See the best of the “White City “of Arequipa, along with the spectacular Colca Canyon and Chivay on this tour. This tour gives you an insight into the cultural and historical aspects of Arequipa and the beautiful Canyon Country with its interesting geographical structures.   We will take you to the see and experience the majestic Condors' flights, our 5 volcanoes, our local wildlife and cultural history.  If you are looking for a tour that includes the highlights of the area and that doesn’t require any trekking, then this one will suit you. We can also make changes to this tour to suit your personal requirements – just ask us!

Length: 3 days / 3 nights

Departs: All year

Fitness Level: Does not apply

Reservations: Contact Us

Itinerary: Arequipa & Colca Canyon Classic Tour

Day 1: Arequipa

In the afternoon, we pick you up from your hotel and take you on a three hour excursion through our UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Arequipa. We see the beautiful and colourful Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza de Armas which is one of Peru’s finest squares, the church and cloisters of the Company (Compania de Jesus), the church of San Francisco with its Baroque pulpit and San Lazaro. We finish the day with a magnificent view of our lovely “White City” at the viewpoint of Yanahuara, then return to the hotel.

Day 2: Arequipa - Colca Valley

After an early breakfast, we start a wonderful journey to Colca Canyon, the deepest canyon in the world. On the way, we visit Pampas Cañahuas and Patapampa known as the Mirador de los Andes, where we appreciate the snow-covered volcanoes of Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualcahualca and Mismi and the crater Chucura. Then we descend to Chivay, seeing expansive and impressive pre-Incan terraces on the way.  We arrive at Chivay at 13:00 approx. where we go straight to the restaurant for lunch and then transfer to the selected lodge. In the afternoon there is an optional visit to the hot medicinal thermal springs "La Calera", which are said to help with arthritis and rheumatism.

Day 3: Chivay - Condor's Cross - Arequipa

After an early breakfast we begin the journey to the Cruz del Condor, a natural viewpoint where you can appreciate the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular condor in flight.  On the return to Chivay, we stop at the viewpoint of Choquetico, where we see the hanging tombs and the amazing blue print stone or carved rock, as well as terraces and streams. We also stop at the viewpoint of Antahuilque, where we observe 3 charming lagoons.  We also visit the town of Maca to observe the baroque style altarpieces in their church. We continue to the town of Yanque to appreciate its beautiful church and its stone streets, as well as other attractions. We have lunch at a local restaurant in Chivay, then return to Arequipa, arriving to the hotel at 18:00 hrs approx.

INCLUDES (Shared Transport):

• 2 night’s accommodation and breakfast at selected hotel in Arequipa
• 1 night’s accommodation in Chivay
• Tourist tickets required to visit the area
• Experienced guide, fluent in Spanish and English
• Arrival and departure transfers for the Colca Canyon tour
• Shared tourist transport to Colca Canyon

NOT INCLUDED:

• Drinks (including bottled water)
• All meals, except breakfast at your hotel

Price: US$210.00

Note: The price is based on double or twin accommodation. A single supplement applies, if you request single accommodation. We can also organise private transport to Colca Canyon and transfers to and from the airport for additional costs. Please contact us for a quote.