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.
Cañon del Colca Arequipa |
Vicuñas Colca |
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.
Mismi Mount |
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.