Colca Canyon
Trek

At Vidal Expeditions, we try to make the booking system as easy as possible for you. Once you decide to do this trek, we will send you a booking form where you need to complete all the required details that are important to book your tickets. We need a previous deposit of 50% per person. As soon as you pay it, we immediately book a spot for this tour. Once we are done with it, we will send you your invoice and a confirmation form that all the booking processes have been satisfactorily set up.

Well, you need more than two days to explore the complete natural wonder that has Colca canyon; however, a two-day tour is perfect for those who are limited in time and want to see the beauty of the Andes..

This Colca Trek 2 Days is not very demanded due to the long distance during the day. However, you need a previous day in Arequipa to acclimatize to the altitude, and being in moderate fitness shape will help a lot.

When you are doing this hike, you will start hiking at 2,300 meters and reach at 3,300 meters as the highest point during this 2 days trek.

No, we recommend bringing the necessary items for these two days; these will fit enough in your day backpack. If you have extra luggage, you can store these in your hotel or hostel in Arequipa.

This trek is particularly bit challenging, especially on the day 2 and people who do not have experience hiking in the mountains may be straggling. However we recommend training with some exercises a few times per week to avoid problems.

No worries; our guides and team are professionals; they know how to solve any issue during your trek. Your guide will always have a first aid kit with some medications, and they will also be carrying an oxygen tank for any emergencies that happen during our tours.

Definitely, it is always recommended to wear light hiking boots if possible. Ones with ankle support are extra helpful, especially for the inexperienced hiker. Because you're hiking through a difficult terrain, especially on day 2, some of them are slippery, now uneven, and at varying heights. The extra support helps prevent twisting your ankles.

Yes. Hiking around this canyon, you will be able to spot some condors, but at the La Cruz del Condor, you will definitely see these.

Yes. Walking sticks are always helpful to trekkers, especially if is raining along the trek. Using walking sticks can help take the pressure off your knees while doing some portion of the trek. Plus they will help you get up the mountain as well.

All hotels in Arequipa have storage where you can leave your luggage completely free even if you'll change hotel after the trek, In case they will say no, we have storage available in the Vidal Expeditions office. Get more information from our office team.

The weather in Colca and parts of the Andes is unpredictable, even if the weather forecast says it’s sunny. We can’t trust it. It is an impossible question for us to answer. Historically, April through September is the dry season; November through February is the rainy season; and March and October are bridge months—a mixture of both. But the clouds have not followed these rules in the last few years. Prepare for sun and rain, no matter when you come. As far as temperatures go, that is consistent throughout the year. Mornings and evenings are always cold. Make sure to bring a fleece jacket for the mornings and a down jacket for the evenings.