Colca Canyon Llahuar Route 3-Day Trek

Colca Canyon Llahuar Route

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Colca Canyon as you embark on an unforgettable 3-day trek along the enchanting Llahuar Route. This extraordinary journey will transport you through beautiful landscapes, ancient cultures, and a truly immersive experience in nature’s majesty. This is a private tour.

Highlights

• Explore the Colca Canyon over three days, visiting traditional Andean villages like San Juan de Chuccho and Llahuar while surrounded by stunning terraced landscapes.

• Enjoy relaxing in natural hot springs at Llahuar and spending nights in rustic lodges, immersing yourself in the tranquility of the canyon.

• Feel rewarded as you hike to the oasis of Sangalle, ascend to Cabanaconde on the final morning, and witness the magnificent Andean condors in flight at the Cruz del Condor viewpoint.

Meeting point

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Arequipa.

What’s included

• Hotel pick up & drop off
• Shared transportation
• Expert mountain guide
• Accommodations in the canyon
• 3 breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners

What’s excluded

• Entrance to the Colca Canyon (S/.70 soles)

• Entrance to the hot springs (S/.15 soles)

• Last lunch in Chivay

• Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Day 1: Cabanaconde to Llahuar

We’ll pick you up from your accommodation early in the morning (3:30 am) from various areas in Arequipa. After a few hours of driving, we’ll stop at a restaurant in Chivay for a delicious breakfast at around 7:00 am. The breakfast usually includes scrambled eggs, bread, oatmeal, coffee, butter, and jam.

Next, we’ll head to Condor Cross (8:00 am), a viewpoint near the canyon where you have a good chance of seeing majestic condors in flight. We’ll spend around 40 minutes there enjoying the view.

Around 9:00 am, we’ll arrive in Cabanaconde, a small town within the Colca Canyon. From here, we’ll start our trek down into the canyon, which takes approximately 4 hours until we reach Llahuar Lodge. At 1:00 pm, we’ll arrive at the lodge where we’ll have lunch, admire the beautiful landscapes, and spend the night. If conditions allow, you can coordinate with the guide to take a short extra walk in the afternoon or go fishing in the river.