Arequipa and Colca Canyon

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~~$460~~

$394

Arequipa and Colca Canyon

4 Days Starting and ending in Arequipa, Peru

Visiting: Arequipa, Colca Valley

Tour operator:

Lima Tours

Tour code:

33504

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Interests:

Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $460 $394 (USD) Operator discount: -$46 Travel Club discount: -$20 -14%

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Discover the enchanting beauty of Peru with our "Arequipa and Colca Canyon" tour. Begin your journey in Arequipa, where you'll explore the historic Santa Catalina convent, the stunning Jesuit church, and enjoy breathtaking views of the El Misti Volcano. Continue your adventure through the dramatic landscapes of the Colca Valley, home to the majestic condor and ancient villages. This tour includes comfortable accommodations in Arequipa and Colca, daily breakfasts, and lunches on select days. With guided tours in both Spanish and English, you'll experience the rich cultural and natural wonders of this captivating region.

Highlights

Arequipa: Take a walk through the ‘prohibited city’ of Santa Catalina, visit the Jesuit church, and enjoy the majestic views of El Misti Volcano
Colca Valley: Delight in the elegance of the condor gliding over the 4,000-metre-deep valley and visit some of the ancient villages in the area
Plaza de Armas: Admire its elegant neo-Renaissance style basilica cathedral
Santa Catalina Convent: Wander through its brightly coloured alleys and understand colonial Peru
Church of the Company: Study its fascinating Peruvian baroque facade and beautiful murals
Pampa Canahuas Reserve: See vicuñas and other Andean camelids
Condor Cross lookout: Experience the thrill of seeing huge condors flying over the canyon

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Arequipa

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation Name: MaisonD'Elise or similar 3, Casa Andina Select or similar 4, Casa Andina Premium or similar 5*

Arrive at Arequipa Airport. Our representative will meet you and take you to the hotel. Enjoy a comfortable transfer while a guide will inform you about the attractions and services the city offers and will assist you with the check-in at your hotel. Begin your tour at the main square, Plaza de Armas, admiring its elegant neo-Renaissance style basilica cathedral and the sensational Santa Catalina convent, which for centuries was a forbidden city within a city, closed off from prying eyes and the influences of the outside world. Founded in the 16th century, the convent was an almost self-sustained village, made up of houses for the nuns and their servants, cloisters, plazas, and narrow streets, kitchens, refectories and more. The nuns’ families paid vast dowries for their daughters to be admitted, which added to the convent’s wealth and prestige. Nowadays, to wander through its brightly coloured alleys is to step back in time and understand colonial Peru. Finally, head to the residential districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of El Misti volcano rising above the city.Overnight at selected hotel in Arequipa on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2 : Arequipa – Colca Valley (165Km – 3 H)

Location: Colca Valley

Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Standard or similar 3, Aranwa Colca or similar 4, Colca Lodge or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart Arequipa after a tasty breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the Yura district, heading towards the Colca Valley. Yura is characterised by a number of dramatic geographical features such as gullies, mountain ranges and canyons. Continue through the Pampa Canahuas Reserve, an extensive plain populated by vicuñas, one of the four indigenous Andean camelids found all over Peru. Cross through the pampas of Viscachani and Toccra, skirting the crater of the Chucura Volcano to reach the Los Andes scenic lookout in Patapampa, found 4,800 metres above sea level. From here, you can see the various volcanoes that surround Arequipa. Lunch is in the picturesque town of Chivay with a transfer in the afternoon to your selected hotel in the Colca Valley. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at selected hotel in Colca Valley on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Lunch included.

Day 3 : Colca Valley – Cruz Del Condor – Arequipa (165Km – 3 Hrs)

Location: Colca Valley

Accommodation Name: MaisonD'Elise or similar 3, Casa Andina Select or similar 4, Casa Andina Premium or similar 5*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a day of high drama with a trip to the breathtaking Condor Cross lookout. Take a deep breath and appreciate the sheer vastness of the Colca Valley, which is one of the world's deepest canyons with a maximum depth of more than 4,160 metres – twice that of the Grand Canyon. The thrill of the experience is enhanced by the natural spectacle of huge condors flying over the canyon. Watch in awe as these graceful birds of prey glide over the canyon, patrolling it with military discipline. Descend to the valley floor to discover some of the rustic towns on the banks of the River Colca such as Chivay, Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, where quaint colonial churches are as much as part of the scenery as the peaks of the Andes. There are also stops at the lookouts of Antahuilque and Choquetico to admire majestic views of the valley. After lunch, return to Arequipa.

Overnight at selected hotel in Arequipa on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Lunch included.

Day 4 : Depart Arequipa

Location: Arequipa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel. You will be transferred from your selected hotel to the airport.Breakfast included.

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

Spanish and English-speaking guide

ACCOMMODATION:

3 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1,3 Arequipa

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*

Day 2 Colca Valley

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 5*

MEALS:

3 breakfasts
2 lunches on days 2 and 3

TRANSPORT:

Transport from/to Arequipa Airport
Transport between Arequipa and Colca Canyon, on a shared basis.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

Admission to all major monuments and shared sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary: Convento Santa Catalina and Iglesia de la Compañía in Arequipa; 'Cruz del Condor' at Colca Valley and Canyon

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses

Expenses of a personal nature. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals. Meals not stated in the programme
Tips

Tips for driver and guide
Optional Visits

Additional optional visits
International Flights

International flights to Peru
Domestic Flights

Domestic flights
Airport Taxes

International and domestic airport departure taxes.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator
Please note that Check In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
We advise booking the first flights in the morning.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1,3 Arequipa

Standard Hotel Category = Maison D'Elise or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Select or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium or similar 5*

Day 2 Colca Valley

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Aranwa Colca or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 5*

Mode of Transport

Transport includes transfers from/to Arequipa Airport and shared transport between Arequipa and Colca Canyon.

Accommodation

Enjoy two nights' accommodation in Arequipa and one night in Colca Valley, with options ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels, including MaisonD'Elise, Casa Andina Select, and Colca Lodge.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1,3 Arequipa

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*

Day 2 Colca Valley

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 5*

Check out our Q&As

What languages will the tour guide speak?

The tour guide will speak both Spanish and English.
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes two nights' accommodation in Arequipa and one night in Colca Valley. Accommodation options range from standard to deluxe categories, with hotels such as MaisonD'Elise, Casa Andina Select, and Casa Andina Premium in Arequipa, and Casa Andina Standard, Aranwa Colca, and Colca Lodge in Colca Valley.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, daily breakfast at the hotel and lunch on days 2 and 3 are included in the tour package.
What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

Transportation is provided from and to Arequipa Airport, as well as between Arequipa and Colca Canyon on a shared basis.
Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?

Yes, admission to all major monuments and shared sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary, such as Convento Santa Catalina, Iglesia de la Compañía in Arequipa, and 'Cruz del Condor' at Colca Valley and Canyon, are included.

What should I wear during the tour?

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while warm clothing is recommended for the high Andean areas. It is not recommended to wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?

Yes, expenses of a personal nature, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals, meals not stated in the program, tips for the driver and guide, additional optional visits, international flights to Peru, domestic flights, and international and domestic airport departure taxes are not included.
What is the recommended time to book flights for this tour?

It is advised to book the first flights in the morning.
What does the price include?

What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
Are Visa fees included in the price?

No, visa fees are not included
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
Do you offer any travel insurance?

We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
Are flights included in the tour?

No, they are not included

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Marcella

Todo excelente la atención de las guías muy buena

15-Mar-2023

Todo excelente la atención de las guías muy buena

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