Arequipa & Colca Canyon 4 Days

Name: Arequipa & Colca Canyon Tour 4 Days
Brand: Peru Summit Adventures
SKU: TOUR01
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (38 reviews)

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Arequipa & Colca Canyon 4 Days

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Archaeology & Cultural Adventures

Physical Grading

Light-Moderate

Service Level

Upgraded Comfort

Group Size

Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl

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Arequipa Colca Canyon Tour & Experiences

Arequipa Colca canyon Tour–Live the “White City” of Arequipa, or La Ciudad Blanca. Lying in the shadow of three volcanoes, including the perfectly-symmetrical El Misti, the city was built using white volcanic rock called Sillar which gives the city its name.

Guarded by not one but three dramatic volcanoes, the city enjoys a resplendent, of seismically precarious setting, earthquakes regularly wrack this region, the last big one causing significant damage in 2001. Fortunately, the city’s architecture, a formidable ensemble of baroque buildings grafted out of the local white volcanic sillar rock, has so far withstood most of what mother earth has thrown at it. In 2000 the city’s central core earned a well-deserved Unesco World Heritage listing and the sight of the gigantic cathedral, with the ethereal image of 5825m El Misti rising behind it, is worth a visit alone.
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. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and the best place in South America to see giant condors soar overhead. Suiting its reputation as an outdoor paradise, Arequipa also enjoys perfect weather: more than 300 days a year of sunshine, huge blue skies, and low humidity.

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–Arequipa Colca canyon Tou

Trip Details for Arequipa & Colca Canyon 4 Days

Trip Details for Arequipa & Colca Canyon Tour

Group Size

We need a minimum of 2 people, price is per person and based on two people. The itinerary is described and based on personalized service.

Service Level

Upgraded

Physical Grading

1 2 3 4 5 6, Light to Moderate: 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 disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.

Accommodation Type

Accommodation in Arequipa, & Colca Canyon: Hotel.

Trip Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive in Arequipa - Afternoon City Tour

Arrival to the airport, meet your tour manager or tour guide at the airport who will be waiting for you, and will take you to your hotel in Arequipa. Once you arrive to the hotel you will get an informative briefing by your Tour Manager on the fascinating journey in Arequipa that awaits you, In the afternoon we go to your hotel to pick you up immediately to start the tour driving 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.

DAY 2: Tour to Colca Canyon Valley

We will have breakfast in the morning that is organizad by the hostal, subsequently we will leave the city and we will drive to the valley of Colca, along the way we will pass by different picturesque towns as Yura, Pampa Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas where the national reserve of Aguada Blanca is located; this reserve keeps the Vicuñas(southamerican camelids), Vizcachani town, Tojra where you see the marshlands or bogs which are the home of a variety of native and migratory birds, we continue driving by Chuccura and Patapampa visiting the viewpoint of the volcanoes. At about 1:30 pm we will arrive to Chivay; in which, we will have our lunch, and a little break, in the afternoon we will drive to the hostal in Colca, at night we will have dinner organizad by the hotel, and eventually we will go to sleep.

DAY 3: Mirador Tres Cruces - Back to Arequipa

We have breakfast in the morning which is organizad by the hostal, at 6:00 am we leave hostal to drive to the Cruz del Condor, from where we see the depth of the great Colca Canyon, considered deeper than the Colorado Canyon,and we see condors that are soaring around us, on the way back to Arequipa we visit the towns of Macca and Yanque where we see nice colonial churches, cavepaintings, and the viewpoint of Antahuilque. About midday we get Chivay; in which, we have lunch, eventually in the afternoon we drive back to Arequipa arriving to the hotel at about 6:30pm.

DAY 4: Depart for Home

We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and transfer you to the airport for your flight or the bus station for your bus, and say good bye to Arequipa.

Inclusions

Included on the Arequipa & Colca Canyon 4 Days

What’s Included For Arequipa & Colca Canyon Tour

Inclusion

All transfer, airport – hotel / hotel – airport
2 nights of hotel in Arequipa (included breakfast).
One night of hotel in Colca valley (included breakfast).
Entrance fee to Colca Canyon.
Arequipa – Colca Canyon English guide.
Private transportation for the day tours.

Exclusion

Meals: lunch, dinner. and extra expenditure during the tour, such as: soda, alcoholic drinks, extra snacks.
Gratuities for the guides, and other staff(optional).
Travel Insurance and things of a personal nature – laundry and telephone calls, personal taxis, souvenirs etc.
Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please), we highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation, interruption; an insurance to protect your travel investment, Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance. Any unexpected situations occurred during the journey and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as a whole. Also, if you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trek or walk, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.

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

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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	$ 1,200.00	$ 2 400.00	Enquire Now
3 Participants	$ 1,180.00	$ 3 540.00	Enquire Now
4 Participants	$ 1,150.00	$ 4 600.00	Enquire Now
5 Participants	$ 1,100.00	$ 5 500.00	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 $ 1,200.00	Enquire Now
3 people $ 1,180.00	Enquire Now
4 people $ 1,150.00	Enquire Now
5 people $ 1,100.00	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): $100 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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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.