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BIKING & TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON

The Best Unforgetable Adventure On Wheels 4 Days - 3 Nights

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - PAMPAS CAÑ;AHUAS - CHIVAY - COLCA CANYON

At 7am we pick you up from your hotel and 4 hours by our own 4WD, this travel is between the Misti and Chachani volcanoes up to 4850m where will see Llamas, Alpacas, Andean birds also will appreciate the Vicuñas, this animals living are protected by the national reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas. We'd have a nice blue sky while doing our downhill MT. bike trip, beginning at the highest pass on this trip, named Patapampa (4850m) from here is possible to observe the volcanoes chain and mountain range in the South of Peru, to rice our bicycles on a nice asphalt or taking sigle track on the ancestrail Inca trail, descending 1200m to Chivay town (3600m).
In Chivay we will have lunch and at 1:00 pm. continue biking on dirt road on the left bank of the Colca river, crossing between old pre Inca terraces and small villages and visiting colony churches. Finally we will arrive at Maca village (3350m); after 4-5 hours here we will spend the night in a nice accommodation with hot shower and private bath (L - D).

DAY 2: COLCA CANYON - CRUZ DEL CONDOR LOOKOUT - CABANACONDE - SORO VALLEY - LLAHUAR HOT SPRING

At 6am after packing everything, have our energetic breakfast and continue traveling 2 hours and 40 minutes on our own private 4x4 vehicle, continue on the left bank we will arrive at 8:00 am. to the popular Condor Cross, and stop for about 2 hours to be able to see the condors flights, getting pictures of the small villages in the deepest part of the deepest second canyon in the world. At 1am we will bike down till Cabanaconde (3280m) this short trip biking take one hour and half. In Cabanaconde we will have lunch and short recognition of this Andean town surrounded by green terraces dated from Inca time.
At 1pm continue downhill biking on serpentine dirt abandoned road, this downhill offer spectacular view of the both side of the deepest part of the Colca canyon. After 2 hours we finish downhill at valley of Soro (1950m) across the suspension bride you will be on the right bank of the river. Trekking along the river through cactus forest till Llahuar lodge where will find nice hot spring next of the river.
After enjoin the thermal bath will have delicious dinner accompanied by deed starry sky. Stay in charm bamboo cabins (B - L - D).

DAY 3: LLAHUAR HOT SPRING - PACLLIA - SAN GALLE (As known Oasis)

Today we will up at 6am and then enjoin a delicious country breakfast witch the best sun rising over the Colca and Llatica River. At 7am trekking across the Llatica River and uphill through mountainous landscape and following single track between the cactus forest and wildlife.
After 5 hours trekking we will be at the Oasis where are nice swim pool (cold water) next to the bamboo cabins. Lunch in the middle of nature and peaceful valley located between two huge balls combined witch different colorful landslide.
At 4pm trekking uphill on the left bank, this climb will take 3 hours by thousands of steps along the way. This climb will be the hardest and strenuous trek on this trip. Finally you will get the top of the climb and you feel how dig and deep is the Cabanas world. We walk to Cabanaconde to have hot shower, delicious dinner and stay in a comfortable rooms (B - L).

DAY 4: CABANACONDE - CRUZ DEL CONDOR LOOKOUT - CHIVAY - AREQUIPA

At 7am have breakfast and begin 2 hours of nice trekking on the left rim of Colca Canyon, to the Condor's Cross lookout, viewing many smalls’ towns all around the Colca Valley, located in the high part of the canyon. At the Condor's Cross lookout we can appreciate the best fly of the highest Andean bird. Continue our journey through the Colca valley, and mountainous range. After 2 hours of travel we will arrive to Chivay to have lunch. Optional visit to the Hot Springs of Chivay (3600m).
At 1pm travel back to Arequipa, this travel takes 4 hours passing the highest pass of this trip (Patapampa 4850m), from you can see the magnificent of the active volcanoes and highest mountain of the south of Peru. Pampas Cañahuas is the home of the Vicuñas, considerate protected wild animal, living at high altitudes like 4000m. Continue driving down arrive to Arequipa and complete our trip.

INCLUDED

Private 4x4 supporting vehicle (whole trip)
English speaking MT bike guide
GT - TREK - BIANCHI MT bikes in maintenace (full disc brakes)
Windproof and full-finger glove which can also be worn during the cold season or high altitudes
Helmet; light ventilated and comfortable for your head
3 breakfasts - 4 lunches - 3 dinners
Plenty of snack and drinking water keep in cooler
2 nights in basic comfortable hotel
1 night in bamboo room
Entrance fee to the National Park - Colca Canyon (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
Entrance for the hot spring (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
Repair kits and new parts
Bottle of oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
Food and accommodation for our camp staff
Biking tour price include government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
Colca canyon map
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift
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TOUR SCHEDULE & COST
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (even the rain season)	BIKING & TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON The Best Unforgetable Adventure On Wheels 4 Days - 3 Nights	Backpacker service (public bus) 1 to more participants US$345 each Private VIP service (private van) 2 participants US$445 each 3-4 participants US$420 each 5 to more participants US$390 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 and any time departure
Group size: 6 participants per guide
We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

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

Private VIP Service, include supporting vehicle and the itinerary could be flexible according your request.

NOT INCLUDE

Alcoholic drinks
Breakfast or lunch
Tips for guide and camp staff
Sun glasses
Binoculares
Cycling shoes
Camel bag, can be hired in our local office in Arequipa US$3 per day

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack
Rain jacket or poncho (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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