Amazing Peru, Travel to South America, Peru, Inca trail

Trek to the origin of the Amazon

Prices start from US$500 per person (based on four) and includes private transportation to and from the start of the trek, all camping equipment, mules, cook, all food on the trek and a bilingual professional UIAGM mountain guide. Prices upon request for groups over four.
Flights to Arequipa and accommodation are not included. Please enquire if you require these additional services.

Amazon origin trek
(4 days, 3 nights)

Day 1:
After breakfast, you start the trip through some wonderful scenery towards the Colca canyon, where you shall see groups of wild alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos. Eventually, you will reach the most important town of the Colca Canyon, Chivay situated at 3600m. You shall also visit the old ghost town of Ran Ran at 4482m. Camp at Aquenta 4782m.

Day 2:
After breakfast, you will start the trek heading across the continental devide at an altitude of 5010m. Camp at the Carhuasanta river some 4730m, one of the furthest tributaries of the Amazon river, at the foot of Mount Mismi, from where the waters originate.

Day 3:
Today you will visit Apacheta river, which is the very first tributary of the mighty Amazon. You will head towards the Apacheta high pass to cross over into the Colca canyon. Camp at Qollpa 4400m, close to the town famous for alpaca - breeding.

Day 4:
After breakfast, start heading towards the old town of Lari in the Colca canyon. A visit to the church and the old cemetery. From here, private transport back to Arequipa. Transfer to your hotel.

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For current availability contact us at info@amazingperu.com and we will send you the relevant trip dossier along with a 90 day fixed quote, terms and conditions.