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In Peru's second-most populous city, aka "The White City," stunning colonial buildings made of pearly sillar stone vie for attention with the surrounding volcanoes and snow-capped peaks of the western Andes. Founded in 1540, it's a smorgasbord of mansions and museums. The top attraction, 215,000-square-foot Santa Catalina Monastery, is like its own city within a city, complete with fountains and cobblestone streets. Arequipa is the favorite base for visiting Colca Canyon and its massive condors.
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1. Colca Canyon: 2 Day Tour from Arequipa
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest places on earth, on an overnight trip from Arequipa. Home to the Andean Condor, the valley has pre-Incan roots and features Spanish colonial towns. Take in stunning views of volcanoes and the valley's terraces.
Inclusions: Pickup from hotels (Only near Downtown Arequipa), Overnight accommodation in 3 star hotel., Breakfast, Entrance ticket to Colca Canyon
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hot springs entrance tickets
Reviewed By Joe B
We LOVED this spot...it was the highlight of our trip and we are so glad that we did it! Highly recommend the experience! Our family did not do a guided tour so I can't speak to that. We were in our personal vehicle and drove from Huanuco to Huallay. The drive took about 3 hours and most of it was the Carretera Central, the heavily-trafficked 2-lane highway that links Lima to the jungle side of Peru. We went up to 14366 feet but dropped back down to about 13500ish when we got to Huallay. Huallay is a national park with an exorbitant s/2 (about 75 cents) entrance fee,. There is parking next to the entrance. You can also request a guide for the hikes that they offer...one is a 3-hour route and the other is 5 hours. Our group preferred to just take off on our own...the route is marked fairly clearly and honestly there is a lot of just open plain so it's not hard to get your bearings and head back to the entrance. It was about 40 degrees, I think...our jungle crew was not well equipped--we were in layers with a fleece, tennis shoes, and wool hats and gloves purchased in Huanuco--but we were not too cold. The ground is marshy, so be prepared for damp feet. We also took in thermoses with hot water for mate de coca, as well as snacks. The park itself is amazing! Our kids had a fantastic time climbing and exploring and hiking. Thankfully no one got altitude sickness although we were all developing headaches by the time we left about 4 hours later. We are so very glad that we went!
2. COLCA 2dias PUNO - COMFORT
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Travelers must be accompanied by a guide because they will have additional information as they are knowledgeable about the area and also because the law says so.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Official guide
Exclusions: Hotels, Food, income
3. Colca Magic Destination
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this service you will visit the Canyon and the Colca Valley considered one of the deepest canyons on the planet and its enchanted villages that surrounds it. Observing the famous flight of the Condor. You will also enjoy its delicious cuisine, typical of the southern region of the country.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Tourist transport with air conditioning, clean and disinfected with a disinfection certificate., 01 hotel night in the town of Chivay., Hotel taxes, Professional tour guide (English - Spanish).
Exclusions: Tourist entrance to the Colca Canyon (Foreigner pays S / 70.00; National pays S / 20.00), Entrance to the Thermal Baths of "La Calera" General income S / 15.00, Lunches and dinners.
4. trekking 3 days huaruro route
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour will allow you to know the most beautiful places in the Colca Canyon, such as the Cruz del Condor, Llahuar, the Huaruro Waterfall and the Sanchez Oasis. To make this tour normally requires 4 days, we are organizing it in three days, so that more travelers can enjoy it since we know that many do not have many days. so that it is not so demanded, the first day we will help ourselves with a mobility of cabanaconde to the town of Belen, which will save us 5 hours of walking, this makes us able to make this route that normally does in 4 days, In three beautiful days full of adventures. This tour is special and highly recommended by our company.
Inclusions: It includes 3 breakfasts. first breakfast in chivay, second breakfast in fure, third breakfast in cabanaconde, 3 lunches first lunch in llahuar, second lunch in sangalle, third lunch in chivay., Two dinners first dinner in fure, second dinner in sangalle., round trip transportation: one way (arequipa - cabanaconde - llahuar) and return cabanaconde - arequipa, lodging: first night in the town of fure, second night in the oasis of sangalle, guide. English and Spanish
Exclusions: tourist ticket, mandatory payment of admission to the Colca Canyon. latino 40.0, foreigner 70.0 soles, hot springs of the last day, is optional, price 15.00 soles, snack and drinks
Reviewed By kp327
Beautiful views during both days. We were lucky to enjoy the mountains in their full green glory during the summer rainy season without any rain. The hike, especially on its second day with a brutal uphill, is challenging, hence not recommended if you are completely out of shape or have issues with your knees. The accommodation for our overnight stay is pretty and the pool came as a nice surprise after a long hike in the first day. Our guide was Rafael. Very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, punctual and funny. 5 stars for Rafael.
5. Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this tour we will be able to know both the history of Arequipa from its beginnings, the constructions of the Historic center of Arequipa, Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the surrounding viewpoints as well as one of the most representative centers such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina, come and know this tour on foot walking and enjoying the city as well as by car to get to know the closest viewpoints of the city with beautiful landscapes and beautiful archeology stories. This tour is offered privately and is guided on board in your preferred language so you have a full day knowing a lot about the history of Arequipa.
Inclusions: Private tourist transport, Professional guide, Revenue to all places of visit
Exclusions: Food and extra expenses.
6. Colca Canyon / Full day tour
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Come and enjoy an impressive Full day tour through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Disconnect at least one day from the city and fully enjoy the nature that surrounds this valley. Our guide will show you all the beauties such as the huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads, follow our route to different tiny towns and of course visit the relaxing hot springs.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast
Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the Colca Canyon: 70 soles per person, Entrance ticket to the Hot Springs, We can buy a buffet lunch for 30 soles
Reviewed By Jaime N
Our tour guide, David, was absolutely brilliant and his knowledge, humour, friendliness and problem-solving skills are what made the tour such a success. He provided us with lots of fascinating commentary, made sure everyone's dietary requirements were met at the restaurants, ensured nobody felt left behind on the short hikes, and he was always happy to answer all our questions. He even sourced clean towels for our visit to the hot springs so that we didn't need to rent any. Worth every single penny we paid for this tour.
7. Private Trekking to the Colca Canyon
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Colca Canyon is famously considered one of the deepest in the world and home to the most amazing samples of flora and fauna. This canyon is 4160 meters deep and is excellent for any trekking lover. We love to show the beauties of our country and that is why our guide will be focused solely on ensuring that your experience is the best from start to finish.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, First aid kit, Blankets for the cold, 01 night accommodation in Sangalle, Shared mobility until the start of the trek, Bilingual guide in private service
Exclusions: BTC - Tourist entrance ticket to Colca, Entrance ticket to La Calera thermal baths, Personal gear
Reviewed By LisaHiHo
This day trip ist perfect to get out of the city for a while. It's just about an hours ride outside of Arequipa. We visited Yura Viejo first which ist very small but in a beautiful sourrounding. Then went on a hike through a small canyon to a waterfall. You have to wade through the water quite a bit which was a lot of fun for our six year old. He did not even ask once 'are we there yet' ;-) The waterfall is beautiful as is the landscape. Our guide was great and our driver very relaxed, too. The termal baths are ok, maybe not a must-do, but our son loved the warm water. Overall a great Tour.
8. Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
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4.7 based on 6 reviews
The ashlar is the origin of the architecture of the White City and its tourist route is developed in the district of Cerro Colorado. In addition to the natural landscapes of the area, you can observe the process of extraction, styling and megatallado of the ashlar. It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; parking lot; Purchase of handicrafts in sillar and rest areas. The sillar route is managed by the Sillar Cutters Network - Arequipa. It currently comprises a length of 2,000 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quarry of Culebrillas.
Inclusions: TURISTIC TRANSPORT, PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
Exclusions: TICKET ENTRANCE 2 DOLLARS
Reviewed By jonathanhN1923VU
I had an awesome time on this ride! The guide was really friendly and even offered us some snacks along the ride. Most of the trip was down a windy dirt road down Chachani volcano, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and Arequipa below. The guide took us on a couple routes off-road as well. A great way to spend the day if you are an experienced mountain biker or a beginner like me! Thanks for the fun adventure!
9. Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery
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4.4 based on 18 reviews
Get to know Arequipa on this history-filled city sightseeing tour. With a professional guide, you’ll see the city’s top historical attractions, including the colonial districts of St Lazarus and Yanahuara, the Monastery of St Catherine and the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, as well as two locations that provide excellent views of the city and its surrounds – Carmen Alto and the Mirador de Yanahuara. Travel by air-conditioned coach and hop off at various sites to walk around and soak it all in.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
10. Mountain Adventure In Chachani
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
NEVADO CHACHANI 6,075 m is the mountain of 6,000 meters. easier to climb, you just have to be well acclimated and enjoy a good physical condition, and this will allow the participant to have a unique experience, that of climbing such a high summit over the Andes. MODALITY: Mountain. DIFFICULTY: Medium to easy. DURATION: 02 Days and 01 night. PROGRAM : • 1st Day: Arequipa- Pick up participants from their accommodation, by private vehicle, with address of the Chachani Base (5,050 m./3 hours); then the ascent to the New Inca Field (5,170 m./2 hours) begins, where the camp is installed. • 2nd Day: Field 1- Very early (4 a.m.), beginning of the ascent, in slow motion (between 5 to 6 hours); the Summit (6,075 m.) is reached, where we can see the old crater and the beautiful landscape; the return is made, until the Base Camp (1.30 hours) and transport (1 hour), which will take us to the city of Arequipa (2 ½ hours).
Inclusions: Includes accredited Mountain Guide, transfers, tent, mat, food (1 dinner and 1 breakfast) ..
Exclusions: Not included: Warm clothes, sleeping bag, half-mountain boot, food (1 lunch and snacks)
Reviewed By Ernesto M
we been there for the trip to Misti Volcano, the guides were good and the equipment very well, but any way after all the expirience was auper,nest time we will try Chachani a 6000 is alway better
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