Observe the Andean Condor at the Cruz del Condor lookout
Duration: 4 days
4+ Travelers: $795 per person
2-3 Travelers: $1,095 per person
This tour combines a visit to Arequipa, the beautiful "White City" of southern Peru, with a two-day excursion to the Colca canyon. Arequipa is visually stunning because of the white volcanic rock commonly used in colonial construction there. Colca canyon is one of the world's deepest gorges, where at the Cruz del Condor lookout, one may observe the Andean Condor, a magnificent bird with a wingspan of up to nearly nine-feet. This gorgeous flora and fauna is a highlight of any Peru tour.
Arequipa & Colca Canyon (4 Days)
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Day 1 LIMA - AREQUIPA
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Transfer to the airport for the flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, you'll have a chance to relax or explore the city. In the afternoon, you'll take a city tour, visiting Yanahuara, La Campina and the Convent of Santa Catalina, famous for its labyrinth of secluded quarters. (B)
Picture Gallery, Convent of Santa Catalina
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Day 2 AREQUIPA - COLCA CANYON
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Leaving the city behind by private van, your Peru tour ascends to the highland savannah, or puna, for an amazing view of Mt. El Misti and more distant snowcapped volcanoes. On this high-altitude desert, you'll see herds of llamas, alpacas and the endangered vicuña. From this high point you descend into the Colca Valley where you will pass the settlements of Chivay and Coporaque before arriving at the Colca Lodge near Yanque. This afternoon you will have a chance to relax in the thermal bathes at the lodge or walk into the nearby town. Several self-guided hikes are also possible. (B)
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Day 3 COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA
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Make an early departure to Cruz del Condor, the viewpoint perched over the deepest part of this renowned canyon where condors leave their rocky sanctuary to slowly ascend over the horizon with the morning's warm air currents. You'll arrive back at your hotel in the afternoon. (B)
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Day 4 AREQUIPA - OUT
In the morning, you'll be transferred to the airport for a connecting flight to Lima or Cusco. (B)
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All transportation (bus, boat, etc.) as noted in itineraries.
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All bilingual guides as noted in itineraries.
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All meals as noted in itineraries.
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All prices are/Person on a double occupancy basis.
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Single Supplement (SS): Upon meeting the trip minimum, a single supplement charge is assessed for those traveling alone or preferring single accommodation.
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Single passenger extensions can be arranged at an additional charge. for more information
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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Additional $175
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Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.
Prices based on 3.5% cash discount
