Day 1: Pick up from Apt-Hotel / Arequipa Tour
According to your scheduled time, you will be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel in Arequipa. Next, as planned, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the Arequipa City Tour with our local guide.
We will then visit the historic center of Arequipa, where we will explore the Santa Catalina Monastery. This monastery is significant for its representation of four centuries of Arequipa’s architecture, with its charming streets and cloisters adorned with colorful flowers and walls painted in vibrant hues.
Following this, we will head to Arequipa’s main square, renowned as the most beautiful in Peru. We will also visit the Jesuit Church of the Company, notable for its stunning façade showcasing mestizo architecture, along with its cloisters and dome, and the Tristán del Pozo Mansion.
Day 2: Colca Canyon Tour.
To start, between 2:30 and 3:00 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel. Afterward, we will leave Arequipa and head towards Colca Canyon, passing by the Chachani snow-capped mountain and Chivay.
After breakfast in Chivay, we will visit the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor (3,500 meters above sea level), where we will witness the flight of the condors and enjoy the best panoramic view of the canyon, with its depth of 1,200 meters, from the viewpoint to the river.
Cross of the Condor
We will spend a few hours at Cruz del Cóndor before continuing to the town of Pinchollo, known for being the most characteristic village in the valley. Next, we will view the pre-Inca hanging tombs on vertical cliffs, notable for being the most outstanding stone-scale model of the Colca Valley. On the way, we will also stop at the Mirador Antahuilque. Afterward, we will continue through the towns of Maca, Achoma, and Yanque, which features a monumental baroque-style church.
La Calera Thermal Baths
In the afternoon, we will return to Chivay, where you can optionally visit the Medicinal Thermal Baths ‘La Calera.’ After lunch, we will head back to the White City of Arequipa. Along the way, we will make stops at Patapampa or the Mirador de los Andes, Alto Sumbay, and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, which is home to the four species of South American camelids, with the vicuña being the most important.
Day 3: Transfer Hotel Airport or Bus Terminal.
After breakfast, depending on the scheduled time, you will be offered transfer to the bus terminal or the airport.
In case your flight leaves at night, other services can be scheduled such as: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls , Añashuayco Quarries or the panoramic tour of the City.
Additional Information
Arequipa: “the white city” of Arequipa located at 2337 meters above sea level, surrounded by imposing volcanoes, mainly the Misti Volcano, Chachani and Picchu Picchu
Colca Canyon : It is one of the most important tourist attractions in Arequipa, located 170 km from Arequipa, and at 3,651 meters above sea level, along the way you can see 80 small volcanoes.
Patapampa: known as the Mirador de los Andes, located at 4,910 meters above sea level, it is known because from this height you can see all the volcanoes in the area.
Condor Canyon : The trail runs along the edge of the Canyon, below which runs the Colca River. At a depth of 1200 meters, this is a place to observe the depth of the Canyon, the vegetation and most importantly the flight of the condors.
Tour Summary
Day 01: Arequipa city tour shifts 10:00 am / 2:00 pm
Day 02 Colca Canyon full day tour from 3:00 am to 6:00 pm
Day 03: Transfer to the Airport
Departure Place
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions: Arequipa and Colca Canyon Tour 3D/2N
Why choose Aremika Travel for your next vacation?
We are a team specialized in providing Tourist Services, establishing our headquarters of operations in the Immortal City, Navel of the World CUSCO.
We have the experience and the professionals who are part of our team to meet the requirements of all the programs and activities that we put at your disposal, to provide you with the best moments and unforgettable trips during the time of your estimated trip.
Our company seeks more than just to provide you with a service, as our goal marks the beginning of a friendship and good business relationships from today onwards.
How to get to Arequipa?
Getting to Arequipa will certainly not be difficult since you can take flights from any point in Peru, either direct flights or with connections, we can also travel by bus to the “White City” of Arequipa,
To carry out our Arequipa and Colca Canyon Tour we have vehicles and trained personnel to provide you with the best experience for your trip.
Environmental care in Arequipa.
Most of the time you will receive everything in a plastic bag. Literally everything. Even drinks can be served in a plastic bag! Try to avoid plastic bags as much as possible. see more
When making the journey, it is recommended to keep the dead bodies and take them to the nearest collector. This way we help to preserve the environment and the care of the flora and fauna of the area. Together we can beat global warming!
Medical services in Chivay – Condor Canyon
Medical services vary throughout Peru. There are high-level hospitals and clinics, and there are low-level hospitals and clinics. In the Chivay Valley you will find a medical post that has the basics to deal with an emergency.
If you are carrying any mandatory medication, it is important to remember to bring it with you, as you may not find it in this area.
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