Essential Arequipa and Colca Canyon Tour Package
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Essential Arequipa and Colca Canyon Tour Package
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12 Dec
Sat
13 Dec
Sun
14 Dec
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Arequipa with 3-star hotel
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Standard Hotel 3*
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GBP 465.84
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Superior Hotel 4*
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Highlights
Come to Arequipa to discover the beauty of the city, visiting amazing convents, temples and colonial mansions, as well as the historic center considered as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.
Explore this fantastic place surrounded by volcanoes and impressive mountains, located just 3 hours from the impressive Colca Valley.
Get to know one of the deepest canyons in the world, where we will find beautiful landscapes surrounded by platforms, snow-capped mountains and incredible fauna.
Itinerary
Arrival in Arequipa
Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeReception at the airport or bus station and transfer to the hotel located in the center of ArequipaBarrio de San Lázaro
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn the afternoon, you will start the city tour in the colonial district of San Lazaro, the oldest neighborhood of the White City, and where the city has been founded.Plaza de Armas
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThen, we will visit the Main Square, one of the most beautiful in Peru, and neighbor of the imposing Arequipa cathedral built in the seventeenth century, and completely rebuilt after several earthquakes.Church of the Company
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will see the Cathedral and the Church Compañía de Jesús (1590), considered a classic example of the local baroque architecture that keeps inside a sample exceptional paintings and murals.Monasterio de Santa Catalina
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFrom there, will move to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an authentic medieval cloister built in 1579 that is still in use to this day. This mysterious convent was built with ashlar, the main material of local architecture, and it has an extension of 20 thousand square meters.Yanahuara
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe tour continues with the visit of the wonderful viewpoints of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto districts to have a panoramic view of the countryside, and the volcanoes surrounding the city: Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu, without a doubt a fantastic image.- AccommodationsOvernight at Arequipa city, in a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending on your choice)
Arequipa - Chivay
Reserva Nacional Pampa Cañahuas
5 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDeparture to one of the deepest canyons on the planet, The Colca Canyon. We will pass through Pampa Cañahuas, near the Salinas-Aguada Blanca National Reserve.Patahuasi
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will make a brief stop in Patahuasi for you to enjoy a rejuvenating coca tea, a traditional hot drink of the Andes that helps with altitude sickness. You will have the opportunity to admire beautiful birds, such as flamingos, during our short stop at the Tocra wetlands. We will continue the route passing by the crater of the Chucura volcano and will stop at a fantastic volcano viewpoint.Chivay
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe will continue visiting charming picturesque villages and enjoy stunning views of the volcanoes from a viewpoint, conducting a cultural tour in the towns of the Colca Valley. Finally, we will arrive in Chivay, where you will have free time for lunch (optional). We will transfer you to your hotel for a short rest. Afterwards, we will explore the town of Chivay and its market, immersing ourselves in Andean culture at the top of the Colca Canyon. Then, we will visit the La Calera hot springs.- AccommodationsOvernight at Chivay, in a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending on your choice)Food And DrinksDinner
Chivay - Cruz del Condor - Arequipa
Mirador Cruz del Condor
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWake up early to enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading to the famous viewpoint of the Cruz del Condor. We will arrive in time to gaze upon the magnificent depth of the Colca Canyon and, if we are lucky, spot condors in the Colca Canyon. These impressive birds of prey are among the largest in the world, and watching them fly over the canyon and valley is a magical spectacle you won`t want to miss.Mirador Antahuilque
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn our way back to Chivay, we will visit the traditional village of Pinchollo and the Antahuilque viewpoint, where you can marvel at the ancient terraces built 1,500 years ago by the Collagua culture, which preceded the Incas.Chivay
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe will continue our exploration by visiting Maca, a charming Andean community that suffered an earthquake in November 1991, and the town of Yanque, famous for having the most beautiful church in the valley. We will return to Chivay for you to have lunch (optional).Historical Centre of Arequipa
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFinally, we will return to the city of Arequipa and transfer you to your hotel, thus concluding an unforgettable experience in the Colca Valley.- AccommodationsOvernight at Arequipa city, in a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending on your choice)
Departure from Arequipa
Aeropuerto Rodriguez Ballon
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTransfer to the airport or bus station.
What's included
INCLUDED
Group service with tour guide in Spanish and English
Dinner
NOT INCLUDED
Local and international flights
Food and drinks not mentioned
Ticket entrance to La Calera at Colca
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Rates not valid for holidays like December 24th, 25th and 31st, and January 1st
Rates subject to change without notice
You should bring comfortable shoes and clothes, coat, wool gloves and hat, sunscreen sunglasses, cap
We recommend a good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity
Location
Address
Av. Aeropuerto S/N, Cerro Colorado 04017, Peru
Provider
Tangol
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