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COLCA CANYON TREKKING - HIKING IN THE COLCA VALLEY $292 USD Per Person - Group Service

High Mountain, Deep Canyon And Starry Sky Experience In 4 Days And 3 Nights

Colca canyon is the second deepest canyon in our planet, double deep Grand Canyon of United States. Colca canyon is located in the middle of two highest volcanoes Coropuna (6450M) and Ampato (6380M), this canyon is most famous place to visit by the tourist from everywhere in world, wonderful area to see the rich cultural remains, comes from 1400 years ago, immense varieties of flora and fauna, snow ranges, green valleys, old and colony town, mighty rivers crossing the Andes, thousand of pre Inca terraces, friendly and charm settlers live in this part of Peru. Here is our field work arranging everything what we mentioned before, we are happy showing to the visitors every place and old costumes lazy by our old cultures. We have traditional tours and new alternatives to explorer an extra mile in this great canyon. We advice the Colca trek from 2 up to more days hiking in one of the deepest canyon in the world.

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COLCA CANYON TREKKING ITINERARY

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - COLCA CANYON - SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO

At 3AM pickup from hotel in Arequipa, orientation about our trek and journey of 6 hours to Colca Canyon - Cabanaconde village.
At 8:45AM brief stop at the Condor Cross - Tapay viewpoint (3600 meters above sea level). Lunch at Cabanaconde (3280M), located in the left rim of the Canyon. Start trekking in the Colca Canyon descending 4 hours to the Colca River (2160M), a difference of 1200 meters. We will cross to the other side of the Canyon and ascend to our family cabins or camping place.
At 2PM arrival to the lodge and short walk to the San Juan de Chuccho village (2300M) - Late lunch will be provided by local family and them little relax - Afternative get together with the children and locals from this valley, participation in agricultural and other activities around as short walk to see the ruins on the upper section of the valley - Dinner and family lodge, the room have nice view of the canyon, cold shower available and bath is out of the room.

DAY 2: SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO - LLATICA CANYON - FURE VILLAGE

At 7AM country breakfast offered by the family and begin long ascent to our next village called Tapay (3000M). Visit Cosñirhua and Malata (2600M) its church of mixed racial ancestry, sights of the local landscape, very old terraces, snow-capped summits, varieties of flora and fauna.
After six hours hiking into both canyons (Colca & Llatica) passing small rivers, cactus forest, dry and dirty zones, will arrive to Fure village (3100M), located on the left rim of the Llatica canyon with mighty clean river.
At 2PM have lunch in our family lodge, located over small hill, supported by pre Incas terraces worked by local villages and the best views of this greenness canyon. Free afternoon for rest, to explorer around or you can exchange languages with curious local kids - The room is without bath and available cold shower - Breakfast, lunch, dinners and family lodge. Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner and Family Lodge or Camping.

DAY 3: FURE VILLAGE - WARURO WATERFALL - LLAHUAR LODGE

Before breakfast we will do a short trekking to a nice waterfall of Waruro (80M high) , is hike is on the right bank of the Llatica river, following small path in the middle of the cactuses, walking over the cliffs and after one hour arrival to the powerful waterfall, completely green and noisy place - The waterfall offer great view during and just after the raining season.... more powerful and green.
At 9AM breakfast in our lodge and continuing trekking going down to Llatica village and cross the river by an hanging bridge, short explore to this quite place.
At 2PM we will arrive to deepest area of the Colca canyon. Llahuar (2100M) is a nice place located between Colca and Llatica rivers, one of the best places to get our lunch with nice view of both canyons. The afternoon is free to enjoy and use the thermals pools (hot spring 38°C temperature) next of the river - Today the room will be facing the river and are located very close to hot spring, the bath are out of the room and cold shower available. Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner and Family Lodge or Camping.

DAY 4: LLAHUAR LODGE - SORO VALLEY - CABANACONDE - CONDOR CROSS VIEWPOINT - CHIVAY - AREQUIPA

GROUP SERVICE: Today everyone needs to wake up at 2AM or 3AM according your decision you toke in the night before. Hot drink and begin of the hardest hike of this expedition through the second deepest canyon in the world. The hike will be in the dark following stony path and crossing suspension bridges over two rivers. Nice climbing under starry sky (April - December). The trekking from the bottom of the canyon (2100M) to Cabanaconde town (3280M) takes around 5 or 6 hours with amazing view of the canyon and with possibilities to see some condors on the way up. For this part of the trekking is necessary to bring a headlamp with batteries and walking poles will be very helpful.
Around 8AM you will arrive to the Cabanaconde to have country breakfast and then will be the transfer by public bus to the Condor Croos lookout (30 minutes), there we will wait 2 hours maximum for flight of biggest birds in the world. We continue travelling by public bus on left bank of the canyon to Chivay, all them located on the left margin of the Colca River with nice lookout, colony churches, ouvenir markets, etc.
12PM we will be getting our lunch in good typical restaurant in Chivay town (3600M) and then travel 4 hours back to Arequipa.
5PM arrive to Arequipa and end of the trip. Breakfast.

PRIVATE SERVICE: At 5AM will be our breakfast and short trekking on the left bank of the Colca river to meet the transport and then drive on gravel road to leave the canyon up to Cabanaconde (3285M) for about 1 hour.
Around 8AM we will be at the famous at Mirador Cruz Del Condor (3600M), there we will wait a prodent time to watch the flight of biggest birds in the world. We continue travelling by private car visiting different villages like Achoma, Maca, Achoma, Yanque and Chivay, all them located on the left margin of the Colca River with nice lookout, colony churches, souvenir markets, etc.
Around 12PM we will be getting our lunch in good typical restaurant in Chivay town (3600M) and then travel 4 hours back to Arequipa.
Around 5PM arrival to Arequipa, drop-off at your hotel and end our experience. Breakfast.
Colca Ana Llatica Canyon

GROUP SERVICE INCLUDES ($292 USD Per Person - Up To 12 Participants)

English-Speaking Trek Guide
Pickup from customer hotel between 3AM and 3:45AM
Round trip shared transportation up to 19 or 28 people
All meals according the program
3 nights of accommodation with local families
Shared bath and cold shower facilities
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" (take care not many tour operators don't includes this tourist ticket), the entrance is valid to visit all the canyon but not valid for hot springs along the canyon
Water supply (boiled) every day before breakfast and after each dinner
Food and lodging for our camp staff
First aid kit for all participants and our camp staff

NOTE: If we get more than 6 participants for this GROUP SERVICE at the same day Peru Adventure Tours will provide round trip PRIVATE TRANSPORT between Arequipa - Cabanaconde - Arequipa instead public bus. We will notify you a day before depart (meeting day in our office).
If this is possible the depart and return to Arequipa will be more flexible and you will get more time to enjoy other places in the colca valley.

MINIMUM 3 PARTICIPANTS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SERVICE

PRIVATE SERVICE INCLUDES ($585 USD)

English-Speaking Guide
Round trip private transportation
All meals according the program
Camping gear as 4 season tents and mattresses (Private Service only) or stay at basic accommodation with local family. The first night include a room with private bath and hot shower, the second and third night includes room without bath - cold shower and bath facilities
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" (take care not many tour operators don't includes this tourist ticket), the entrance is valid to visit all the canyon but not valid for hot springs along the canyon
Horse to carry the food and your personal trekking gear (Private Service only)
Horsemen to help us and take care the horses or mules along the way
Emergency horse to ride in case somebody is sick or tired
Water supply (boiled) every day before breakfast or after each dinner
Food and lodging for our camp staff
First aid kit for all participants and our camp staff

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

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PRICE FOR 4 DAY TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (even the rain season)	COLCA CANYON TREKKING - HIKING IN THE COLCA VALLEY SINCE $292 USD Per Person High Mountain, Deep Canyon And Starry Sky Experience In 4 Days And 3 Nights	Group Service (Up to 12 participants) 1 up to more participants $292 USD each Private Service (Private 4x4/guide) 2 participants $585 USD each 3 participants $512 USD each 4 participants $468 USD each 5 to more participants $440 USD each
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: $5 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure All prices stated above are subject to change..
Group size: According the service you book
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa

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NOT INCLUDED

Hotel in Arequipa
Travel and accident insurance
Binoculars and walking sticks
Last day lunch in Chivay
Sleeping bag (Group Service only)
Persona horse to ride can be hired for $35 USD per day (Group service only)
Flight, bus and train tickets reservations
Tip for guide and camp staff
$5 USD entrance for hot spring LA CALERA in Chivay (last day)

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack (45lt)
Rain jacket or poncho, plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa (just in the rain season Dec - April)
Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Bottle of water
Sleeping bag -5ºC ( Group service only - We hire for $5 USD per day)
Flashlight and batteries
Walking poles
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
Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs - Chivay)

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