Trekking Llahuar - Sangalle

One of the best alternative treks to explore Colca Canyon. Join us to explore differently Colca Canyon and relax at the hot springs in Llahuar with a great view of the depth of Colca Canyon.


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Alternative Trekking Llahuar - Sangalle
Eco - Tour 4D / 3N



This Alternative trekking Llahuar - Sangalle is exclusively organized by Pachamamahome and it is a different experience to discover Colca Canyon. Llahuar is less visited spot in Colca Canyon offering hot springs near the river and views are better than the classic trek.


LLahuar

Llahuar is a family homestay and not a village, this unique spot is found at the bottom of Colca Canyon and it takes 4 hrs walking from Cabanaconde. It was open in 2006 by the family Abril Tejada. They have been hosting hikers from all the over the world. What most hikers like of Llahuar is their hot springs wich are located in the river in the same hostel. At night you have a magnificent view of the stars. Llahuar is a great place to be in peace.


Trekking Llahuar Independetly:


You can trek Llahuar on your own. At Pachamama Hostel , we have the best trekking information. It is recommend you stay a night in Cabanaconde and you can stay at our hostel and get very good trekking information for all the Canyon. You can read here more about trekking independently to Colca Canyon...


Basic Info Trek Llahuar - Sangalle


Level:

Moderate, You must be in OK conditions. Walks from 4 to 6hrs.

Max Altitude: 

  3 300m Cabanaconde

Duration: 

  4d/3n (2 days and half of Trekking)

Max Group: 

  Private Tour 2 - Max 6

Total Distance: 

  Aprox 30km



Who Needs a Tour?


There are trekking tours in Colca Canyon that it can be explored without a guide, but some of the trek needs a guide. Llahuar trek is not so difficult to explore, but you need to get good information and do not forget to get a Pachamama trekking Map of Colca Canyon.

A tour organized by PachamamaHome is for those who are not very confident to trek without a guide. We arrange everything for you, the transport, meals, the hostels in Cabanaconde, Llahuar and Sangalle. A tour also offers a different experience and learn more about Colca Canyon. We also care about the service and do our best so you can have a nice memory of your holidays in Colca Canyon.



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Bus Aqp - Cabanaconde
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We trek To Llahuar
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Trek to Sangalle
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Bus to Aqp or Puno

  • Itinerary Trek Llahuar - Sangalle 4d/3n

    1st Day

    Arequipa - Cabanaconde
    ( 6 hrs bus ride )

    Transport from Arequipa to Cabanaconde , we arrange for you the bus tickets with a local bus or tourist bus 3am pick at your hostel.

    Explore the village of Cabanaconde and its beautiful lookouts to see the depth of Colca Canyon. Visit the Viewpoint of Achachiwa, San Miguel or the Ruins of Kallimarka.

    The Village of Cabanaconde (3, 287 m) is the right place to acclimatize with the altitude.

    A night at our hostel PachamamaHome .

    2nd Day

    Cabanaconde – Cruz Del Condor - Llahuar
    ( 5hrs Trek )


    Depart at 7am to Cruz Del Condor. We always are the first to be at viewpoint in order to have more chances to see Condors. The Viewpoint gets crowded by 8:30 am so we then continue and stop at Mirador de Tapay.

    We start the hike at 9:30 am. Stop at the viewpoint Achachiwa to admire the depth of Colca Canyon. After trekking 3 hours downhill we reach the bottom of Colca Canyon. We have a break and explore the Geyser of Pacclla. 1 hour more and we arrive to Llahuar.

    Lunch and Dinner. A night in Llahuar. Enjoy the Hot Springs.


    3rd Day

    Llahuar – Malata - Sangalle
    (5hrs Trek )


    Depart to Sangalle in the morning, after Breakfast. We will climb aprox. 700m uphill.

    We have a break at the Viewpoint of Apacheta. Then we continue downhill to Sangalle.

    Lunch and Dinner. Stay the night at Sangalle. Enjoy swimming pool at Sangalle.

    4th Day

    Sangalle – Cabanaconde - Arequipa or Puno
    ( 3hrs 30m Trek Uphill)


    Depart early from Sangalle aprox. 5am. We climb for about 3 hrs. You can also ride a Mule for an extra.

    Breakfast at Pachamama - Hot Shower

    9am we continue with the Tourist Bus Cabanaconde to Arequipa. You will see the most classic views of Colca. Arrival to Aqp at 5pm.

    Or You can also continue your trip to Puno Tourist Bus Cabanaconde to Puno. You will see the most of the landscape on the way to Puno. Arrival to Puno at 7pm

  • Included - Not Included - Price

  • Payment - Policies - Cancellations
  • Why Choose This Tour With Us?

    We encourage our clients to participate on a different tourism. The village of Cabanaconde benefits our tours and other villages that are less frequently visited, except Sangalle. Our Tours are more personalized and we do not rush.

    ▹ Different from other travel agencies. ✓

    ▹ We do the best for the service. ✓

    ▹ Generate greater incomes to locals and the village of Cabanaconde. ✓

    ▹ Minimize the Negative Social Impact. ✓

    ▹ Provides more enjoyable experiences connections with local people. ✓

    ▹ We promote conservation and respect the nature by recycling and not polluting. ✓

    ▹ We paid a fair price to the guide. ✓

    ▹ Small Groups and personalized ✓


  • Facts You Must Know About The Tour
    • Risk and Liability
    • Weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control may require changes to the original trip itinerary. If we incur additional expenses for unexpected logistical arrangements, not covered in the advertised itinerary, the cost will be evenly divided among the participants. To date we have rarely had to charge for such unexpected expenses, but we feel obliged to inform you that it could happen.


    • Transport
    • Local Bus Aqp - Cab
      If you decide to come with a local bus you must know that these buses does not have toilet. Most locals take the bus to reach Colca Valley it can be an experience for you. The bus stops in Chivay for toilet time and continues to Cabanaconde. It also stops in all the villages. The ride is from 5 to 6 hrs. We only book the bus tickets and drop at your hotel and you must take a taxi on your own to reach the terminal. The taxi is not included in the service. Here the itinerary for the local buses


      Tourist Bus Aqp Cab at (max 22p)
      This is a minivan that comes to pick you up at your hostel. This service is a shared service and it will stop at Chivay for breakfast and at the Condor Viewpoint. Read here the itinerary for the Minivan Arequipa to Cabanaconde


      Tourist Bus Cabanaconde - Arequipa 9am (max 22p)
      On the way back from Cabanaconde will also be the minivan and it will stop in some viewpoints. Arrival to Arequipa near the main square at 5pm. Minivan Cabanaconde to Arequipa


      Tourist Bus Cabanaconde to Puno 9am
      If you continue at the end of the tour to Puno. The bus from Cabanaconde to Chivay is a minivan. it will make 2 stops to viewpoint, the village of Maca and will drop you at the office of 4m/express which you continue to Puno. The bus from Chivay to Puno is run by 4m-expressed and it also stops in some viewpoints on the way to Puno. Minivan Cabanaconde to Puno


    • Accomodation
    • 1st Night at our Hostel Pachamamahome in Cabanaconde
      You stay at our hostel in Cabanaconde and you will get private rooms. Our hostel has a nice terrace, good hot water system and good duvets for the cold. Our hostel also exhibit my photography of the area and it has also a nice wood-fired pizzeria. Your dinner is included on this day. More info about our hostel Pachamamahome here

      Family Homestay in Llahuar
      Llahuar lodge is our good friends and they offer mainly cabins, most of them are private but shared toilet. Llahuar is unique with its hot springs near the river. The family who runs this bussiness are the best. We will ensure you have a nice room.

      Bungalow in Sangalle
      Sangalle offers basic accommodation, shared toilets and showers. Modernizations is not found in Colca Canyon trek, so it will be part of the experience. Our bungalow has a swimming pool and it offers a great view.



    • The Guide
    • Our Trekking guide has a valid certificate from the minister of Tourism of Arequipa. We offer a trekking guide in English and they will share their knowledge of the area.
      If you hire a service with our local guide from Cabanaconde he or she only speaks Spanish, but they know perfect the area and they do their best so you have a different experience.


    • Meals

      Food is very basic, but good. Food will be based on a soup and main meal and it will provided by the family homestay of Llahuar and Sangalle (Oasis) in order to help with the local economy. Please, understand that we cannot carry products from Arequipa or Cabanaconde or that we won´t serve food at the menu, but we will add some extra things as fruits, juice and food for the vegetarians.


    • Water

      You need water at least 2 liters per day. You can purchase water in Cabanaconde for the start and refill or buy water in Llahuar - Sangalle - Fure. You can also purify water from the villages.


    • The Trails

      Most of the trails are in good conditions. There are not profesional signals in most of the paths. Our Guide will lead us always to safe path and safe shortcuts. The trek on second day from Llahuar to Paclla we must walk on the route, but later on we will continue to a trail till the viewpoint of Apacheta. Then we continue to Malata on the route and finally we take a trail to Sangalle.


    • Mule
    • You can ride a mule from Sangalle to Cabanaconde for an extra. This service can be arrange with the guide during the hike.


    • Insurance
    • You must arrange your own insurance to visit Peru.


    • List for the Hike

        We recommend you to pack light to enjoy Colca Canyon. Bringing some unnecessary items can be a bad experience for your hike. Here we have a basic list.

      • ▹ Daypack for hiking from 30 to 40l ✓

      • ▹ Convertible Pants are ideal for the hike ✓

      • ▹ 2 t-shirts ✓

      • ▹ Bathing suit ✓

      • ▹ 3 underwears ✓

      • ▹ 3 pair of socks ✓

      • ▹ A good Hiking Shoes ✓

      • ▹ Trekking Poles (you can rent at PachamamaHome Cabanaconde) ✓

      • ▹ Light Flip-flops. ✓

      • ▹ A cap ✓

      • ▹ Flash Light ✓

      • ▹ Bring your own snacks ✓

      • ▹ Sleeping Bag LINER ✓

      • ▹ A camera ✓

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Trekking Llahuar best hike
Day 1 we head to Cabanaconde
Trekking Llahuar best hike
Visit the village of Cabanaconde
Trekking Llahuar best hike
Visit the village of Cabanaconde
Llahuar Lodge
Day 2 Cruz del Condor
Hiking in Colca Canyon 3 days
Geyser of Paclla
Hiking Llahuar
Relax in the hot springs of Llahuar Lodge
Llahuar Apacheta viewpoint
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Llahuar to Sangalle
Llahuar to Sangalle
Llahuar - Sangalle - Cabanaconde
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Colca llahuar Lodge
Last Day we stop at the classic viewpoints
Colca llahuar Lodge
Last day you travel to Puno or Arequipa
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