Arequipa & Canyon Country

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Colca Canyon

Stay at Colca Lodge

Colonial Arequipa

View in Depth Peru Tour

Santa Catalina Monastery

Stay at Casa Andina

Yanahuara Viewpoint

View In Depth Peru Tour

Misti Volcano

Colonial Arequipa

Alpacas in Colca Canyon

The charming city of Arequipa welcomes visitors with its beautiful colonial-era buildings, cobbled streets, exciting nightlife, fabulous food scene and local markets.

Visitors tend to extend their stay in Arequipa, entranced by the city’s laid-back vibe.

Guarded by the impressive Misty Volcano, Arequipa is the perfect base from which to explore the world’s two deepest canyons, Colca and Cotahuasi.

Enjoy a 2-day hike in Colca Canyon across dramatic scenery or contemplate the majestic flight of the condors at Cruz del Condor view point, one of Peru’s most visited places.

Northwest of Arequipa, the Cotahuasi, the world’s deepest canyon, offers exciting trekking adventures for experienced and intrepid travellers.

Colca Lodge

Lovely boutique hotel in the Colca Valley, set by the river and surrounded by hundreds of pre-Inca terraces.

45 rooms by Colca River

Colca Valley Hotel

3 Nights from

£939_pp

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Casa Andina Private

Character boutique hotel in Arequipa, developed in the old “Casa de la Moneda”, a national historic landmark.

Restored Colonial Building

Central Boutique Hotel

3 Nights from

£997_pp

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Hotel Libertador Arequipa

88 luxurious rooms in a great central setting, five minutes stroll from Plaza de Armas - great for families.

Central Luxury Hotel

Extensive Grounds

3 Nights from

£1024_pp

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Peru In Depth

This tailor-made private tour covers the best of Peru, journeying from Lima, across the desert and up to the Andean Highlands.

The very best of Peru

Andes & Coast

15 Nights from

£4055_pp

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Active Peru

Discover Machu Picchu, explore the Sacred Valley, Colca Canyon & Hike Rainbow Mountain. A trip combining the best sights with plenty of activity.

Hike, Cycle, Zip Line

Best of Peru

12 Nights from

£4190_pp

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Amazon & Classic Peru

Discover Machu Picchu, explore the Sacred Valley and cruise Lake Titicaca. The very best of Peru in just over a week.

The Best of Peru

Amazon, Culture, Andes

12 Nights from

£4950_pp

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Arequipa City Tour

Explore Arequipa many historical sights and attractions on a half-day sightseeing tour of the city. You'll also visit the Monastery of St Catherine, which was closed to the public for almost 400 hundred years.

A knowedgable and expert guide will take you via air-conditioned coah to spectacular viewpoints like the Mirador de Yanahuara, and lead you through some of Arequipa's most exquisite colonial districts, including Yanaahuara and St Lazarus.

Colca Canyon Day Trip

Observe giant Andean condors and vicuñas, while enjoying colourful traditions and music. Get a taste for the unique flavours of this Peruvian region by enjoying Andean cuisine and opt to relax in the hot springs in Chivay.

Early morning pick-up (2:45am and 3:15am). Your guide will accompany you for the 3-hour drive into the Colca Canyon to reach the town of Chivay, located at 3,600 meters (11,800 feet) above sea level.

Arrive at 6am and have breakfast here. Drive through the scenic landscape passing by agricultural fields, Antahuilque, the Choquetico Tombs and the tiny village of Yanque towards Cruz del Condor viewpoint.

Watch quietly and patiently to see the giant Andean Condor flying silently overhead from this impressive overlook point. Afterwards, you'll return to Chivay by way of Maca village where you can watch farmers plowing their fields and stop in the beautiful XVI century colonial church.

Upon arrival to Chivay, you will stop at the La Calera Hot Springs so you can relax and soak in the therapeutic pools if you wish.

Have lunch on your own in Chivay and enjoy free time to visit the local marketplace and main square. At 2pm, you'll make your way back to Arequipa visiting the viewpoint of Patapampa at 4800 meters (15,750 feet), the highest point between the Colca Canyon and Arequipa, to view the Ampato volcano where the mummy Juanita was discovered.

Afterwards, you'll continue to Toqrapampa, where you can see small lagoons filled with Andean birds. Your last stop will be Pampa Cañahuas National Park, where you will be able to see llamas, alpacas and vicuñas before arriving to Arequipa at approximately 5pm.