Arequipa and Colca Canyon Essential Tour Package
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.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in ArequipaStop At: Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, Av. Aeropuerto S/N, Cerro Colorado 04017, Peru
Reception at the airport or bus station and transfer to the hotel located in the center of Arequipa
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Barrio de San Lázaro, Arequipa 04001, Peru
In 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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Arequipa 04001, Peru
Then, 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Company, Gral. Móran 114, Arequipa 04001, Peru
We 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa Peru
From 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yanahuara, Peru
The 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Arequipa city, in a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending on your choice)
Day 2: Arequipa - ChivayStop At: Reserva Nacional Pampa Cañahuas, XHG3+434, Cañahuas 04000, Peru
Departure 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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chivay, Chivay, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
We will reach Chivay, the starting and arrival points for tourism.
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Chivay, in a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending on your choice)
Day 3: Chivay - Cruz del Condor - ArequipaStop At: Mirador Cruz del Condor, Cabanaconde Peru
We go to the place called "Cruz del Cóndor", viewpoint from where you can see the depth of the canyon and the arrogant flight of the condors that ascend to the surface.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yanque, Yanque, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
We will visit the towns of Yanque and Maca with colonial churches and hanging tombs, very close there, before starting the return to Chivay where we will change vehicles to return to the city. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Arequipa city, in a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending on your choice)
Day 4: Departure from ArequipaStop At: Aeropuerto Rodriguez Ballon, Cerro Colorado 04017, Peru
Transfer to the airport or bus station.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Arequipa with 4-star hotel
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Arequipa with 3-star hotel
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from the aiport or bus station of Arequipa, until centrally located Arequipa hotels
Airports- Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, Av. Aeropuerto S/N, Cerro Colorado 04017, Peru
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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