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LLAMA TREK AND TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON

2 Days Trekking Along Inca Network By The Colca Valley

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS operate this challenge trekking with Llama’s through mountains to discover the Andean lifestyle of Llama and Alpaca breeders – The goal of this trek along the Colca valley is diverse the local economy, helping and involve otros services away of the tourist way. Another purpose is to rescue and trek by an ancient network system betwee remote villages located over 34000m about sea level.
To all customers booking this trek with Llamas along the canyon we say THANK YOU, because a porcent of the money goes directly to local breeders, which is good to develop some local communities.
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COLCA LLAMA TREK ITINERARY

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - COLCA VALLEY - LLAMA TREK - FAMILY HOMESTAY

At 6AM you will be picking up from customer hotel and then 4hrs of private transfer through the mountains until the Colca valley where is located the trailhead for the Llamatrek.
Along the way we will stop several time to enjoy amazing panorama of the backside of volcan Misti and Chachani, the wetlands of national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca to see large groups of Alpacas and Llamas grazing around.
Around 10AM we will arrive to the trailhead, meeting with the Llama breeders, then they will make a very important traditional Andean ceremony to the Apus and Pachamama (Ancient ceremony to the mountains and mother earth), to show us the trail and have safety trekking with Llamas to discover a bit of the andean life in the Colca canyon.
Our Llama trekking will be done on ancient Inca trail along the Colca valley for about 4 to 5hrs (16KM – 10miles), through high mountains awarded with impressive landscape and Colca River.
Today lunch will be offered by our camp staff on the half way of the trek.
EXTRA 5.60 MILES (9KM): For trek lovers there is available 2hrs more of trekking into the upper canyon until the hot spring, where we recomment to thermal pools (45°C).
Late afternoon 20min more of car transfer to small villages where is located a local family offering dinner and lodging (family homestay).
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DAY 2: COLCA CANYON - MIRADOR CRUZ DEL CONDOR - AREQUIPA

At 6AM will be breakfast in your hotel included as courtesy and then 2 hours of transfer in our transport to “Mirador Cruz Del Condor” - This journey includes nice drive on the left bank of Colca River passing small towns with colonial churches and spectacular highlights as snow-capped, hanging tombs, cactus forest, and lot flora and fauna along Colca valley – Also we stop in some lookout to see lot agriculture terracing on the both side of Colca valley – Around 8AM start a short and alternative trekking along the canyon (Private Service only) to arrive to the Condor cross viewpoint to watch the fly of the biggest bird in the world – Luckily you can see the Condors very close like 10 meters away from you or sometimes they are seating on huge rocks next of cliffs facing the deep of the canyon – Free time to enjoy spectacular view of the canyon and get some relax.
At 10AM we be a second option of 2hrs for hiking along the canyon to get different views, and more chance to see more Condor's flying around. Then we will drive to Chivay town with some stops along the way getting nice views of mountains and the valley, other colonial churches, small handicraft markets, and seeing local's people working the ancient's pre-Incan terraces.
Around 1PM arrive to Chivay to have lunch (Does Not Include) and then 30 minutes of free time for personal activities as visit the local market or walk around Chivay town
At 2PM will be meeting at central Plaza of Chivay (main square) and then 4hrs from Chivay to Arequipa – The journey includes stop at the highest point as known as "Mirador de los volcanes or Patapampa" (4910M/16,09 ft).
Around 6PM you will be drop-off at the door of your hotel in Arequipa and end of service.
Couple of andean condors

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Pick-up from hotel in Arequipa
English-Speaking tour guide
Private transport for whole trip
1 night in the Colca valley (Family homestay or hotel)
Tourist ticket of 70 soles or $25 US Dollars per person (Obligatory). This is the unique entrance to the Colca national park even if you don't stop at "Mirador Cruz Del Condor", but this is not valid for hot springs along the canyon
Traditional Pachamana and Apu ceremony by native andean people
First day Llama Trek (4 to 5hrs)
Second day hiking around Mirador Cruz Del Condor
Melas: 1 lunch + 1dinner + 1 breakfast
Food and accommodation for our camp staff
Drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa

PRICE FOR 2 DAYS TREKKING WITH LLAMAS IN THE COLCA VALLEY
DATE	TOUR	COST
All around the year	LLAMA TREK AND TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON 2 Days Trekking Along Inca Network By The Colca Valley	Group Service (Join group) No Available PRIVATE SERVICE (private van) 2 participants $320 USD each 3 participants $270 USD each 4 participants $250 USD each 5 to more participants $225 USD each
All prices stated above are subject to change. Above prices include local taxes.
Organized Groups: We offer private service and any time/day according request
Group size: 8 participants per each guide
Booking: We highly recommended to book space prior your arrival to Arequipa and take private VIP service

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Lunch on the second day
Entrance to hot spring in Chivay
Tips for guide and camp staff

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack to carry personal backpack
Rain jacket or poncho for rainy season (December - March )
Hiking boots for good performance
Complete change of clothing
3 liters of drinking water
Toiletries (towel and toilet paper)
Selection of small snacks, Chocolate, Dried fruit, Biscuits, etc.
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses and sun hat
Walking poles

WHAT IS THE PACHAMAMA AND APU CEREMONY

It is a tradition deeply rooted in the indigenous people, since the beginning of ancient cultures until today. The Pachamama and Apu ceremony, is a ritual for the spirit of the mountains and the mother earth. The local priest (Altomisayoc in Quechua word) ask for help and protection in various way.

UPGRADE ACCOMMODATION IN THE COLCA CANYON

For customers looking to stay in a hotel in the canyon, for sure we our office can upgrade according the request with additional cost.

PICK UP/DROP OFF - DEPARTURES - BREAKFAST - HOT SHOWER - PRICE - ITINERARY

All customers booking Group Service will be picked up from their hotels located in downtown of Arequipa (around plaza de armas) - In case someone likes being picking up from bus station or airport has to pay additional and confirm at booking time otherwise we are not responsible if your arrival is late and miss your entire trip without any refund from our company - For people booking PRIVATE SERVICE ONLY the pick-up from airport or bus station are included - The trip ends at customer hotel of Arequipa around 5PM - Tour price do not includes airport drop-off or transfer to bus station.
Daily departures are available all year - Private Tours can be organized from Puno/Arequipa (from the airports/hotels) - Private Service can depart more early/later but this depends of each customer at booking time.
We are not responsible for skinny/poor breakfast provided by cheap accommodations - For standard or higher level accommodation booked you will receive a huge buffet breakfast.
Obviously we are working with almost all hostels and hotels in the Colca canyon - They are very strategic partners to organize this trip to Colca valley because we rent their rooms for your stay - If you book a room in one of those accommodation mentioned in our website and you are not happy with the facilities, cleanliness, hot shower, ambiance or another factor we recommend to report the problem to the manager of the hotel because those problems are out of our control.
All prices stated above may change prior to the travel date. All prices are subject to availability and or can vary without notice at any time.
The information provided in this tour itinerary is intended for informational purposes only and our company (Peru Adventure Tours) can change or update the itinerary without notice for a better performance of the trip or in case by force majeure such as social problems, natural phenomena (climates, earthquakes, etc).

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