Arequipa City Tour

Name: Arequipa City Tour
Brand: Peru Summit Adventures
SKU: TOUR01
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (37 reviews)

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Arequipa City Tour

Activity Type

Archaeology & Cultural Adventures

Physical Grading

Easy-Light

Service Level

Upgraded Comfort

Group Size

Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl

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Positive impact on nature
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Arequipa City Tour With A Local Private Guide

Arequipa City Tour–Visit the southern city – Arequipa, the second largest in Peru, might be one of the most handsomes in the country. Founded in 1540, it retains an elegant historic center constructed almost entirely of sillar (a porous, white volcanic stone), which gives the city its distinctive look and the nickname la ciudad blanca, or “the white city.” Colonial churches, mansions, a splendid Plaza de Armas, and the sumptuous 16th-century Santa Catalina convent gleam beneath palm trees and a brilliant sun.

Ringing the city, in full view, are three delightfully named volcanic peaks: El Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu, all of which hover around 6,000m (20,000 ft.). And the city’s small Museo Santuarios Andinos holds an astounding local discovery: a perfectly preserved Inca teenage maiden sacrificed more than 500 years ago.

Pretty cityscapes aside, Arequipa has played a fundamental role in Peru’s gastronomic renaissance; classic spicy dishes such as rocoto relleno (stuffed spicy red peppers), chupe de camarones (prawn chowder) and ocopa (boiled potato in a creamy, spicy sauce) best enjoyed in the city’s communal picantería restaurants, all hail from here.

Our tailor-made trip experts will work with you, offering guidance on the best time to travel at a pace that makes sense for you and yours. This tour is completely customizable, which means you can make your add-ons or focus on certain interests, where our private guides will offer you with more unique experiences, we will tailor this adventure to your specifications.

Think Green, Think Global for a Better Place for Everyone

Traveling with us you are making a big difference in favor of the environment, our trips are rated as eco-friendly trips to ensure that fragile ecosystems are protected and maintained for future human generations, also maintain ecosystem and environment integrity through considering a sustainable and ethical business model. Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translates to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices.

Trip Details for Arequipa City Tour

Group Size

You decide the number of participants, the price is quoted based on the number of participants. The itinerary is described and based on personalized service.

Service Level

Private (Your Tour, Your Way)

Physical Grading

1 2 3 4 5 6, Easy: Designed for everyone. Light, Nothing too Challenging. Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.

Important Note

While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, e.g, strikes, natural desasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.

Trip Itinerary

DAY 1: Arequipa City Tour (the following itinerary is just a sample, which could be customized)

Which could be customized

We pick you up from your hotel to start the tour then we drive to the viewpoint of Carmen Alto, from this place we have great views of the mountains that surround the city of Arequipa, as well as we see the pre-incan terraces, at this point you have a rich history recounted by our tour guide. Consequently we drive to get the Yanahuara district to enjoy the arcades of the Yanahuara which was built on fine ashlars, and we also see the church of San Juan Bautista. Later on we visit the great monastery of Santa Catalina, that is a large building founded in 1579 where we see a great collection of canvas, sculpture, etc. Then our guide leads us to the Basilica of Arequipa, a building with neoclassical architectural style and it is located next to the main square, next we go to see the church of Compañía de Jesus and the dome of San Ignacio, eventually we come back to the hotel.

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What’s Included For Arequipa City Tour

Inclusion

Tour guide in English.
Private Transportation

Exclusion

Entrance ticket to the churches
Extra expenditures

Not Included on the Arequipa City Tour

Don't see your date? We can open a new departure, we require a minimum of 2 participants.

Open New Group

For us, Semi-Private journeys mean more intimate experiences with an average of 4 participants in a group and fully supported by private experienced staff. Select your travel date and join our upcoming amazing journeys. No problem if your date does not match with other listed fixed departures, we can open a new departure just with you on any date you wish. Feel free to email us or call us at +51 984 464 391, +51 984 585 909 with any questions or to confirm availability over the phone.

Number of participants	Price per person	Total ($ USD)
1 Participant	We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.		Enquire Now
2 Participants	$ 190.00	$ 380.00	Enquire Now
3 Participants	$ 160.00	$ 480.00	Enquire Now
4 Participants	$ 130.00	$ 520.00	Enquire Now
5 Participants	$ 100.00	$ 500.00	Enquire Now
6+ Participants	We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.		Enquire Now

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1 person (We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.)	Enquire Now
2 people $ 190.00	Enquire Now
3 people $ 160.00	Enquire Now
4 people $ 130.00	Enquire Now
5 people $ 100.00	Enquire Now
6+ people (We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.)	Enquire Now

Advantages of booking this trip in Private Service.

Flexibility on dates: Choose your own dates, you decide when to start your journey.
Perfect for families, group of mates (friends), honeymoon: Make this trip for you and your loved ones or someone special.
Totally customizable: Travel the way you want; so you can travel exactly how you want. Book this trip as is or customize it to be as active or relaxed, rustic or luxurious as you wish to go. Perfect for multi-generational families and to celebrate a special anniversary or milestone birthday.
Go at your own pace: Walk or explore on your own rhythm, forget to stay or keep up with the large groups. It's your own journey.

Note on Prices

Prices are quoted in US Dollars and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Prices are per person based on SEMI-PRIVATE service; we depart with 2 ppl as a minimum, 8 ppl as maximum, and an average of 4 ppl in a group.

Trip Payment Schedule

At time of reservation: 30% of the total balance.
60 days prior to departure: Balance should be paid fully.

Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule

Minimum fee (Tour permit fee): $35 per person
61-90 days prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost

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Making a choice of your right travel company/ tour operator is the most important decision you will make as you make your plans for a long-anticipated dreamed adventure. At first glance, some companies may seem cheaper. However, when you research a little deeper, you will see why traveling with Peru Summit Adventures assures that you will have the most memorable travel experience possible. In fact, we guarantee it, our TripAdvisor reviews say that.

Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translate to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices, here are the reasons why you should go with us!

1. We Focus on Details

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Probably you will see that most of the tour operators mention it on their websites that are local tour companies, however, if you research a little deeper you will find out that’s not true, they might be although half of the operation is done from here and another half abroad, they even have NorthAmerican phone number or European phone numbers, which is a clue to find out, we are not against the foreigner companies or half foreign companies, what we are against is that they lie.

In Cusco exist just few truly local tour operators. If you did not know, foreign companies come to Peru to get rich without paying a General Sales Tax or Tax Contribution to our country. If you did not know that, according to the United Nations, for every US $100 spent on a tour in a developing country or foreign travel companies, only $5 stays in the local economy. Normally, almost all of the money flows back to large companies operating outside the destination countries. As we are a local family enterprise, we guarantee that your travel expenditures will support the local economy, and improve the lives of Peruvians through contributing to general sales tax.

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As a locally owned and based Peruvian tour company, we integrate these practices into our in-country operations we are aiming for a style of travel that makes the world a better place for everyone, and for everyone that lives in it. Since our very first days as a tour operator, responsible business has been at the heart of what we do. Peru Summit Adventures is committed not just to treading lightly, but to making a real difference by helping and investing in local communities, education initiatives, environmental conservation projects. These values are not more than just words, they are ingrained in the culture and philosophy of our crew, daily operations of Peru Summit Adventures trips, and at our office too.