AREQUIPA BASIC

03DAYS-02NIGHTS PACKAGE by Rumbo Explora

PRIVATE / SHARED SERVICES

2017 Departures
Airport-Hotel / Tour of Arequipa City / Hotel-Airport

Travel to the Andes of Perú, the deepest Canyon in the world with its Valley of volcanoes. Besides Arequipa city and its Colonial churches, located at the food of Misti and Chachani volcanoes (Andes mountain range), with its unique National Reserve of Vicuñas. Local villages where time stopped centuries ago, farming terraces and hotsprings in the Colca Valley. Destinations known for their unique natural beauty, history, cultural traditions, livestock (alpacas, llamas, guanacos and vicuñas), local dances from Colca Valley declared by the UNESCO Cultural Heritage and much more.

The first day, arrival in Arequipa, then transfer to your hotel.

The second day, visit Arequipa, an attractive colonial city at the foot of Misti and Chachani volcanoes. Enjoy a private walking tour of the city of Arequipa, known as the white city for the white ashlar stone (pale volcanic stone) used in the construction of houses, churches, convents and walls, and date from colonial era surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Visit the Convent of Santa Catalina a small city into the other city, that housed the local nuns (arequipeñas) for over 400 years, then the Museum Santuarios Andinos where it is the remains of the mummy named Juanita, a spectacular discovery of a girl sacrificed on the cold slopes of snow mountain Ampato. Finally visit the Plaza de Armas (main square) which it is the central point of the city, with its cathedral which was built in the seventeenth century in white ashlar stone and brick, inside we find a body brought from Belgium and an altar of Italian model. Additional activities can also be arranged, upon request, such as a meeting with a local art expert or an evening cultural performance.

On your final day, departure to airport, then connection to your next destination.

OVERVIEW ITINERARY:

Day 01: Airport / Hotel  (-/-/-)

Arrival in Arequipa Airport. Reception, assistance and private transfer from airport to hotel with escort guide.
Overnight in Arequipa

Day 02: Tour the city of Arequipa  (B/-/-)

Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Morning private tour of Arequipa city, Santa Catalina Convent and Cupula Policromada. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Arequipa

Day 03: Hotel / Airport  (B/-/-)

Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Morning private transfer from hotel to airport with escort guide for flight for your next destination, including assistance.

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COST OF PACKAGE IN AREQUIPA:
Suggested Hotels: Category 3***

Hotel Posada San Agustin Monasterio US$ 00.00 per person (double occupancy)
Hotel Casa Andina Classic Arequipa US$ 00.00 per person (double occupancy)

Suggested Hotels: Category 4****
Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection US$ 00.00 per person (double occupancy)
Hotel Cabildo Superior Arequipa US$ 00.00 per person (double occupancy)

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THE ITINERARY INCLUDES:
Accommodation: 03Days-02Nights + buffet breakfast included
First Day: Private transportation + escort guide from Airpor to Hotel
Second Day: Half-day half day sightseeing tour of the city of Arequipa with private car & guide
Third Day: Transfer from hotel to Airport with escort guide
Entrance tickets: All entrance fees to the sites indicated in the itinerary
Meals: As indicated in the itinerary
Tour guides: English-Spanish speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary

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THE ITINERARY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Late check-out and services
Drinks during meals, hotel extras
Personal expenses
Tips for tours guides and drivers
Local taxes (18% V.A.T. is applicable only to Peruvian and foreign residents of Peru; in order to be exempted you will need to show your passport)

DESCRIPTION OF ITINERARY:

DAY 01: ARRIVAL TRANSFER / AREQUIPA HOTELS: Upon arrival to airport/bus station of Arequipa. Reception by a representative of our staff, who will give you the necessary assistance and then drive you to the hotel, who will accompany and assist you with your luggage and registration procedures.

DAY 02: CITY TOUR AREQUIPA: In the morning half day sightseeing tour of the city of Arequipa, known as the white city because most of its houses and buildings are built in white ashlars stone and date from the colonial era surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Visit the main square admired not only for its beauty but also because it is the central point of the city, the cathedral built in the seventeenth century in white ashlar and brick, inside we find a body brought from Belgium and an altar Italian model. The monastery of Santa Catalina, a miniature city that housed the local nuns (arequipeñas) for over 400 years, open to the public in 1970, with an innumerable amount of colonial artwork. The Museum Andean Sanctuaries where it is the remains of the mummy named Juanita, a spectacular discovery of a girl sacrificed as an offering, part of the Inca nobility that was discovered on the cold slopes of snow mountain Ampato. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Arequipa.

DAY 03: HOTELS AREQUIPA / TRANSFER OUT: Breakfast at the hotel. A guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and then you will be driven to the airport/bus station in order to board your transportation to your next destination and that will assist you with boarding and luggage.

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