Experiences / Arequipa & Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon Downhill by Bike
Ride from the Patapampa pass at 4,900 m down to the canyon villages
- Duration
- 2 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 2–10
- Minimum age
- 14
- Cancellation
- Flexible
- Meeting point
- Arequipa hotel pick-up
- Operated by
- Cóndor Profundo Trek
Overview
This is the gravity-assisted way to see the Colca Valley. A van climbs to the Patapampa pass, the highest point of the trip, and from there you freewheel down long switchbacks past vicuñas, volcanoes and Inca-era terraces.
The night is spent in a farm lodge near Yanque, with a soak in the hot springs. On day two you ride the canyon road to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint before returning to Arequipa.
Highlights
- Descent from 4,900 m to 3,600 m
- Vicuñas in the Salinas y Aguada Blanca reserve
- Hot springs and farm lodge in Yanque
- Condor viewpoint on day two
- Support van with spare bikes
Included
- Full-suspension mountain bike and helmet
- Support vehicle and bike guide
- 1 night in a farm lodge
- Breakfast, 2 lunches and dinner
Not included
- Colca tourist ticket
- Hot springs entrance
- Tips
Before you go
Confident on gravel descents. Most of the route is downhill on dirt and paved roads.
