General Information
This 3-day trek is highly recommended, the level is intermediate. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the views and can hike at a slow pace, allowing for even more photo opportunities of the breath-taking landscape. The first day’s trek is 3 ½ hours, the second day’s is 4 ½ hours, and the last day’s is 3 hours. The trail is downhill, with altitudes ranging from 3,300 to 1,900 m.a.s.l. Generally, very little acclimatization is necessary if you have spent time in Arequipa, Puno, or Cusco.
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Include
- Roundtrip tourist transportation
- All meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- English-speaking trekking guide
- Two nights in rustic huts: “Casa Rivelino” (San Juan) and “Tropical” or “Cielo” (Oasis)
- First aid medicine kit
Not Included
Tourist Entrance Tax for Colca:
- Foreigners (13 years of age and above): 70 soles (approx. USD $25)
- South Americans (13 years of age and above): 40 soles (approx. USD $15)
- Nationals (13 years of age and above): 20 soles (approx. USD $8)
- Children (All Nationalities) under 13 years of age: 5 soles (approx. USD $2)
Note: The entrance tax is not included in any tours, as it is illegal to include it.
Optional Visit to the Chivay Hot Springs:
- Cost: 15 soles (approx. USD $5)
Lunch on the Last Day:
- Details and cost to be confirmed locally.
What to bring
- Light backpack
- 1.5 to 2 litres of water for Day 1 (more can be purchased at small shops in the villages)
- Sun cream (very important)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Trekking shoes or boots
- Warm layers, sweater or jacket (IMPORTANT – temperatures can reach lows of -10°C)
- Shorts or pants for walking
- Swimming suit
- Sandals
- Towel
- Flashlight/headtorch (early trek starts at 5am before sunrise – it will be dark!)
- Toilet paper
- Snacks (breakfast on the last day is only AFTER the hike out of the canyon)
- Insect repellent
- Personal medication
- Hiking sticks (optional)
- Money for drinks
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