Arequipa and Colca Canyon

5 days/4 nights
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On this 5 day tour, visit beautiful Arequipa, renowned for its colonial churches and graceful mansions built from white volcanic stone.

Visit beautiful Arequipa, renowned for its colonial churches and graceful mansions built from white volcanic stone. Then travel through magnificent scenery and picturesque villages to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world.

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Itinerary

Arequipa and Colca Canyon
5 days/4 nights

Day 1

Arequipa

Arrive Arequipa and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure.

Days 2/3

Colca Canyon

Transfer by coach to your lodge in Colca Valley. On Day 3 visit Condor Cross lookout, the picturesque villages of Cabanaconde, Macca and Yanque and the
El Mirador de Antahuilque viewpoint. BLD

Day 4

Arequipa

Explore the villages of Coporaque, Chinina, Uyu Uyu and Ichupampa. Lunch at Chivay. Return to Arequipa in the afternoon. B

Day 5

Tour ends Arequipa

Morning tour of Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Cathedral, La Compania, San Francisco Church and the 16th century Santa Catalina Monastery. Tour ends. B

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Peru Overview

Why Peru: Peru is a spectacular destination of ancient Inca ruins, stunning Spanish colonial architecture, snow-covered mountains and lush Amazon jungle teeming with incredible fauna and flora.

When to Go: Peru’s climate varies considerably by region and altitude. The best time for trekking is Jun – Sep, when days are sunny but nights are cold. The Inca trail is closed during the wettest month of February; however you can still visit Machu Picchu by train during this time. As one moves up into the mountains from the coast, night-time temperatures become colder. The eastern slope of the Andes, which includes the Amazon basin, experiences very heavy rainfall during the wet season, so the best time to visit this region would be Apr – Oct.

Combine With: A trip to Peru is easily combined with Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Patagonia or Brazil. Alternatively, you could visit  Central America.

Getting There: Lima has direct flights to and from cities all over South America.

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