Tour Details:
The Colca Valley is an area of astounding scenic beauty, with giant Andean terraces and a deep canyon that reaches a depth of 3140 meters. A journey to the Colca valley will take you through high Andean plateau, reaching at one point a high pass of 4800 meters, which offers fine views of the Volcanoes of Arequipa.
Included
- Round-trip transfers from your hotel
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance ticket to the Colca Valley
- Accommodation with a local family in the town of Coporaque
Excluded
- Meals
- Admission to the hot springs (PEN 15.00)
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Itinerary
Arequipa, the 2nd city of Peru, is a perfect place to get used to the altitude of the Andes, with an altitude of 2.325 m.a.s.l. This city offers architecture, history, culture and it is surrounded by the impressing nature of Peru. Our agency is specialized in helping you to enjoy Arequipa: take a City Tour, a Bus Tour or go trekking, rafting in the Colca Canyon and Cotahuasi Canyon. Or more adventurous: take the climbing tours to: Misti, Chachani, Coropuna, Ampato, the expeditions to the origen of the Amazone river Mismi. Besides this, a full day hiking in the Arequipa outskirts, biking tours and horse riding tours are available at any time.
From Arequipa there are bus connections to Puno, Cusco, La paz, Ica, Paracas, Lima and all mayor destinations in Peru: departures are available everyday.
Arequipa has a high variety in hotels and hostels. During holidays and important events it is very necessary to make reservations in advance.
WHAT WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING
- Original passport
- For students: ISIC card
- Insurance card/certificate
- Walking stick ( Highly Recomemded )
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- 2-4 t-shirts
- 2 pairs of pants (1 for hiking, 1 for camp)
- Long underwear for sleeping
- Hand sanitizer
- Comfortable trousers
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Water
- Toiletries/ Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- Camera
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Extra money for tips/snacks/beer.
