Condor in flight over the Colca mountains

Suyo Journeys · 5 days / 4 nights

White City & Condor

The essentials of the south in five days: Arequipa, Santa Catalina and the flight of the condor over Colca.

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Route
Arequipa · Colca Valley · Arequipa
Max. altitude
4,910 m a.s.l.
Format
Private and tailor-made

The most complete way to see Arequipa and Colca in a few days. We welcome you on arrival, explore the White City and its lookouts, and travel up to the Colca Valley to see the condor up close, before taking you back to the airport or bus station.

Ideal for: First-time visitors to Arequipa and travelers short on time who do not want to miss the essentials.

The route

  1. Arequipa 2 nights
  2. Colca Valley 1 night
  3. Arequipa 1 night

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    Welcome to the White City

    We meet you at the airport or bus station with your name. On the way to the hotel, our assistant walks you through the itinerary. Free afternoon to acclimatize at 2,335 m.

    Night in Arequipa
  2. Day 02

    Lookouts and Santa Catalina

    The Carmen Alto and Yanahuara lookouts facing the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes, the Historic Center and Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within the city.

    Night in Arequipa
  3. Day 03

    Into the Colca Valley

    Vicuñas in the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, the Patapampa Volcano Lookout (4,910 m) and descent to Chivay. Free afternoon to unwind at the hot springs.

    Night in Colca Valley
  4. Day 04

    The flight of the condor

    An early start at the Condor Cross, colonial valley villages and lunch in Chivay. Return to Arequipa across the plateau, around 5:00 pm.

    Night in Arequipa
  5. Day 05

    Farewell

    Private transfer from your hotel to the airport or bus station, timed to your flight or bus.

    End of service
Cloisters of La Compañía in Arequipa
Street inside Santa Catalina Monastery
Hot springs in the Colca Valley
Pre-Inca terraces in the Colca Valley

What’s included

  • Arrival transfer with assistant and departure transfer
  • City Tour + Santa Catalina + viewpoints, with entrance fees
  • Colca 2 days / 1 night
  • Private licensed guide and private transport

Not included

  • Hotels: booked with our partner hotels, your choice
  • Colca Tourist Ticket (mandatory)
  • Meals not stated in the itinerary

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