Discovery Arequipa & Colca Valley 4 days

At 3,000 meters (9,900ft) in depth, Colca Valley is deeper than the famous Grand Canyon of the United States. The slanted walls of this geographical wonder drain thermal waters to create some well known retreats for medicinal and relaxation purposes, such as La Calera and Yanque. It is located west of the city of Arequipa, in a region isolated from traditional means of communication. However, it is worthwhile to visit the towns of Colca Valley, rich in history and architecture. One can appreciate some of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Peru, decorated with murals and valuable paintings from the colonial ages.

Itinerary
Day 01: Reception & Arequipa City Tour
Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we start a three hour sightseeing tour including Yanahuara, a tradicional district, where you will appreciate its church and point of view. Then we will go to Paucarpata, a traditional village, 7km far from Arequipa, where you will appreciate pre-Inca terraces. We will also visit the Sabandía mill (a building from the XVI century), then the founder’s mansion (a colonial house that has kept a colonial and republican decoration). To finish, we will visit the artificial lake of Tingo and the Sachaca point of view. In the way back to Arequipa we will cross the Iron or Bridge.
Meals Included: None

Day 02: Arequipa - Chivay
Early in the morning, after breakfast, start your trip to the Colca Canyon, visiting on the way Pampas Cañahuas, the Mirador of the Andes, the Crater of Chucura, the Mirador of Chivay, where pre-Inca Cultivation terraces may be appreciated. Arrival to the Town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. approx. Transfer to your selected Lodge. Box lunch (light meals in the altitude). In the afternoon free time to visit Hot Spring Thermal and Medicinal Baths.
Meals Included: Lunch and dinner

Day 03: Chivay - Condor's Cross - Arequipa
After breakfast, very early in the morning, drive to the Condor's Cross, a natural observation point from where the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the majestic Condor can be appreciated. On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will find the famous cliffside Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the Town of Yanque with Coporaque. When at the Town of Yanque, visit its beautiful church and its characteristic cobbled streets among other attractions. To have spectacular views of the Colca Valley, we will drive to the Lookout 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. approx. Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 04: Arequipa
After breakfast, transfer to the local airport or bus station.

Prices per person: On request

Included:
Mentioned transport, 2 nights double or single room in the selected hotel with breakfast, entrance to parks and cultural sights, guided visits and mentioned excursions, English speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions, all transfers, meals as indicated in the itinerary, train back to Cusco.

Not included in the fee:
International airfares, domestic flights, airport departure (US$30 per person for international flights and US$6.5 for national flights) taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature, personal equipment, obligatory personal insurance and meals which are not mentioned.

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