OVERVIEW

Bomboya is the name of a mountain in the Andes Mountains. This mountain marks the beginning of the Colca Canyon.

This trek begins on the right bank of the Colca River.

There are no other tourists on this trek.

We will hike towards the snow-capped Bomboya peak and then descend into the lower part of the Colca Canyon.

This trek starts at 3,262 meters, ascends to 4,800 meters, and descends to 2,100 meters.
Along the way, we will visit a Pre-inca archaeological site known as the Chimpa Fortress. We will cross the Andes Mountains with views of mountains and volcanoes. We will descend into one of the deepest canyons in the world and arrive at an oasis with palm trees, where the temperature remains at 35 degrees Celsius year-round. Wildlife and Flora

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium to Moderate
HIKE DISTANCE IN KM:
DURATION: 4 days
ELEVATION GAIN DURING THE HIKE:

Day 1: Ascent from 3262 to 3900 (masl)

Day 2: Ascent from 3900 to 4800 masl and descent to 4200 masl

Day 3: Descent from 4200 to 2100 masl

Day 4: Ascent from 2100 to 3300 masl

TRIP SUMMARY AND TREKKING TIME

Day 1 - Arequipa - Colca Valley - Chivay - Madrigal - Chimpa Fortress - Lower Camp

- We pick you up from your hotel between 3:00 and 3:40 am (shared tourist bus).

We can also depart at 6:00 am if you choose the private car service.

We arrive in Madrigal (3260 meters above sea level) by transport and visit the Chimpa Fortress, a pre-Inca archaeological site.

Overnight in tents.

We hike for 4-5 hours to reach Lower Camp (3900 meters above sea level).

Day 2 - Crossing the Andes Mountains

Today we hike from our base camp to 4800 meters above sea level and then descend to 4200 meters above sea level to camp.

Overnight in tents.

This hike lasts 6-7 hours.

Day 3 - Descent into one of the deepest canyons in the World

Hike from 4200 meters above sea level to 2100 meters above sea level. It's a 2100-meter descent to reach the heart of the Colca Canyon.

We spend the night at the San Galle Oasis. Swimming pool, palm trees.

The temperature in the oasis reaches 35 degrees Celsius during the day.

This hike lasts 6-7 hours.

We spend the night in private rooms with private bathrooms and showers.

Day 4: Trek uphill from the Oasis to Cabanaconde - Arequipa, or if you prefer, to Puno

We hike from 4:00 AM to avoid the 35-degree Celsius heat, descending from 2100 to 3300 meters above sea level until we reach Cabanaconde.

Then, we return to the city of Arequipa by transport, or if you wish, after lunch you can take a connecting bus to continue to the city of Puno. We can arrange this for you. For you.

This hike lasts 3 hours.

HIGHLIGHT

Cruz del Condor: This is the best place to see the condor in flight, and we visite it in the morning.

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve: This reserve protects the wetlands and water sources that supply the city of Arequipa. It also safeguards Andean flora and fauna, including vicuña populations, and preserves the region's volcanic landscapes.

Archaeological remains of Chimpa: This pre-Incan complex of the Collagua culture served as a strategic military outpost and observation point for the Colca Canyon. It offers insights into stone architecture and the ancestral territorial organization of the Andes.

Puya raimondi: This unique high-Andean plant supports local biodiversity by providing shelter and food for birds and insects. It represents a valuable ecological treasure due to its extreme longevity of up to 100 years before its single, massive flowering.

Trekking across the Andes Mountains allows you to connect deeply with unique natural landscapes and high-altitude ecosystems.

Nature and Canyon: During the trek, you'll appreciate different varieties of cacti and volcanic rock formations.

Hiking inside the Colca Canyon: It's one of the deepest canyons in the world, and we'll descend to the bottom.

Sangalle Oasis: The natural paradise of the Colca Canyon, with palm trees and warm hot spring pools.

Yanque Hot Springs: Natural pools with temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) containing minerals that help relieve muscle tension and are excellent for stress. We'll bathe in the pools after the trek.

Peruvian Buffet: On the last day, you can enjoy Peruvian cuisine at a restaurant in the town of Chivay, featuring a variety of typical dishes.

ITINERARY

DAY 1.- AREQUIPA - COLCA VALLEY - CHIVAY - MADRIGAL - CHIMPA FORTRESS - LOWER CAMP

Departure from the city of Arequipa (2320 meters above sea level). At 6:00 a.m. or between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m., depending on the service chosen.

For this tour, we offer two service options: Tourist Bus and Private Transportation.

Tourist bus service departures at 4:00 a.m. you need tp wait at your hotel between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m. to pick up passengers. There are more than 20 people on the bus.

Private car service departs at 6:00 a.m. without waiting for anyone. The tour is more expensive, but the service is better. Maximum 4 people.

We travel from Arequipa to Chivay. Breakfast included.

If you purchase the tourist bus service , after breakfast , we will take another transport to reach the town of Madrigal (3262 meters above sea level).

If I purchase the private transport tour, after breakfast we will continue with the same transport to reach the town of Madrigal.

The hike begins in the town of Madrigal (3262 meters above sea level) and ascends to 3900 meters above sea level.

During the hike, we can visit the archaeological remains of the Chimpa Fortress.

This site was a military pre inca center, and from here we can enjoy the best view of the Colca Valley.

We will hike from 3262 meters. We will have lunch and then ascend to 3900 meters.

Here we will enjoy a hot dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Campsite

Hiking duration: 4-5 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance traveled by transport: 198 km

Campsite altitude: 3900 meters above sea level

Area: Valley, canyon, Andes Mountains

Temperature: 35°C during the day and 5°C at night

DAY 2.- CROSSING THE ANDES MOUNTAIN

Today we will cross the Andes Mountains and enter the Colca Canyon.

On this trek, there is a main peak called Bomboya (5400 m).

Don't worry, we won't be reaching the summit of Bomboya.

Today we begin our trek at 3900 m. We will then cross the Andes Mountains (4800 m).

Afterward, we will descend to 4200 m, where we will camp.

During the trek, you will appreciate the different colors of the mountains, the geological formations, and the magnificent view of the Andes and the volcanoes that surround the valley.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Campsite

Hiking duration: 6-7 hours

Difficulty: Difficult

Camping altitude: 4200 meters above sea level

Region: Andes Mountains

Temperature: 25°C during the day and -10°C at night

DAY 3.- DESCENT INTO ONE OF THE DEEPEST CANYONS IN THE WORD

We will hike from 4200 m to 2100 m to reach the San Galle Oasis.

We will descend 2100 m to reach the heart of the Colca Canyon.

Today we will enter the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. We will pass through the villages of Tapay and Malata, and then arrive at the Oasis at the bottom of the Colca Canyon, with a temperature of 35°C, palm trees, and a natural pool.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Private rooms with private bathrooms

Hiking duration: 6-7 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Lodging altitude: 2100 meters above sea level

Area: Colca Canyon

Temperature: 35°C during the day and 15°C at night

DAY 4.- TREKKING FROM OASIS TO CABANACONDE - CHIVAY - AREQUIPA OR PUNO

Today we begin our hike at 4:00 am to avoid the 35-degree Celsius (95-degree Fahrenheit) heat.

Today we leave the canyon and hike uphill, from 2100 to 3300 meters above sea level, until we reach the town of Cabanaconde.

The hike takes 3 hours.

After the trek, we have breakfast.

If the return trip is by tourist bus, after breakfast in Cabanaconde, a vehicle will pick us up at 8:00 am and take us to Cruz del Condor to observe the condor's flight.

From Cabanaconde to Cruz del Condor, the drive takes 15 minutes.

The tourist bus picks us up from Cruz del Condor between 9:30 and 10:00 am.

Then we make a stop in a typical village and another stop at the Yanque hot springs.

Lunch.

After lunch, we visit the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve.

We visite:

- The Andes viewpoint - Patapampa

- Tojra Pampa for birdwatching

- Pampa Arrieros to see llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas

We arrived in the city of Arequipa at 5:30 pm

If after lunch on the last day you take the connecting bus to Puno, this bus departs at 1:00 pm and arrives in Puno at 8:00 pm.

This bus makes the same stops as the tourist bus to Arequipa, then takes a detour to Puno, making an extra stop in Lagunillas to see flamingos.

If the return trip is by private transport:

Transportation is at your disposal.

With our private transport we travel from Cabanaconde to Cruz del Cóndor and stay as long as we like.

Explore the Colca Valley in greater depth, visiting all the viewpoints and exploring the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve in more detail.

If you wish to go to Puno on the last day, you can do so after lunch and arrive around 8:00 PM.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

Hiking duration: 3 hours; the guide will tell you where to walk.

Difficulty: Moderate

Transportation:

From Cabanaconde to Arequipa: 220 km

From Cabanaconde to Puno: 353 km

Area: Canyon, valley, national reserve

Temperature: 35°C during the day and 15°C at night

Is it a difficult hike?

Our answer is yes... It's just a high-altitude hike, NOT CLIMBING.

Remember that we'll have mules to carry your belongings and camping equipment.

We'll have another mule available in case any of the clients need help with the altitude. For example, if you're a couple, you can use one of your mules for the most difficult part, but only in case of emergency.

On this hike, you'll be able to observe the local flora and fauna, wonderful natural viewpoints, rock formations, a small forest of queñua trees (Polylepis pauta), and you might also see Puya raimondii (Pourretia gigantea).

This plant blooms only every 80 years with more than 8,000 flowers and produces more than 6 million seeds. After this entire process, it dies by spontaneous combustion. It is only found in Peru and Bolivia between 3,000 and 4,300 meters above sea level and is endangered.

IMPORTANT: Pablo Tour is a travel agency that practices fair and responsible tourism, which we guarantee.

BAGS FOR THE MULE: Remember, on the treks we provide bags to carry your personal belongings (15 kilos per person), so during the trek you only need a small backpack to carry sunscreen, a water bottle, a camera, etc.

ECO-FRIENDLY TRASH BAGS Pablo Tour is an eco-responsible company. Our team cares for nature.

During our tours, hikes, and expeditions, our guides carry a bag for plastic bottles. If you buy a bottle of water during the hike, please place it in one of our reusable bags. The guide will take it to our office in Arequipa. Our guides will provide you with this reusable bag for your trash.

IMPORTANT: The rainy season in Arequipa is from December to April. However, hiking is still possible during these months. The only month with heavy rain is February.
During the rainy season, except for February, the sky is clear in the mornings. We recommend bringing your rain gear.

INCLUDED

Transportation
All transfers
Entrance to Cruz del Cóndor and the National Park
Trekking to the canyon
Official guide
All meals during the trek
2 nights in tents and 1 night in rooms with private bathrooms
The muleteer will be happy if you ask him to speak Quechua; he can also teach you a little Quechua.

- The mule will carry 15 kilos per person for 4 days.
- The muleteer will take care of your belongings and the mule. Private service only.

- One mule for emergencies. Private service only.

NOT INCLUDED

Water
Snacks
Tips

WHAT TO BRING?

Swimsuit
Flashlight
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellent (Especially if you have sweet blood)
Towel
Toilet paper
Snacks
Water (The mule carries the bottles)
Hat or cap
Personal medications
Trekking poles (Can be rented in Arequipa)
Cash, there are no ATMs during the trek
Small backpack for your personal belongings
And most importantly: enthusiasm!

COLCA BUS TO PUNO

If you want to save time, instead of continuing to Arequipa, you can take a connecting bus to Puno.

Departs at 1:15 PM from Chivay
Arrives in Puno around 8:00 PM

During the tour, you will visit:

1. The Patapampa viewpoint (4,912 meters above sea level) to admire the Andes Mountains and volcanoes;

2. Pampas Cañahuas to observe llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas, and also to use the restroom;

3. Lagunillas to observe birds and flamingos.

Don't worry, there's plenty of room for your luggage.

The price of the transfer from the Colca Canyon to Puno by tourist bus is 195.00 soles per person (20-30 people per bus).

We can arrange this for you.

If I take the connecting bus to Puno, will I miss any of the visits on the tour?

No, because this service also includes a visit to the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve. The tour includes:
- Patapampa (Andean viewpoint) 4912 meters above sea level
- Tojra Pampa for birdwatching
- Stops to see and take photos of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas
- Lagunillas to appreciate the beauty of a lake in the middle of the Andes.

How much does the connection to Puno cost?

195.00 Soles per person