The beautiful “White City” of Arequipa and the nearby Colca Canyon is the perfect place to start or finish a trip to Peru. Its location is ideal for acclimatising oneself to the rarefied air of the Andes and relaxing in hot-springs. You can also choose to go visit the Inca Ruins of Uyo Uyo, Visit the Yanque Museum, go to Cruz del Condor to spot condors or simply relax in the Hot springs. With a guide and a vehicle at your disposle you can choose to pack in as much or as little as you like.
Did you know: We plant two trees per person, per day that you travel with us- making us the sustainable choice.
Enjoy spectacular views of the volcanoes surrounding the city, as you drive out of Arequipa before descending into the amazing Colca Canyon. One of the world’s deepest canyons it is home to condors and fascinating local culture, very different from other places you visit. You stay overnight in the charming Colca Lodge, the only lodge with private hot springs.
The private guide and minibus are at your disposal for the day. We recommend an early morning drive to Cruz del Condor to see condors, soaring in the thermals created by the deep gorge where they nest.
From here you head back towards the lodge stopping to visit local towns and make the most of the many beautiful photo opportunities.
After lunch, you can either hike to the nearby pre-Inca ruins, visit the Yanque Museum, hike to Uyo Uyo ruins or discover the unique native culture and weaving of the area. Or you could relax and enjoy the private hot springs and Spa facilities at the lodge.
Today we drive four hours back to Arequipa. Depending on flight connections, there is time to enjoy a final dip in the hot springs before departure and a picnic lunch can be taken en route. The lovely conical mountain of ’El Misti’ welcomes us back to Arequipa and so straight to the airport in time for your flight out.
Cultural day trips kitlist
Cultural day trips kitlist
