4 days Tour to the Cotahuasi Canyon with Pick-up

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Full description DAY 1. Arequipa to Cotahuasi

06:00 Departure from Arequipa to Cotahuasi with a little stop in Petroglifos
de Toro Muerto

12:00 Lunch in Chuquibamba

Throughout the trip we will make several stops at the viewpoints and points to appreciate
the snowy mountains.

15:00 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 : 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 : DAY 4. Back in Arequipa
After breakfast we are going back to Arequipa with some stops at the pretty spots

We will be there at 4pm approximately in Arequipa city. Additional information Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important in this case to note that it is the passenger's obligation and sole responsibility to contact the local contact number the day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time. Please be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour startsPlease advise any specific dietary requirements at time of bookingComfortable walking shoes and everything related for trekking are recommendedTrekking backpackThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelersYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activityWe recommend to take with you sunscreen, mosquito repelente, clothing and shoes suitable for trekking (rain and cold), Flashlight /swimwear/ small backpack for trekking, snacks, water and if you suffer altitude sickness carry medicine Inclusions Pick up and drop off at the hotel in Arequipa.Private transport during the whole trip 4X4Entrance to the thermal baths of LuichoBasic meals such as 1 snack 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners as indicated in the tour description (Menu)2 nights in a standard hotel1 night with local family Exclusions WaterDinner on the last dayEntrance fees, meals and beverages except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther service not specified Cancellation Policy Please note this service is subject to a 100 % cancellation fee (not refundable) for all cancellation received once booked Meeting Point Hotels in Arequipa close to the Plaza de Armas