DAY 1: UNITED STATES
This evening we take a flight from Miami to Lima

DAY 2: LIMA / AREQUIPA
Upon our morning arrival in Lima, we transfer to the short flight to Arequipa, Peru's second largest city (750,000 people). This afternoon is free for exploring. Many of the buildings in the old part of the city are a light colored volcanic rock called sillar and Arequipa is often referred to as "the White City." In the evening we have an orientation dinner and spend the evening in a hotel.

DAY 3: AREQUIPA / HUAMBO
This morning we begin the 5 hour drive to the rim of the Colca Canyon. We climb north through arid desert country and over a 13,500 foot pass to the small village of Huambo, a rustic village set on the edge of the Colca Canyon, where we set up camp.

DAY 4: HUAMBO / COLCA CANYON
In the morning we load burros with our gear and begin the 15 kilometer hike down a narrow rugged trail to the river. The moderately difficult 7 hour downhill hike affords dramatic views of the Colca Canyon.

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