Begin with a very early morning departure from Arequipa around 3:00 am to reach the Colca Canyon for breakfast and to visit the "Cruz del Condor" overlook. Trek deep into the canyon through local villages and reach your lodge for a rewarding dinner.

Arequipa - Colca Canyon Trekking (B/L/D)

We will pick you up from your downtown accommodation between 3:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. and transfer you to Chivay town in the heart of the Colca Canyon. We'll have breakfast and then go directly to "Cruz Del Condor viewpoint" where we will see the flight of the condors. From here, we will make our way to the Mirador De San Miguel, the starting point of our trekking route. We will begin our hike at around 10:00 am by walking down to San Juan De Chucchu Village (3 ½ hours walking), where we will have lunch. Afterward, we will hike back uphill through Cosnirhua and Malata villages arriving in Sangalle by the end of the day where you will have the opportunity to relax in the swimming pool (3 hours walking). Overnight in rustic bungalows.

Today, follow a steep trail up to Cabanaconde and take a bus to Chivay. Soak your sore legs in the hot springs before returning to Puno after a challenging, but enjoyable trip.

Colca Canyon trekking - Puno (B)
Today, we will get an early start and begin trekking up at 5:00 am to Cabanaconde town where we will have breakfast (3 hours steep uphill hike). From Cabanaconde, we will take our bus to Chivay Village making a few short stops along the way in Maca and tourist viewpoints. Upon arrival to Chivay, we will visit the relaxing hot springs in town (30-40 minutes), the perfect remedy for our tired muscles We will have lunch and you will be transferred to the Puno's bus (depart at 01:00 pm). On your way back to Puno, you will see beautiful views of the volcanoes (weather permitting) and you will pass the National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca. Relax and enjoy the scenic ride back to Puno, arriving around 07:30 pm.