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| Founded in 1540 and declared World Heritage site in the year 2000, Arequipa is the second most important city of Peru. Located at 2335 meters above sea level, this beautiful South American jewel, also known as the “White City,” has preserved its spectacular architecture. It’s also full of unique attractions. Surrounded by peaks over 5,000 meters high and guarded by the Misti, a 5,874 meters high volcano, it's geography starts with the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world and the best place to spot condors in their natural environment. Among other attractions, it has a valley of elfin volcanoes, glaciers, inter-Andean valleys, native communities, and Cotahuasi Canyon, the second-deepest canyon in the world. In Arequipa you will find some of the best rivers for rafting; one of the best cuisines in the country and much more. Arequipa also has the National Reserves of Aguada Blanca and Salinas in the highlands, and the National Reserve of Mejía, next to relaxing beaches. In these reserves you can see over 150 species of birds and mammals. |
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Day 1 | Arequipa
Transfer & check in, city tour in the afternoon that includes the monastery of Santa Catalina, Yanahuara and Carmen Alto districts, the cathedral and La Compañia Church and cloister.
Day 2 | Arequipa
Arequipa's countryside tour during the day, with visits to the districts of Sachaca and Tiabaya, The founder's mansion, the Sabandia mill and the town of Characato. Afternoon free.
Day 3 | Arequipa - Colca Canyon
Morning departure to Colca Canyon, on the way we visit the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, which is located at 4800 meters above sea level, arrival to the village of Chivay at midday. After lunch, we’ll have a relaxing afternoon in the thermal baths. Night free.
Day 4 | Colca Canyon - Arequipa
Early in the morning we depart to Cruz Del Condor, border cliff of one of the deepest canyons on earth. Here with a little luck we'll spot the Andean Condor, we'll also visit various towns and observation points of the canyon along the way, return to Chivay at midday, lunch in Chivay and return to Arequipa. Arrival to Arequipa in the afternoon.
Day 5 | Transfer out
Transfer out. End of our services. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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INCLUDED:
All transfers, 3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Arequipa. Colca Canyon private tour 2d/1n. Arequipa private city tour and Arequipa's countryside private tour.
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Meals:
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
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Staff:
Driver and bilingual certified guide. |
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NOT INCLUDED:
Tickets to the Thermal baths, additional activities, tips and extra expenses. |
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