Mixed Colca and Trekking Tour (3 days 2 nights)
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- Type:
- Trekking
- Code:
- SLA TA 02
- Visited Destinations:
- AREQUIPA TOURS
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ere we can see a curious type of plant called Yareta, the only plants which grow above 5,000m. They produce a resinous substance, which can be used as fuel for bread ovens (they are now protected by the states.
Itinerary
FIRST DAY:This tour begins with pick up of the passengers from their respective hotels. We leave the city of Arequipa in private 4x4 transport. As soon as we leave the city we can see the three most important volcanoes in Arequipa , they are: Misti, Chachani and Pichupichu. After this we will make our first stop at the entrance to the Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca to observe the elegant honey coloured vicuñas with their large eyes. Then we will continue on, before making a second stop inside the reserve to see some large groups of llamas and alpacas. We will also be able to observe a variety of plants, which are eaten by these animals: Ichu and Tola.
Our third stop will be at Patapampa, the highest point (4800m) that we will cross on our trip. Here we can see a curious type of plant called Yareta, the only plants which grow above 5,000m. They produce a resinous substance, which can be used as fuel for bread ovens (they are now protected by the state). We will also be able to see the apachetas, which are piles of stones stacked one on top of the other which have a special significance for the townspeople.
After this we will make our next stop at the Volcano lookout where we can see the grandeur of the volcanoes: Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca hualca.
After seeing all these wonders, we will arrive at the town of Chivay , where we will have our delicious traditional lunch, and after a rest, visit the La Calera thermal baths (35ºC). In the evening we can go to a folkloric show or pena, where we will enjoy our evening meal while watching a local show in which we will see typical dances performed in their special costumes.
 SECOND DAY:
We will get up early in the morning (6am) to have breakfast and then go to the town of Cabanaconde , from where we can go down 1,200m, into the Colca Canyon . From the first glimpse of the canyon we will feel the excitement of going down to see all that nature offers us. Along the way we will be able to see the length of the canyon and natural rock formations. Later we will see Sangalle, the place where we will rest for 4 hours. Sangalle (usually known as the oasis) is a very green place with abundant vegetation, here we will find a natural swimming pool of 24 degrees centigrade. If you choose to, we can go trout fishing and walk around to get to know the surroundings of the place. We will have our lunch here. After this we will go back up to Cabanaconde to spend the night. We will have dinner and rest until the following day.
 THIRD DAY:
We will get up at 6am to have breakfast and then go to the CRUZ DEL CONDOR, the most anticipated moment for many visitors. Here we can see the elegance with which the condor flies with their wings outstretched in the sky, as if watching over their territory, demonstrating at the same time their control over the air.
After an hour we will return to the town of Chivay , stopping to visit the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque on the way. There we can appreciate different Hispanic churches.
Later we will arrive at Chivay, where we will have lunch, before returning to the Ciudad Blanca at 5pm.
Include
•Private transport•Bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
•1 night accommodation (hotel or hostal) with private bathroom and hot water
•1 continental breakfast
•2 lunches and 1 dinner
Not Include
•Entrance to the Cruz del Condor reserve (7 dollars) •Entrance to the La Calera Thermal baths (10 soles)
•Snacks
•Any extras not specified in the programme
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