Day 01 Lima / Arequipa
Upon arrival in Arequipa, we are met and transferred to the hotel. Known as the “White City”, Arequipa is located in southern Peru at an elevation of approximately 7,500 feet. This afternoon we take a guided excursion of city of Arequipa, visiting the Plaza de Armas, one of the beautiful in all Peru, Arequipa Cathedral, La Compañia, San Francisco church and the 16th century Santa Catalina Convent. Completely closed to outside visitors for almost 400 years this magnificent convent has been the scene of many historic and religious events and adventures. Its medieval streets, named for ancient Spanish cities, branch out into hidden lanes with cells of varying types and sizes. For centuries nuns lived their whole lives here isolated from the rest of the world. We return to Arequipa hotel.

Day 02 - Arequipa / Colca Canyon
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning we depart early by motor coach for our excursion to Colca Canyon, reputedly the world’s deepest canyon. We travel north of Arequipa through desert scenery and over the pass separating Chachani and El Misti. We have the journey through the nature reserve of Pampas de Canihuas. We certainly will encounter domesticated Alpacas and American cameloid family in one day, which is not an easy feat. This rewarding area is also rich in the native flora and at the town of Chivay.
Accommodation and dinner at Colca hotel.

Day 3 – Colca Canyon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Another day to explore the Canyon the other places you have not been able to visit the first day.
Accommodation with lunch and dinner at Colca Hotel.

Day 4 – Colca Canyon / Arequipa
Breakfast at the hotel.
We depart early this morning to visit Cruz del Condor, a lookout point with a magnificent view of Mt. Misti and the swiftly flowing river far below. It is here that the Andean Condors are most often sighted. Returning to Arequipa, we pass through landscapes remarkable for its Inca and pre Inca terracing and stretches for many miles and is some of the most extensive to be found in Peru. We arrive back in Arequipa late in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel.

Día 05 – Arequipa
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning we transfer to the airport for our onward connection.

What's Included
- Airport transfers
- Guided Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Ground transportation (bus and train)
- Meals: breakfasts 02 box lunch, 01 lunch, 02 dinner
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation at selected hotel with breakfast.


What's Not
- Domestic flights
- Meals not noted in itinerary
- Optional tipping to guides and local staff
- Airport taxes and
- Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)


More about Arequipa
The city of Arequipa is located in the South part of Peru and flanked by three snow-capped volcanoes: Misti (19098 ft – 5821 mt), Chachani (19931 ft – 6075 m) and Picchu Picchu ()177999 ft – 5425 mt). It is one of the mort important capital in Peru after Lima and is well know as the “White city” as its buildings are made by sillar, a white volcanic rock. This rich part of Peru has been populated sin ancient times as evidenced by the incredible terracing in the Colca canyon. It you have some free time do not forget to include Colca in your travel plans. The Inca conquered the region and some years ago the archaeologist found at Ampato volcano an intact mummy of a young Inca woman sacrificed at least 500 years ago. This mummy is called “Juanita” and it can be visited while your stay in Arequipa. Arequipa has many things to offer as its particular gastronomy, colonial houses, Toro Muerto Petroglyphs, etc.