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AREQUIPA'S HALF-DAY COUNTRYSIDE HIKE

"Hiking Through The Past Of Arequipa"

Arequipa´s half-day hike was especially created for hiker lovers and to discover the greatest Arequipa's countryside, located just 45min away from the city center.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS arrange a whole of off-the-beaten-path to suit your time and get great half day hiking through the agriculture fields surrouded by huge mountains and active volcano as Misti (5820M).
This half-day hike includes a great time to disconnect you from the noise and stresful of the city, to encounter with nature, with nice farming people, and enjoy a suitable hike designed for young and adult people.
The hike also includes stop at the colonial church of Characato, to realice how strong was the spanairs influence since 1541.
Thanks to the strong Spanish influence today Characato district is a great reference of pride as known as "Los Characatos".
Why to hike in Characato? por que este lugar fue el primer asentamiento para los conquistadores españoles (June 24, 1541). Considered the first spanairs town in Arequipa region.
"Hiking Through The Past Of Arequipa".
As a freindly and laboriuos people from Characato, they offers a great alternative to taste the true flavor of the culinary art in Arequipa at the local restaurants as known as "Picanterias". Welcome to enjoy th hike through Characato valley.

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Trekking Through the Arequipa Countryside Terracing

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DEPARTURES:Every day at 8AM or 12M from PERU ADVENTURE office (Calle Rivero 509).
SEASON: All year around.
DISTANCE & TIMING: 8KM (5miles) - 3hrs of hiking as maximum time.
TOUR LENGTH: About 5 hours.
HIKE HIGHLIGHTS: Great countryside landscape, local farming on Inca terracing, and colonial buildings.
DIFFICULTY: Easy to medium level - Suitable for everyone.
ALTITUDE: Between 2490M and 2600M (8169,29ft and 8530,18ft).

HIKE ITINERARY THROUGH AREQUIPA'S COUNTRYSIDE

Arequipa's half-day hiking tours begins at 8AM or 12M from our office in downtown (Calle Rivero 509, Downtown) – 45 minutes of car transfer to the trailhead located outside of the city. The hike begins with great view of entire countrisyde of Characato valley - The trail is mostly gradual with some small uphill sections following well preserved trail upper the farming fields and seeing local farmers on their daily activities since colonial times. If you chose to practice this hike in the morning, for sure will be very hot and is recommended to wear good hat, long sleeve T-Shirt and sun proctection.
The distance to hike is betwenn 6KM and 8KM, which is around 3hrs through great countryside atmosphere.
For morning departs (8AM), the hikers can have the alternative to be drop-off at local restaurante as known as "Picanteria" to really taste the genuine cuisine of Arequipa region, considered one of the best in Peru. Characato offers good Picanterias (local restaurants) to have lunch and satified your taste.
Misti view from the Countryside of Arequipa - Half Day Trek In Arequipa

Misti view from the Countryside of Arequipa - Half Day Trek In Arequipa

AREQUIPA'S COUNTRYSIDE HIKING INCLUDES

GROUP SERVICE begins/ends at our office in Arequipa (Calle Rivero 509).
PRIVATE SERVICE Pick-up and Drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa.
Bilingual hiking guide.
Private transportation to the trailhead.
Experience with local farming people.
Hiking through agriculture fields and mountains.

RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

PRICE FOR AREQUIPA'S COUNTRYSIDE TREK
DATE	TOUR	COST PER PERSON
Any day (even the rain season)	AREQUIPA HALF DAY COUNTRYSIDE HIKING TOUR "Hiking Through The Past Of Arequipa"	Group Service (Join group) $35 USD Minimum 3 participants Private Service (Private van/tour guide) 1 person $100 USD 2 person $120 USD 3 persons $140 USD 4 persons $160 USD 5 up to more $38 USD
Prices stated above are without International bank transfer fees and are subject to change without notice, except that prices for an order that has been accepted.
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure.
Group size: 8 participants per guide in group or private service.
BOOKING: We highly recommended to book this trek prior you arrive to Arequipa.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance.
Soft or alcoholic drinks.
Snack and drinks.
Hotel in Arequipa.
Walking poles.
Lunch in a local restaurant (Picanteria).
Tip for guide and camp staff.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack to carry your personal things.
Good hiking shoes.
Rain jacket or poncho (December to March).
Trekking boots or proper shoes for sandy and rocky terrain.
Selection of small snacks and drinks.
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
Sunglasses and hat to protect you from the sun.
Extra money (soles) in case you like to stop in a local restaurant to try local food.
Walking poles.

Before you book this tour have a look the TERMS & CONDITIONS of our company.

**PRIVATE GROUND TRANSFER FROM AREQUIPA TO COLCA CANYON - PUNO - CUSCO**
If you are looking to hire private car, this is available everyday but need advance reservation by email (peruadventurestours@hotmail.com) - If you hire a private car/transport you need book your accommodation in Chivay, Yanque or Cabanaconde and then you will be drop-off there at the end of the service - Also you can get more time for outdoor activities as trekking, biking or horseback riding. Find below price for different routes hiring private car UP TO 4 PEOPLE plus place for luggages: Arequipa/Chivay/Yanque/Coporaque/Colca Lodge/Aranwa (with stops) $265 USD Arequipa/Chivay/Cabanaconde (with stops) $295 USD Arequipa/Chivay/Cruz Del Condor/Arequipa (1 Day with stops) $270 USD Arequipa/Chivay/Cruz Del Condor/ Puno (1 Day with stops) $455 USD Arequipa/Chivay/Cruz Del Condor/Cabanaconde/Arequipa (2 Day with stops) $350 USD Arequipa/Chivay/Cruz Del Condor/Cabanaconde/Puno (2 Day with stops) $560 USD Chivay/Mirador Cruz Del Condor/Cabanaconde/Chivay (6hrs with stops) $120 USD Chivay/Arequipa (4hrs) $220 USD Chivay/Puno (7 hrs with stops) $350 USD Chivay/Espinar/Sicuani/Cusco or vice-versa (10hrs with stops) $690 USD Each service need to be booked in advance through our booking form and with a deposit of $70 USD as first payment via PayPal - Each hiring prices includes driver service (Spanish-Speaking), fuel, road tax, food and lodging for the driver, pick up from bus stop or airport of Arequipa, drop off at your hotel or airport of Arequipa/Juliaca (Puno). EXCLUDED: Entrance to Colca Canyon (70 soles each), Entrance to hot spring (15 soles each), Accommodation in the canyon/Arequpa/Puno/Cusco, Customer food and drinks, and tipping.

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