Off Road Tour in the Colca canyon combines the best way to know all the canyon beginning in the white city of Arequipa going through the mountainous range and the volcanic range of south of Peru. Our 4X4 includes 2007 Toyota Prado Land Cruiser with insurance and experience driver who know the road very well.
This Off Road Tour includes 3 hours of trek in the deepest part of the canyon, natural thermal baths next of the Colca River and overnight in bamboo bungalows. We offer you the best alternative to discover the Cbanas and Collahuas people leaving along bank of the canyon, incredible drive on the highlands, rivers, remote villages, abandoned valley, pre-Inca terraces and colorful typical clothes of the women on the Canyon.
4X4 tour offer to get closer "off the beaten path" while protecting natural and cultural resources from over-exploitation.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arequipa / El Pedregal / Huambo / Cabanaconde / Soro / Llahuar Lodge. Departure to the Colca canyon in our private 4WD, travel to see the rest of the north part of Desierto de Atacama and drive up to the highlands crossing the valley of Vitor, Alto Sihuas, El Pedregal - short explore the remains of Wary culture named Huacan - Visit the south part of the Volcanoes range named Pampa Qerqe - Ampato mountain viewpoint (4300m). Downhill to the valley of Huambo surrounded by mountainous range. After short stop in Huambo (3200m) we will continue driving up again to the second pass of Chinini from where you can see the driest region of the canyon straight down of Huambo.
After 2 hours driving down we will arrive to Soro (2000m - 2pm) abandoned valley, we cross the Colca River by suspension bridge build long time ago. We walk in a cactus forest and following nice track used by local people. Llahuar lodge is considerate the most quiet and recently discover place to stay in the bottom of the canyon. After late lunch you can enjoy the nature thermal bath next of the river. Stay in nice bamboo room accompanied by starry sky.
Includes: (L, D).
Day 2: Llahuar / Soro / Condor Cross Viewpoint / Chivay / Pampas Cañahuas / Arequipa. Early morning short hike to the Condor Cross - After wait for the Condors flights - Visit several remote villages on the left bank of the second deepest canyon in the world - Arrival to Chivay to have buffet lunch and then drive up to the highest pass named Patapampa (4850m) and enter to the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca located on the northeast face of Chachani and Misti volcano, this reserve is home of Vicuñas, Alpacas and Llamas grazing on even terrain. Continue with the private tour we drive down to Arequipa surrounding Chachani snowcapped. At 5 or 6 pm arrive the hotel and end service.
Includes: (B, L).
Price Includes:
- Private 4x4 vehicle
- All mentioned tour with local guide
- Entrance to the Colca canyon
- All mentioned meals in the program
- 1 night in bamboo room (basic accommodation)
- Tour price include government taxes (19%)
- Oxygen and first aid kit for participants and our camp staff
- Food and accommodation for our camp staff
Price Excludes:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Binoculars
- Sleeping bag can be hired from our office in Arequipa
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Biking shoes
Rain Season: December to March. Some days are with blue sky permitting to cycle this zone.
Best Time for Cycle: After rain season (April to June) the mountains are completely covered with snow and the slopes are covered with new vegetation making it nicer for pictures.
Advice for Bikers: Normal physical conditions and summer clothes, bikers require good acclimatization over 2500m. One day before all the bikers will have meeting with the mountain bike guide at our office or in the hotel, who will give a briefing about this bike trip and also you can check the quality of bikes and gear will be used on this trip.
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Small backpack
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa)
- Tennis shoes
- One complete change of clothing
- Camel bag for water
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the hot springs in the Colca canyon)
- Extra money (soles)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Private VIP service (private 4WD):
2 participants US$237 each
3-4 participants US$185 each
5 to more participants US$155 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
Also see tour packages in:
South America
Peru
Mountain/Rock Climbing
National Parks
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