Hotel Pickup & Departure from Arequipa (07:30 AM) Begin your journey with hotel pickup in Arequipa. We'll travel along the Yura route, offering panoramic views of the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.

Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve Enter this high-altitude reserve and observe native South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos roaming the Andean plains..

Patahuasi & Patapampa (4,900 m.a.s.l.) Stop in Patahuasi to enjoy a coca leaf infusion, ideal for adjusting to the altitude. Then ascend to Patapampa, the highest point of the trip at 4,900 meters, offering spectacular views of the active Sabancaya volcano.

Arrival in Chivay around 1:30 PM. From there, continue to the nearby village of Coporaque (approx. 20-minute drive). Upon arrival, enjoy a typical Andean lunch with a local host family, experiencing regional flavors and warm hospitality. After lunch, take part in a guided cultural visit to the main square, colonial church, and the Casa Cultural.

Coporaque – Afternoon Activity (Choose One) Option 1: Pre-Inca Terraces Hike & Sallihua Hot Springs Take a 45-minute guided walk along scenic trails surrounded by pre-Inca agricultural terraces. End the hike with a relaxing soak in the Sallihua hot springs. Total Duration: 1.5–2 hours Option 2: San Antonio Archaeological Site Visit the San Antonio ruins, an ancient pre-Columbian site featuring carved stones, ceremonial spaces, and cliffside tombs with panoramic views.

Dinner & Homestay Experience: Conclude the day with a traditional Andean dinner shared with your host family. Enjoy a cultural exchange and try on local traditional clothing if you wish. Spend the night in a cozy, family-run homestay.