We offer this trek for people don’t have enough time to visit the Colca or Cotahuasi canyon. The trek departure from your hotel and transfer to Chiguata village (3100m) located on the south east between the Misti and Picchu Picchu slopes. The trek began on the main square of the Chiguate where is nice colonial church build witch volcanic rock named "Sillar", from there trek along the pre-Inca terraces system and cross small river to the slopes of the Misti volcano. Following sandy single track from the south to north site of the volcano is possible to appreciate varied vegetation from the Andes, wild animals protected by the guardian of Arequipeños.
This trek is considerate easy to moderate and departure is available all year, we stop on the half way for lunch (box lunch). The rain season on the region is between December and April, when is the best time to visit this area, because green season come back and the mountains look impressive covered witch snow on the top. We departure at 7am and come back to the hotel between 2/3pm.
Price Includes:
- Transfer by private van from Arequipa to Chiguata
- Official English speaking guide
- Snack (Fresh fruit, chocolates, water, biscuits and energy bars)
- Tour price include government taxes
- A present from us
Price Excludes:
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Small backpack
- Rain jacket or poncho (December - April)
- Trekking shoes
- Bottle of water
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Extra money (soles)
- Optional: walking stick or poles
- Binoculars
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Private VIP service (private 4WD):
2 person US$40 each
3-4 persons US$35 each
5 to more US$30 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card
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