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| COLCA The Colca canyon is one of the deepest canyons on earth with a depth of 3,191 mts. in its deepest part. Its walls nurture an ecosystem virgin to human touch due to the fact that the only access is either by raft or kayak. Additionally, there have been a few expeditions since the first exploration in 1981. The rapids are a constant source of emotion for those who decide to navigate its waters. The canyon is a geology book for the naturalist lovers. We will travel approximately 63 km. in inflatable self-bailing rafts with professional guides with years of whitewater experience on this and other rivers of equal difficulty. It all adds up to an incredible Green Life Adventure. Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights SEASON: Between June and October LEVEL: Moderate- difficult rafting. Experience suggested. GRADING: Class IV and V. Experience is suggested and good physical condition is essential. DAY 01 AREQUIPA - UPPER COLCA VALLEY - After breakfast we will start driving to the Highlands between the volcanoes Misti and Chachani (14,000 ft). We will cross Aguada Blanca National Reserve. Camp in the Colca Valley. (L,D) DAY 02 TREK TO HUAMBO - CANCO - Start early to the town of Huambo, here we will start our 8 hour trek down to the Colca and camp at a farm in Canco. Overnight camp. (B,L,D) DAY
03 CANCO - MAMACOCHA RIVER -
Early rise to visit the Juan Pablo II falls, check our equipment
and start our descent with many rocky rapids (class III, IV). After
4 hours of rafting we reach the confluence of the Mamacocha River
where the volume of the river doubles. Camp on the banks of the
Mamacocha River. (B,L,D)
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