Colca Canyon Immersion Experience – Live Like A Local

Your Colca Canyon Immersion Experience will place you directly amidst the rich traditional culture of this very special region. Enjoy a truly unique few days living with local indigenous Collagua families, whose culture predates that of the Incas. Learn traditional crafts such as candle-making, wool spinning, and llama shearing, and gain an in-depth understanding of the daily life of the villagers in the Colca Valley’s rural communities.

You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the remarkable natural scenery of the Colca Valley, look for llamas and vicuñas in the Pampa Cañahua National Park, take in fabulous volcanic vistas from Patapampa Pass, and watch the majestic Andean condors soaring over spectacular Colca Canyon.

Highlights of the Colca Canyon Immersion Experience:

This Colca Canyon Immersion Experience will give you an in-depth understanding of Peru’s cultural mosaic through homestays in indigenous villages.
Feast on tasty local cuisine and relax in private natural hot springs.
Dress up in traditional Collagua clothing and take a playful walk with a herd of llamas.
Learn traditional skills such as candle-making and llama-shearing.
Visit the spectacular Colca Canyon and photograph the Andean condor, the world’s largest flying bird
Be blown away by breathtaking volcanic vistas at the lofty Patapampa Pass.

Colca Canyon Immersion Experience Itinerary Overview:

Day One: Arequipa – Pampa Cañahuas – Yanque
Begin your Colca Canyon Immersion Experience by exploring the spectacular natural beauty of the Colca Valley. At Pampa Cañahua National Park, you can see a huge array of Andean wildlife and birdlife while also enjoying the spectacular volcanic vistas. Furthermore, you will climb to almost 5000m above sea level to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere and breathtaking views of Patapampa Pass.

In the afternoon, discover the rich traditional culture of the Colca Valley with a homestay at a local village. Here you will learn traditional crafts and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal with the Collagua people, whose culture actually predates that of the Incas.

Trekking time: 2:00 hours approx.
Kilometers covered: 5 km. (3.1 mi.) approx.
Low point: 3200 m/10498.69 ft approx. – High point:4900 m/16076.12 ft approx.

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Day Two: Soar with the condors and learn about the town of Sibayo
Your local experience continues with a performance of the traditional Wititi dance. You will then head to the lookout point at Cruz del Condor for a chance to see the elusive Andean condor soaring over the Colca Canyon. Continue to the village of Sibayo, famous for its ancient stone masonry. Another true Colca Canyon immersion experience awaits you as you stay with a local family. In addition, you will have a fun time dressing up in traditional clothing before heading out on a pleasant trek with friendly local llamas and their herders.

Trekking time: 3:00 hours approx.
Kilometers covered: 7 km. (4.3 mi.) approx.
Low point: 3600 m/11811.02 ft approx. – High point:3800 m/12467 ft approx.

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Day Three: Shearing alpacas and llamas in Sibayo
On this morning, your local cultural experience continues with a visit to a community of alpaca herders just outside Sibayo. Spend time with Peru’s national animals and their herders while learning about the traditional art of alpaca shearing. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a scenic hike along an original Inca Trail. In addition, take a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Chivay before making your return to Arequipa.

Trekking time: 3:00 hours approx.
Kilometers covered: 7 km. (4.3 mi.) approx.
Low point: 3500 m/11482.94 ft approx. – High point:3600 m/11811.02 ft approx.

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