Unique expeditions for 2009...

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

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.

The Lake at Chachas