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Cotahuasi canyon trekking / colca canyon tour / valley of volcanoes trek (Andagua) trekking

5 days / 4 nights

 

Trekking in cotahuasi canyon discovery the volcanoes valley and explore the colca canyon 5 days tour and trekking in private transport

This tour is one of the best combinations of visits in Peru.
We visit and explore the 2 deepest canyons in the world.
We visit the deepest part of the Cotahuasi canyon from very close and we also passe very close to the deepest part of the Colca canyon.
We explore with a 4x4 truck the parts NOT visited by travel agencies and by classic tourists.
We explore and visit the largest volcanoes valley in the world, with more than 80 dwarf volcanoes and a lunar panorama worthy of a movie.
And on the last day we will appreciate the largest flying bird in the world: The Andean condor, we will see how proud and dominant of the Andean skies it flies on the famous condor`cross.
And to say goodbye to the Colca Valley we enjoy the 38 degree Celsius hot springs next to the Colca River.
Before arriving in the city of Arequipa we will visit the national reserve of salinas and Aguada Blanca, to be able to appreciate south American camelids such as Llamas, Alpacas and the vicuñas that live wild in the middle of nature.
We will also appreciate from a Natural Viewpoint: Patapampa 4850 masl, numerous volcanoes (Pacific ring of fire)
Also from this magnificent viewpoint we can see in the distance the origin of the Amazon River that is located at the foot of the snowy Mismi.
Also in the distance we can see the snowy Ampato where the famous Juanita Mummy was discovered.
This expedition is complemented with a visit to the largest number of petroglyphs in the world and the beautiful Sipia waterfall.
In this expedition we are very well equipped, with professional drivers and bilingual guides who know the area very well.
Because these places are very remote and unvisited, we carry a satellite phone with us in case of emergencies.

First Day:
Arequipa- Petrogliphs of Toro Muerto- Chuquibamba Cotahuasi, 380 km in 4x4 mini-truck

We leave Arequipa at 5 am to start the 380 km ride by 4x4 heading in the direction of the “petrogliphs of Toro Muerto,” located in the Corire district, about 3 hours from Arequipa. Here there are around 5,000 of engraved stones to be seen. These engravings are dated between 700 and 800 AD, from the time of the Wari culture.

On this tour (petrogliphs of toro muerto) here will give us the opportunity to explore the numerous stones and rocks and their different meanings.

Continuing on to the Valley of Majes, we will pass the many rice cultivations and vineyards of the region, also the village of Chuquibamba, which is known for its cheese and avocado. Here we will have the option of visiting a little museum dedicated to the local pre-Incan culture “Pachanas”.

After Chuquibamba we will enter an area at 4700 meters above sea level, where there is an amazing view over snowy Coropuna (6425m above sea level).

Just behind the lagoon of Pallarcocha is a magnificent landscape, representative of the south Peruvian Andes. It is important to note that snowy Coropuna is the tallest volcano in Peru. For the old Incas it was the “apu,” the most important holy mountain in the south of Peru. Coropuna: 6425 mhsl

At the end of the day we will arrive in Cotahuasi (2600m above sea level) after about a 9 hours ride.

Cotawasi is the capital of the Union and where we will be spending the night at a local hostal.

This day we prefer to leave so early beacuse like this we can do more stops on the way to take pictures.

Important: Cotahuasi is a tourist destination away from the city of Arequipa.
That's why there are very few tourists.

Obviously we will try to provide you the best.

This tour is especially for people who do not want to see tourists on the tour, visit one of the deepest canyons in the world

Second Day:
Cotahuasi 2680mhsl- Sipia- Chaupo-VELINGA -quechualla-Cotahuasi

This trek is mostly desert, but there is a geological richness to be observed. The climate will be rather hot, as the region is not high above sea level (around 2000m).

After breakfast we will continue by truck, crossing the Cotahuasi River over the bridges of Cuyao and Sipia waterfall.

We will Visit the waterfall of Sipia with its 150m cascade. It is amazing to watch and listen to the battle roaring between water and rocks, as the water with its erosive powers step by step washes the rock away, creating an enormous gorge with a depth of 3535m. Here it is worth mentioning that Colca Canyon has a depth of 4120m, therefore Cotahuasi is 3535m deeper!

After observing the waterfalls we will go to by our transport we will cross the Oasi of chaupo. On our way there we will pass by some fantastic countryside, including the red canyon that receives its name from its red stone colour, called arcilla.

The we continue to by transport to Velinga village.

Before arrive to Velinga we leave the transport and we trek to Velinga village 45 mi. trek, here we take the lunch.

Then you can trek in direction to Quechualla village , we will don´t arrive to quechualla.

you can trek here , from 2-4 hours.

We back to Cotahuasi village by transport

The temperature here oscillates between 25 - 30 degrees.

Third Day:
Cotahuasi 2680mhsl- Andahua 3500mhsl(visit Volcanoes valley)-ayo 1982mhsl

In the morning after breakfast by transport we will be passing close by snowy Coropuna. (4700mhsl) After a 4 hours ride we will arrive in the Valley of Volcanoes. we visit the Mirador of the volcanoes and we do small trek : We climb to the top of one of the small volcanoes.

Then by transport we will descent untill 1982 mshl to Ayo village . On the way we will pass for differents view points to appreciate the volcanoes valley.

We will spend the night in a basic family home

Fourth Day:
Ayo - bottom of the canyon - colca canyon (cabanaconde)

On this day we visit the spring of Mamacocha is like a small lagoon. Then we go by transport to the bottom of the canyon, we cross the colca river and up to Huambo village and we arrive to Cabanaconde for the lunch.

In the afternoon you can make small treks around Cabanaconde or stay on the garden of the hotel taken a good coffe in front of the mountains.

We spend the night in Cabanaconde in a small hotel

Fifth Day:
CABANACONDE -Condor Cross-cOLCA VALLEY -Arequipa

We will go to Condor Cross to enjoy a glimpse of the condors in their natural habitat, (condor´s flight ).

We will trek during one hour from condor cross to the the cure viewpoint, here we reach the colca canyon.

We will stop as well in many viewpoints overlooking terraces and the colonial villages of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque ( We visit the colca valley). Other viewpoints such as Antahuilque and Mollepunku afford us views of pre-Incan terraces and above-ground graves belonging to the Collagua culture period.

Lunch in Chivay (optional hot springs, “La Calera”), before we make the return trip to Arequipa, passing by the national reserves of Aguada Blanca and Salinas on the way, where we’ll observe llamas, alpacas and vicuńas. We’ll also make a stop at the 4912m high viewpoint of Los Andes.

We arrive back in Arequipa at 5 pm.

Cotahuasi canyon trekking / colca canyon tour / valley of volcanoes trek (Andagua) trekking

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:


Day 1: 9 hours by car and two hours by foot and stop over to take photos. On This day 80% of the road is asphalted.

Day 2: 4 hours by car and 2-3-4 hours of trek (Depend on your physical shape) This day the road is not asphalted.

Day 3: 6 hours by car, and 2-3 hours trek (Depend on your physical shape) . On This day the road is not asphalted.

Day 4: 4 hours by car from Ayo to Cabanaconde , 30% asphalted , you can walk and explore landscapes and communities where there are not tourists. 2-3-4 hours trek optional.

Day 5: 6 hours by transport , you can stop any where, also you can walk around condor cross we can trek this day 1-2-3 hours depend on your physical shape. 100% asphalpted road.

IMPORTANT: All the treks are tailored to you and you can decide depending on your physical shape how many hours per day you want to walk.

included
  • Transport private car during the trip
  • All transfers
  • Oxygen equipment
  • First-aide kit
  • Entrance fee to national reserve and Aguada Blanca y Salinas
  • Entrance fee to Cotahuasi canyon
  • Entrance fee to Andagua (volcanoes valley)
  • Trekking
  • Trekking official guide
  • All meals
  • Accommodation 2 nights in cotahuasi village
  • Accommodation in Ayo village home stay
  • Accomodations in Cabanaconde village(hotel)
  • Ticket for hot spring
not included
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Tips
price

Price by person in american dollars

departure

On request,

what to bring?
  • Swimming Customs.
  • Torch / Flashlight.
  • Sun Block.
  • Insects Repellent (Specially if you have sweet blood for them).
  • Towels.
  • Basics.
  • Snacks.
  • Water (you can buy in all the villages).
  • Cap or hat.
  • Personal medications.
  • Hiking stick(s)
  • Enthusiasm.
 
* There’s no risk of Malaria at all.
 
  • The passenger is under the obligation to mention of any health problem or past injury to assure and guarantee the safety of the trip.
  • We must be said weather the person is vegetarian to make the arrangements for his/her food.
  • In case of any struggle, please contact us the our phone numbers:

    MOBILE: (51) 941414048
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ABOUT THE FOOD

We must be said weather the person is vegetarian to make the arrangements for his/her food.

ABOUT THE GUIDES:

The stuff is competent and is being trained eventually, every now and then.(OFFICIEL GUIDES).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  

  

 

 
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