PACHAMAMA TREKKING ALTERNATIVES TOURS


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We offer you the best alternatives hikes and other trips from Cabanaconde Colca Canyon.

Our Tours starts from the village of Cabanaconde which is the start point for most of the trekking in Colca Canyon.

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TREKKING LLAHUAR - FURE

Responsable – Eco Trek 5D / 4N


This trekking tour is exclusively organized by Pachamamahome. We offer you a different experience by visiting Colca Canyon and the most important thing is that you help with the local economy of the villages. You can walk on your own pace and enjoy from the nature of Colca Canyon where it is less visited with the exception of Sangalle. The waterfall of Huaruro - Fure are the best part of this trek.

This, in turn, can be organized just for 2 people and a maximun of 6 people.


Why Choose this tour with us?

A tour that it is different from other travel agencies.

Generate greater incomes to locals and the village of Cabanaconde, especially our guides.

Minimize the Negative Social Impact.

Provides more enjoyable experiences connections with local people.

We promote conservation and respect the nature by recycling and not polluting.

We paid a fair price to our guides.

Small Groups and personalized.


1 day tour Colca Canyon
The waterfall of Fure!
1 day trip Colca Canyon
Llahuar - Geyser of Paclla
Full day trip Colca Canyon
2 rivers Join at Llahuar: Huaruro and Colca River
Colca Canyon in one day
The waterfall of Fure!

ITINERARY:

1st Day

You take a bus from Arequipa to Cabanaconde. Dayly departures ( see here the schedule bus). This first day you explore the village of Cabanaconde and its beautiful lookouts to see the depth of Colca Canyon. Places we could see are: Viewpoint of Achachiwa, San Miguel and if you arrive earlier you can visit Cruz del Condor. Being in Cabanaconde also helps to acclimatize to the altituted.

Take a bus from Arequipa to Cabanaconde (see here the schedule bus).

According to your arrival to Cabanaconde you can explore the village or Cruz del Condor.

Stay the night at Pachamama.


2nd Day

If you have not visited the first day Cruz del Condor, you can visit the viewpoint this morning for about 2 hours, then we start our hike down to Colca Canyon - Llahuar. After your hike you can enjoy from the hot springs and stay the night at Llahuar Lodge.

6:30

Breakfast at Pachamama.

7:00

Visit the viewpoint of Tapay and Viewpoint of Cruz del Condor .

09:00

Start of the hiking to Llahuar with our local guide.

09:30

Stop at the viewpoint of Achachiwa .

12:30

Arrival to the bottom of Colca Canyon. Visit the Geyser of Paclla.

14:00

Arrival to Llahuar. Here we have lunch, dinner and stay the night.

Free time, enjoy the Hot Spring at Llahuar lodge.


3rd Day

We depart early from Llahuar and continue to Fure. We will stop at the village of Llatica for a break. We will be by Fure after 4 hours trekking. By the afternoon we will visit the waterfall of Fure and stay a night in Fure Village.

6:30

Breakfast in Llahuar.

9:00

We will stop at the village of Paclla and rest before crossing the river.

11:00

Arrival to the village of Fure. Lunch and gain some energy.

14:30

We continue to the waterfall of Huaruro. This part of the trekking is amazing. Great views!

15:00

Return to Fure. Dinner and Stay the night in Fure.


4th Day

We continue from a beautiful trail to Sangalle. Most of the hikers enjoy from this trail, the views are great!

6:30

Breakfast.

7:00

This part of the trail is not so difficult.

10.30

Stop and relax at the Viewpoint of Apacheta. Great view of Colca Canyon and Sangalle(Oasis).

13:00

Arrival to Sangalle (Oasis). Lunch and dinner here. Night at Sangalle.

Free afternoon. Enjoy the pool at the lodge.


5th Day

Climb to Cabanaconde. Depart early from Sangalle and climb from 2,100 meters to 3,200 meters. For some this climbing is challenging which it takes 3 hours 30 minutes. You can also ride a mule.

5:00

Start climbing to Cabanaconde.

8:30

Arrival to Cabanaconde. Breakfast at Pachamama.


This last day you may choose to stay in Cabanaconde or keep on the travel with a tourist bus back to Arequipa or Puno. We offer daily departures of tourist bus services which it should be booked in advance during high season (Jun-Sept).

Tourist Bus Cabanaconde - Arequipa 9:30

Tourist Bus Cabanaconde -Chivay - Puno 9:30

You can also go from Chivay to Cusco, but it is recommend to spend a night at Chivay. Bus from Cusco to Chivay departs at 7:00am and you will be in Cusco at 17:00. However, this service is only Monday - Wednesday - Friday.

Tourist Bus Chivay - Cusco 7:00



Important! Trekking tour must be booked in advance. This tour is flexible and it can be adjusted according to your needs.



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TREKKING COLCA CANYON LLAHUAR

Responsable – Eco Trek 4D / 3N


This trekking tour is exclusivily organized by Pachamamahome. We are sure that you will have a different experience by visiting Colca Canyon and the most important thing is that you help with the local economy of the villages, mainly our guides. You can walk on your own pace and enjoy from the nature of Colca Canyon where it is less visited with the exception of Sangalle.

This, in turn, can be organized just for 2 people and a maximun of 6 people.


Why Choose this tour with us?

A tour that it is different from other travel agencies.

Generate greater incomes to locals and the village of Cabanaconde, especially our guides.

Minimize the Negative Social Impact.

Provides more enjoyable experiences connections with local people.

We promote conservation and respect the nature by recycling and not polluting.

We paid a fair price to our guides.

Small Groups and personalized.


1 day tour Colca Canyon
Most hikers like this trekking route
1 day trip Colca Canyon
Llahuar - Geyser of Paclla
Full day trip Colca Canyon
Fishing in the River
Colca Canyon in one day
Great view on the trek to Llahuar

ITINERARY:

1st Day

You take a bus from Arequipa to Cabanaconde. Dayly departures ( see here the schedule bus). This first day you explore the village of Cabanaconde and its beautiful lookouts to see the depth of Colca Canyon. Places we could see are: Viewpoint of Achachiwa, San Miguel and if you arrive earlier you can visit Cruz del Condor. Being in Cabanaconde also helps to acclimatize to the altituted.

Take a bus from Arequipa to Cabanaconde (see here the schedule bus).

According to your arrival to Cabanaconde you can explore the village or Cruz del Condor.

Stay the night at Pachamama.


2nd Day

If you have not visited the first day Cruz del Condor, you can visit the viewpoint this morning for about 2 hours, then we start our hike down to Colca Canyon - Llahuar. After your hike you can enjoy from the hot springs and stay the night at Llahuar Lodge.

6:30

Breakfast at Pachamama.

7:00

Visit the viewpoint of Tapay and Viewpoint of Cruz del Condor .

09:00

Start of the hiking to Llahuar with our local guide.

09:30

Stop at the viewpoint of Achachiwa .

12:30

Arrival to the bottom of Colca Canyon. Visit the Geyser of Paclla.

14:00

Arrival to Llahuar. Here we have lunch, dinner and stay the night.

Free time, enjoy the Hot Spring at Llahuar lodge.


3rd Day

Depart early in the morning in order to avoid the sun. You walk from about 2,000 meters up to 2,700meters. The view at the Viewpoint of Apacheta is wonderful. Relax and enjoy the day at Sangalle's pools.

6:30

Breakfast.

7:00

We will climb for about 3 hours to till we reach the viewpoint of Apacheta.

10.30

Stop and relax at the Viewpoint of Apacheta. Great view of Colca Canyon and Sangalle(Oasis).

13:00

Arrival to Sangalle (Oasis). Lunch and dinner here. We stay the night at Palmeras Lodge.

Free afternoon. Enjoy the pool at the lodge.


4th Day

Climb to Cabanaconde. Depart early from Sangalle and climb from 2,100 meters to 3,200 meters Ascenso. For some this climbing is challenging which it takes 3 hours 30 minuts. You can also ride a mule.

5:00

Start climbing to Cabanaconde.

8:30

Arrival to Cabanaconde. Breakfast at Pachamama.


This last day you may choose to stay in Cabanaconde or keep on the travel with a tourist bus back to Arequipa, Puno. We offer dayly departures of tourist bus services which it should be booked in advance during high season (Jun-Sept).

Tourist Bus Cabanaconde - Arequipa 9:30

Tourist Bus Cabanaconde -Chivay - Puno 9:30

You can also go from Chivay to Cusco, but it is recommend to spend a night at Chivay. Bus from Cusco to Chivay departs at 7:00am and you will be in Cusco at 17:00. However, this service is only Monday - Wednesday - Friday. Lear more here:

Tourist Bus Chivay - Cusco 7:00



Important! Trekking tour must be booked in advance. This tour is flexible and it can be adjusted according to your needs.



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CLASSIC TREKKING COLCA CANYON

Alternative 4D/3N


This is a classic trekking tour Colca Canyon, but it is made in a different way, alternative and more relax. It may be something you are looking for.


Why this Tour is DIFFERENT from travel agencies?


Our tour is unconventional. we do not depart at 3:00am.The travel for some people can be vert tedious and when you arrive to Colca Canyon you are tired to start the hike. This trekking we offer is more alternative, so you choose the time to come to Cabanaconde. The day in Cabanaconde can be spent by exploring its surrounds. If you arrive earlier to Cabancaonde you can visit Cruz del Condor in the afternoon which is the best, less people and great colors of the light at the viewpoint.

Enjoy more time at Cruz del Cóndor. The others spend only 30 to 40 minuts at the lookout. If you really want to observe this amazing birds our tour is the best choice.

You have more flexibility and walk on your own pace and not rush, this is holidays.

This, in turn, can be organized just for 2 people and a maximun of 6 people.


Why Choose this tour with us?

A tour that it is different from other travel agencies.

Generate greater incomes to locals and the village of Cabanaconde, especially our guides.

Minimize the Negative Social Impact.

Provides more enjoyable experiences connections with local people.

We promote conservation and respect the nature by recycling and not polluting.

We paid a fair price to our guides.

Small Groups and personalized.


1 day tour Colca Canyon
Explore Cabanaconde and its surroundings
1 day trip Colca Canyon
Villages of Coshirwa and Malata
Full day trip Colca Canyon
Sangalle 2100 m
Colca Canyon in one day
Cruz del Condor - Cabanaconde

ITINERARY:


1st Day

Arequipa - Cabanaconde

You choose the depart from Arequipa to Cabanaconde. It is recommended the bus at 9:30 am so you the landscape from the bus. Other times are 11:30 and 14:00. (See buses Arequipa - Cabanaconde).

If you arrive early to Cabanaconde (bus 9:30am Andalucia), we definitely recommend you the visit of Cruz del Condor in the afternoon. Condors return to their caves in the afternoon, the view of Colca is impressive and you won´t fin as much people as in the morning.

If you arrive late at Cabanaconde you visit Cruz del Condor next day in the morning. You can also stop at the viewpoint the day you leave Cabanaconde. You chose what it fist for you.

Cabanaconde offers great views of Colca canyon such as the viewpoints of Achachiwa, San Miguel or Cejana.

This first day is only to come to Cabanaconde and take it easy. It will also help you to adapt to the altitude.

Night at Pachamama Hostel.


2nd Day

Cabanaconde - San Juan de Chuccho - Cosh - Mal - Sangalle

We start early this trek and we head towards San Juan de Chuccho. Our Guide will provide valuable information of the area. On this Day we hike for about 6 hours. We will stop for Lunch in San juan de Chuccho and continue to the village of Coshñirwa, Malata and finally to Sangalle where we eat and stay the night.

7:00

Breakfast at Pachamama.

7:30

Early depart from Cabanaconde to the viewpoint of San Miguel.

8:00

Start the hike for about 3 hours till we reach the bottom of the Canyon.

11:00

A break at the bridge of San Juan de Chuccho.

12:00

Lunch in of the home stays at San Juan de Chuccho.

13:00

Continue with the hike. Visit of the villages of Cohñirwa, Malata and we end up at Sangalle (Oasis)

16:00

Arrival to Sangalle (Oasis). Spend the night here.


3rd Day

Sangalle - Cabanaconde

Enjoy Sangalle on this Day, most of the hikers departs early to Cabanaconde. You can just relax on the swimming pool, read a book or walk down to the river. We continue the hike at 14:00 and enjoy from the sunset.

00:00

Free Time, enjoy from Sangalle!

14:30

After Lunch we climb to Cabanaconde

17:30

Arrival to Cabanaconde and stay at Pachamama


4th Day

Cabanaconde - Arequipa or Puno.

We depart 7:00 am to Cruz del Condor.

Return to Tourist Bus Cabanaconde - Arequipa

Or continue with Tourist Bus To Puno.


You can also go from Chivay to Cusco, but it is recommend to spend a night at Chivay. Bus from Cusco to Chivay departs at 7:00am and you will be in Cusco at 17:00. However, this service is only Monday - Wednesday - Friday. See here Bus Turístico Chivay - Cusco 7:00



Important! Trekking tour must be booked in advance. This tour is flexible and it can be adjusted according to your needs.



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CLIMBING HUALCA - HUALCA

Alternative 4D/3N


Climbers colca
Hualca - Hualca 6 025m 2016
Hualca Hualca viewed from Cabanaconde
Hualca Hualca view from Cabanaconde
View of Coropuna from Hualca Hualca
View of Coropuna from Hualca Hualca
Amazing view from Hualca Hualca
Amazing view from Hualca Hualca

One of the best alternative way to explore Colca Canyon is the climbing to Hualca Hualca (6 025m). This is definitely a different experience since we do not hike in Colca Canyon. On this tour you will enjoy from the hidden landscapes that Colca Canyon offers as the Mucurka Lake. We climb to the snow capped mountain of Hualca - Hualca and end the tour in the Geyser of Pinchollo.

ITINERARY:


1st Day

Arequipa - Cabanaconde

You choose the depart from Arequipa to Cabanaconde. It is recommended the bus at 8:00 am so you the landscape from the bus. Other times are 11:30 and 14:00. (See buses Arequipa - Cabanaconde).

If you arrive early to Cabanaconde (bus 9:30am Andalucia), we definitely recommend you the visit of Cruz del Condor in the afternoon. Condors return to their caves in the afternoon, the view of Colca is impressive and you won´t fin as much people as in the morning.

If you arrive late at Cabanaconde you visit Cruz del Condor next day in the morning. You can also stop at the viewpoint the day you leave Cabanaconde. You chose what it fist for you.

Cabanaconde offers great views of Colca canyon such as the viewpoints of Achachiwa, San Miguel or Cejana.

This first day is only to come to Cabanaconde and take it easy. It will also help you to adapt to the altitude.

Night at Pachamama Hostel.


2nd Day

Cabanaconde - Mucurka Lake - Base Camp

We depart early after breakfast. A 4x4 will take us to Mucurka Lake (3 350m). We will stop to make some pictures of the Lagoon. On this day we start walking for approx. 6 hours. You will start having the great views of the Volcanoes of Sabankaya and Ampato. The base camping is at 4 800 meters.


3rd Day

Hualca - Hualca - Geyser Pinchollo - Cabanaconde

On this day we atack and get to the top of Hualca Hualca. We depart early and climb for about 5 hours to reach the top. The best view of the mountains and great satisfaction to be on the top. After a break we start descending. This a long day, we continue for about 5 hrs to reach the Geyser of Pinchollo. The 4x4 will pick us up and return to Cabanaconde.


4th Day

Cabanaconde - Arequipa or Puno.

We depart 7:00 am to Cruz del Condor.

Return to Tourist Bus Cabanaconde - Arequipa

Or continue with Tourist Bus To Puno.


You can also go from Chivay to Cusco, but it is recommend to spend a night at Chivay. Bus from Cusco to Chivay departs at 7:00am and you will be in Cusco at 17:00. However, this service is only Monday - Wednesday - Friday. See here Bus Turístico Chivay - Cusco 7:00



Important! Trekking tour must be booked in advance. This tour is flexible and it can be adjusted according to your needs.



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CLASSIC TOUR COLCA CANYON

2D / 1N


This is the most classic tour to Colca Canyon. Price varies according to the Hotel that you would like to stay. We visit the most touristic spots of Colca Canyon as the National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca and the famous Cruz del Condor for watching condors. This tours does not invloved trekking, but it is a relax and enjoyable tour.

You can also continue after tour to Puno or Cusco without returning to Arequipa


Classic Tour Colca 2 days 1 night
Classic Tour Colca
National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca
Visit the National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca
Viewpoint of the Andes
See the Volcanoes of Arequipa
Hot Springs in Chivay
Enjoy Hot Springs in Chivay

ITINERARY:

1st Day

We pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa at 8:00. This day you enjoy from beautiful views of volcanoes Misti, Chachani, National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca where there are plenty of Vicuñas, Llamas and Alpacas, we stop at the highest point of Patapampa to take pictures of the volcanoes of Ampato, Sabankaya and, snowcapped mountain of Hualca-hualca and the snowcapped mountain of Mismi(the tru source of the Amazon river). In the afternoon we relax in the Hot Springs of La Calera. Chivay offers a grea variety of Buffet Restaurant. We stay the night at Chivay.

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8:00

We pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa.

9:30

Enjoy from great views of the Volcanoes of Misti (5822 m) and Chachani (6075 m).

10:00

Stop at the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca to see some Vicunas.

10:30

Stop in Patawasi for a Coca Tea in order to help against alititude sickness

10:50

Stop to see some alpacas and llamas.

11:10

Stop at Tocrapampa to observe migratory birds Endemics birds of Arequipa.

11:40

Stop at Patapampa, higuest point, (4890mts). Enjoy from the panoramic views of the snowcapped mountain of Ampato ( 6288 m), active volcanoe of Sabankaya ( 5976 m) and the snowcapped mountain of Hualca-Hualca.

12:30

Lunch buffet in Chivay. (optional). Visit the main square of Chivay and explore the local market.

16:00

Relaxs in the famous hot springs of La Calera, the water can get 40 degrees and it contains medicinal properties.

19:00

Dinner in Chivay(optional)


2nd Day

Depart early from Chivay. This day you see the famous Condors at the Viewpoint of Cruz del Condor, you continue the trip by visiting the beautiful viewpoints of the pre-inca terraces of Collaguas and Cabanas. We will return to Chivay for Lunch and continue to Arequipa, arrival at 17:00.

Classic Tour - Cruz del Condor
Cruz del Condor
Condors
See Condors
pre-inka terraces
Enjoy from the beautiful views of Colca
Yanque Village
Stop at Yanque
6:00

After breakfast we head to Cruz del Cóndor.

8:00

At the Viewpoint of Cruz del Condor , you will observe condors and an espectacular view of the depth of Colca Canyon.

10:00

Visit of the Viewpoint of Antahuillque, Choquetico and the traditional Village of Maca.

11:40

Visit the village of Yanque and its beautiful Church.

12:20

Buffet Lunch in Chivay (optional).

14:00

We return to Arequipa.

17:00

Arrival to Arequipa (near the center).



You can also continue your trip to Puno. We offer daily departures of tourist bus services which it should be booked in advance during high season (Jun-Sept).

Tourist Bus Chivay to Puno

You can also go from Chivay to Cusco, but it is recommend to spend a night more at Chivay. Bus from Cusco to Chivay departs at 7:00am and you will be in Cusco at 17:00. However, this service is only Monday - Wednesday - Friday.

Tourist Bus Chivay - Cusco 7:00



Important! Trekking tour must be booked in advance. This tour is flexible and it can be adjusted according to your needs.



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TOURIST BUS AREQUIPA - COLCA - FULL DAY


1 full day tour Colca Canyon This bus service is exclusively for those who only have 1 day to visit Colca Canyon. You will almost visit all the attraction of a 2 days Classic tour to Colca Canyon. You will spend most of the time traveling in the bus, but this is your only option if you do not want to miss Colca Canyon. The departure is very early at 3:00 am in order to be on time to observe Condors at the Viewpoint of Cruz Del Condor.


1 day tour Colca Canyon
Full Day Colca is your best option to see Colca Canyon in one day...
1 day trip Colca Canyon
You will see Condors at 8am
Full day trip Colca Canyon
Enjoy the view of pre-inca terraces
Colca Canyon in one day
See Alpaca farms

Things You Should Know About This Trip

  1. The tour starts early departure from Arequipa 3:00 am
  2. Get ready for change of altitude, the highest point is Patampa 4, 900 m.
  3. Full Day Colca sees all what a Classic Tour does, you spend most of the time in the bus
  4. Get good sleep a Day Before.
  5. Do not eat heavy meals or hot.
  6. This is trip is long, but people find it worthy if you only have 1 day

ITINERARY:

3:00

Pick up at your Hostel (Only Hostels of the center).

6:00

Breakfast in Chivay.

8:00

After breakfast we head towards the Viewpoint of Cruz del Condor . You will observe condors and a espectacular view of the depth of Colca Canyon.

10:00

Visit of the Viewpoint of Antahuillque, Choquetico and the traditional Village of Maca.

11:30

Hot springs of Chivay at La Calera.

13:30

Lunch Buffet in Chivay. (Optional).

15:30

We will stop at the Viewpoint of Patapampa (4,900 m). Great view of volcanoes of Ampato, Sabankaya y el Hualca-Hualca.

16:00

View of Llamas, Alpacas and vicuñas at National Reserve of Salinas y Aguada Blanca.

17:30

Arrival to Arequipa city (near the center).

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In Peru, time is not always accurate, so please keep in mind this, but you must follow the hours of the itinerary. Thanks for your patience

Important! This Touris Bus must be booked in advance.



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