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TREKKING FROM ANDAGUA TO COLCA CANYON CABANACONDE $514 USD Per Person

Remote Andean Trail From The Volcanoes Valley To Colca Canyon 6 Days - 5 Nights

Colca canyon is the second deepest canyon in our planet, double deep Grand Canyon of United States. 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 the world, wonderful area to see the rich cultural remains, comes from 1400 years ago, immense varieties of flora and fauna, snowcapped 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 in the Colca canyon. We have traditional tours and new alternatives to explorer an extra mile in this great Colca canyon.

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ITINERARY OF TREK FROM ANDAGUA TO COLCA CANYON

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - TORO MUERTO PETROGLYPHS - APLAO - VIRACO VILLAGE COROPUNA - ANDAGUA VOLCANOES VALLEY

GROUP SERVICE: All participants has to be ready at 3PM in our office of Arequipa for the transfer to the bus station and journey for about 8 hours - The last 4 hours will be on a dirt road up to 4928M of altitude surrounding the highest mountain in Arequipa as known as Nevado Coropuna - We advice to bring your sleeping bag to protect you from cold weather (-10°C) and around 2AM we will arrive to the village of Andagua and then sleep in a small accommodation till 7AM (2nd day) - The regular public bus service is the cheapest option but not comfortable seats, the bus stops many times along the way to pick up passengers, for diner in Aplao or use toilet somewhere along the route.

PRIVATE SERVICE: At 7AM the tour guide and driver are going to pick you up from your hotel, from the airport or from the bus station of Arequipa and then 3 hours of travel by the Panamerican highway down to coast of Corire as known as Majes valley (608M), where we stop for about two hours to visit the Petroglyphs of Toro Muerto and nice short walk through lot volcanic rocks looking for ancients carved figures on the rock representing human figures, animals figures, very strange symbols made by the chuquibamba's and Wari's ethnicities - The weather in this place willbe very hot but the place offer very impressive view of the desert and green rice valley irragated by Majes River - The next stop will be in Qerulpa village, in this place we walk uphill for about 20 minutes in a small forest till the top of the hill where we will find the prints/proof were where lived the tyrannosaurus rex 150 millions years ago - Time to enjoy super view of the landscape of entire valley and then return to the car.
Around midday we stop in a local restaurant of Aplao to have lunch (included) - We recommend to try the local food prepared with river shrimp in different presentation.
Around 1PM continue driving all the way up through remote landscape fully of pre-inca agriculture terraces as known as Tipan valley, Viraco and Machaguay village (3200M), from here is the begin of dirt road to the hights pass of Coropuna Mountain (4928M) and then downhill in a zigzagging road getting into andean valleys habitated for group of Andean camelids (Vicuñas, Llamas, Alpacas, etc) and friendly local people - Around 6PM we will arrive to Andagua village (3578M), check-in in a small accommodation (private bath and cold shower available), supper and rest (L - D).
strange figure of astronaut at Toro Muerto Petroglyphs

strange figure of astronaut at Toro Muerto Petroglyphs

DAY 2: ANDAGUA VOLCANOES VALLEY - CHACHAS LAGOON

After packing all our staff and breakfast began the real Andean trekking to Chachas valley. Hiking between small extinct volcanoes, crossing a nice countryside on the left rim of the Andagua River. After 6 hours of trekking into this remote and rarely visit this volcano valley we cross Chachas lagoon and camping out site of Chachas valley (3000M) (B - L - D).
Valley Of The Volcanoes In Andagua Arequipa

Valley Of The Volcanoes In Andagua Arequipa

DAY 3: CHACHAS LAGOON - MIÑA PAMPA

After breakfast uphill trekking for about 7 hours to Miña Pampa (4200M) - On the half way up stop for lunch and time for resting with amazing views of the volcano valley (valle de los volcanes) witch 68 small craters, blue glass of Chachas lagoon and the large green valley surrounding by huge mountains - Around 4PM we get the camping zone in Miña Pampa (B - L - D).

DAY 4: MIÑA PAMPA - PASAO CERANI - MIÑA CANYON

Today we climb the highest pass on this trek, named paso Cerani (5100M), also is the most impressive and panoramic point, from here are magnificent views of the mountain in Andagua region and also we can appreciate the highest snow-capped on the both side of the Colca canyon. Cerani pass, is enter to Colca canyon or Colca valley. Short time for relax and after descend to Miña canyon. Nice trekking large land covering by Ichu grass, typical grass from the high Andes use for food of animals. After 7 - 8 hours arrival to Miña valley, located on the bottom of the same canyon and protected by mountains with difficult access. Set up the tents at backyard of the school (B - L - D).
trek and camping in the andes of Peru

DAY 5: MIÑA CANYON - CHOCCO VALLEY - PUENTE COLGADO

This day is 8 hours of trekking along the Miña River, into this nice canyon, passing big cliffs of iron and cooper walls on the both side. On the way down is possible to see many wildlife animals, such as Andean eagle, Condor, Falcons, Deer, Vizcachas, many type of small birds. Chocco is nice and very welcoming inter Andean village (2570M) and produce fruits, including the Tuna (cactus fruit). Stop for lunch at this remote and friendly valley, after lunch hike down to the deepest point of the Colca canyon to discover the biggest walls of the second deepest canyon in the world. Spectacular completely view of the canyon and Colca River, inaccessible arid area contrasting with different colors. Also we can see the magnificent Condor flying over the top of the mountains. After 4 hours trekking on the left slope of the canyon arrival to Puente Colgado, where we will set up the tents for camping next of the Colca River, this is considerated the deepest section of the Colca canyon (B - L - D).

DAY 6: PUENTE COLGADO - CABANACONDE - CRUZ DEL CONDOR - CHIVAY HOT SPRING - AREQUIPA

PRIVATE SERVICE: Today we wake up at 5AM to pack the tents and then we aboard the private transport and drive for 2 hours following a serpentine dirt road up to Cabanaconde (3280M) - Today the breakfast will be in a local restaurant at this lovely town surrounded by legendary terraces and protected by huge mountains like Ampato, Walca Walca Mount.
At 8:30AM transfer to Mirador Cruz Del Condor to see the magnificent flight of the Condors, considerate the biggest flying bird in the world - At the Mirador you will have enought time to enjoy and take pictures of the places - Then we will continue the trip on the left bank of the canyon stopping at most important villages and viewpoints accompanied witch the most conservative churches build on the conquest time by Spaniard - Around midday we stop in Chivay (3600M) where will be the last delicious buffet lunch. If the time permitting visits the hot spring of LA CALERA and then 4 hours transfer to your hotel in Arequipa and end of service (B - L).
GROUP SERVICE: At 7AM will be the breakfast and then pack all our camping gear and wait for the local transport (minibus or any other vehicle) and then transfer to Cabanaconde - If time permit stop at Mirador Cruz Del Condor, lunch in Chivay (included) and OPTIONAL short visit the thermal pools of La Calera and around 3PM travel by public bus from Chivay to Arequipa and drop-off at your hotel and of service (B - L).
Flight of Condor's in the Colca canyon

OPTIONAL EVERY DAY SEMI PRIVATE BUS TRANSFER FROM CHIVAY TO PUNO $50 USD Per Person - Group Service

If you plan to continue your travel to Puno instead to return to Arequipa easily you can continue to Puno (lake Titicaca) taking additional semi private bus transfer for $50 USD each - We have depart at 1PM from Chivay and arrive to Puno around 7PM and you can be drop off in your hotel or main square of Puno - This semi private bus transfer includes 2 stops ONLY to use toilet but not to visit tourist attractions along the way - The tickets for the seats need to be purchased at booking time of this tour to Colca canyon - We cannot guarantee any last moment bookings if you want to find available seats from Chivay to Puno - FOR PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM CHIVAY TO PUNO CLICK HERE...

TREKKING FROM ANDAGUA TO CABANACONDE INCLUDES

English-speaking trek guide
Pickup from your hotel in Arequipa
Round trip public bus tickets (Group Service)
Private transport (Private Service)
All meals according the program
Tea time (Private Service)
Camping gear (4 season tents and mattresses)
Horses to carry camping gear, food, backpacks of 15kg per person (Private Service)
Emergency horse to ride (Private Service)
Horse handlers (Private Service)
Dining tent, camp tables and chairs (Private Service )
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
Trekking gear such as poles and head lamp (Private Service)
First aid kit for all participants and our camp staff
Food and camping gear for 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 TREKKING FROM ANDAGUA TO COLCA CANYON
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (even the rain season)	TREKKING FROM ANDAGUA TO COLCA CANYON CABANACONDE $514 USD Per Person Remote Andean Trail From The Volcanoes Valley To Colca Canyon 6 Days - 5 Nights	Group Service (public bus) 1 to more participants $514 USD each Private Service (private van) 2 participants $930 USD each 3-4 participants $790 USD each 5 to more participants $645 USD each
Discount: $5 USD for South American Explorers Club Members Discount 5%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: $5 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer Private Service at any day from Arequipa
Group Size: 6 participants per guide
BOOKING: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa

All prices stated above are subject to change.

Private Service includes horses to carry your backpacks and and emergency horse to ride in case someone like to ride - Private service include round trip private transport for more comfort and flexibility.
PS: If you want to begin from Cabanaconde to Andagua price will be same. We recommend start in Andagua because is 35% less hard and will be better for your acclimatization.

NOT INCLUDED

Sleeping bag -15ºC for Group Service (Can be hired in our local office $5 USD per day)
Binoculars
Breakfast on the first day
Tips for guide and camp staff
$5 USD entrance for hot spring LA CALERA in Chivay (last day)
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Personal horse to ride $65 USD per day including the horseman service

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Sleeping bag -15ºC (Can be hired in our local office $5 USD per day)
Small backpack (65lt)
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 and purification tablets and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Arequipa)
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
Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs - Chivay)

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