Arequipa & Colca Canyon Multi-Day Tour
ID: GYG75096-105735
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
4 days
Description
Discover the white city of Arequipa and the Colca Canyon on a multi-day tour. See condors soaring through the sky in their native habitat and discover several villages and towns of the region.
Day 1: Arequipa
Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel in Arequipa. After checking into the hotel, you will have free time to rest.
in the afternoon, start the Arequipa city tour and visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina. Next visit Plaza de Armas, the typical districts of Carmen Alto, and Yanahuara. Finish the tour in the early evening and rest up overnight in the city.
Day 2: Arequipa – Colca Canyon
At 8:00 AM, be collected from your hotel to travel to the snowy mountain Chachani in VIP transport. See wild vicunas, alpacas, and llamas in the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahu, plus birds such as flamingos, ibis, Andean geese, ducks, eagles, and a rare Andean bird called kara kara. Visit the viewpoint of volcanoes and snowy mountains in Patapampa. Arrive in Chivay, the capital of the Colca Valley, where you'll have the afternoon to relax.
Day 3: Colca Canyon- Arequipa
After early morning breakfast, depart on a full-day excursion on the southern side of the canyon, and visit beautiful towns like Yanque and Maca, with colonial and traditional architecture. See hundreds of pre-Inca terraces still used for farm and Andean corn, quinoa, amaranth, and other produce.
After a walk of two hours, reach La Cruz del Condor. Marvel at the depth of the Colca Canyon and spot several condors flying overhead. Return to Arequipa in the early evening for the final overnight stay.
Day 4: Depart Arequipa
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Highlights
- Explore the "white city" of Peru, Arequipa
- Learn about local culture and traditions
- Admire fantastic views of the vast Colca Canyon
- See an array of wildlife, including and llamas, alpaca, and the majestic condor
- Discover charming rural villages and towns
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please provide your flight details when booking
• It is recommended that you book a flight that arrives before 11:00 AM
• Please bring your passport with you
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup at the airport.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
