Overview
Hike to Cotahuasi Canyon: This excursion will take us through the deepest canyon in the world, also known as the canyon of wonders due to its vast natural beauty. We will admire the waterfalls of Uskuni and Sipia, traditional villages, volcanoes, and extensive crops of amaranth, mint, quinoa, corn, beans, and more. You will encounter abundant wild plants (many of them medicinal) while experiencing 12 different types of ecosystems.
Immerse yourself in the rich natural landscape of the world's deepest canyon, admiring the waterfalls and pre-Inca terraces along the long path.
Take the opportunity to also visit the Colca Canyon and its Condor viewpoint, where you can observe condors in their natural habitat in the city of Arequipa
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Summary travel plan
- Day 1: Arequipa – Majes Valley – Coropuna - Cotahuasi
- Day 2: Alca – Puyca
- Day 3: Pampamarca
- Day 4: Sipia Waterfalls
Itinerary Tour to the Cotahuasi Canyon
Day 1: Arequipa – Majes Valley – Coropuna - Cotahuasi
07:00 hrs- We will start our unforgettable trip, leaving from Arequipa to Cotahuasi. Along the way we’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes of the Majes Valley, and as we continue we will also pass through the towns of Pedregal, Corire and Aplao.
12:30 hrs- We will stop in Chuquibamba (Quechua name meaning pampa of gold) where we will enjoy our first lunch, while admiring the natural beauty of the place.
14: 00hrs- We continue our way to Cotahuasi, observing along the way the Pallarcocha Lagoon, the snow-capped mountains of Coropuna and the volcano Solimana, as well as different species of flora and fauna that will vary through the way due to altitudinal changes.
18:30 hrs- We will arrive to the city of Cotahuasi. After a dinner together, we will spend the night in a local hotel.
Day 2: Alca – Puyca
8:00 a.m.- After having breakfast, we’ll go to Puyca, where we’ll begin a half-hour walk towards the Maucallacta Archaeological Complex. After a visit to this pre-Inca citadel, we will have lunch in Puyca.
14:00 hrs- We’ll return to the village of Alca to relax and then we’ll have the opportunity to go to the medicinal thermal baths of Luicho.
16:00 hrs- We will visit the town of Tomepampa, where we can appreciate its central square and its spring climate, we’ll return to Cotahuasi, where we will have dinner and spend our second night.
Day 3: Pampamarca
08: 00hrs- We’ll leave to the town of Pampamarca located 1 hour from Cortahuasi, passing through beautiful landscapes, and then we will head towards the Uskune waterfall known by local people as the girlfriend of Sipia. We will be able to appreciate the pre-Inca terraces. We’ll have our lunch in Pampamarca and then we will start our way back to Cotahuasi, where we will dine and spend the night.
Day 4: Sipia Waterfalls
8:00 a.m.- After breakfast, we will go to the Sipia Falls, which are an hour by car from Cotahuasi, and then 20 minutes by walk. We can enjoy the beautiful landscape in the way. After the tour, we will return to Cotahuasi for lunch, and we will have the afternoon free to get some rest.
20:00 hrs- We’ll return to Arequipa.
07:00 hrs - We will arrive in Arequipa next day in the morning.
This tour includes
Important tour information "Tour to the Cotahuasi Canyon"
What to bring for this tour?
- Insect Repellent
- Swimsuit
- Light Clothing & Warm Layers
- Hiking Shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
The experience that you will live on this trip
Our passengers experienced the best tours in Peru
Ecuador
14 Oct, 2023
Hice un tour durante dos semanas entre Perú y Bolivia, los tour a lo largo de estos dos países fueron excelentes, la atención y servicios buenos. Siempre predispuestos a la atención.
México
05 Jul, 2023
Excelente servicio. Una gran atención al detalle para que no te preocupes por nada. Nos arreglaron todos los recorridos y siempre fueron puntuales con los horarios
Tailandia
29 Jan, 2023
Inca World arranged La Paz city tour and Lake Taticaca tour. Guide Efrain is amazing and even picked us from the airport. We really enjoyed the tour.
Australia
29 Jan, 2023
It was a great experience, the tour guide was prepared and very helpful. Just loved the trekking with stunning site seeing's of the lakes and mountains. Highly recommend it!
Italia
04 Dec, 2022
La mejor experiencia con Inca World Peru. Desde que contacte con la agencia resolvieron todas nuestras dudas, nos hicieron sentir como en casa. La mejor experiencia que tuve en el maravillo pais Perú - Cusco
Italia
18 Nov, 2022
Inca World fue muy cumplido en los tres tours que hicimos, sus guias tienen una actitud divina…nos fuimos muy felices y agradecidos ❤️
