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Peru
Tour of
Arequipa
and Colca Canyon
4
days / 3 nights
Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city, is located 1,024 km.
(640 miles) south of Lima. It was founded in 1540 and is one of the country’s
most attractive cities. Full of colonial churches and mansions, including Santa
Catalina, a restored convent established in 1579 and now open to the public
after being closed for 400 years, Arequipa is known as the White City because
much of it is build of ashlar, the smooth white building stone carved from
volcanic lava quarries.
Three volcanoes dominate the skyline: Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu. North of
Arequipa lies the spectacular Colca Valley, a picturesque andean valley dotted
with towns founded in colonial times.
The canyon is one of the deepest in the world and home of the majestic condor.
Arequipa’s mild climate and altitude (2,300 meter above sea level – 7,500 ft.)
make in the perfect place to acclimatize before continuing the trip to Cusco or
Puno.
PERU TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.
DAY 2:
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival transfer to
your hotel.
Tour of our "White City" including a visit to the Santa Catalina convent, Plaza
de Armas, the Jesuit church of La Compania and it is a beautifully painted chapel,
then visit the district of Cayma and Yanahuara. Overnight in Arequipa.
DAY 3:
Early pick up from hotel for a bus ride to Colca Canyon taking the road
which passes between the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. On the way you will have
the opportunity to appreciate a Vicuna reserve before arriving to the
picturesque town of Callalli and Sibayo. Continue to the town of Chivay, rest of
the afternoon at leisure to relax or to visit the town. Overnight at local lodge.
DAY
4:
Early departure to the "Cruz del Condor" site, the best place to admire the
Colca canyon and the Condor’s flight. On the way, it is possible to appreciate
archaeological remains. Inca’s terraces still on use and typical towns like Maca,
Achoma and Yanque.
The return to Chivay and to visit the hot springs of La Calera.
After lunch return
to Arequipa and transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima.
Not included: Airfare - Go to
Peru Airfare for a quote
Email:
Peru
Tour Reservation Form
or
Call: 1-800-493-8426 and speak an agent from Peru.
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