ITINERARY
- DAY BY DAY
Day 1: Arequipa
Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon we start a three hour city tour including Santa
Catalina Convent, 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.
Day 2: Arequipa - Colca Valley
Early in the morning, after breakfast, departure by bus on your
excursion towards the Colca Valley driving across Pampa Cañahuas
at the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, habitat of herds of vicuñas
and stopping at the Mirador de los Andes, the crater of Chucura,
the Mirador de Chivay, where beautiful pre-columbian terraces
still being cultivated by native Collaguas can be observed. Arrival
to the town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. aprox. Transfer to your selected
lodge. Lunch.
In the afternoon free time to visit thermal and medical baths.
Day 3: Colca Valley
Full day devoted to explore the quaint villages of this amazing
valley, an excellent opportunity to learn native people's traditions.
Day 4: Condor's Cross - Arequipa
Early in the morning departure to the "Condor's Cross"
from where the great andean bird, the Condor, may be spotted flying
in circles above still farmed green pre-hispanic terraces. Enjoy
the impressive panorama of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest
in the world (3,000mts.).
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.
After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the city of Arequipa,
arriving at 18:00hrs. aprox. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Arequipa
After breakfast. Transfer to the local airport or bus station.
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