Tour

4-Days Tour to Cotahuasi Canyon in Arequipa

4 days

Demanding

This 4-day tour departs from your hotel in Arequipa and will take you to see Cotahuasi Canyon one of the depeest canyon in the world.

DAY 1. Arequipa to Cotahuasi with some stops

  • 06:00h Departure from Arequipa to Cotahuasi with a little stop in Petroglifos de Toro Muerto 
  • 12:00h Lunch in Chuquibamba. Throughout the trip we will make several stops at the viewpoints and points to appreciate the snowy mountains. 
  • 15:00h we will arrive to Cotahuasi. 
  • Dinner & Overnight 

DAY 2 Cotahuasi - Ruins Huana - Quechualla 

  • Deepest part of the Canyon' Lodging and breakfast at 6:30am. We'll take our private transport to the deepest part of the canyon for 2-hour to the small town of Mayo; there will begin a hike up a trail Quechualla 8 kilometers (approx. 4hours). 
  • The tour is crossed by 3 bridges and view. Archaeological Remains of Huaña with pre-Inca hanging tombs and numerous terraces. 
  • Forest characteristic for its giant cacticactus 8 meters high and longirostro bat habitat. Observe the Inca Trail, stretches of Capac Nan, strategic road network that linked the coast with the capital of the Empire. Arrival Quechualla (1700 m.s.n.m.) appreciate streets and typical houses and diversity of fruit plants organic production (pacay, cherimoya, lucuma, grapes, tuna, etc.) that visitors can pick and taste from the tree. 
  • Typical lunch. Time to enjoy some wine tasting and pisco, appropriate and pleasing to tacar variety of organic wines and Pisco. Dinner and overnight in home-Quechualla. 

DAY 3. Quechualla - Waterfall Sipia - Cotahuasi 

  • Breakfast in Quechualla and return to Cotahuasi on the same path until May, then by our transport to Cotahuasi, with a stop at the waterfall Sipia spectacular attraction, emblem of the canyon. Arrival in Cotahuasi having visited the Valle de Piro. 
  • Enjoy some time for lunch in Cotahuasi. After visit the Ecomuseum of vegetables and city tour in Cotahuasi, which highlight the narrow streets and adobe houses with gabled roofs and shop for souvenirs. In the afternoon Cotahuasi - Taurisma - Hot Springs Luicho – Ride After Lunch we are going to drive to the northern part of Cotahuasi Canyon to visit the countryside and the traditional village of Taurisma. 
  • We will cross a suspension bridge to see a forest of broom and other plants area located alongside the river Cotahuasi, then visit the town of Taurisma and its main square where we see four cedar trees over 300 years old, then we return along the same bridge to take a local mobility. Relaxing in the Thermo medicinal waters Luicho, 38°C to 40°C, soothing, healing properties conducive for relaxation. 
  • In the afternoon enjoy a ride from the thermal baths to the town of Antabamba, for about 2-hour at 360°. We will appreciate beautiful landscapes formed by the Cotahuasi river, mountains, fields, herbs and more, once you reached the people of Antabamba visit and taste a snack prepared with natural local produce. 
  • Return in Cotahuasi at 7:00pm dinner and overnight. 

DAY 4. Back in Arequipa 

  • After breakfast we are going back to Arequipa with some stops.
  • We will be there at 4pm approximately in Arequipa city. 
What's included?
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off from the hotel in Arequipa
    • Bus or van
    • Local guide
    • 2 nights - Bassic hostel in Cotahuasi
    • 01 night with a local family - in the canyon
    • Meals (3 dinner, 4 lunch, 3 breakfast)
    Exclusions
      • Extra expenses (water, snacks, gratitudes)
      • Breakfast day 1 and, dinner day 4
      • Clothing and everything related for trekking
      Please note
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
      • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
      • Comfortable walking shoes and everything related for trekking are recommended
      • Trekking backpack
      • Flight light
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
      • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
      What to bring

          We recommend to bring with you:

        • Sunscreen 
        • Mosquito repellent 
        • Clothing and shoes suitable for trekking (rain and cold) 
        • Flashlight /swimwear/ small backpack for trekking 
        • Snacks Water 
        • If you suffer altitude sickness carry medicine  
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