Join us, in Peru, on an excellent trek into Colca Canyon, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records in 1986 as the deepest Canyon in the world, at over 13,000ft deep. On the trek down into the canyon we will have magnificent views of the pre-Inca terraces and the Colca River. At the bottom of the canyon, we enjoy traditional meals, swim in a cool pool, visit local villages and stay overnight in a lodge. We trek back up the Canyon in the cool of the afternoon and stay overnight at the charming village of Cabanacode. We have an early start the next morning so we can see the magnificent Condors soaring over the Canyon. On the trip back to Arequipa we stop for magnificent views of the volcanoes, visit the thermal baths at Chivay for a relaxing swim, have lunch and see birds, llamas and alpacas on the wetlands.
Full Itinerary
PRICE: US$170.00 per person
Note: For your convenience we can customize this program to suit your needs and/or make it a private trip, ie. use private transport.
PRIVATE SERVICE PRICE: US$300.00 per person
(Minimum 2 passengers)
Please contact us for a quote as discounts may apply for more than 3 passengers.
Note: The price is based on double or twin accommodation. A single supplement applies, if you request single accommodation.
Trekking through the Colca was one of the most amazing things I did during my four month journey through Latin America. I was indeed dizzied by all the companies that offer tours, but a local couchsurfing friend told me to ask for Andres Calcina. I had a most amazing time and will now tell everybody the same!
Our three-day track through the Canon was all it promised to be and more. I teamed up with four other guys and together we had an unforgettable trip. Andres is incredibly friendly, laid-back and funny, but also very knowledgeable and speaks great English. He takes great care of the group, whether in terms of food and drinks, places to rest, safe walking, and many stories about the Colca Canon by the campfire at night. And all that Andres advertises is true, go with him and you will actually avoid the well-trodden paths, family huts and conventional tourist lodges, making it an unforgettable cultural experience which includes not just hiking but also hot springs, visiting a local museum to see how the people live in the canon, eat fruits from the cactus along the way, listen to the canon’s legends and get warm around the campfire. You will have the experience of being the only one hiking the canon, astonished by its beauty. If you make a trip into the Canon, go with Andres Calcina! Thank you so much!
Thanks to Andres, we had a wonderful time in Canyon del Colca. We felt completely safe and lucky to discover this beautiful region with him. He knows a lot about the history of Peru, which we appreciated a lot during our long hikes or during diners, and knows a lot of people in the different places we were.
From the beginning to the end, we had no bad surprise: everything was as described in his website, or even better !!!
I recommend Andres to everybody, you won’t be disappointed.
Many thanks again Andres for this wonderful time. We will never forget that hike!!!!!
I contacted Andres by email during 2013 after a Google search for a trip in Peru that I took in February 2014. First he was very helpfull by email with all the answers I needed for my planning. He helped me not just with the Colca Canyon Trail (at which he is best) but also through him I arranged other escapades in Peru like the 4 nights Inka Trail in Cusco/Machupichu, visiting Puno and the Titicaca lake or the Arequipa tour. He is very good in english and most of all very responsible and well trusted. On the last night before our departure, he also took us to a restaurant downtown Arequipa where he teached us about the local cuisine and drinks and after that we partyed together at a karaoke place 🙂 That was fun! Thanks again Andres for all the time you put so we can feel excelent and safe in the same time during our one month vacation in Peru!