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  May 20 , 2012

 

 

Arequipa and The Colca Canyon
4 Days/ 3 Nights

 

Many people describe Arequipa as the most beautiful city in Peru. It is known as the white city because of the use of white volcanic rocks in the construction of its buildings.

The Colca Canyon is the second deepest canyon in the world, but its beauty and easy access makes it the most visited one.

 

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Day 1

Arequipa

You will be driven from the airport or bus station to your hotel where you would be able to relax.
For the afternoon, a guided tour has been arranged to visit what is considered to be Peru’s most beautiful city, Arequipa. You will see places of interest, among them: the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Mirador of Yanahuara, the Compañia Church, the Santa Catalina Convent, and many unusual colonial houses built from the white volcanic rock called sillar.

 

Day 2

Arequipa - Colca Canyon

Breakfast
An early morning tour is arranged to go to the Colca Canyon .On our way, it is very common to see various indigenous plants and native Andean animals such as alpacas, vicuñas, vizcachas among others.
In the mid afternoon we will visit The Thermal Baths of La Calera.

 

Day 3

Colca Canyon - Arequipa 

Breakfast
The day starts with an early morning trip to La Cruz del Condor, where you will be able to appreciate nature’s work of the second deepest canyon in the world.

On our way , we make a few stops to see the canyon from different view points .Once we arrive at the Cruz del Condor we will have free time to take pictures and enjoy the landscape .The majestic Condor which is the bird with the largest wing span in the world, most likely will be flying around.

On the way back to the city, we are going to make a few stops at some of the typical towns in the region. We will return by late afternoon to your hotel in Arequipa City.
 


Day 4

Arequipa / out

After breakfast, transportation from your hotel to the airport or bus station will be available.

 


Additional Options:

Additional night in Arequipa

 

Countryside tour

This tour will take you to the countryside of Arequipa where you will visit the square, church and Mirador of Yanahuara, the San Lazaro neighborhood, Paucarpata, the Sabandia mill, the founder’s mansion, the mirador of Sachaca, Tingo, and the Iron Bridge.

 


 


Included

 
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Transportation and entrance fees. Except entrance fee to La Calera Thermal Baths.

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03 nights of lodging at selected hotels based on international standards.

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Guided tours with English speaking guides.

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03 breakfasts. Breakfast served
varies depending on the hotel.
 

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