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THE COLCA VALLEY (3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS)
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Breakfast. Early departure from Arequipa, passing near the thermal baths of Yura and climbing up towards the "National Reserve of Pampa de Cañahuas" (Km 95 and 3,800 metres above sea-level), where groups of alpacas, vicuñas and sometimes guanacos can be seen. After driving several hours more, the descent to the Colca Valley starts. The trip continues down the valley, passing next to several villages until the arrival at Chivay, the most important town of the valley. Accommodation at a lodge and visit to the local market. Lunch and dinner. Overnight. Drive down the valley and on the way you will see the beautiful Inca terraces. From the Cruz del Condor you can get a fine view of the condors flying above and below you as well as of the depth of the canyon. Further down the valley at Cabanaconde, the view is even more spectacular and you will see the villages on the opposite side of the river, which seem to be clinging to the very walls of the canyon.
Visit Coporaque, Yanque, and Lari, villages whose inhabitants still portray their ancient customs and dresses, and where colonial churches can be appreciated. Return to the lodge for lunch and dinner. Overnight.Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure
In the early afternoon return to Arequipa, via the viewpoint of Chucura, (over 5,000 meters) from where about 7 volcanoes can be seen, some still active. An hour later there are several small lakes, with a lot of bird life, and small vicuña and alpaca farms whose herds graze in the fields. Arrival in Arequipa in the late afternoon and accommodation at selected hotel


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