Day 1, Thu: Arrive in Lima. Transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Day 2, Fri: Transfer to Lima Airport for the flight to Arequipa, then transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the exquisite "White City", including a visit to Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit church of La Compania and its beautiful painted chapel, and the districts of Cayma and Yanahuara. (B)
Day 3, Sat: Early departure from your hotel for a bus ride to Colca Canyon, visiting a vicuna reserve and the picturesque towns of Callalli and Sabayo en route. Continue to Chivay. Remainder of day free to visit the town or rest. Overnight at a local lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 4, Sun: Early departure to the Cruz del Condor, the best site to admire dramatic Colca Canyon and the condors that soar above it. Return to Chivay to visit the hot springs of La Caldera. After lunch, return to Arequipa and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. (B,L)
Trip includes:
- accommodation in Category A or Category B hotel in Arequipa & local lodge in Chivay
- breakfast every day
- lunches as per itinerary
- transfers and ground transportation, as per itinerary
- guided City Tour of Arequipa
- Colca Canyon excursion
- services of English-speaking guides
Prices & Departures for 2002:
| Available every Thu (min 2 people) | 4D/3N |
| Per Person in Double, Cat A | $415 |
| Per Person in Single, Cat A | $575 |
| Per Person in Triple, Cat A | $400 |
| Per Person in Double, Cat B | $350 |
| Per Person in Single, Cat B | $435 |
| Per Person in Triple, Cat B | $345 |
| Category A Hotels | Category B Hotels |
| Lima | Lima |
| El Olivar (5*) | Jose Antonio (3*) |
| Arequipa | Arequipa |
| Libertador Isla Esteves (5*) | Hosteria El Sauce (3*) |
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(Subject to change)
