Classic Arequipa

Type:
CULTURAL & ARCHEOLOGICAL
Duration: 4D/3N
Destinations: AREQUIPA
Code: AR-0005

  

Itinerary

Day 01: Arequipa
Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we start a three hour sightseeing tour including the Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit Church of La Compañía and its beautifully-painted Chapel, the Church of San Francisco, the San Lazaro District, Selva Alegre and the typical Districts of Cayma and Yanahuara for a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano. Return to the hotel.

Day 02: Arequipa – Chivay
Early in the morning, after breakfast, start your trip to the Colca Canyon, visiting on the way Pampas Cañahuas, the Mirador of the Andes, the Crater of Chucura, the Mirador of Chivay, where pre-Inca Cultivation terraces may be appreciated. Arrival to the Town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. Transfer to your selected Lodge. Box lunch (light meals in the altitude). In the afternoon free time to visit Hot Spring Thermal and Medicinal Baths

Day 03: Chivay - Condor Cross – Arequipa
After breakfast, very early in the morning, drive to the Condor�s Cross, a natural observation point from where we can see the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the majestic Condor. On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will find the famous cliffside Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the Town of Yanque with Coporaque. When at the Town of Yanque, visit its beautiful church and its characteristic cobbled streets among other attractions. To have spectacular views of the Colca Valley, we will drive to the Lookout points of Choquetipo and Artahuilque and also to the Town of Maca.

In the afternoon, return to Arequipa city arriving at 18:00hrs. Overnight at selected hotel

Day 04: Arequipa
After breakfast, transfer to the local airport or bus station.