PIRWA TOURS IN AREQUIPA
- Colca canyon 2 days
- Colca canyon fullday
- Cotahuasi canyon 4 days
- Campiñas tour
- Llahuar and Fure waterfalls
- Climbing Chachani
- Chachani downhill
- Climbing Misti Volcano 2 days
PIRWA HOSTELS IN AREQUIPA
Pirwa travel Peru
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E-mail: pirwatravel@gmail.com
Cusco - Peru
TOURS IN AREQUIPA
Colca canyon 2 days
To the north of Arequipa is the higher course of the Colca river valley which deep canyon is renowned among rafters. The section previous to the canyon consists of an encased valley that runs from east to west, beginning in the cold puna and running down to warmer regions, showing its great scenic beauty and cultural attractiveness.
Colca canyon fullday
Our full day program to the Colca Canyon allows visitors to see amazing Andean landscape as well as colourful little Andean villages. Our program includes the visit to the Cruz del Condor, a natural lookout point located at the edge of the Colca Canyon, from where it is possible to observe the mighty Andean Condor.
Cotahuasi canyon 4 days
The Cotahuasi Canyon is an impressive edge that the river has opened between two enormous mountainous bulks: the Coropuna (6425 m.s.n.m.) and the Solimana (6093 m.s.n.m.). One extends from spurs of the snow-covered Solimana to the confluence with the Ocoña river.
Campiñas tour
The countryside of Arequipa (campiña Arequipa) is one of the areas to know, surrounding by pre Incas terraces following largest river comes from the highlands. Typical town of Yanahuara, Cayma, Sabandia, Paucarpata, Characato, Mollebaya and others are located out, 10 to 15 minutes away from the central plaza.
Llahuar and Fure waterfalls
The Colca Canyon tour offers the opportunity to see and explore the most beautiful areas of Southern Peru. This itinerary offers stunning scenery and great opportunities to see and photograph Condors in the wild and the beautiful oasis in the Colca Valley.
Climbing Chachani
Grab an ice axe and come conquer the three peaks of Arequipa´s Snowy Chachani (Skirt) Volcano with us! Don´t attempt this tour until you´ve allowed for acclimatization, but once you´re ready to tackle the mountain, it will be an accomplishment and an adventure that you´ll never forget.
Chachani downhill
This is an active but not strenuous adventure for mountain lovers. Experience the thrilling adrenaline rush of racing down the slopes of one of Arequipa´s dormant volcanoes!
Climbing Misti Volcano 2 days
Your efforts at climbing the great volcano will be rewarded with a panoramic view from the summit that includes the surrounding snow-capped mountains, other volcanoes, the White City of Arequipa and all its surrounding countryside. Most impressively, you´ll be able to appreciate the volcano´s crater! (Don´t worry- it´s only erupted 4 times in 500 years.)
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