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MAJESTIC AREQUIPA
ITINERARY: DAY 1: AREQUIPA Continental Breakfast. Reception at Arequipa Airport or bus station and transfer to your selected hotel. In the afternoon, sightseeing tour of Arequipa including Santa Catalina Convent (Santa Catalina Convent was built in the 16th century and it is comprised of cloisters, the walls of which were enriched by murals, narrow streets with Spanish names, small cells, white volcano stone fountains, gardens, an impressive temple and a small picture gallery) the Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit church of La Compañía and its beautifully-painted chapel, the Church of San Francisco, San Lazaro's district, Selva Alegre and the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara for a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Arequipa. DAY 2: AREQUIPA - COLCA CANYON Early in the morning, after breakfast, start your trip to the Colca Canyon, One may find the impressive Colca Valley four hours north of Arequipa. The climbing trail runs along the foot of the Chachani crossing plateus filled with ichu and yareta where alpacas and vizcachas wander. The higest point of the route is at 4.350 m.a.s.l.,from where it descends into the valley, made up of beautiful landscapes surrounding by terraces and snow-capped peaks. Arrival to the town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. aprox. Transfer to your selected hotel. In the afternoon free time to visit thermal and medical baths of La Calera. Folk show and dinner Day 3: COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA After breakfast, very early in the morning, drive to the Condor's Cross, natural observation point from where the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the majestic condor is appreciated. On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will find the famous Hanging Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the town of Yanque with Coporaque. At the town of Yanque, visit its beautiful church and its characteristic stone streets among other attractions. To have spectacular views of the Colca Valley, we will drive to the observation points of Choquetipo and Artahuilque and also to the town of Maca. In the afternoon, return to the city of Arequipa, arriving at 18:00hrs. aprox. Overnight at selected hotel. Day 4: AREQUIPA - OUT Continental breakfast. At proper time transfer to the airport or bus station. INCLUDED: • 02 Nights accommodation at a selected hotel in Arequipa. • 01 Night accommodation at a selected hotel in Chivay • 03 Continental Breakfast • 01 Folk show and dinner • In and out transfers. • City tour in Arequipa • Excursion to the Colca Canyon • All applicable taxes. • Bilingual guided tours (English/Spanish). • Entrance fees for the excursions mentioned above. NOT INCLUDED: • Baggage excess. • Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water. • Personal expenses. • Tips • International or National personal telephone calls. • Additional nights for bad weather o flight cancellation • Snacks. • Laundry
* Flight ticket Lima - Arequipa - Lima $ 190 (aprox.) * Flight ticket Arequipa - Cusco $ 93 (aprox.) * Touristic Bus Nazca - Arequipa $35 * Touristic Bus Ica - Arequipa $35
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