Adventure Through The Collahuas And Cabanas Culture
3 Days / 2 Nights

Colca canyon is the second deepest canyon in our planet, double deep Grand Canyon of United States. Is located in the middle of two highest volcanoes Coropuna (6450m) and Ampato (6380m), this canyon is most famous place to visit by the tourist from every where in world, wonderful area to see the rich cultural remains, comes from 1400 years ago, immense varieties of flora and fauna, snow ranges, green valleys, old and colony town, mighty rivers crossing the Andes, thousand of pre Inca terraces, friendly and charm settlers live in this part of Peru. Here is our field work arranging everything what we mentioned before, we are happy showing to the visitors every place and old costumes lazy by our old cultures. We have traditional tours and new alternatives to explorer an extra mile in this great canyon

Itinerary

Day 1 Arequipa - Pampas Cañahuas National Reserve - Patapampa 4850m Downhill Biking - Chivay - Yanque Hot Spring

At 8am we start our daily private tour to the second deepest canyon in the world, driving on the left side of Chachani mountain (6070m), continue going up to 4400m, where is the Natural Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, is a nature habitat for the Vicuñas, one of South American camelids, groups of Llamas, Alpacas, small wetlands next to the road (Bofedales).
At 11am we arrive to the highest pass named Patapampa (4850m) from here you will have nice mountainous range, death and active volcanoes such us Ampato, Coropuna, Ubinas and a large of extended landscape. Briefing about the downhill mountain biking. Downhill biking on the nice serpentine pavement road for beginners and for adventurous bikers this downhill offer many single track on 1300m of downhill. The mountain biking tours takes 2 hours while having nice views of the landscape through the small hills and springs.
At 1pm we get Chivay which is the capital of Caylloma province, this town is at 3600m.a.s.l and is considerated as the most important commercial town in all Colca canyon. We will have lunch at Chivay and then continue biking on le right bank of Colca River through pre Incas terracing and local people working on their daily activities. After 2 hours more we arrive to Yanque village (3400m) and visit the main church and a local museum which is run by local government and where is possible to appreciate remains of the Collahua culture.
At 5pm short downhill to the Colca River where we visit the Hot Spring (45ºC) located next of the river. Plenty time to enjoy the thermal bath and then transfer to the hotel in Yanque. Stay at nice and charm hotel at this quiet village without no much tourism (L - D).

Day 2: Yanque - Colca Canyon - Cruz Del Condor Viewpoint - Cabanaconde - Downhill Llahuar Lodge - Hot Spring

At 6am our breakfast and then we go to the Condor Cross overviewpoint, at this place is possible to appreciate the fly of Condors or sometimes seating on the big rocks around the cliffs, after two hours spent looking this amazing and biggest bird in the world, also viewing many villages at the deep part of this spectacular Canyon, we will continue.
At 10am we take again our mountain bikes and go downhill on the dirt road along the left side of this canyon. Nice downhill through pre Inca terraces and mountainous range. Short stop in Cabanaconde (3280m) for a energetic snack, then we do downhill to the deepest part of the canyon, descend on dirt winding road feeling the change of different ecological floors along the way. For experienced bikers are available technical single track along the way. For beginners we suggest to take the main road and enjoy the best views of the second deepest canyon in the world. At 2pm arrive to Soro (2000m),an abandoned valley, then we cross the Colca River through a suspended bridge built 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 at the bottom of the canyon. After late lunch you can enjoy the nature thermal bath next of the river. We will stay in nice bungalows accompanied by starry sky(B - L - D).

Day 3: Llahuar Lodge - Huambo - Ampato Viewpoint - El Pedregal - Arequipa

At 6am after packing everything we take our country breakfast under sun rising and wonderful view of a new day.We go trekking by the same trail used the day before until Soro valley where will be waiting our own private 4x4 to drive up till the pass (4100m). After that we do downhill to Huambo town (3000m) and we will see some quite and nice farmers living from the agriculture, spectacular views of this dry and deepest area of this canyon. We continue traveling in our 4x4 until we reach the highest point (4300m) of this day where is a perfect lookout of Ampato Volcano, driving around this volcano we will be in the middle of two small Volcanoes of Qerqe pampa. From here is possible to ride our MT bike all the way down from the highlands to the coast, descending 2800m at 40km. After 3 hours on our bikes we will be in EL PEDREGAL, from here we will take our 4DW and drive into the Panamericana highway to Arequipa. At 7-8 pm we arrive to Arequipa, directly to your hotel and that is the end of the tour(B - L).

Included

1. Private 4x4 supporting vehicle (whole trip)
2. English speaking MT bike guide
3. Giant - TREK - BIANCHI MT bikes in good maintenance (full disc brakes). See our bike components, CLICK HERE
4. Windproof and full-finger glove which can also be worn during the cold season or at high altitudes
5. Helmet; ligh,t ventilated and comfortable for your head
6. 2 breakfast - 3 lunches - 2 dinner
7. Plenty of snack and drinkable water keep in cooler
8. 2 nights in basic comfortable hotel
9. Entrance fee to the National Park - Colca Canyon (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
10. Entrance to the hot spring (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
11. Repair kits and new parts
12. First aid kit for all participants and our staff
13. Food and accommodation for our staff
14. Biking tour price include government taxes
15. Colca canyon map

Not Included

1. Alcoholic drinks
2. Breakfast or lunch
3. Tips for guide and staff
4. Sunglasses
5. Binoculars
6. Cycling shoes
7. Camel bag, it can be hired in our local office in Arequipa US$3 per day

Rainy Season

December to March. Some days are with blue sky allowing us to cycle on this zone.

Best Time For Cycling

After rain season (April to June) the mountains are completely covered with snow and the slopes are cover with new vegetation making more nice 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

1. Small backpack (45lt)
2. Rain jacket or poncho, plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa (just in the rainy season Dec - April)
3. Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
4. Sweater and jacket (something warm)
5. Bottle of water, in the colca canyon you can buy drikable water in every village
6. Sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun and wind
7. Hat or cap to protect you from the sunlight
8. Sun block (sun protection cream)
9. Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
10. Camera, charged and with enough space for your pictures
11. Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs of Yanque and Llahuar)

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