Arequipa and the Colca Canyon: 5 days, 4 nights

Day 01.- Arequipa in - City Tour

Reception and transfer to the hotel. After a little time to rest, we will initiate the tour visiting the White city of Arequipa. We will visit the Main Square, which presents a beautiful bronze fountain of three plates crowned with the figure of a soldier of XVI century. Here we will be able to appreciate The Church of the Company of Jesus Christ. Next we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina who was a center of absolute retreat, which stayed closed to the public by centuries, today is harmoniously recovered and opened. It allows us to appreciate how the city of Arequipa was in the XVII century. We will see its streets, gardens, walls of sillar, etc. Immediately we will be transferred to the beautiful and green countryside of the Yanahuara Viewpoint, where we will have a privileged view of the city and Volcanoes like the Misti, Pichupichu and Chachani. Return to the Hotel. Overnight.

Day 02.- Arequipa – Chivay

Breakfast. Early in the morning we will start our trip to the Colca Valley located in the Province of Caylloma at 3 600masl. In our way we will pass by the district of Yura, Pampa Cañahua, where the vicunas can be appreciated. We will pass through the old crater of Chucure volcano. Later, we will arrive at Patapampa, the highest point pf the tour (4 800masl). From this point, the maximum number of volcanoes that exist together in the department of Arequipa can be appreciated. We will arrive at the town of Chivay and we will settle ourselves in the hotel. Soon we will have a time to have lunch. Also we will have the chance to visit the thermal baths of La Calera (optional). Overnight.

 

Day 03.- Chivay – Cross of the Condor

Breakfast. We will leave immediately to visit the Cross of the Condor, a place with an impressive view of the valley. From there we will be able to appreciate the flight of the condor and the depth of the canyon (3 400meters of depth). Return to the city of Cabanaconde. Overnight.

Day 04.- Cabanaconde - Arequipa

Breakfast. At an appropriate time, we will take our vehicle to return to the city of Arequipa. In the city we will have the rest of the free day for personal purchases and activities. Overnight.

Day 05.- Arequipa out 

Breakfast. At an appropriate time, transfer to the station/airport to return to the city of origin.

The tour includes:

• Transfer Station/Airport – hotel – Station/Airport
• 2 night accommodation + breakfasts
• 1 night accommodation in Chivay + breakfast
• 1 night accommodation in Cabanaconde + breakfast
• City Tour
• Colca Canyon Tour
• Entrances to tourist attractions
• Professional Guidance (Spanish – English)
• General Sales Taxes
• Personalized Attention

The does not include:

• Tips
• Drinks, Cokes, Mineral Water and Personal Expenses
• Domestic and International Flights
• Airport Taxes (International $30.25 and domestic $6.05)
• National and International Personal Calls

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