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Arequipa and Colca Canyon
On this page: Overview | Itinerary | Pricing
Overview
Arequipa's south Peru location is best visited by taking a flight from Lima or car from Puno. You may spend a day in the city and then an overnight tour into the Colca Canyon, the world's second deepest canyon and home for the impressive condors. The chance to view condors in flight is worth an early morning rise!
We recommend a 3-day/2-night itinerary to see both Ariquipa and the Colca Canyon.
Itinerary
 Arequipa's Plaza de Armes |
 Highlands and canyons near Arequipa |
Day 1: Transfer to the airport for the one hour flight to Arequipa. You will be met there and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon city tour of the "White City" (Ciudad Blanca), as it is known. This includes colonial buildings made from volcanic rock, as well as a visit to the Santa Catalina Convent. Overnight at hotel (3-star) in Arequipa.
[NOTE: OPTIONAL ADDED DAYS Optional full day trips can be arranged to other sites which surround Arequipa, e.g., the famous Campiña of Arequipa and the Molino of Sabandia.]
Day 2: Early morning departure by car, leaving the city behind you slowly ascend to the highland Savannah or Puna with a close-up view of Mt. Chachani and Misti and other surrounding volcanoes. On this high altitude desert, there is a chance to see small herds of vicuña, an endangered species of camelids and an impressive landscape with the back-drop of the Sabancaya Volcano. Descend into the upper Colca Canyon at Chivay and overnight in a small hostal (3-star) in the Colca Valley. In the afternoon you can visit the hot springs (BL)
Day 3: An early departure to Cruz del Condor, the viewpoint over the deepest part of this world-famous canyon will let you see Condors at their best as they leave their rocky sanctuary with the morning warm air currents, to slowly ascend over the horizon. After lunch, return to Arequipa. End services (BL)
Tour departs: Every day
Pricing
2010 Prices - 3 day itinerary with private Colca Canyon tour
| # Group | 2 | 3-4 | 5-8 | Single supplement |
| Price per person | Available upon request | Available upon request | Available upon request | Available upon request |
2010 Prices - 3 day itinerary with group** Colca Canyon tour
| # Group | 2 | 3-4 | 5-8 | Single supplement |
| Price per person | Available upon request | Available upon request | Available upon request | Available upon request |
**Groups from two to nine passengers will join with others to form a tour group. Groups from 10 to 15 persons will be in a private group.
Includes: Airport transfers, 2 nights hotels (double occupancy), meals indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), city tour, Colca Canyon tour, bi-lingual guides, transportation and drivers, and entrance fees.
Not included: Domestic flights or transportation to/from Arequipa, optional added day trips, tips for your guide and driver, meals not listed; entrance to the hot springs (about $3/person), personal expenses.