Arequipa white city
TOUR THREE DAYS TWO NIGHTS
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AREQUIPA TOUR
The city of Arequipa is located in the southwestern region of Peru, at an altitude of 2,335 meters above sea level. It is nestled in a fertile valley between the coastal desert area of the Atacama and the foothills of the Western Andes mountain range.
The city of Arequipa is located in the southwestern region of Peru, at an altitude of 2,335 meters above sea level. It is nestled in a fertile valley between the coastal desert area of the Atacama and the foothills of the Western Andes mountain range.
COLCA CANYON
The Colca Valley is located just a few hours north of the city of Arequipa, Peru. Here you can find the Colca River and the Colca Canyon.
During the journey, you can see fascinating natural landscapes and wildlife such as condors, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas, and vizcachas.
ALTITUDE
To reach this valley, you must ascend to 4,910 meters above sea level and then descend to an altitude of 3,600 meters. During the descent, you can appreciate landscapes with snow-capped peaks, terraced fields, and many other animals.
DAY 01: AREQUIPA – CHIVAY
Our pick-up starts at 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. The transportation passes through various hotels to begin our journey to one of the deepest canyons in the world, taking the Yura road, bordering the Chachani snow-capped mountain towards Cañahuas Pampa (Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve) habitat of vicuñas. We’ll visit the Mollepunko caves, high valley towns such as Callalli, Sibayo, and Tutii. Enjoy a box lunch, then arrive at the hotel for rest and free time to enjoy the thermal baths, with medicinal waters ranging from 35º to 38º Celsius. In the evening, dinner accompanied by a folkloric show.
DAY 02: CHIVAY – CRUZ DEL CONDOR – OASIS
After breakfast, we continue our journey by bus to the Cruz del Condor, where we’ll admire one of the deepest canyons in the world and the sanctuary of the Condor. We then proceed to the Tapay viewpoint, a strategic observation point of the canyon and various villages nestled inside. We’ll also visit the town of Cabanaconde (3287 m.a.s.l.), the penultimate town on the left bank. Later, we’ll descend to the oasis (base of the Colca River), located at an altitude of approximately 1850 meters above sea level. The approximate walking time is 2 and a half hours. We’ll set up our camp, and while our cook prepares a refreshing cold lunch, we’ll explore the surroundings, cross the suspension bridge, and enjoy the landscape. The oasis has a warm climate with abundant vegetation and pools where you can take a refreshing swim. The night is another experience of the trip, secluded from the world between the walls of two mountains, we’ll have dinner exchanging experiences and enjoying nature.
DAY 03: OASIS – CABANACONDE – CHIVAY – AREQUIPA
Our pick-up starts at 4:30 a.m. We’ll begin the ascent, taking advantage of the cool morning (approximate walk 3 and a half hours). Upon reaching Cabanaconde, we’ll have breakfast and return to Chivay. During the journey, we’ll stop at Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, which have beautiful colonial churches, as well as the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico, where we can observe pre-Inca tombs and models and the beautiful landscape of the Colca with its impressive terraces. Finally, we’ll have lunch in Chivay and return around 6:00 p.m. Approx. Arrival in Arequipa. Finally, we’ll have dinner before returning to the city of Cusco. The transportation will pick you up at your hotel at 7:30 p.m.
INCLUDES:
– Pick-up from hotel to the bus terminal.
– Round-trip bus ticket for public service.
– 2 nights in basic lodge (Chuccho and Sangalle) (one day if the program is for 2 days).
– Meals (3 breakfasts).
– Professional English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request).
– Entrance fees to Colca Canyon.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
– Lunch and dinner.
– Admission to the hot springs in Chivay.
– Mineral water.
Price:
Adult: $680.00
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