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The city of Arequipa is located in the south mountains of Peru. It is a remarkable city, surrounded by three volcanoes that tower over the city: Misti, Chachani and Picchu Picchu. Arequipa, with its buildings made of sillar, a white volcanic rock, is thus known as the White City.

Extension:has an extension of 63,343 km2
Capital: Arequipa
Altitude: 2,335 m.s.n.m.
Temperature Annual Average: 20ºC. (Maxima of 24ºC and Minim of 5ºC).
Season of rains of December to March.

Valley of the Colca

Condor fly over Colca Canion

Convent of Santa Catherine

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TRADITIONAL PACKAGES

VGT-A1 Arequipa
Programme 3 days / 2 nights

Day 1 Arrival at Arequipa.
           Reception and transfer to the hotel.
           Pm Guided tour of the city and the Santa Catalina Monastery, the most important
           and impressive Peruvian religious monument, founded in 1579.

Day 2 Continental breakfast.
           Tour to the surrounding countryside. On the way, we will visit the Sabandia Stone
           Mil, the Founder's House and Yanahuara. Lunch included.
Day 3 Continental breakfast.
           At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport.

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VGT-A2 Arequipa / Colca Canyon
Programme 4 days / 3 nights ( 2 nights Arequipa - 1 night Colca Canyon)

Day 1 Arrival at Arequipa.
           Reception and transfer to the hotel.
           Pm Guided tour of the city and Santa Catalina Monastery, whose art, architecture
           and furniture remain in the same quietness since 1579.

Day 2 Continental breakfast.
           Early morning departure to the Colca Canyon, passing near the Chachani Volcano
           and Pampa Cañahuas, where you will have the opportunity to observe the vicuñas.
           On the way, we will stop in some native towns. Overnight at a lodge.

Day 3 continental breakfast.
           Early morning departure to visit the "Mirador de la Cruz del Condor", where you will
           appreciate the deepest part of the Colca Canyon ( 3,200 mts) and admire the
           beauty of the condor's flight. Return to Arequipa.

Day 4 Continental breakfast.
           At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport.

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VGT-A3 Arequipa /Cusco / Puno
Programme 6 days / 5nights (1 night Arequipa - 2 nights Cusco - 2 nights Puno)

Day 1 Arrival at Arequipa.
           Reception and transfer to the hotel.
           Pm Guided tour of the city and the Santa Catalina Monastery.

Day 2 Continental Breakfast.
           Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception
           and transfer to the hotel.
           Pm Guided city tour of Cusco and the surrounding ruins:
           Kenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

Day 3 Continental breakfast.
           Full day guided tour to the Sacred City of Machu Picchu.
           Lunch included.
           Pm Return trip to Cusco.
           Reception and transfer to the hotel.

Day 4 Continental breakfast.
           Early morning transfer to the train station for a full day trip to Puno (daily except
           Tuesdays, Thursday and Sundays).
           Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.

Day 5 Continental breakfast.
           Guided tour to visit the Uros, inhabitants of the Floating Islands on Titicaca Lake.
           Pm Visit to the Chullpas of Sillustani, giant pre-Inca stone tombs located on the
           shores of the Umayo Lake.

Day 6 Continental breakfast.
           At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport or the lake port.

           Note: this package can be made to the inverse.

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