Hike to Andagua, Valley of the Volcanoes

Andagua, the principal town of the Valley of the Volcanoes sits at a breathless 3500 metres – and has an air of isolation. With men in high heeled cowboy boots and women in broad hats, you would be forgiven for thinking you were in the Wild West, with the clatter of horse hooves on the streets. Yet these women carry their babies on their backs in brightly coloured mantas (woven blankets) like their Peruvian compatriots, and it makes a fascinating mix. The Andagua river valley runs along the foothill of the great Coropuna volcano, the highest in Peru and the tenth highest in South America. Geothermal activity In this area has given birth to about 80 volcanoes, all of them extinct which give this area a moonlike aspect. Later, the Andagua river disappears in a 17 km (10.5 miles) stretch, running under the ground between the Chachas and the Mamacocho lagoons before flowing into the Colca.

ITINERARY
Day 01: Arequipa to Andagua Valley
After breakfast, start the long jouney towards the Valle de Andagua at 3600m. The journey will take about 10 hours. Accommodation at a basic hotel.
Meals: Including Lunch and dinner
 
Day 02: Andagua - Soropo
Very early visit to several ancient towns and then to the viewpoint of the Valley at 3800m. From here you will visit the small town of Soporo and then onto Jechepita, a small volcano. Return to Andagua and accommodation.
Meals: Including Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 03: Andagua - Corire
Today you will visit the twin volcanoes called Los Mellizos at 3700m. A short hike to the rim to view the cones, the craters and a dramatic panorama of the valley. Among the black and grey volcanic cones and lava fields spreading across the landscape are thick, green groves of sanqallo cacti, with chachacoma cacti and ancient, bright-green yareta plants. In the background, in purple hues, against the cristal blue sky, rears Mount Escribano of the Chila massif, separating the valley from the Colca Canyon. Dominating all are the eternally-white Coropuna and Solimana volcanoes. Return to the Valle de Majes. Accommodation in Corire in a basic hotel.
Meals: Including Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 04: Corire and back to Arequipa
After breakfast, you will go up to the petroglyphs of Toro Muerto. Here you will see the petroglphys that were carved by the Wari in the 9th and 10th centuries. A visit to a pre-hispanic cemetery before lunch and then return to Arequipa.
Meals: Including Breakfast and Lunch

Prices per person:

	2 pax	3-4 pax	5-6 pax	7-9 pax	up to 10 pax
Prices	$450	$410	$380	$350	$320

What is included:
- Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
- Private transport from your hotel to the start of the trail.
- All Entrance fees
- English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups over 9 persons).
- 3 nights accommodation in basic Hostal.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
- Teatime (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
- First aid kit.

What is not included:
- Tips for the guide (A good rule of thump is anywhere from $5-10 dollars per day).

You should bring:
- Sleeping bag - Small Ligth Backpack - Trekking shoes - Water bottle - Flash light, - hat - Personal Clothing - Insect repellent - Day pack - Toilet paper - some pocket money - camera with extra rolls - Sandals, Swimming cloth - Sunglasses.

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