Nature has been quite kind as well as capricious in this area. It has volcanic formations showing impressive landscapes, broad and deep canyons, flora and fauna (condors and native cattle). The Andean man’s hand has contributed with the “andenerías” (cultivation platforms of pre-Columbus civilizations) giving its final touch to this wonderful masterpiece.

AAQP - 001
COTAHUASI CANYON
4 days - 2 nights

1st Day: We will go through the Majes Valley passing by the Corire, Aplao, and Chuquibamba localities and the slopes of the Coropuna volcano. We will ascend up to 4.500 m observing the Solimana Volcano. Night at Cotahuasi.
2nd Day: Visit to the eastern side of the Cotahuasi Valley where the traditional towns of Alca, Tomepampa, Toro are located as well as the Luicho thermal baths. We may observe churches from the Colonial period.
3rd Day: Walk through the deep canyon crossing hanging bridges and narrow paths on the river shore. We will reach the Sipia Watefalls. From the deepest canyon, we may observe the huge natural parts that form the deepest canyon, we may observe the huge natural parts that form the deepest canyon in the world. We may also observe the majestic flight of condors.
4th Day: While we return to Arequipa, we will visit the Majes Stone Castles and the Toro Muerto rock formations.
This program includes:
• Private transportation during all journey
• Accommodations in a basic hotel including breakfasts
• Guide
• Lunch box for the walks on the 2d and 3d days
This program does not includes:
• Meals except breakfast and two box-lunches
• Anything nos specified in the topyc ”This programas includes”

AAQP - 002
CLIMBING THE MISTI VOLCANO
2 days - 1 nights

The climbing of the Volcano does not require technical knowledge since it does not have a high degree of difficulty. It is necessary to be in good health and good shape.
1st Day: We will leave Arequipa by the Cayma road. Going FORWARD through the sides of the Chachani Volcano, we will arrive at the Pampa Cañahuas-Aguada Blanca Reserve, where we will start our walk reaching the Misti surroundings. We will approximately reach the 4.600 m. Camping.
2nd Day: We will start our walk toward the volcano peak very early. The climbing is very slow due to the height and the slope. Once we reach the peak, we will be rewarded by an amazing landscape, such as volcanoes, snowcapped mountains, the Misti crater and the Iron Cross on its top. We will start the descent (approximately 4 hours) to reach the reserve area, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Arequipa.
This program includes:
• Tents for two
• Basic meals
• Guide
• Private Transport
• Anything not specified in the topyc “ This program include”