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4X4 TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON

4WD From The Roof To The Bottom Of The Canyon 2 Days - 1 Night

Off Road Tour in the Colca cayon combine the best way to know all the canyon beginning in the white city of Arequipa going through the mountainous range and the volcanic range of south of Peru. Our 4X4 includes 2007 Toyota Prado Land Cruiser with insurance and experience driver who know the road very well.
This Off Road Tour includes 3 hours of trek in the deepest part of the canyon, natural thermal baths next of the Colca River and overnight in bamboo bungalows. Peru Adventure Tour offer the best alternative to discover the Cbanas and Collahuas people leaving along bank of the canyon, incredible drive on the highlands, rivers, remote villages, abandoned valley, pre Inca terraces and colorful typical clothes of the women on the Canyon.
4X4 tour offer to get closer "off the beaten path" while protecting natural and cultural resources from over-exploitation.

ITINERARY OF 4X4 TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - EL PEDREGAL - HUAMBO - SORO VALLEY - LLAHUAR HOT SPRING

Departure to the Colca canyon in our private 4WD, travel to see the rest of the north part of Desierto de Atacama and drive up to the highlands crossing the valley of Vitor, Alto Sihuas, El Pedregal - short explore the remains of Wary culture named Huacan - Visit the south part of the Volcanoes range named Pampa Qerqe - Ampato mountain viewpoint (4300m). Downhill to the valley of Huambo surrounded by mountainous range. After short stop in Huambo (3200m) we will continue driving up again to the second pass of Chinini from where you can see the driest region of the canyon straight down of Huambo. After 2 hours driving down we will arrive to Soro (2000m - 2pm) abandoned valley, we cross the Colca River by suspension bridge build long time ago. We walk in a cactus forest and following nice track used by local people. Llahuar lodge is considerate the most quiet and recently discover place to stay in the bottom of the canyon. After late lunch you can enjoy the nature thermal bath next of the river. Stay in nice bamboo room accompanied by starry sky (L - D).

DAY 2: LLAHUAR HOT SPRING - SORO VALLEY - CONDOR CROSS VIEWPOINT - CHIVAY - PATAPAMPA 4850M - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS - AREQUIPA

Early morning short hike to the Condor Cross - After wait for the Condors flights - Visit several remote villages on the left bank of the second deepest canyon in the world - Arrival to Chivay to have buffet lunch and then drive up to the highest pass named Patapampa (4850m) and enter to the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca located on the northeast face of Chachani and Misti volcano, this reserve is home of Vicuñas, Alpacas and Llamas grazing on even terrain. Continue with the private tour we drive down to Arequipa surrounding Chachani snowcapped. At 5 or 6 pm arrive the hotel and end service (B - L).

INCLUDED

Private 4x4 vehicle
All mentioned tour with local guide
Entrance to the Colca canyon
All mentioned meals in the program
1 night in bamboo room (basic accommodation)
Tour price include government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
Oxygen and first aid kit for participants and our camp staff
Food and accommodation for our camp staff

TOUR SCHEDULE & COST
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day between April to December	4X4 TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON 4WD From The Roof To The Bottom Of The Canyon 2 Day - 1 Night	Backpacker service (Join group) No Applicable Private VIP service (private van) 2 participants US$297 each 3-4 participants US$238 each 5 to more participants US$195 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private service and any time/day according request
Group size: 5 participants per each guide/4x4 truck
Booking: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa and take private VIP service

All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include local taxes.

NOT INCLUDED

Alcoholic drinks
Binoculars
Sleeping bag can be hired from our office in Arequipa
Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day
Tips for guide and camp staff
Phone calls
Internal flight tickets confirmation
Travel insurance

RAIN SEASON

December to March. Some days are with blue sky permiting to cycle this zone.

BEST TIME TO DO THIS TOUR

After rain season (April to June) the mountains are completely covered with snow and the slops are cover with new vegetation making more nice for pictures.

ADVICE FOR VISITORS

We recommend to make your reservation in advance, we organize everythign before your arrive to Peru.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack
Rain jacket or poncho for the rain season between December to March (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa)
Tennis shoes
One complete change of clothing
Camel bag for water
Flashlight and batteries
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Insect repellent
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses
Swimsuit (for the hot springs in the Colca canyon)
Extra money (soles)

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