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5 Days 4 Nights Arequipa, Colca, Reservations Salinas Hotel 3 *
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Duration
5 days and 4 nights
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Idioma
Spanish / English
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1 passenger
5 Days 4 Nights Arequipa, Colca, Reservations Salinas Hotel 3 *
Enjoy a City Tour through this beautiful city, visiting the Plaza de Armas, Molino de Sabandia and Mirador de Yanahuara!
- We will visit the Mirador de los Volcanes and the snow-capped mountains in Patapampa, at 4,800 meters above sea level We will visit the viewpoint of La Cruz del Cóndor
- We will visit the Sillar Route and we will know why Arequipa is known as the white city of Peru!
- Visit to the Salinas National Reserve , an ecosystem of international importance since it is home to a great variety of wildlife
Departure place
- From Arequipa: transfer from airport or bus station
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arequipa - Arequipa Mirabus tour:
- Around 1:00 pm, they will take the tour in the mirabus in the city of Arequipa that takes about four hours and will visit the most impressive places of this city, we will visit the Plaza de Armas panoramic, and then go to the Carmen Alto viewpoint and Yanahuara , as well as the traditional Cayma district.
- The Incalpaca outlet and zoo , where we will see the 4 varieties of camelids, we will visit the artificial lakes of Tingo , Sachaca and taking the landscape route we will enter the Fundador's mansion (colonial house that preserves ornaments of colonial and republican origin), and then the mill de Sabandía , a construction dating from the 16th century, we will cross the district of Paucarpata with its beautiful pre-Inca terraces, and return to the city of Arequipa at 6pm.
- Night in Arequipa
Day 2
Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Arequipa
- We will leave Arequipa at 3:00 am, we will drive for 3 and a half hours to the northwest behind the snowy Chachani towards Chivay, capital of the Colca Canyon. Where we will have breakfast.
- We continue driving for 2 more hours to the most famous point in the Colca Canyon “La Cruz del Cóndor”.
- This is where we can see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condor. The area features beautiful typical towns, such as Yanque and Maca, colonial churches, friendly people in dresses and hats with typical sewing, and hundreds of pre-Inca terraces that are still in use with Andean crops such as corn, quinoa and kiwicha. . Already in Chivay at noon there is an optional visit to the hot springs of La Calera, with pools that have a water temperature of up to 40 ° C / 104 ° F. In Chivay We will have a traditional lunch and after lunch we will travel from return to Arequipa.
- We will stop on the way, at the highest pass: the viewpoint of the volcanoes and mountains covered with snow in Patapampa (4,800m). Later we will see wild vicuñas, alpacas and llamas in the Pampa Cañahuas national reserve and some birds such as: flamingos, ibis, Andean geese, ducks and Andean eagles called “Kara Kara” in Quechua.
- Finally we will arrive in the city of Arequipa at the end of the afternoon, at approximately 5pm.
- Night in Arequipa
Day 3
Sillar Route
- Transfer from the Hotel in Arequipa at 08:30 am and we will transfer you to the ashlar quarries located in the Cerro Colorado district.
- In a time of approx. 30 minutes from the center of Arequipa we will arrive at this place known as Las Canteras de Añashuayco, in this place we will be able to observe from where the stonemasons get the Ignimbrite and then with great patience they manage to make the Sillar, we will explain in detail the elaboration of it and They will also know the history behind the Sillar.
- We will return to the city of Arequipa at approximately 1pm.
- Rest of the day free.
- Night in Arequipa
Day 4
Visit to the Salinas National Reserve
- Transfer from your hotel in Arequipa at 7am and we will travel for 4 hours approx.
- Laguna de Salinas is a high Andean salty lake that receives the waters of an endorheic basin, located between snow-capped mountains and volcanoes. Open peat bogs known as bofedales surround the lagoon, being an important plant formation for grazing native camelids such as vicuñas and llamas, as well as a habitat for the endemic fish Orestias agassizii and the Chilean flamingo.
- In the lagoon you can observe birds during and after the rainy season in that period where the artisanal collection or salt collection begins.
- When the lagoon is dry the charm is different, we see the blue sky surrounded by volcanoes with a dry white lagoon full of salt.
- Here we can see the three different species of flamingos, this can be seen only in this lagoon and not in another part of the world. To be more specific, this does not occur even in the most famous flamingo lakes in Africa (Nakuru and Naivasha, in Kenya), since only two species can be observed there.
- During the day we will have a box lunch in the middle of nature.
- Then we return to the city of Arequipa, before reaching the town of Chiguata we can offer you a downhill trek, this trek is optional for 2 hours, from Simbral to the town of Chiguata.
- During this trek we can take more photos of the Misti Volcano and pre-Inca terraces, and we pass through a Queñuas or Quiwiña (Polylepis) forest.
- Arrival to the city of Arequipa approx. 05:00 PM
- Night in Arequipa
Day 5
Departure from Arequipa
- After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
- End of our services!
Include
- Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport (or bus terminal).
- Tourist transport, guided, Campiña Tour - Mirabus, Entrance to the Founder's Mansion and Sabandia Mill,
- Visit to the Colca Canyon, Cruz del Cóndor, Yanque town, Chivay town, Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve.
- Tickets for all venues visited.
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English).
- 4 nights of lodging in Arequipa.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Lunch in Chivay
- Box lunch for Reserva Salinas
- All transportation.
- 24/7 assistance.
Not included
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Flight or Bus from / to Arequipa.
Activities
- Turistic bus, panoramic (incluida)
- Bird watching (incluida)
- Flora, wildlife observation (incluida)
- Guided visits (incluida)
Notes
- It is recommended to arrive in Arequipa before 11am
- CHILDREN: From 0 to 2 years old, do not pay. They share a seat and service with parents and / or accompanying adults. From 3 years old, they pay full rate.
- The tours detailed in the itinerary are provided in Shared Service.
- The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
- Any material loss or accident is the responsibility of the client.
- Service is subject to change without prior notice, due to weather issues (rains, mudslides, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
- Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, does not apply refund.
- In this case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour.
- The Itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
- If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, there will be no refund for it.
- If you bring or buy snacks during the tours, preferably light ones (dried fruits, cookies and water).
- If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" with no place for Claims, Postponements or Returns.
- Seats in shuttle mobility are not reserved, they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accommodation
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Hotel Mistica Casa Consuelo o similarHotel 3 *:. Hotel Terra Mística - Casa Consuelo
Casa Consuelo Hotel is located in Arequipa, 200 meters from the main square and the commercial area, and offers free Wi-Fi, a business center with computers and a 24-hour reception. Rooms at Casa Consuelo Hotel provide a peaceful atmosphere and include cable TV and a private bathroom. Buffet breakfast is included every morning.
** is subject to room availability for the date of your trip. Otherwise, you will be accommodated in an establishment of similar category and service.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations 3 days before the date of the trip: 50% of refundS/. 1,156USD 304
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