COLCA CANYON - SANGALLE TREK 2 DAYS 1 NIGHTS
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Day 1 | City of Arequipa - Chivay the cross of the Condor - Sangalles.
Between 03:00 a.m. and 03:30 a.m., we leave for Cabanaconde, which is 6 hours by car from Arequipa. On the way we stop for breakfast and then continue towards La Cruz del Cóndor, which is the best place to observe the Canyon and the famous bird that is the Andean Condor. From here, we continue another 20 minutes by car to begin a downhill hike, for approximately 3 and a half hours from 3300 meters to 2100 meters. Upon arrival, we will have lunch and rest in San Juan de Chuccho, a town that has vegetation and some fruit trees. From there, we will continue to the small towns of Cosñirhua and Malata. Then we will begin to go deeper into the Canyon, until we reach "Sangalle", a town with an altitude of approximately 1900 meters. Here you can enjoy a warm pool to relax after the arduous hike. We will arrive in Sangalle at approximately 17:00 p.m. At night we will have dinner and sleep in bungalows that are located near the oasis.
- Maximum Altitude: 3,287mts
- Distance traveled: 6-8 kms
- Approximate walking time: 3-4 hours.
DAY 2 | Sangalle- Cabanaconde - Chivay - Arequipa.
At 4:00 am we will begin our 3-hour hike out of the canyon. Once in Cabanaconde, we will have breakfast around 7:45 and then we will head to the Cruz del Cóndor. We will stay for approx. 1 hour here, to appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean Condor. Then we will continue until we reach Chivay where we will be at 10:30 am. Once there we will have the opportunity to visit the thermal baths with medicinal waters with a temperature of 35 to 40ºC and the opportunity to have lunch in Chivay. approx. 13:30 we will return to Arequipa arriving approx. 17:00 pm. Transfer to your hotel.
- Maximum altitude: Trip from Chivay to Arequipa through a pass of 5600 meters
- Distance traveled: 6-8 kms
- Approximate walking time: 3-4 hours
- Tourist transportation: We will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa in the morning and you will travel by transportation to the “Pueblo de Cabanaconde”, the starting point of the hike to the Colca Canyon.
- Adventure tourism guide to the Colca Canyon
- Entrance ticket to the Colca Canyon
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner (vegetarian, vegan or special menus available at no additional cost)
- Medical kit and oxygen bottle: Our team will bring a first aid kit, which includes an emergency oxygen bottle.
- Return transfer: From the town of Chivay to the city of Arequipa.
- 24-hour guest service: We have a telephone service available 24 hours a day to facilitate communication and preparation with the agency leading to your trip.
NOT INCLUDED
- Canes: If you prefer, you can rent a set from our company.
- Day 1:
- Breakfast: approx. USD 5 to USD 10.00, price may vary depending on your selection.
- 01 night accommodation in Local Experience (Sangalle)
- Last day:
- Lunch and dinner in Chivay. Approx. USD 20 to USD 25.00, price may vary depending on your selection.
- Clothing and personal equipment.
- Travel insurance.
- Additional costs: in delays beyond the control of the administration (bad weather, modification of the itinerary due to a security problem, illness, change in government policy, political instability / strike, etc.)
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Essential elements
- Original passport (and valid student ID if applicable).
- Hiking boots/shoes.
- Hiking socks.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Warm clothing, hat and gloves.
- Casual mountain clothing for the afternoons.
- Short or long sleeve shirts.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 recommended).
- Reusable plastic or metal bottles, or a hydration bladder.
- Insect repellent.
- Personal hygiene items or day backpack.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and video camera.
- Flashlight with extra batteries.
Additional items to bring
- Shorts.
- Trekking poles (with rubber tips).
- Bandages and dressings.
- Sandals.
- Swimsuit for the hot springs.
- Extra money for personal expenses, tips (200 new Peruvian soles are recommended for additional expenses).
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