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Santa Cruz Trek - Cordillera Blanca
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Day 1: Arequipa |
Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the
hotel.
In the afternoon, we start a three hour city tour including
Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza
de Armas, the Jesuit church of La Compañía
and its beautifully-painted chapel, the Church of
San Francisco, San Lazaro's district, Selva
Alegre and the typical districts of Cayma
and Yanahuara for a magnificent view of the
Misti Volcano. Return to the hotel. |
Day 2: Arequipa – Chivay
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Early in the morning, after breakfast, start your trip
to the Colca Canyon, visiting on the
way Pampas Cañahuas, the Mirador of the Andes,
the crater of Chucura, the Mirador of Chivay,
where pre-inca andens may be appreciated. Arrival
to the town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. aprox. Transfer
to your selected lodge. Box lunch (light meals in the altitude).
In the afternoon free time to visit thermal and medical baths.
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Day 3: Chivay - Condor's
Cross – Arequipa |
After breakfast, very early in the morning, drive
to the Condor's Cross, natural observation point
from where the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular
flight of the majestic condor is appreciated. On the way back
to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina,
where we will find the famous Hanging Tombs and the Hanging
Bridge of Sifón that joins the town of Yanque with
Coporaque. At the town of Yanque, visit its beautiful church
and its characteristic stone streets among other attractions.
To have spectacular views of the Colca Valley,
we will drive to the observation points of Choquetipo and
Artahuilque and also to the town of Maca.
In the afternoon, return to the city of Arequipa,
arriving at 18:00hrs. aprox. Overnight at selected hotel.
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Day 4: Arequipa |
After breakfast, transfer to the local airport
or bus station. End of services. |
Tour
Inclusions |
- 2 nights accommodation at a selected hotel in Arequipa.
- 1 night accommodation in the Colca Valley.
- In and out transfers.
- All applicable taxes.
- Bilingual guided tours.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Rates and prices may vary according to the category of accommodation,
season, and number of people, Please contact us to get more
information.
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IATA
(International Air Transport Association)
Affiliation Code: 91-5-008-0
Telephone Number: (+511) 222-4353
COTAL
(Latin America Confederation of Travel Organizations)
Affiliation Code: AC1812
Telephone Number: (+5411) 4393-5696 (based in Argentina)
APAVIT
(Peruvian Association of Travel Agencies)
Affiliation Code: AO683
Telephone Number: 011-511-433-1111
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