Arequipa
Arequipa with Colca extension 3d/2n
Day 01 Lima / Arequipa
Breakfast. Pick up from your Hotel. Transfer to Lima International Airport. Arrive in Arequipa.
This afternoon we take a guided excursion of city of Arequipa, visiting the Plaza de Armas, one of the beautiful in all Peru, Arequipa Cathedral, La Compañia, San Francisco church and the 16th century Santa Catalina Convent. Completely closed to outside visitors for almost 400 years this magnificent convent has been the scene of many historic and religious events and adventures. Its medieval streets, named for ancient Spanish cities, branch out into hidden lanes with cells of varying types and sizes. For centuries nuns lived their whole lives here isolated from the rest of the world. We return to Arequipa hotel.
Day 02 Arequipa / Cañon del Colca
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning we depart early by motor coach for our excursion to Colca Canyon, reputedly the world’s deepest canyon. We travel north of Arequipa through desert scenery and over the pass separating Chachani and El Misti. We have the journey through the nature reserve of Pampas de Canihuas. We certainly will encounter domesticated Alpacas and American camelido family in one day, which is not an easy feat. This rewarding area is also rich in the native flora and at the town of Chivay.
Accommodation and dinner at Colca hotel.
Day 03 Cañon del Colca / Arequipa
Breakfast at the hotel.
We depart early this morning to visit Cruz del Condor, a lookout point with a magnificent view of Mt. Misti and the swiftly flowing river far below. It is here where you can admire the Andean Condors. Returning to Arequipa, we pass through landscapes remarkable for its Inca and pre Inca terracing and stretches for many miles and is some of the most extensive to be found in Peru. We arrive back in Arequipa late in the afternoon.
Transfer to bus station or airport our onward connection.
INCLUDED:
- All transfer
- Touristical transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Meals: breakfasts
- Entrance fees
- Hotel in Arequipa
- Accommodation in hotel chivay.
NOT INCLUDED:
Domestic flights, meals not noted in itinerary, optional tipping to guides and local staff; airport taxes; and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
[+] Also checks the Inka Trail or request us about Titicaca Lake experience.