AREQUIPA CLASSIC

04DAYS-03NIGHTS PACKAGE by Rumbo Explora

PRIVATE / SHARED SERVICES

2017 Departures
Airport-Hotel / Arequipa City / 01Day Colca Canyon / Hotel-Airport

Travel to the Peruvian Highlands, the Valley of volcanoes. Arequipa city and its Colonial churches, located at the food of Misti and Chachani volcanoes, in the middle of the andean mountain range, with its unique National Reserve of Vicuñas. Besides to the west the deepest Canyon in the world and its surroundings as the local villages where time stopped centuries ago, ferming terraces and hotsprings. Destinations known for their unique natural beauty, history, and cultural traditions. Learn and share about our livestock (alpacas, llamas, guanacos, vicuñas and the hybrids), weaving techniques from the Colca Valley, 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 food of several volcanoes Misti and Chachani. 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, also 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, the cathedral was built in the seventeenth century in white ashlar stone and brick, inside we find a body brought from Belgium and an altar Italian model.

The third day, excursion to Colca canyon with private car & guide, passing through the town of Yura, Pampa Arrieros, Aguada Blanca and Torja and its natural lagoons, Patahuasi, Chucura, Patapampa view point of volcanoes and Chivay village with its hotsprings, located in the Colca Valley. Then continue to Cruz del Condor to observe the magnificent flight of the Condor and the deepest canyon in the world, which was studied and measured in 2005 by the Polish Andrew Pietowski over 4160m. On the way back to Chivay village enjoy the view to the Inca terraces along Colca Valley, including stops at Achoma & Maca villages to meet its people where time stopped centuries ago. Lunch at local restaurant in Chivay village. Then a return trip from Chivay to Arequipa, with stops en route Chinito restaurant; here are giant rocks in the form of castles, Pampa Cañahuas place where there is the national reserve of vicuñas, flora and fauna and much more. 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 of Arequipa city  (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: Colca canyon  (B/L/-)

Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Early morning departure with private car & guide from Arequipa to Chivay. Arrival in Chivay village, breakfast included. Guided visit Cruz del Condor, including stops at Achoma & Maca villages on route and lunch at local restaurant. At proper time departure with private car & guide from Chivay to Arequipa. Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 04: 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:
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: 04Days-03Nights + 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: Full-day excursion to Colca canyon with private car & guide
Fourth 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

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 plaza de armas 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: TOUR AREQUIPA – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA: 3:00 AM, Early a guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the Colca canyon (viewpoint cruz del condor) located 165 km away from Arequipa and 40 km from Chivay town, to appreciate the majestic flight of the condor. Box breakfast included. The condor, world’s largest bird can fly up to 7000 m of height and live up to 85 years approximately. The Colca is one of the deepest canyons in the world, which was studied and measured in 2005 by the Polish Andrew Pietowski over 4160m. On the way back to Chivay enjoy the view of the Inca terraces along Colca canyon, and visit some villages as Achoma and Yanque. Lunch in Chivay. Then a return trip (02:30 hour drive) to Arequipa. We will ascend up to 4908 meters, place called Patapampa to observe the snowy Misti volcano, and then we descend to observe on the route the flora and fauna. We make a stop at CHINITO restaurant; here are giant rocks in the form of castles. After that we will pass by Pampa Cañahuas place where there is the national reserve of vicuñas, flora and fauna. On the way back to Arequipa we will pass near to the foot of the Misti Volcano. Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Arequipa.

DAY 04: AREQUIPA HOTELS / 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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