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Day 1: Arequipa / Toromuerto / Chuquibamba / Cotahuasi
At 6am we leave from Arequipa in our private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser going northwest; after 3 hours travelling we will arrive at the agricultural valley of Majes (600m) where we will visit the petrogliphys of Toro Muerto, located in the desert walls of this canyon. We will have 2 hours to locate more than a hundred of carved masses of volcanic rock with human, animals and plant figures, that were work by the old civilizations of Peru over 1200 years ago. We will also visit the pre-Inca cemetery of Cochate. At 1pm arrival to the agricultural town of Chuquibamba, located over 3000 meters where we will be able to have lunch. Continuing with the 4x4 off road we will get the highest part of all the trip, 4700m, between the snow-caps of Coropuna (6450m) and Solimana (6325m). After 3 hours travelling over 4000 meters of height, we begin to descend to the canyon, until arriving at the colorful town of Cotahuasi (2600m). The town is surrounded by much flora and fauna. Hotel or camping at the border of Cotahuasi river.

Day 2: Sipia Waterfall / Visbe / Taurisma / Luicho
At 7am after breakfast in the hostel, we prepare for the trek to the waterfalls of Sipia. We take a picnic lunch and walk 3 hours downhill to the falls, hiking along green valleys (Piro - Toro) on the both side of the river, crossing hanging bridge on the Cotahuasi river, we will arrive to Sipia village, after 15 minutes more hiking we will be where the Cotahuasi river with its water volume fall from a height of 150m, giving origin to a permanent rainbow that form in steam clouds. Picnic there getting nice view fo the deepest part of this canyon. At 2pm we begin the return, taking 5 hours to climb back uphill. There is also the option to do the whole trip on horseback. Returning to our 4WD vehicle and travel up hill exploring Visbe and Taurisma, we will arrive to Alca (2900m) and very near we get to the thermal baths of Luicho, enjoy the swiming pools and stay in hotel or camping. Overnight.

Day 3: Return To Arequipa
We will get ready to one hour opportune for the return to Arequipa, not without before happening same stops n the way back. After 8 - 9 hours arrival to Arequipa, transfer to your hotel and end of service.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Official Englisg speaking guide
Private 4WD vehicle whole trip
2 nights camping
3 breakfast - 3 lunches - 2 dinner
Camping gear (four season tents - sleeping pads)
Entrance to Toro Muerto petroglyhp and hot spring of Luicho
First aid kit for all participants and our camp staff
Tour price include goverment taxes
Food and accommodation for our camp staff
Present of Peru Adventure Tours