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| COTAHUASI The Cotahuasi river is born on the western side of the Andes, north east of Arequipa, and flows in to the Pacific Ocean. The Cotahuasi is one of the most spectacular canyons in Perú and the world (3,354 mts. deep) yet it is virtually unknown to modern man until 1994, when an expedition made by our operator with Peruvian guides and American members. The lower canyon is an ideal place for commercial rafting, with rapids difficult enough to challenge the adventurous, yet with an abundance of unexplored archaeological sites. We travel trough the canyon you will be amazed by the geography and the beauty of the Andes. Before and after rapid sections, we will stop to explore numerous unknown sites where we will discover grave sites with pottery, cloth from the mummies, water channels, Andean terraces, and more human remains that you thought possible from the Huari and Inca cultures. It all adds up to an incredible Green Life Adventure. Duration: 12 days/11 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 - Arrive at the airport of Arequipa and transfer to your hotel. That night we will have a orientation meeting and a welcome dinner. (D) DAY 02 AREQUIPA - COTAHUASI - Early morning we will take our private bus from Arequipa to Cotahuasi. Our journey will take us up into the Andes (4000 m. a. s. l.) with spectacular mountain views. (12 hours driving). Overnight at basic lodge. (B,L,D). DAY 03 COTAHUASI - HOT SPRINGS at LUICHO - Explore the town of Cotahuasi, typical of the Andes where you will hear a mixture of Spanish and Quechua spoken. Unique to the region is a distinct culture with many traditional rituals passed on from generation to generation. Optional hikes to explore the town and the canyon and country side also a short bus ride up to the valley to the hot springs at Luicho. Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D). DAY 04 COTAHUASI - SIPIA FALLS- CHAUPO - An early morning hike to the Sipia Falls. On our 2 hours hike to the falls we should encounter locals transporting goods on the Inca Road using either llamas or donkeys as pack animals. Lunch at 163 mts high Sipia waterfall. After lunch we will follow the Inca trail over the waterfall to the village of Chaupo where we will camp. (B,L,D). DAY 05 CHAUPO - VELINGA - We have a 4 or 5 hours to the village of Velinga, where we will take a town tour. From here it is another 1/2 hour to the river and our camp for the night. (B,L,D). DAYS 06-10 COTAHUASI CANYON - Below Velinga village we begin our rafting journey, running many Class IV and some class V rapids for the next 5 days. Between the rapids we will have many opportunities to hike and explore the numerous on our descent towards to the Pacific Ocean. The canyon also supports an abundant population of birds, eagles and many condors. Each night your guides will prepare a healthy meal and we will camp under the southern sky. (B,L,D). DAY 11 IQUIPI - AREQUIPA - Our last day is spent on the Ocoña river. The river changes names at the confluence with the river Maran. Here the nature of the river changes as we wind our way down to Iquipí where our transport will be waiting to take us to Arequipa and our hotel. (B,L,D). DAY 12 AREQUIPA - After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight out of Arequipa. End of Our Services. (B). SEASON : May and August. GRADING : Class IV and V. Experience is suggested and good physical condition is essential. Demanding hiking and horse back riding (2 days). FIXED DEPARTURE PRICE: $ 1,850.00 (MINIMUM 04 PEOPLE) 2003 Fixed departure dates:June 24th, July 20th
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