Arequipa And Colca Canyon, Private Tour by Destination Services

4 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

50 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

English, Spanish, French, PortugueseGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

Arequipa, Peru

Ends

Arequipa, Peru

Highlights

Arequipa: Take a walk through the ‘prohibited city’ of Santa Catalina, visit the Jesuit church, and enjoy the majestic views of El Misti Volcano.

Colca Valley: Delight in the elegance of the condor gliding over the 4,000-metre-deep valley and visit some of the ancient villages in the area.

Itinerary

Discover the wonders of southern Peru on the Arequipa And Colca Canyon, Private Tour—a relaxed four-day journey perfect for travelers who value comfort and cultural immersion. Starting and ending in Arequipa, this guided private trip explores the city’s colonial architecture, picturesque churches, and the sweeping Andean pampas. Venture into the Colca Valley to witness the unforgettable sight of condors soaring above dramatic canyons and encounter native camelids in their natural environment. Accommodations, transport, and meals are included for a worry-free experience. The unique selling point of this tour package is its harmonious blend of architectural splendor and spectacular natural landscapes, making it an excellent choice for those seeking both culture and scenic beauty.

day 1 - Arrival Arequipa

Arrive at Arequipa Airport. Our representative will meet you and take you to the hotel. Enjoy a comfortable transfer while a guide will inform you about the attractions and services the city offers and will assist you with the check-in at your hotel. Begin your tour at the main square, Plaza de Armas, admiring its elegant neo-Renaissance style basilica cathedral and the sensational Santa Catalina convent, which for centuries was a forbidden city within a city, closed off from prying eyes and the influences of the outside world. Founded in the 16th century, the convent was an almost self-sustained village, made up of houses for the nuns and their servants, cloisters, plazas, and narrow streets, kitchens, refectories and more. The nuns’ families paid vast dowries for their daughters to be admitted, which added to the convent’s wealth and prestige. Nowadays, to wander through its brightly coloured alleys is to step back in time and understand colonial Peru. Finally, head to the residential districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of El Misti volcano rising above the city.
Overnight at selected hotel in Arequipa on a bed and breakfast basis.

day 2 - Arequipa – Colca Valley (165km – 3 H)

Depart Arequipa after a tasty breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the Yura district, heading towards the Colca Valley. Yura is characterised by a number of dramatic geographical features such as gullies, mountain ranges and canyons. Continue through the Pampa Canahuas Reserve, an extensive plain populated by vicuñas, one of the four indigenous Andean camelids found all over Peru. Cross through the pampas of Viscachani and Toccra, skirting the crater of the Chucura Volcano to reach the Los Andes scenic lookout in Patapampa, found 4,800 metres above sea level. From here, you can see the various volcanoes that surround Arequipa. Lunch is in the picturesque town of Chivay with a transfer in the afternoon to your selected hotel in the Colca Valley. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel in Colca Valley on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Lunch included.

day 3 - Colca Valley – Cruz Del Condor – Arequipa (165km – 3 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a day of high drama with a trip to the breathtaking Condor Cross lookout. Take a deep breath and appreciate the sheer vastness of the Colca Valley, which is one of the world's deepest canyons with a maximum depth of more than 4,160 metres – twice that of the Grand Canyon. The thrill of the experience is enhanced by the natural spectacle of huge condors flying over the canyon. Watch in awe as these graceful birds of prey glide over the canyon, patrolling it with military discipline. Descend to the valley floor to discover some of the rustic towns on the banks of the River Colca such as Chivay, Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, where quaint colonial churches are as much as part of the scenery as the peaks of the Andes. There are also stops at the lookouts of Antahuilque and Choquetico to admire majestic views of the valley. After lunch, return to Arequipa.
Overnight at selected hotel in Arequipa on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Lunch included.

day 4 - Depart Arequipa

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel. You will be transferred from your selected hotel to the airport.
Breakfast included.

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Accommodation

3 nights' accommodationStandard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 5*

Meals

3 breakfasts

Transport

Private Transport from/to Arequipa AirportTransport between Arequipa and Colca Canyon, on private basis.

Guide

Operated with English, Spanish, Portuguese or French-speaking local guide on a private basis

Others

2 lunches on days 2 and 3Admission to all major monuments and shared sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary: Convento Santa Catalina and Iglesia de la Compania in Arequipa; 'Cruz del Condor' at Colca Valley and Canyon

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