THE VALLEY OF VOLCANOES "THE VALLEY OF FIRE"

Length of Excursion : Three days and two nights

Daily

On the first day the activities programmed will be the same as for the Majes River. On the second day at 4:00 a.m., the journey of 150 km to the valley of the volcanoes starts. Halfway, in the valley of Tipa the Andean villages of VIRACO (3,215 m.a.s.l.) and MACHAHUAY (3,150 m.a.s.l.) will be visited so as to the arrive at the foot of the COROPUNA (6,420 m.a.s.l.) peak in the early morning. Here you can see llamas and wild hares. This place marks the beginning of the VALLEY OF FIRE, which is comparable to a lunar scenery unique in its kind in the world, and which enables to look at more than 80 stunted volcanoes in conic shape, presently dormant and with encircling rings of lava erupted more than a million years ago. This valley of fire is covered with enormous cacti creates a mysterious but ecological atmosphere. On the way back there will be a stop in the village of Andahua (3,587 m.a.s.l.) for a cold lunch. The arrival at the lodge will be in the early evening. On the third day activities will be the same as for the Majes River Programme.

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