TOUR: Cotahuasi Canyon Trek

TOURCODE: ACT-D04

PRICE: Depending on group size. Please contact us for more information.

Cotahuasi Canyon is well known for its great panoramic views. This trek is a mix of fantastic sceneries that the northern part of Cotahuasi Canyon can offer us during 5 days of visit. We pass through the highest and longest hanging bridge of Arequipa, visit geological rock formations, Inca and pre -Inca ruins, a local textile factory, hot springs and more. Besides we will have some stops to see the pethrogliphs of Toro Muerto and the dinosaurs footprints. For lunch we have the option to eat shrimps and rest on hammocks in Majes River Lodge. So come and join us!!

It is possible to visit Cotahuasi Canyon during the whole year but the best time is between April until November. After this the rain season comes and there are frequent rainy days. Despite of this you can see the sun shining every day.

ITINERARY.

DAY 1.

In the morning we depart from Arequipa to Cotahuasi. In Cotahuasi we have dinner and overnight.

DAY 2.

After breakfast our trek of 2 hours starts. We pass through the highest and longest hanging bridge of Arequipa, "Chaime Bridge", having a complete view of the canyon in that part as well as the flora and fauna surrounding the area. Then we continue with the transport to Pampamarca town.

After a box lunch we trek uphill and downhill, this trek will take 5 hours. It gives the opportunity to see other perspectives of the canyon. We visit the geological rock formations of "Huito" on the top of the mountain in front the town. Nearby we can see Huari ruins. Later on we will get to a viewpoint to enjoy the panoramic view of Uscune waterfalls. On the return to the town we visit a local factory of textiles (Pampamarca is well know for rugmakin).

After the factory we return to Cotanuasi, where we have dinner and overnight.

DAY 3.

After breakfast we go directly to Puica Town, here we start the trek uphill and downhill for 4 hours, visiting
After a box lunch we continuthe impressive ruins of Maucallacta and enjoy the local people of this town.
e to Alca where we have time to explore the view. Peruvian men say that from this town come the most beautiful girls of Arequipa.

In the afternoon we have the opportunity to enjoy the hot springs "Huicho" with water of 38 º C.

At the end of the afternoon we return back to Cotahuasi, Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4.

After breakfast we leave on a trek of almost half a day to visit the Sipia waterfall, with 150 metres of falldown.

After lunch we have the afternoon free, then we have dinner and overnight.

DAY 5.

After breakfast we start the trip back to Arequipa, having some stops on the way like the pethrogliphs of Toro Muerto and the dinosaurs footprints. For lunch we have the option to eat shrimps and rest on hammocks in Majes River Lodge.

At the end of the afternoon we arrive in Arequipa.

End of service.

Included:

• Round trip private transportation
• All meals (4B,3L,4D, last day lunch is not included)
• English speaking trekking guide
• 4 nights in a hostel with private toilet and hot water
• First aid medicine kit
• Cooking Equipment
• Entrance fee

Not Included:

• Drinks
• Tips for guides

What to bring:

•  Light backpack
• 2 litres of water (in all the villages we pass through there are small shops where it's possible to buy water and other drinks)
•  Suncream
•  Hat
•  Sunglasses
•  Trekking shoes or boots
•  Warm sweater or jacket
•  Shorts or pants for walking
•  Swimming suit
•  Sandals
•  Towel
•  Torch
•  Camera and enough batteries
•  Repellent

Group size:

Minimum 4
Maximum 12

For more information and reservations, e-mail us with the code of this tour (ACT-D04).