Cultural Arequipa and Colca Canyon

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This tour gives you the best of Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. It includes a tour of the historical sites in the city and a two day trip to the magnificent Colca Canyon, with a chance to see condors in their natural setting.

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE AREQUIPA

Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will have a tour of the sites in Arequipa. including the Santa Catalina Convent and the Museum Santuarios Andinos before returning to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation
Hotel

Day 2 AREQUIPA - CHIVAY

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You leave at 6:30 this morning to start your two day tour to the Colca Canyon. Along the way you will pass the Reserva Nacional de Vicunas. From the height of 4300m, you will be able to appreciate your first view of the Valley. On the descent you will visit the shelters of some original settlers (8000 years old.) At Mollepunko, you will see some pre-Incan paintings. Continuing along, you will visit the imposing castles at Callali. Tonight you will spend in the town of Chivay, where you can relax in the local hot springs La Calera

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
B, L, D

Day 3 CHIVAY - AREQUIPA

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After a continental breakfast, you leave for Cruz del Condor to view the magnificent condors in flight and have a fabulous view of the Colca Canyon. From here you travel on to the town of Cabanaconde, stopping several times at viewpoints to see the canyon, before returning to Chivay. After lunch you begin the return journey to Arequipa, where along the way where you can view the distant volcanoes.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
B, L

Day 4 AREQUIPA - OUT

Today you depart Arequipa. Transfer from your hotel.

Meals
B

What is Included:

  • Hostal/Hotel in Arequipa and Chivay
    Transfers to and from hotel
    English and Spanish speaking local guides
    Transportation to and from sites
    Entrance to Colca Canyon
    Continental breakfast in Chivay

What is not Included:

  • Other entrance fees
    National or international flights
    Medical insurance
    Tips to staff
    Meals
    Alcoholic Drinks, Laundry and any other Personal Expenses

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