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This trek links Arequipa with the Colca Canyon on foot and by road. Day one starts before dawn with hotel pickup, breakfast in Chivay, and time at Cruz del Condor before the long descent toward San Juan de Chuccho and an overnight at the Oasis of Sangalle.
Day two climbs out to Cabanaconde for breakfast, then travels via valley viewpoints to Chivay for hot springs time before the high pass return. You can finish back in Arequipa or continue to Puno depending on the option selected when you book.
The itinerary balances big canyon views with a clear overnight in the oasis, so you are not rushing the descent and ascent into a single day. Guides pace the trail sections and keep logistics moving between viewpoints, villages, and thermal stops.
Shared and private options, plus Arequipa or Puno endings, make it easier to fit the trek into a wider southern Peru route without inventing your own transfers after a hard climb out of the canyon.
Hotel pickup in central Arequipa begins around 03:30 for the drive toward Chivay. After breakfast in town, continue to Cruz del Condor for canyon views and a chance to see condors if conditions allow.
Guides allow roughly half an hour at the viewpoint for photos and scenery before you move on to the trailhead. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, yet the canyon depth alone makes this stop worthwhile.
From Pampa San Miguel you begin the hike down toward San Juan de Chuccho, a descent of about three hours to the Colca River and a suspension bridge crossing. After the bridge, a short climb reaches the village for lunch among local fruit trees.
Pace yourself on the rocky path and use the guide’s rest stops. Carry water and sun protection, as the descent is long and exposed in places.
After lunch, continue through Cosñirhua and Malata to the Oasis of Sangalle. Rooms are assigned on arrival so you can rest, then cool off in the pool before dinner and an early overnight.
Keep your overnight kit light and pack swimwear if you want the pool. Sleep early: the next morning’s climb starts with the group in coordination with the guide.
Climb from the oasis to Cabanaconde on a zigzag rocky path of about three hours, pausing at a canyon viewpoint cross for photos before breakfast in the village square. Transport then continues toward Chivay with stops at Antahuilque terraces and Maca’s traditional church.
In Chivay you have about one hour at the hot springs, then lunch is your own choice before the return over Patapampa at around 4800m and the bofedales camelid stop. Finish near Arequipa’s main square around 17:30, or continue to a central Puno hotel around 19:30 if you booked that ending.
This trek starts with hotel pickup in central Arequipa around 03:30. Stay in a central hotel when possible so pickup is straightforward, and confirm your address when you book.
Be in the lobby ready with your daypack. The team will not collect from far flung suburbs unless arranged in advance with the team.
This trek is marked challenging. You should be comfortable with several hours of downhill and uphill walking on rocky paths at altitude, including an early start from Arequipa.
Recent hiking experience helps, yet you do not need technical climbing skills. If you have knee, heart, or altitude concerns, ask the team before you book.
Pickup is from hotels in central Arequipa around 03:30. Confirm your hotel address when you book so the team can plan the route.
Be ready in the lobby with your daypack packed the night before. Late nights and altitude both make the early start feel sharp, so sleep early if you can.
You stay overnight at the Oasis of Sangalle after descending into the canyon. Rooms are assigned on arrival, with pool time before dinner.
Bring swimwear and a towel if you want the pool. Facilities are trek oriented, so pack light and keep valuables to a minimum.
Breakfasts, lunch on the trail day, and dinner at the oasis are part of the guided itinerary as described for this product. Lunch on the return day in Chivay is not included.
Carry snacks and water for the climbs. Hot springs entry and any personal purchases are separate unless stated otherwise when you book.
Shared group and private options are offered, with return endings in Arequipa or continuing to Puno. Choose the option that matches your onward travel when you book.
Arequipa drop off is near the main square in the late afternoon. The Puno option arrives later to a central hotel.
Wear sturdy walking shoes, sun protection, layers for early morning cold and midday heat, and bring swimwear for the oasis and hot springs.
A small daypack with water, snacks, and a change of clothes for the overnight works better than a large suitcase on the trail.
Condor sightings at Cruz del Condor depend on conditions. Guides allow time at the viewpoint, yet wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
Even without a fly past, the canyon depth and viewpoints remain a major part of day one before the descent begins.
No fixed minimum age is published for this product. The trek suits travellers who can handle long walking days and an early start.
Ask the team before you book for younger travellers or anyone unsure about fitness, so they can advise.
Weather rarely stops the itinerary outright, yet safety can change timing or viewpoint stops. If a change is needed, the team will be in touch.
Check messages from the team the evening before pickup so you have the latest instructions.
Hotel pickup in central Arequipa, guided walking, overnight at Sangalle oasis, and meals as described on the itinerary form the core package.
Lunch in Chivay on day two, hot springs entry if charged separately, and personal insurance are not included.
About the centre
Arequipa
Based in Miraflores, Lima, this local operator connects travellers with guided adventures across Peru, from coastal dunes and Pacific waters to high Andean trails and canyon country. The focus is practical logistics, clear local knowledge, and experiences that reach beyond the busiest tourist circuits.
Support runs seven days a week, with a wide catalogue of day trips and multi-day expeditions so guests can match pace and interest. Whether it is a short coastal outing or a longer trek into the mountains, the team plans routes and safety around the conditions of each destination.
Operated by IZI PERU, a partner of adventuro.
