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Arequipa – Essential Arequipa Package 6d/5n from Arequipa

6d/5n
Groups: Up to 15 people
Difficulty: 6
Available: All year
Pickup: Arequipa Airport
Min Edad: 6+

Let yourself be captivated by Arequipa, the White City that inspires love at first sight, with this package that you will experience for 6 days where you will have history, nature, and adventure. This department is the Volcanic Jewel of Peru, as it is located at the foot of the Misti volcano, and the best part is that it has more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Come and discover it with us!

What will you explore on this package?

Arequipa City.
City Tour: Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, Society of Jesus Complex, Santa Catalina Monastery.
Countryside Tour: Volcanoes Viewpoint, Santa Ana Colonial Church in Maca, Yanahuara and Carmen Alto Viewpoints, Incalpaca Mini-zoo, Founder’s Mansion and Sabandia Mill.
Sillar Route. Añashuayco Quarries and Culebrillas Virgin Gorge Canyon.
Colca Canyon, Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint and Chacapi Hot Springs.
Outdoor Destination (Salinas Lagoon + Lojen Hot Springs or Puruña Stone Forest + Pillones Waterfall).

Meeting point

Arequipa Airport.

See the route and distances here: Google Maps

Includes

Private round-trip Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers
4 nights' accommodation in a superior 3-star hotel in a standard double or twin room + breakfast.
Private City Tour in Arequipa + Santa Catalina Monastery.
Entrance Ticket to the San Ignacio Dome, Arequipa Cathedral Museum and to the Santa Catalina Monastery.
Half-day Countryside Tour in shared service.
Entrance ticket to the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, the Sabandia Mill, and the Founder's Mansion.
2d/1n tour to the Colca Canyon in shared service.
Entrance ticket to the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and the Chacapi Hot Springs.
1 dinner with a folkloric show at a Local Restaurant in Chivay (DAY 3).
1 night of accommodation in the Colca Valley at the hotel of your choice, in a standard room + breakfasts included in the Town of Chivay.
1 buffet lunch at a Local Restaurant in Chivay (DAY 4). (Drinks not included).
Your choice of Outdoor Activity: Full-Day tour to Salinas Lake + Lojen Hot Springs OR Full-Day tour to Puruña Stone Forest + Pillones Waterfall.
Entry ticket to the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve or Entry ticket to the Puruña Stone Forest and Pillones Waterfall, depending on your chosen outdoor activity.
Professional tour guide for cultural tours.
Tourist bus for transfers.

Not included

Airfare. We can assist you with the booking process at no additional cost.
Dinners and any other services not mentioned are not included.
Travel insurance and tips are also not included.

Price

One person traveling alone: US$ 649
Two people traveling together: US$ 499

Price per person.
Prices are not valid on holidays or long weekends.
Rates are subject to hotel availability.
If you are traveling as a group and would like to book, write to us at info@360explora.com.pe to request a quote.
Rates are valid ONLY for FOREIGNERS. If you are South American or a national, please contact us for a quote via Whatsapp.
REMEMBER, this itinerary is 100% customizable, meaning you can add or remove activities as needed and upgrade your hotel category.

To detail

The Package starts in the White City, whose Historical Center was declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in the year 2000. You will walk among mansions and churches built in white sillar and step into the Santa Catalina Monastery, an authentic citadel within the city, unique in the world, with more than 400 years of history, colorful alleys, cloisters, and chapels that guard the life of the cloistered nuns.

On the second day, the adventure will continue with the impressive Sillar Route and the Culebrillas Canyon, where you will see the work of the stonemasons live and walk among sillar cliffs formed by volcanic eruptions. In the afternoon (after lunch, not included), you will have the tour to the Arequipa countryside, where you will visit the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, with views of the three volcanoes: the Yanahuara Viewpoint, the Incalpaca factory, and the traditional Sabandía Mill.

The third day will begin with the two-day, one-night tour to the Colca Canyon, with an overnight stay in the town of Chivay, this being one of the favorite itineraries for visitors because it is more unhurried than the regular Full Days. Day one of this visit will take you across the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve until reaching Chivay, where you will appreciate wetlands, vicuñas, and the Volcanoes Viewpoint at 4,910 meters (16,109 feet) of altitude, closing the day at the Cachapi hot springs. The next day, on the fourth day of the package, you will wake up early to contemplate the flight of the Andean condor from the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint, and on the return, you will visit the traditional towns of Maca and Yanque, with their colonial choices and valley viewpoints.

We will close the experiences of this package on the fifth day with an Outdoor Full Day of your choice: you can opt for the Salinas Lake and the Lojen Hot Springs, a salt flat at more than 4,300 meters (14,108 feet) of altitude that reflects the volcanoes, or for the adventure to the Puruña Stone Forest and the Pillones Waterfall, a surreal landscape of rock formations and hidden cascades in the Andes. Live Arequipa to the fullest. Between volcanoes, history, and its famous gastronomy, a trip to enjoy with all your senses.

Location: Northeast of the city of Arequipa, Caylloma Province, Department of Arequipa, Peru.
Distance from Lima to Arequipa by plane: 1 hour and 30 minutes / By bus: 16 hours approx.
Maximum altitude in Arequipa: 4,910 meters (16,109 feet) above sea level.
Climate: Dry and sunny. Average annual temperature of 18°C (64.4°F).
IMPORTANT: Good altitude acclimatization is required.
Low season: January to March (rainy season).
High season: April to December (PeruMin Fair).

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Itinerary

Day 1AREQUIPA CITY AND PEDESTRIAN CITY TOUR + SANTA CATALINA MONASTERY

07:20: Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to the hotel (recommended time).
08:45: Pickup from your accommodation and start of the Pedestrian City Tour of Arequipa.
09:00: Visit to the Church of La Compañía Complex and its Cloisters. We will continue with a visit to the San Ignacio Dome, ending with a walk to the Arequipa Main Square.
09:40: Arrival at the Arequipa Main Square and time for taking photos. The tour will continue towards the Cathedral Basilica Museum of Arequipa.
10:10: Visit to the Cathedral Basilica Museum of Arequipa.
11:00: Next, we will visit some of the city’s ancient colonial mansions, such as the Tristán del Pozo House. Departure towards the Santa Catalina Monastery.
11:45: Start of the visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery.
12:45: End of the visit and transfer to your accommodations. Free afternoon and evening to rest.

Day 2THE SILLAR ROUTE AND CULEBRILLAS CANYON + COUNTRYSIDE TOUR.

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:40: Pick-up from your accommodation to begin the Sillar Route Tour.
08:50: Departure to the Quarries, including a guided introduction to the constructions made from volcanic stone (Sillar).
09:20: Stop at the Volcanoes Viewpoint located in the Cayma district, to appreciate Arequipa’s 3 most important volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu from the upper valley area.
09:45: Resuming the journey toward the quarries, the birthplace of the White City, to admire the immense cliffs carved by human hands.
10:10: Time to share and interact with the master quarrymen, learning about the ancestral sillar extraction technique preserved from colonial times to the present day.
11:00: Return to the vehicle to head towards the Virgen de Culebrillas Ravine for a 20-minute hike, where you will observe traditional apachetas (sacred stone mounds placed as offerings along the trails) and have the opportunity to build your own.
12:10: Departure in the vehicle to start the journey back to the city of Arequipa.
13:10: Arrival in Arequipa and free time for lunch (not included).
14:00: Meet up at the main entrance of the Arequipa Cathedral. Departure to the Yanahuara district to begin the Countryside Tour.
14:20: Arrival in the Yanahuara district to visit its church and famous arches. Departure towards the Carmen Alto Viewpoint.
15:00: Visit to the Carmen Alto Viewpoint to admire the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes from the edge of the Chili River. The tour will continue to the Incalpaca Mini-Zoo.
15:35: Entry to the Incalpaca Mini-Zoo to see the four South American camelids (llama, alpaca, vicuña, and guanaco). Departure to the Founder’s Mansion.
16:20: Arrival at the Founder’s Mansion (Mansión del Fundador) to appreciate important historical relics of the city of Arequipa. Departure towards the Sabandia Mill.
17:15: Arrival at the Sabandia Mill (Molino de Sabandia) to learn about its history and enjoy optional activities such as horseback riding, ATV tours, ziplining, and tasting traditional Arequipa cuisine.
18:15: End of the visit to the Sabandia Mill and departure back to the city of Arequipa.
19:00: Arrival in Arequipa, transfer to your accommodations, and free evening to rest.

Day 32D/1N COLCA CANYON TOUR: VOLCANOES VIEWPOINT, HOT SPRINGS, AND OVERNIGHT STAY IN CHIVAY

07:00: Box Breakfast to be requested at the accommodation reception.
07:30: Pickup of passengers to start the Full Day.
08:00: Departure towards Pampas Cañahuas (stop to have breakfast, not included). Panoramic visit to the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
09:30: Brief stop in Patahuasi to observe geological formations.
11:00: Arrival at Patapampa, better known as the Volcanoes Viewpoint, to observe them.
13:00: Arrival in Chivay Town for lunch.
14:40: Visit to the Chacapi Hot Springs.
16:00: Transfers to your respective accommodations for Check-in.
19:30: Pickup of passengers from their accommodations in Chivay for the included Dinner.
20:00: Dinner accompanied by a folkloric show and subsequent transfer to your accommodations for the overnight stay.

Day 42D/1N COLCA CANYON TOUR: VISIT TO THE CRUZ DEL CÓNDOR VIEWPOINT, COLCA CANYON, MACA, AND YANQUE. JOURNEY TO AREQUIPA

06:30: Breakfast at the Hotel.
07:00: Departure towards the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint.
09:00: Arrival at the Viewpoint and free time to explore the natural viewpoints of the Colca Canyon and appreciate the flight of the condor.
11:00: Departure towards the Town of Maca, during the journey we will continue appreciating Inca terraces. Additionally, we will have a brief stop at the Los Tronquitos Viewpoint to taste Colca Sour.
12:00: Stop in the Town of Yanque for those who wish to experience various adventure sports.
13:30: Transfer to Chivay Town for the buffet lunch.
14:30: Departure from Chivay returning to the city of Arequipa.
17:00: Arrival in the city of Arequipa, transfer to your accommodations, and free night to rest.

Day 5FULL-DAY OUTDOOR (SALINAS LAKE AND LOJEN HOT SPRINGS OR PURUÑA STONE FOREST AND PILLONES WATERFALL).

Activity to be carried out according to your choice (please remember to pick up the included Box Lunch breakfasts from the hotel).

OPTION 1: FULL-DAY TO SALINAS LAKE AND LOJEN HOT SPRINGS

06:00: Passenger pickup to begin the Full-Day tour.
07:10: Arrival at the traditional district of Chiguata. The experience begins at the Patapampa Viewpoint (Volcanoes Viewpoint) to appreciate Misti, Ampato, and Sabancaya at 4910 meters (16,109 feet) above sea level.
07:40: Arrival at Chiguata’s Main Square. A short City Tour will be conducted to visit the church and the Plaza de Armas.
08:00: Free time for breakfast at a local restaurant in Chiguata (not included).
08:30: Departure toward the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
09:00: Visit to Alto Simbral at 4,200 meters (13,779 feet) above sea level, where you can observe the local flora and fauna.
09:30: Arrival at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
09:50: Visit to the Salinas Salt Flat.
10:00: Arrival at Salinas Lake, where you can take photos and observe the wildlife and vegetation of the area.
11:00: Free time to visit the Lojen Hot Springs and the Lojen mini-volcano.
12:30: Return trip to the town of Chiguata.
14:00: Arrival at the restaurant in Chiguata; free time for lunch (not included).
15:30: Return trip from Chiguata to Arequipa city.
17:00: Arrival back in Arequipa city, transfer to your accommodations, and free evening to rest.

OPTION 2: FULL-DAY TO PURUÑA STONE FOREST AND PILLONES WATERFALL

06:30: Passenger pickup to begin the Full-Day tour.
07:40: Arrival at the village of Pampa de Arrieros, known as the Ghost Town of Arequipa.
08:00: Departure toward the Pampa Blanca Viewpoint (located inside the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve).
08:15: Visit to the Pampa Blanca Viewpoint to appreciate the Misti and Chachani volcanoes, and the snow-capped Pichu Pichu.
09:00: Arrival at Patahuasi; free time for breakfast (not included), or to buy coca tea and local crafts. Brief stop at the Umaluso Tambo Cañahuas Wetland to spot llamas, vicuñas, and alpacas. Departure by private transport toward the Puruña Forest.
10:30: Arrival at the starting point of the trek to the Puruña Stone Forest, a place with bizarre rock formations and 100% natural stone columns. Free time for photos.
11:30: Return to the vehicle to head toward the Pillones Waterfall.
12:10: Arrival at the Pillones Waterfall. A 10-minute descent along the riverbank to appreciate the waterfall, its striking ice structures, and take photos.
13:00: Departure toward the Pillones Annex for lunch.
14:00: Arrival at the Pillones Annex; free time for lunch (not included).
15:30: Return trip to Arequipa city.
17:00: Arrival back in Arequipa city, transfer to your accommodations, and free evening to rest.

Day 6END OF TOURS

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00: Transfer from the hotel to the Arequipa Airport or bus station (recommended time). End of our services.

FAQs

What is the best time to visit Arequipa?

Arequipa can be visited all year round, but if you want to travel during the best season, we recommend going between the months of April and December. The probability of rain during these months is low, making hikes and walks much more comfortable.

What important details should I know about this package?

The tours are offered in a private service, meaning both the transportation capacity and the guiding service are solely and exclusively for the passengers who take this package, with the exception of the following tours, which are detailed below:

– 2D/1N TOUR TO THE COLCA CANYON, FULL DAY TO SALINAS LAGOON AND PURUÑA STONE FOREST + PILLONES WATERFALLS + TOUR THROUGH THE SILLAR ROUTE AND CULEBRILLAS CANYON: Transport seats will be occupied on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must return in the same seat you traveled in at the start of the tour. In order to comply with the itinerary, you are kindly requested to be very attentive at the time of boarding, so that the departure and return schedules can be met.

How far in advance can I make a reservation?

A minimum of 20 days before the scheduled travel date and/or subject to space availability. If you are from a neighboring country or any other part of the world, we recommend booking at least 30 days in advance, or 2 months if your arrival date falls during the high season in Arequipa.

Do I need to carry an ID document during the tours?

Yes, it is essential for all participants to carry a valid ID card (DNI), Alien Registration Card (Carnet de Extranjería), or Passport during all the tours included in the package.

Don’t forget to review our full T&Cs on our website. Terms and Conditions.

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