The trek to Sangalle or better known as the Oasis is the shortest and most direct way to visit the depth of the Colca canyon.
This trekking begins in the town of Cabanaconde, in the Mirador de Cejana. We recommend that travelers who do not wish to walk much only make 3 hours of descent and 3 hours of ascent.
Sangalle an oasis is the most tourist trekking place in the Colca. It is a very attractive and excellent place to rest after a long walk. It is located on the banks of the Colca River and it really is like an Oasis among the dry mountains that surround it.
Departure place
Arequipa: Pick up from your hotel.
Whenever it is in the center of the city and prior coordination with the Operator.
For places outside these limits, you must coordinate with the Operator the feasibility of your pick-up or Meeting Point or additional Cost.
03:00 am Pick up: From the hotel departure from the bus to Cabanaconde.
North Route : Taking the North route, we will cross the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca (Pampa Cañahuas).
Arrival in Chivay : After arriving at the highest area of Patapampa trip (4 800 meters above sea level) we will descend to the capital of the Colca Valley, Chivay.
Breakfast : We will stop for 1 hour for breakfast. Then continue for an hour and a half more to the Cruz del Condor where we will be 1 hour to appreciate the Canyon and see the Condore. We continue to Cabanaconde. 10:15 am
Trekking : Start of trekking. We will leave the square of Cabanaconde towards the Mirador de Cejana, from which you can observe the depth of the Colca Canyon.
3 hours | Descent to Sangalle : We will descend for 3 hours until we reach the Sangalle Oasis and continue our way to our lodge, we will settle.
lunch
Time to rest : We will have all afternoon to bathe in the pool, walk to the river Time to rest and relax
05:00 am Trekking : We get up at 05:00 in the morning previously coordinated with the guide to start the hike up to the town of Cabanaconde approximately 3 hours
Breakfast in Cabanaconde
Thermal medicinal baths : Then we will go to the Chivay district, the most important town along the Valley and from there we will go to the thermal medicinal baths of Chacapi with 38ºC where we can enjoy its relaxing waters for an hour.
Return to Chivay : After an estimated time we will return to Chivay.
Lunch : At the time previously coordinated with the group and after a few minutes of rest return to the city of Arequipa
Los Andes Viewpoint : On the way we will have the possibility to visit the MIRADOR DE LOS ANDES (4910 masl) and the SALINAS Y AGUADA BLANCA NATIONAL RESERVE.
05:30 pm Arrival in Arequipa : Later we will arrive in the city of Arequipa, which we will arrive at approximately 05.30 pm This is how we will end this fascinating adventure.
Includes
Pick up from the hotel in the historic center and/or Plaza de Armas Arequipa
If you want to book a bus Chivay Puno you must do it in advance
If you want to reserve the Buffet lunch you must do it in advance
Any material loss or accident is the responsibility of the client.
Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, no refund applies.
If you decide to leave before the end of the service, there will be no refund for it.
If you do not attend the day of service, there will be no place for claims, postponements or returns.
Seats in transfer mobility are not reserved, they are taken according to the order of arrival.
What to wear
Warm clothes because on the way to Arequipa-Chivay we go through the highest point of the road in which it is very cold
Shoes suitable for long walks
Clothing suitable for long walks
Small backpack, Change of Clothes, Swimwear, Towel, Sandals
Sunscreen, Sun Glasses, Hat, Repellent, Toilet paper