HIKING IN “ANANISO CANYON”
Full Day
Embedded between the mountains of the Peruvian Andes and more than 4,200m.s.n.m. (13,780 ft), is this amazing and magnificent natural formation, located in the province of Canchis, district of Pitumarca about 124 km (77 miles), south of the city of Cusco, has a depth of 150mts (492ft), with a length of 3 km (1,864 miles) long, has a great diversity of flora and avifauna, is one of the natural wonders that show the rain erosion and displacement of tectonic plates of millions of years that molded this natural formation.
ANDINA AMAZONICA, invites you to know this beautiful place not yet visited by groups of tourists, the ease of access by road, makes the tour much more interesting without any physical demands or training to have. The viewpoint of “Waraq Pata” is the highest point, where you can see all the natural rock formation and the depth of the canyon.
During the tour through the Canyon, it is possible to appreciate some cave paintings left by the ancestors of the civilizations that inhabited the area thousands of years ago.
Among other activities that ANDINA AMAZONICA offers you, is the practice of sport fishing, rock climbing, camping (2 days), bird watching, photography and filming; as well as the place is the right place to carry out geological, archaeological, hydrographic and environmental impact studies,
The trip to the “Ananiso Canyon” is attractive and picturesque, full of culture and tradition, ANDINA AMAZONICA takes you to know in this tour, the different villages of colonial architecture; Crossing all the fertile valley of the south, observing the imposing mountains that surround us and the unmistakable Vilcanota river that erodes the valley and at the same time feeds with its waters the crops that are flourishing, we will appreciate the typical clothing of each of its inhabitants, stopping at certain points of interest, you can interact with the inhabitants of the area and learn a little more about them.
The trip to this incomparable natural beauty, is the right place for all those nature lovers, who want to leave the routine and stress of the city and connect with the mountains and the surrounding environment to mother earth.
Details
- Pick up from your hotel at the agreed time (05.00 approx.).
In our private transportation we head south, passing through different picturesque villages. - We make a stop in the town of Cusipata to have breakfast.
- Then we head to our destination, arriving at the town of Ananiso (starting point of the hike), we make a first stop at the viewpoint of “Waraq Pata” to observe the canyon, the valley and the waters coming down from the snowy Ausangate (the highest mountain in the city of Cusco), after the classic photographic shots, we head to the Canyon through a narrow but very picturesque path.
- Continuing we will arrive at the waterfall to enjoy the view and the waters, on our return, we will have the chance to observe the cave paintings that are thousands of years old.
- Returning to the village, we board our transport to return to the town of Cusipata, where we will have lunch (or if you prefer we will include a box lunch) and then return to the city of Cusco.
- to the city of Cusco.
- We arrive in the city at approximately 6:00 pm.
- Tourist transportation (private service)
- Pick up from your hotel and to your hotel or city center
- Accredited bilingual professional guide with first aid training
- Oxygen bottle and first aid kit.
- Breakfast and lunch (or box lunch).
- Entrance ticket to the attraction.
- Beverages and food not specified in the itinerary.
- Other visits and activities not specified in the itinerary.
- Extra expenses of the passenger.
- Water and snacks.
- Tips.
- Carry a small backpack to carry your personal belongings.
- Hiking shoes (preferably waterproof).
- Hiking poles (in case you need them).
- Light clothing with long sleeves and thermal clothing for the cold.
- Waterproof pants and jacket or rain poncho in case it rains.
- Hat and sunglasses, sunscreen and sun block
- Water and snacks
- Extra money in local currency in case you wish to purchase any items.
- Bring your identity documents or passport or a copy of them.
- Bring camera.
- Time of tour: 10 to 12 hrs approx.
- Difficulty of the walk: basic
- Minimum altitude on the tour: 3,400 m.a.s.l. or 11,150 feet
- Maximum altitude on the tour: 4,200 m.a.s.l. or 13,780 feet
