How long is the Colca Canyon hike?

Trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon. The 2 day/1 night trek is a moderate/hard hike. The first day of trekking is approximately for 5 or 6 hours (1 hour uphill, 1 hour flat walk, and 4 hours downhill). The second day is approximately 3 or 4 hours of uphill walking.

Can you hike Colca Canyon?

Colca Canyon Trek 3 Days: Popular Route Set out on a trekking loop into the eastern part of Colca Canyon and spend the night in the villages of San Juan de Chuccho and Sangalle. Averaging between four to five hours of walking each day, this three-day trip isn’t too strenuous if you walk at a steady pace.

Is Colca Canyon worth?

The canyon is beautiful and it’s very dramatic to see the towering volcanoes surrounding it and the soaring condors. We did the three day trip in the canyon, which is definitely worth it. It gives you a bit more time to explore the area, without being too exhausting. The hike out of the canyon is quite steep.

What is special about Colca Canyon?

The Colca Canyon is a canyon of the Colca River in southern Peru, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Arequipa. With a depth of about 1000 – 2000 m (3300 – 6600 ft) (whereas bottom is at cca 2000 m and edges are at 3000 – 4000 metres above the sea level), it is one of the deepest canyons in the world.

Which is the best way to hike the Colca Canyon?

There is no easy way to hike through the Colca Canyon, but this loop is best done from Cabanaconde to Llahuar to Sangalle then back up to Cabanaconde as described.

Where to find Cabanaconde in Colca Canyon?

COLCA CANYON – VILLAGE OF CABANACONDE Cabanaconde Cabanaconde belongs to the Department of Arequipa, Caylloma province ,located at an altitude of 3,278 meters , 5 1/2 hrs. by bus from Arequipa. It is situated on the left bank of the Colca River.

How to get to Colca Canyon from Arequipa?

There are many different ways to reach Colca Canyon from Arequipa. You can take a public bus, rent a car or take the Tourist bus service which can be booked via Pachamama. Arequipa – Chivay – Cabanaconde is 224 km distance (5hrs by bus) Arequipa – Chivay is 163 km pavement road (3hrs by bus). Arequipa – Cruz del Condor is 208km (5hrs by bus)

How tall is the Colca Canyon in Peru?

During three days in the canyon I gaped at condors, gasped on the trails (which are steep and at altitudes between 6,700 and 10,800 feet), and soaked in the springs. Here are a few things I learned along the way that will make your Colca Canyon experience even better: