After breakfast we start our trek in the Cotahuasi Canyon , descending 4 hours, to the valley of Piro , Cuyao bridge, Toro bridge and finally arriving to Sipia waterfall. This day we can see geological walls of the deepest Cotahuasi Canyon in the world, a spectacular large river going to the pacific ocean that can be appreciated in this beautiful place and the variety of colours contrasts. This is a lovely place the wild geography in the Cotahuasi Canyon. In the afternoon we will return to Cotahuasi Town. (B+L+D)..

Early morning (6:00 a.m) after breakfast, we continue our trek to highlands small village, called Puica (3600 meters above sea level). This is a typical village with several habitants dedicated to the agriculture and domestic animals. From here we start walking , approximately 2 hours, to Jatun Llaqta archeological site. This is well-connected with Wari culture and Inca times, and was used as administrative center by the Inca army of this zone. After lunch we will descend (4 hours) the Canyon and Alca valley. We arrive to Alca town and visit / swim in the medicinal hot springs of Luicho that are 45º C. (B+L+D).

After a solid breakfast we will start to walk to the left of the Cotahuasi River. This day we will walk 6 hours until Cotahuasi Town, going through terraces areas, small towns, suspension bridges, little rivers that flow into the Cotahuasi Canyon. We will stop briefly in villages and we can observe the local people doing daily activities etc. Approximately at 2:00 p.m we will come back to Arequipa City. (B+L).

B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Daily Departures: Departures are available along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended period for this trek is April to November.

* min. 2 participants, max 10 participants. Pool Service.
Available discounts: SAE: US$ 10.00 (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required).