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Arequipa
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Duration : |
4 hours |
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Description : |
The Plaza, Yanahuara Church and look out point, Carmen Alto look out point, Santa Catalina Monastery, the Cathedral basilica, the dome and cloisters of the Compania Church, colonial mansions.
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What to take: |
Light clothing, sun glasses |
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Includes: |
Transport, guide, entrance fees |
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Timetable: |
9:30 a.m. / 14:30 a.m. |
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Duration: |
4 hours |
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Description : |
The Plaza, Yanahuara Church and look out point, Sachaca look out point, Sabandia mill, Paucarpata terracing.
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What to take: |
Light clothing, sun glasses |
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Includes: |
Transport, guide, entrance fees |
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Timetable: |
9:30 a.m. / 14:30 a.m.
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Duration : |
2 days 1 night |
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Description : |
First Day:
We travel to Chivay visiting diverse attractions en-route; the National Vicuna Reserve, with migratory birds, the Andes look out point as well as enjoying the varied scenery with differing fauna and flora. On arrival in Chivay we settle into the hotel.
In the afternoon we take a walk around the area and visit the ‘La Calera’ hot springs. Dinner is accompanied by a musical show and a traditional dance presentation.
Second Day:
We travel to the ‘Cruz del Condor’ (condor cross) look out from where we can enjoy breathtaking views of the Colca Canyon and witness the flight of the condors. On the way back we make several stops to take photos and to visit local villages. We arrive back in Chivay at around midday and there will be time to eat lunch and do some souvenir shopping.
In the afternoon we travel back to Arequipa, transfer to your hotel on arrival.
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What to take: |
Warm clothing, sun glasses and sun screen, walking boots, swim suit, small suitcase or rucksack for personal items.
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Includes: |
Transport, guide, selected hotel, breakfast
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Timetable: |
From 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. (EVERYDAY)
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Duration : |
3 days and 2 nights |
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Description : |
First Day:
Pickup from your hotel at 6 a.m. to travel directly to the Cruz del Condor look out where we eat a light breakfast and observe the flight of the condors. We then begin our five hour trek down into the canyon toward the San Juan de Chuccho settlement where we spend the first night. Our guide will prepare all meals.
Second Day:
We set off on our trek deep in the canyon almost at the level of the Colca River. Along the way we visit the small villages of Tapay, Coshnirgua and Malata before arriving in Sangalle in the afternoon. In Sangalle we can enjoy a nice bath in the pools. The guide once again sees to the food and arranges lodging in local homes.
Third Day:
Very early we start our ascent up the canyon to Cabanaconde from where we take our bus back to Arequipa, stopping for lunch in Chivay on the way. We arrive in Arequipa at around 6 p.m.
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What to take: |
Warm clothing, sun glasses and sun screen, high ankle walking boots, water, snacks, small suitcase or rucksack for personal items.
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Includes: |
Public transport, specialist guide, accommodation in local home, all meals except the final lunch.
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Timetable: |
Everyday 2:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. |
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6 days / 5 Nights
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Hatun Kuski Killa
In the Andes the winter solstice is seen as rebirth. At this time of year all of nature renews itself.
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Offering to the earth
This Inca ritual, which many Andean communities still continue, consists of offering gifts to Mother Erth in thanks for all that she provides for the people and animals.
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Purification Ceremony
Temascal is an ancient indigenous tradition in the Americas. It involves a small chamber made from wooden poles and covered with cloth so that its circular interior is totally sealed apart from the door which can also be covered.
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Aramu Muru
Situated 35 kilometers from Puno and very close to Lake Titicaca, amidst green fields, we find what is considered one of the wonders of the region: The door of Aramu Muru, a stone construction seven meters wide and seven meters tall.
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Inca hanging bridge
Less than a hundred miles from Cusco lies the impressive Apurimac River Canyon. Apurimac in Quechua means “the God who talks”.
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