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HALF DAY TREK TO CAPUA WATERFALL AREQUIPA $55 USD Per Person - Group Service

Hike Through Andean Volcanic Lava Canyon

Capua waterfall is a discovering trail in 2003 by PERU ADVENTURE TOURS. This trek combines view of the countryside and volcanic land in Arequipa - Capua waterfall is located in the district Yura on the north side of Chachani Mountain (6070M) and it was originated into a narrow lava canyon of 160M high - The huge lava walls and rocky canyon offer very nice scenery for hiker lovers - This short hike is suitable for everyone wanting to explore the Arequipa countryside on foot and enjoy the quiet atmosphery.

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CAPUA WATERFALL TREK ITINERARY

At 7AM pickup from the hotel (Group Service only) and 1h30m of transfer by public transport to trailhead named valle de Yura (2518M) - The begin of the trek is uphill through small hills formed by lava of Chachani volcano, crossing arid landscape with rare cactus and small bushes along the way, small dry canyons, and volcanic rocky valley. After 2 hours of trekking enter to the Capua valley, nice valley with all terraces working by locals, from here we continue following the river to get the main gate of lava, will be in the beginning of the canyon - Enter to the canyon and continue hiking along the river to the deep point where is the waterfall, the fall is 100M of crystalline water - Picnic next of the waterfall and if you like to get a cold shower you will have half hour for refreshing and then come back to get out from the lava canyon hike downhill the valley taking another trail into the Capua canyon - After 2 hours hike come back to Yura valley, if time permitting you can enjoy the hot spring (entrance excluded) - Around 1PM aboard the public transport or private car and transfer to Arequipa and drop-off at your hotel in Arequipa and end of the service - The entire services takes around 7AM.

AREQUIPA TREK TO CAPUA WATERFALL INCLUDES

Pickup from customer hotel
Private transport from Arequipa - Yura - Arequipa (Private Service only)
Public transportation (Group Service)
English-speaking tour guide
Snack and drinks
Walking poles under request (Private Service only)
Drop-off at customer hotel at the end of the service

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

PRICE FOR TREKKING TOUR TO CAPUA WATERFALL
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (even the rain season)	AREQUIPA TREK TO CAPUA WATERFALL $55 USD Per Person - Group Service 8 hours Of Hike Through Andean Desert, Rocky Valleys And Volcanic Lava Canyon	Group Service (Join group/Public bus) 1 to more paticipants $55 USD each one Private Service (Private van/tour guide) 2 person $98 USD each one 3-4 persons $82 USD each one 5 to more $63 USD each one
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
Group size: 8 participants per guide - All prices stated above are subject to change.
BOOKING: We highly recommended to book this trek prior you arrive to Arequipa

EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Soft or alcoholic drinks
Hotel in Arequipa
Flight or hotel confirmations
Tip and gratuities for our camp staff

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack
Rain jacket or poncho (December to March)
Hiking boots and sandals to walk and jump the little river in the lava canyon
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses
Swimsuit (for the hot springs at Yura)
Extra money (soles)

IMPORTANT BEFORE TO BOOK THE HIKE TO THE WATERFALL

We really recommend to bring a waterproof boot to hike the last 500 meters on wet terrain - The hike demands some jumps over springs, wet lava walls and rocky section - The terrain to hike offer a dusty and slippery section where you will enjoy your boots - We also recommend to bring swimsuit and towel in case you would like to get cold shower in the waterfall or enjoy the thermal pools in Yura.
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GROUP SERVICE $55 USD PER PERSON (7AM): As cheapest way for transportation we use local regular transportation as known as "combis or colectivos" - This type of service is very basic and you will join up to 20 or more poeple in a small and slow minibus - Some days the public transport can be half or fully full of people, the driver stopsin evey corner to drop-off or pickup local passengers - This type of transportation show you the rreal and daily situation of local people travelling short distances and of course this no really nice or comfortable for customers who are not accustomed to this local situation - Accept our apologies in advance in case you are not happy with this.

PRIVATE SERVICE: This includes a private car from/to hotel - Booking this service the depart and end of the trip can be flexible or the customers can be pickup or drop-off at airport of Arequipa - PERU ADVENTURE TOURS really recommend to book a Private Service to get more time to enjoy the trip.

Each service need a booking in advance with initial payment of $20 USD per person by PayPal to secure everything for your trek to waterfall - The trip remaining has to be paid in our office of Arequipa one day prior the trip (cash payment) - For more information send us an request to peruadventurestours@hotmail.com

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