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| Founded on 1540, and declared World Heritage site in 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 also boasts a diversity of unique attractions. Surrounded by peaks over 5,000 meters high and guarded by Misti volcano (5,874 meters high), it's geography starts with the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyon 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; its cuisine is considered one of the best 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 in & 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 Campaign tour during the day, with visits to the districts of Sachaca and Tiabaya, The founder's mansion, the Sabandia mill and the Characato town. Afternoon free.
Day 3 | Arequipa - Colca Canyon
Morning departure to Colca Canyon, visit to the reserve Aguada Blanca and Salinas in the way at 4800 meters above sea level, arrival to the village of Chivay at midday. After lunch 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 the deepest canyon on earth, where 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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INCLUDED:
All transfers, 3 stars hotel with breakfast in Arequipa 3 nights and Colca Canyon 1 night, entrance fee to all activities scheduled..
Meals:
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
Staff:
Driver and bilingual certified guide, as well as all security implements for this type of trips.
NOT INCLUDED:
Additional activities, tips, extra expenses and airport taxes.
Prices
and itineries are subject to changes
in high
seasons. Also in options
for trips in
group and Easter.
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