- Duration
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum
- 2 people
- Custom leaving dates
- Daily
- Regular leaving dates
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Client Reports
Arturo J. GómezAugust 2011
Muchas gracias a todo el equipo de Aventuraquechua por habernos ayudado a cumplir nuestro sueño.
Hemos pasado 11 días maravillosos recorriendo la cordillera Huayhuash, la atención recibida, el mimo con el que habéis cuidado todos los detalles han hecho que un trekking "duro" se nos hiciese un paseo.
Gracias por todo
Arturo J. y Maricruz Pellín
Howard ScotlandJuly 2011
Our group used Aventura Quechua for a custom climbing and trekking trip of 11 days through the Vilcanota Range. Carlos and his crew covered every detail without fail. He handled everything from airport pick-up and Machu Picchu tickets to all of the logistics or a trek from Tinqui through to Pitumarca. Our cook, Domingo, surpassed the skill of all prior cooks we've hired over the course of 6 prior trips to the Andes. Arrieros Leo and Rocque covered every pack train need and many more tasks that just made the trip come together. Driver and facilitator John covered road transportation and miscellaneous needs on time, on route, and without a hitch, every time.
Simply said, Carlos and his crew met every logistical need and constructed a smooth custom trip, from airport pick-up to airport drop-off. I recommend him without reservation. For additional details as to our experience with Aventura Quechua please see the peru 2011 narrative at www.climbingwithbob.com.
Marie-Aimée DurandJanuary 2011
Bonjour à toute l'équipe de Carlos (surtout sa maman adorable hôtesse de Mi Casa à Huaraz!)
Nous étions 4 pour ce séjour de 4 semaines au Pérou de juin à juillet 2010, 10 jours de tourisme ou de transfert de ville à ville et 18 jours de trekking. Le sud d'abord avec son surprenant et grandiose canyon de Colca avec ses ramasseurs de cochenille; une étape farniente sur le lac Titicaca avec l'hospitalité chaleureuse des habitants de l'Ile d'Aman Tani; puis le trek de Choquequiraw, véritable enchantement des yeux, visite d'un site Inca très peu connu des touristes car il n'est accessible qu'après 2 jours de marche et se situe à 3000 m d'altitude, dépaysement total dans ses immensités sauvages et les sommets majestueux de la cordillère Vilcabamba. Nous découvrons aussi le chaleureux accueil des péruviens qui sont prêts à tout pour nous satisfaire alors que leur vie est très rude. La fin du trek nous emmène dans la vallée de l'Urubamba qui a été dévastée par les pluies diluviennes du printemps; le Machu Pichu nous apparaît au lever du soleil pour nous dévoiler tous ses secrets. Retour à Cuzco, ville royale dont le rues ont conservés des murs incas et où l'architecture espagnole est dominante comme dans beaucoup de villes du Pérou. Départ pour Lima, puis Huaraz, départ de notre trek dans la cordillère blanche. Malgré la pluie, les magnifiques sommets glaciaires à 6000m comme l'Alpamayo nous ont émerveillés.
Grand bravo aux guides, à l'équipe des muletiers et des cuisiniers, à Suzanna et bien sûr à Carlos qui nous a accueilli dans ce pays magique. Je reviendrais et ne manquerais pas de faire appel à vous. Marie-Aimée
Cultural Explore Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
This short tour gives you the best of Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. It includes a tour of the historical sites in the city and a two day trip to the magnificent Colca Canyon, overnight in Chivay and a visit to the hot springs "La Calera". Also you will be visiting Yanque, Maca and a stop at the "Cruz del Condor" with a chance to see condors in their natural setting.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE AREQUIPA
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will have a tour of the sites in Arequipa. including the Santa Catalina Convent and the Museum Santuarios Andinos before returning to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Day 2 AREQUIPA – CHIVAY
ou leave at 6:30 this morning to start your two day tour to the Colca Canyon. Along the way you will pass the Reserva Nacional de Vicunas. From the height of 4300 masl, you will be able to appreciate your first view of the Valley. On the descent you will visit the shelters of some original settlers (8000 years old.) At Mollepunko, you will see some pre-Incan paintings. Continuing along, you will visit the imposing castles at Callali. Tonight you will spend in the town of Chivay, where you can relax in the local hot springs.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 3 CHIVAY – AREQUIPA
After a continental breakfast, you leave for Cruz del Condor to view the magnificent condors in flight and have a fabulous view of the Colca Canyon. From here you travel on to the town of Cabanaconde, stopping several times at viewpoints to see the canyon, before returning to Chivay. After lunch you begin the return journey to Arequipa, where along the way where you can view the distant volcanoes.
ACCOM – Hostel / Meals - B
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 4 AREQUIPA – OUT
Today you depart Arequipa. Transfer from your hotel to the airport or bus station.
- Meals
- B
What is Included:
- Hostal/Hotel in Arequipa and Chivay
- Transfers to and from hotel
- English and Spanish speaking local guides
- Transportation to and from sites
- Continental breakfast in Chivay
- Meals as listed in the program
What is not Included:
- Other entrance fees, as Museums, Convent Sta Catalina
- Entrance to Colca Canyon
- National or international flights
- Medical insurance
- Tips to staff
- Meals
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Laundry and any other Personal Expenses
We recommend that you bring
- Warm polar jacket, sun cream, hat, towel,
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