Arequipa and Colca Canyon (ARE)

From 3 days +
Starts/ends Lima/Cusco/Puno/Ica

City of Arequipa and the Colca Canyon

The colonial city of Arequipa (2,325 metres), sits at the foot of three tremendous volcanoes: El Misti (5,821m), Chachani (6,075m) and Pichu Pichu (5,542m).

The city is built of earthquake-resistant sillar, a white pumice stone. The city offers a rich historic and cultural heritage as well as natural beauty and scenic landscapes.

Arequipa’s attractions include the Cathedral, Compañía de Jesús Church, Santa Catalina Convent, Dama de Ampato (Juanita Mummy) Museum and the Yanahuara viewpoint.

Not far from the city are also Goyeneche house, la Mansión del Fundador, Sabandía Mill, the well-known restaurants of Tiabaya, and the thermal waters of Yura.

Colca Canyon

If have the time it is well worth a visit to the Colca Canyon. We have a two-day trip from Arequipa that will take you to the soaring condors of the canyon.

With a year-round spring climate and sunshine guaranteed for 300 days of the year, it is the perfect place to begin acclimatising before continuing upwards.

You could extend your trip by trekking the Inca Trail or visiting the Amazon.

Check out our Peru group trips, or our many tailor made Peru options. You can always contact the office for more information on tailor made and group options.