Day 1: Arequipa
Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, we start a three hour city tour including
Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit church
of La Compañía and its beautifully-painted chapel,
the Church of San Francisco, San Lazaro's district, Selva
Alegre and the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara for
a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano. Return to the hotel.
Day 2: Arequipa - Chivay
Early in the morning, after breakfast, start your trip to
the Colca Canyon, visiting on the way Pampas Cañahuas,
the Mirador of the Andes, the crater of Chucura, the Mirador
of Chivay, where pre-inca andens may be appreciated. Arrival
to the town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. aprox. Transfer to your
selected lodge. Lunch.
In the afternoon free time to visit thermal and medical baths.
Day 3: Chivay - Condor's Cross -
Arequipa
After breakfast, very early in the morning, drive to the Condor's
Cross, natural observation point from where the magnitude
of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the majestic
condor is appreciated. On the way back to Chivay, visit to
the Mirador of Chinina, where we will find the famous Hanging
Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the
town of Yanque with Coporaque. At the town of Yanque, visit
its beautiful church and its characteristic stone streets
among other attractions. To have spectacular views of the
Colca Valley, we will drive to the observation points of Choquetipo
and Artahuilque and also to the town of Maca.
In the afternoon, return to the city of Arequipa, arriving
at 18:00hrs. aprox. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Arequipa
After breakfast, transfer to the local airport or bus station.
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