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Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Accommodation check-in at 13:00 and Tour to the Sillar Route + Culebrillas and the Arequipa Volcanoes Viewpoint.
Free morning to acclimatise to the altitude of Arequipa and visit some museums such as the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Juanita Mummy Museum, the Cathedral Museum, the San Camilo Market, etc. (which can be visited without the need for any transport or tour, as they are close to our hotels and to the historic centre of Arequipa).
In the afternoon:
Pick-up from the Cathedral door of the Plaza de Armas at 01:50 p.m.
Approximate duration: 04:00 hours
Finishing time: 06:15 p.m.
WHICH PLACES WILL WE VISIT?
Cutters' Quarry
Añashuayco Gorge
Culebrillas Gorge
Sillar making
Volcanoes Viewpoint, from where we can admire the famous Misti, Chachani and Pichupichu.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
01:50 p.m.
During this time we carry out the respective pick-ups from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.
We begin our tour by visiting the Arequipa Volcanoes Viewpoint, where we can see and take photographs with the famous Misti, Chachani and Pichupichu. After that we head towards the Sillar Route, a tourist circuit rich in history and living culture, where you visit quarries and areas where sillar originated. The first point where we stop will be the Añashuayco Quarry, which we reach in approximately 45 minutes (Entrance ticket to the Sillar Quarries S/.05.00 soles per person). It is currently being worked; the quarrymen carry out their tasks from very early in the morning. Here we can admire a huge canyon with cliffs (ignimbrite walls) several metres high, formed by the extraction of the sillar blocks. At this point we will tell you the history of sillar, how it is made and the use it has always been given. In this quarry you can admire a giant carving of the Church of the Compañía de Jesús made by the quarrymen themselves; you can also admire and take photographs with the various carvings of figures such as a bear, lion, horse, heart and many more. We can also visit one of the quarrymen so they can explain what their daily work is like and let us try cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves.
Next we move on to the Culebrillas Gorge, which is 30 minutes away from Añashuayco (Entrance ticket S/.08.00 soles per person). On reaching this point we take a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon formed by the passage of water, with walls of 15 to 20 metres; as we go deeper in, the walls of the little canyon gradually increase in height. At the end of the walk we can see petroglyphs made by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago. Before returning to the city we will see the Apachetas, formations of stones placed one on top of the other that are a symbol of gratitude towards nature and also attract good luck, and which create a mystical feeling.
05:30 p.m.
We will begin the journey back to the city of Arequipa.
06:15 p.m.
We will arrive in the centre of Arequipa and drop you off in the historic centre of our city.
Overnight in Arequipa.
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Day 2: Full day to the Colca Valley and natural viewpoints.
03:00 to 03:30 a.m. – Pick-up of passengers from the different accommodations to begin the trip via Yura; the journey goes directly to the Cruz del Cóndor (approx. 5 hours), stopping only for breakfast.
08:30 a.m.
We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor, from where we can admire one of the deepest canyons in the world and where the condor sanctuary is located.
On the way back we will stop in the villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, which have beautiful colonial churches; as well as at the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints, from where we can see the pre-Inca tombs and models and the beautiful landscape of the Colca with its impressive terracing.
Visit to the Colca hot springs (entrance 15.00 soles per person).
12:00 noon approx. – Lunch in Chivay (not included) and return to our city of Arequipa.
13:30 p.m.
On the way back we will stop at the Andes viewpoint (highest point 4,910 m.a.s.l.), where we can admire the Sabancaya, Hualca Hualca and Ampato volcanoes, as well as the Tocra wetlands where a diversity of wild birds and herds of alpacas and llamas can be seen; in Pampa Cañahuas we will observe herds of vicuñas (part of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve), the beautiful South American camelid that has one of the finest fibres in the world.
17:00 p.m. approx.
Arrival in Arequipa.
Overnight again in the city of Arequipa.
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Day 3: Tour to the Salinas Lake "Known as the Arequipa Salar de Uyuni"
Breakfasts
TRAVEL ITINERARY.
6:00 am to 6:30 a.m.
Pick-up from the accommodation
Stop at the viewpoint of the Chiguata district to observe the volcanoes and have breakfast there.
Vicuña sighting.
Walk at the Salinas Lake.
Flamingo sighting.
Village of Moche and Salt Flat "Known as the Arequipa Uyuni"
Observation of llamas and alpacas.
Visit to the Lojen mini-volcano.
Lojen hot springs (entrance 08.00 soles per person).
Uzuña Dam, where you can go boating, kayaking, fishing and enjoy other activities.
Lunch (not included)
5:30 p.m. approximately
Return to the historic centre of Arequipa
Overnight again in Arequipa
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Day 4: Breakfast in the morning, accommodation check-out.
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast at our accommodation in Arequipa.
10:00 a.m.
Room check-out.
*And the end of all our services*
✓ What's Included
- 03 nights of accommodation in the city of Arequipa, category 3***
- 03 breakfasts for each person.
- Sillar Route Tour + Culebrillas + Arequipa Volcanoes Viewpoint.
- Tour to the Colca Valley and Natural Viewpoints.
- Full Day to the Salinas Lake "Known as the Arequipa Salar de Uyuni".
- Professional tourism guiding (Spanish and English).
- Transfers to all the tourist sites mentioned.
- Permanent assistance.
✗ Not Included
- Airport / accommodation / airport transfers.
- Entrance ticket to the sillar quarries and to Culebrillas S/.13.00 soles, per person.
- Entrance to the Colca Valley: Children, Peruvian students or senior citizens: 05.00 soles; Peruvian adults 20.00 soles; Latin Americans 40.00 soles; non-Latin American foreign visitors 70.00 soles per person.
- Entrance to the Colca hot springs: S/.15.00 soles per person.
- Entrance to Salinas: 10.00 soles per person.
- Entrance to the Lojen hot springs (Salinas): 10.00 soles per person.
- Lunches and dinners.
💡 Important Information
- ▸ Before purchasing our offer, write to us at: reservas@tierramilenaria.com to check availability.
- ▸ Promotion valid for Peruvians and foreign visitors.
- ▸ Guaranteed daily departures from Monday to Sunday.
- ▸ All passengers are required to show a valid identity document (DNI), Foreigner ID Card, or Passport.
- ▸ Promotion based on a matrimonial, double, triple or larger room; if you are a single person or want an individual room, please ask about the small supplement.
- ▸ And that's it!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Arequipa & Colca Canyon Tour 4 Days / 3 Nights tour include? +
Includes: 03 nights of accommodation in the city of Arequipa, category 3***, 03 breakfasts for each person, Sillar Route Tour + Culebrillas + Arequipa Volcanoes Viewpoint, Tour to the Colca Valley and Natural Viewpoints, Full Day to the Salinas Lake "Known as the Arequipa Salar de Uyuni", Professional tourism guiding (Spanish and English).
What is NOT included in the Arequipa & Colca Canyon Tour 4 Days / 3 Nights tour? +
Not included: Airport / accommodation / airport transfers, Entrance ticket to the sillar quarries and to Culebrillas S/.13.00 soles, per person, Entrance to the Colca Valley: Children, Peruvian students or senior citizens: 05.00 soles; Peruvian adults 20.00 soles; Latin Americans 40.00 soles; non-Latin American foreign visitors 70.00 soles per person, Entrance to the Colca hot springs: S/.15.00 soles per person, Entrance to Salinas: 10.00 soles per person.
How do I book the Arequipa & Colca Canyon Tour 4 Days / 3 Nights tour? +
You can book via WhatsApp at +51 992 745 281, fill in the quote form on this page or email us at reservas@tierramilenaria.com. We confirm availability within minutes.
Are there group discounts for the Arequipa & Colca Canyon Tour 4 Days / 3 Nights tour? +
Yes. We offer special rates for groups of 6 or more travellers. Contact our team for a personalised quote.
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Las postergaciones se pueden realizar sin ningún costo adicional vía email a: reservas@tierramilenaria.com , detallando el motivo, con un mínimo de 24 horas antes de la salida del recorrido turístico que se quiera postergar. No se aceptará postergaciones de ningún tipo fuera del plazo señalado.
No habrá devolución ni postergación cuando el usuario de los servicios turísticos incumpla por no presentarse (NO SHOW) o no utilizar los servicios adquiridos en las fechas pactadas.
Para devoluciones en caso de fuerza mayor, caso fortuito o incapacidad médica del titular de la reserva o un familiar en primer grado de consanguinidad, deberá presentarse toda la documentación que acredite cualquiera de estos casos con un mínimo 24 horas antes de la fecha del viaje, esta información deberá ser remitida vía email: reservas@tierramilenaria.com
No habrá devolución ni postergación cuando el usuario de los servicios turísticos incumpla por no presentarse (NO SHOW) o no utilizar los servicios adquiridos en las fechas pactadas.
Para devoluciones en caso de fuerza mayor, caso fortuito o incapacidad médica del titular de la reserva o un familiar en primer grado de consanguinidad, deberá presentarse toda la documentación que acredite cualquiera de estos casos con un mínimo 24 horas antes de la fecha del viaje, esta información deberá ser remitida vía email: reservas@tierramilenaria.com
