4 Days / 3 Nights - Arequipa & Colca Canyon
What your day looks like
We will experience beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages, blue sky and one of the deepest canyons in the world on an unforgettable trip to the depths of the mountains in Arequipa.
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy Beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages, blue sky
- See one of the deepest canyons in the world
- Arequipa City tour and Santa Catalina Monastery
- 2 Days Tour to Colca Canyon
Your day, step by step
Arequipa
City/Town Tour. This afternoon the White City opens its doors to us on a journey that begins in the beautiful Colonial district of San Lazaro, the founding place of Arequipa; from here we will walk through its picturesque streets adorned with geraniums and later go to the Carmen Alto viewpoint for a chance to see the wonderful landscape of agricultural terraces and the three volcanoes surrounding the city: Misti, Chachani and Pichu-Pichu. Then head for the Yanahuara Colonial district, famous for its Andalusian style church and its viewpoint, architecture jewel surrounded by sillar (volcanic stone) arches.
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Sightseeing at Santa Catalina Monastery. Then we will visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, an impressive religious monument which was closed for about 400 years. It is also known for having very narrow streets, squares and gardens reminiscent of the old quarters of Seville or Granada.
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Sightseeing at Colca Valley. We set off to the spectacular Colca Valley going up the foothills of Chachani volcano and admiring the Misti and Picchu Picchu Volcanoes. Then we cross the vicuñas reservation of Pampa Cañahuas where we can see the high Andean lands, and the small villages all around us.
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We will stop for lunch on our way to the hotel.
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Leisure. Free afternoon to rest and enjoy the hotel and the optional visit to the thermal baths in the area.
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Stay at Colca Valley.
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Hiking at Colca Canyon. Early in the morning we will go to the Condor Cross viewpoint. Witness the flight of the condors, huge Andean birds on the brink of extinction and symbol of the Andes Mountain Range. The view at this place allows us to appreciate the canyons depth, considered as one of the deepest in the world. We will then visit the Maca and Yanque towns which still keep the colonial churches. After lunch, we will set off for Arequipa. The trip takes about 5 hours and we will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel upon our arrival.
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Overnight stay at Arequipa.
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Departure transfer. End of our services.
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation to / From the airport in Arequipa and for your tours Arequipa City tour and Santa Catalina Monastery Tour to Colca Canyon with lunch
Not Included
Personal expenses Tips
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel Pickup available. All of your tours include roundtrip transfer from/to hotels. One day prior your service, you will receive an e-mail indicating your pick up times.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic