Arequipa

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• Day 1 u2013 From Arequipa into the deep canyonnYour expert tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 3:00-3:30 in the morning to take you to the Colca Canyon by means of private van. Along the way you might spot some American Camelids, such as vicuu00f1as, alpacas and llamas and you will witness breathtaking landscapes as you drive, such as lakes, glaciers and magnificent volcanoes. We take you to Cabanaconde (3700 m), the largest town of the Colca Canyon and after an energetic lunch, we start hiking down to the canyon. After 3 to 4 hours of downhill hiking follows a rocky path and you will make it to the first village, San Juan de Chuccho (2350 m), where a warm harty meal is waiting for you. You spend the night at a cosy local family house.

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• You can catch up some sleep in the morning, as your delicious pancakes breakfast will be ready at 08:00 AM. After breakfast we start our 3 hour trek to oasis, passing through the colca valley. Your guide will explain how the local people of these mountain villages live. After visiting a local hospital, school and a museum, you will feel more integrated into the lives of the villagers. You will also learn more about the different flora and fauna and how they are used in daily life of the local people. We will arrive at Oasis around 12 PM, the deepest spot of the Colca Canyon. After a typical lunch, you have the afternoon to relax at the swimming pool, to enjoy the warm sun and the stunning views of the canyon. In the late afternoon we start the hardest part of the trekking; we go up to the top again! After a 3 hour climb, you reach the top of the canyon and you enjoy the beautiful sunset and the priceless view of the canyon. Making it to the top will be the most memorable part of the trekking. If you are not up for the trek out of the canyon, there are mules available for hire. In Cabanaconde, a warm hearty meal is waiting for you and you spend the night at a hostel with private baths and a hot shower.

• In Chivay you can visit the hot springs to loosen your aching muscles and after a delicious buffet lunch of typical Peruvian food, we travel back to Arequipa. Your arrival in Arequipa is at approximately 6 PM and we will transfer you to your hotel.

• Up hill the canyon 5 am, visit Cabanaconde, stops at little villages through Chivay.

Good to know

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

• Minimum age is 18 years

• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

• Minimum drinking age is 21 years

• A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes

• Minimum 1 pax and maximum 12 pax

• What to bring

• Hat, sun glasses, trekking clothes, trekking shoes, warm clothes for the night, rain coat, water and snacks, small backpack

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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