 3-day trek in Colca Canyon.

Details

Duration

3 days.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
1 or 2 nights' accommodation
2 or 3 breakfasts, 1 or 2 lunches, and 1 or 2 dinners

Not included

Lunch (days 2 and 3)
Admission to La Calera hot springs: 15PEN per person
Tourist ticket: foreigners 70PEN, Latin Americans 40PEN, Peruvians 20PEN
Mule rental: between 70PEN and 150PEN
Trekking poles
Fishing tour: 50PEN per person
Fishing tour: 50PEN per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 12 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.2

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October 5, 2026
Cristina Crespo Guillermo
Andorra La Vella, Andorra
If you love the mountains and nature and want to truly explore the Colca Valley, this is the best option! Perfect organization, guides, route, accommo...
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March 27, 2026
Guillermo A Torres P
Bogota, Colombia
The hike is quite strenuous. It's important to have the option of mules from the start. People shouldn't miss this beautiful place.
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October 18, 2026
Miguel Fernando
Canarias, Spain
Excellent. Beautiful views. Our guide, Nestor, was magnificent; he took great care of the group, was kind and respectful, and explained the medicinal ...
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November 30, 2024
Pablo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The trekking site is the beautiful Colca Canyon. The activity is quite demanding since the 2-day trek is longer than the 3-day trek... The climb is de...
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October 8, 2024
Jhon Leon Rojas
Lima, Peru
Very good experience, the guide Ghersy is very good, patient, and knows a lot about the place. The facilities are nice and comfortable, although they ...
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August 27, 2025
Jose
Barcelona, Spain
A fantastic and very complete activity! Highly recommended for those who love hiking and want to truly explore the Colca Canyon.
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June 21, 2025
Celia
Madrid, Spain
How important it is to have a good guide! Erik made this challenging experience a great memory for us. I don't recommend this activity for people who ...
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August 25, 2023
Anónimo
Bcn, Spain
Everything is correct, the people are 10, the guide is good, we really enjoyed this experience!
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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural landscapes around Arequipa and learn about Peruvian culture on a 2 or 3-day trek in Colca Canyon.

Colca Canyon Trek: 2 or 3 Days from Arequipa

Day 1: Arequipa – Cruz del Cóndor – Oasis de Sangalle

At 3 am on the first day, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa and set off to Chivay, where we'll enjoy a hearty breakfast to fuel up before heading to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. We'll admire the views of Colca Canyon from this privileged vantage point - you'll be left speechless by its enormous size, as one of the deepest canyons in the world.

We'll then continue onwards to Pampa San Miguel, where our trekking route will begin. Breathtaking panoramic views, spectacular waterfalls, and hanging bridges await us as we descend into the canyon. During the hike, we'll take a break for lunch at the home of a family from San Juan de Chuccho. With our batteries recharged, we'll then continue our journey until we reach the Sangalle Oasis, where we'll enjoy a swim in its pools and an evening of bonfires. We'll spend the night here.

Day 2: Cabanaconde – Chivay – Arequipa

We'll begin the second day with an early start, getting up at 5 am to set off on our route toward Cabanaconde, where we'll begin with a traditional breakfast. After this we'll head towards Chivay, passing by the natural viewpoint of Antahuilque and the village of Maca.

Around 11:30 am, we'll arrive at Yanque, where we'll spend some time in its hot springs. We'll have lunch in Chivay and then go to the viewpoint of the Andes, a perfect place to admire the panoramic views of the volcanoes of Hualca Hualca, Sabanaya, and Ampato.

After a last stop at Pampas Cañahuas to greet the vicuñas that live there, we'll return to Arequipa, where arrival is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

3-day trek in Colca Canyon

When making your reservation, you'll have the choice to book a 3-day trek instead of just two days. With this option, you'll have one more day to explore more of the Colca Valley. In addition to the places mentioned above, we'll visit Cosñirhua and Malata, see the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and you can participate in a fishing tour on the Colca River.

Accommodation

This 2 or 3-day Colca Canyon trek includes one or two nights' accommodation in a single or double room at the following places:

2-day trek: Oasis de Sangalle
3-day trek: first night in bungalows in San Juan de Chuccho; second night at Oasis de Sangalle

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Guided tours and free tours Day trips

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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural landscapes around Arequipa and learn about Peruvian culture on a 2 or 3-day trek in Colca Canyon.

Colca Canyon Trek: 2 or 3 Days from Arequipa

Day 1: Arequipa – Cruz del Cóndor – Oasis de Sangalle

Day 2: Cabanaconde – Chivay – Arequipa

After a last stop at Pampas Cañahuas to greet the vicuñas that live there, we'll return to Arequipa, where arrival is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

3-day trek in Colca Canyon

Accommodation

This 2 or 3-day Colca Canyon trek includes one or two nights' accommodation in a single or double room at the following places:

2-day trek: Oasis de Sangalle
3-day trek: first night in bungalows in San Juan de Chuccho; second night at Oasis de Sangalle

Colca Canyon Trek: 2 or 3 Days from Arequipa