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Peru, Cotahuasi Canyon Trek: Download dossier

Cotahuasi Canyon Trek Peru

This expedition explores the wild, remote region of the Andes mountain range around Cotahuasi in southern Peru. Below Cotahuasi the river flows though the deepest canyon in the world. Although the canyon has been run by a handful of extreme rafting / kayaking expeditions, this is a little trekked area with few organised expeditions.  As far as is known, this Pioneer Expeditions trek is the first group trek across the entire length of the Canyon.


This challenging expedition encompasses real adventure with the natural wonders and fascinating ancient history of the region. We will trek along wild and rocky trials accessible only by foot, encountering spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque hamlets deep in the canyon.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Trekking the entire length of the worlds deepest canyon, the remote Cotahuasi. 

  • Beatiful colonial architecture of the city of Arequipa.

  • Spectacular altiplano and volcanic scenery
     

  • Participate in an expedition with an objective

 

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The Cotahuasi Canyon

In Arequipa there are fine colonial buildings, at Luicho we can soak in steaming thermal baths and at 3500m above sea level.

Traversing the deepest canyon in the world (3354 m), sometimes crossing the river using harnesses on cable crossings and over rustic but sturdy suspension bridges, will take ten days. Trekking through this impressive gorge a lot of time will be spent in unknown isolation with chances to see ancient civilisation, including evidence of past occupations, amphitheatres and the burial sites of the lost city of Marpa.

 

Artic trekking
The Lake at Chachas

Although no special experience is required, it is expected that clients will have an above average level of fitness and some mountain walking experience carrying day packs.  Most days on the trek will involve 5 - 7 hours walking with a couple of longer tougher days (the longest being 10 -12 hours). 

Maximum of just eight participants.

Dates & Prices -

  • 18th April - 2nd May 2009
  • 10 - 24th June 2009
  • 27th June - 11th July 2009
  • 17th October - 1st November 2009
  • 3rd November - 17th November 2009

The price for this expedition is just being finalised (Please see booking). If you would like to join us on this expedition please download the dossier, register your interest by email or complete our contact form for more details.

Call our office for more details. +44 (0)845 0047 801

email: info@pioneerexpeditions.com

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