Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arequipa - Pampas Cañahuas Reserve - Patapampa Viewpoint - Chivay - Yanque - Lary. At 6am pick up form the hotel and directly transfer to the Colca canyon by our private van or public (according your request) driving on the left side of Chachani mountain (6070m) continue going up to 4400m, is a Natural Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, is the nature habitat for the Vicuñas, one of South American camelidos, groups of Llamas, Alpacas, small lagoons (Bofedales), highlands views (Pata Pampa 4850m), snow caps and volcanoes, will stop every place to get short break getting pictures from all each place you like.
At 10am we will arrive to Yanque town, located over 3450m there you will meet the horses and the guide will give some instructions about the horse and rider them. Start our horseback riding tour in the second deepest canyon in the world. Half way stop for short rest and camp snack (Lunch) on the middle of the terraces. We ride on the right bank of the Colca River, continue through remote villages, colonial churches, and mountainous range and nice country. After four hours will arrival to Lary (3200m) and camping near of the village and next to the river. Dinner accompanied by amusing starry deep sky.
Day 2: Lary – Pinchillo – Condor Cross Viewpoint – Chivay Hot Spring – Arequipa. Today you will walk up at 5am to have country breakfast and them continue riding the horses up to Pinchollo (3550m) and from there keep going on the left bank of the canyon. At 10/11am arrival to the Condor cross viewpoint and to appreciate the magnificent of this Andean bird dominating the mountains of this part of Cordillera de los Andes. After 1 hour at the lookout transfer to Chivay by our private van or public bus. Visit the hot spring of the La Calera. At 2pm lunch in Chivay and then return to Arequipa, the trip ends in your hotel between 5 to 7pm.
Tip: We strongly recommend to book with private van (Private VIP service) to have more time and the program could be more flexible and you can enjoying much more each place of the canyon. If you book a backpacker service (Join a group) the service will be which public bus service, travel with private bus means to risk for less time in the hot spring or on the second to ride less distance.
Price Includes:
- Official English speaking guide
- Private four wheel drive (4x4) or public according your request
- First night at Chivay, second camping and third stay in bamboo cabins
- Entrance to the park and hot spring pools
- All the foods (3 breakfasts - 4 lunches - 3 dinners)
- Visit the Maria Raiche planetarium/showing and projection Andean world constellations
- 5 - 6 hours horseback riding on the second day, on day 3 will be 5 hours of riding
- Peruvian Paso and Criollos horses and saddles
- Horseman to help you with horses
- All food and accommodation for our camp staff
- Food and place to stay for the horses
- Camping gear (Four season tents & mattresses) only if you like to camp next to the river between the pre-inca terraces, confirm at the booking time
- Oxygen bottle and first aid kit for participants and our camp staff
- Map of the Colca canyon and present of our agency
Price Excludes:
- Alcoholic and soda drinks
- Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office of Arequipa US$5 per day) only if you want to make camping
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Day backpack if you take private VIP service, you can put your staff in the vehicle
- Sleeping bag (can be hired from our office for US$5 per day) only if you like to camp on the first or second day
- Rain jacket or poncho (December - April)
- Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
- One complete change of clothing
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Bottle of water and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Arequipa)
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Extra money (soles) for tipping or to buy some souvenirs
* You will receive a basic course to ride Paso horses in the safety of our corral (beginners)
* We strongly recommend taking the private VIP service and you will receive the supporting of the vehicle in case you don’t want to ride any more
* Private VIP service is recommended because the program on the first and last day will be more flexible according your request
*Backpacker service is join a group of tourist on the first and last day, you will have limits to stop or to fellow your request
* To participate on this tour we suggest having little experience riding long time (5-6 hours)
* The horses are great and well cared and they are very quiet and peaceful and friendly animals
People interesting to take this tour need to know ride horse on the up and downhill, serpentine trails, jump over the water channels and understand the horses feeling.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Backpacker service (Join a group):
1 to more participants US$235 each
Private VIP service (private guide):
2 participants US$335 each
3-4 participants US$295each
5 to more participants US$255 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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Peru
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