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Arequipa is known as La Ciudad Blanca (The White City) for the white buildings in its historic center made from a porous, volcanic stone known as sillar. Easily explored on foot, must-see landmarks include the neoclassical Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa and Monastery of St. Catherine (Monasterio de Santa Catalina).
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Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery
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Explore Arequipa's many historical sights and attractions on a half-day sightseeing tour of the city. A knowedgable and expert guide will take you via air-conditioned coah to spectacular viewpoints like the Mirador de Yanahuara, and lead you through some of Arequipa's most exquisite colonial districts—including Yanaahuara and St Lazarus. Visit the Monastery of St Catherine, which was closed to the public for almost 400 hundreds years.
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$59.00
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$59.00

Arequipa Historical Downtown Tour
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This walking tour in the downtown of Arequipa will help us to understand about the people and history. You get to enjoy more of the city with the anecdotes, legends and traditions you'll know about.
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$30.00
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$30.00

A 3-hour Guided Food Tour with 5 Iconic Restaurants of Arequipa
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We are the first foodie tour of Arequipa with experience guiding groups in Lima Peru. Our tour takes you to the most iconic restaurants of Arequipa to taste different plates while you also get to know the history of what you are eating.
We tell you the story of Peru and Arequipa through its food and drinks.
You get all this for a very affordable price, that includes all the food, 3 drinks and a dessert! We believe this to be a very good value for your money, as you will end the tour completely satisfied! After the tour, your guide will be happy to recommend chic and superb places to go enjoy some drinks, live music, or whatever tickles your fancy!
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$79.00
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$79.00

2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon
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Come and enjoy an impressive 2 day trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Our guide will show you all the beauties of the valley such as huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads and follow our route to Cabanaconde from where our adventure begins. Do not miss it and book now. It will be an unforgettable experience!
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$99.00
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$99.00

Afternoon: Arequipa Panoramic bus with entrances
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If you’re visiting Arequipa for the first time, orient yourself in the historic city with ease during a tour by panoramic bus. You’ll skip the hassle of navigation as a driver transports you between landmarks and will enjoy unobstructed views from the top deck of the bus. Plus, the short duration of this tour makes it ideal for travelers on a time budget, while included admission tickets make this the obvious choice for visitors on a budget.
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$39.00
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$39.00

Walking tour Arequipa including Santa Catalina Monastery
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This Walking Tour in Arequipa is an entertaining walk that takes place in the most beautiful city of Peru. On this tour you will learn about pre- inca and colonial history, Santa Catalina Monastery, Tambo el Matadero, El Solar Neighborhood, Alpaca World, Yanahuara district, Volcanoes, etc. Come with us and enjoy the white city!
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$59.00
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$59.00

2 day trek including transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon
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Come and enjoy an impressive 2 day trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Our guide will show you all the beauties of the valley such as huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads and follow our route to Cabanaconde from where our adventure begins. The second day after the Hot Springs we take you by bus straight to Puno and drop you off in your hotel if it's in the center of the city. Do not miss it and book now. It will be an unforgettable experience!
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$154.00
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$154.00

City Tour of Arequipa
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Explore the rich history and colonial architecture of Arequipa and its surrounding districts during this 4-hour city sightseeing tour. Get a first-hand look at Peru’s charming ‘White City’ as you tour the Cayma and Añashuayco areas, wander through the Antiquilla market, see Arequipa’s 'Plaza de Armas,' and much more.
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$54.40
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$54.40

Capua Waterfall
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The Capua Waterfall is a trekking experience to get to know one of Arequipa's waterfalls, enjoy the town and church of Yura and the Thermal Baths (optional)
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$81.74
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$81.74

12 Day Marvelous of Peru: Lima, Nasca, Colca, Titikaka, Cusco & Machu Picchu
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An opportunity to discover the wonders Peru has to offer on bus tour through its coast and highlands; our travel companions? the ocean's breeze, the silent of the desert and the tall mountains home to one of the biggest empires of the continent.
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$2,648.00
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$2,648.00

Living Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Machu Picchu
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Explore Peru and know its heritage, fauna and inhabitants during 10 dreamy days of crossing the country. This unforgettable circuit from and to Lima visits beautiful colonial cities, archaeological sites left by ancient civilizations and some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Admire the condor of the Colca Valley and the native camelids of the Andes. Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, observe how the past lives on the islands of Lake Titicaca and ascend Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas.
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$1,451.67
Price varies by group size
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$1,451.67
Price varies by group size

21-Day Highlights Peru
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Enjoy Peru’s unique natural and cultural heritage in a journey of discovery along the main highlights of the country. These are some of this tour’s highlights:
Highlights
- Historical city: visit all the ‘must-sees’ of Lima
- Colca Canyon: spot condors in the Colca Canyon
- Communities: explore Lake Titicaca’s stunning landscapes and traditional communities
- Peru’s crown jewel: wander in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas before your visit to the beautiful citadel of Machu Picchu
- History: with over 5,000 years of history in Peru, the Inca Empire is just the tip of the iceberg! Discover the pre-Inca archaeological treasures lying in the desert and its coastal valleys.
- Cloud forest: discover the flora and fauna of the relatively unexplored cloud forest region.
- Unusual Inca sites: visit Moray, one of the most unusual Inca sites consisting of circular terraces built upon a natural depression.
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$5,506.00
Price varies by group size
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$5,506.00
Price varies by group size

Highlights of Southern Peru 10 Days
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This 10-day Peru Holidays is perfect for those who want to experience the Andes in just over a week. The carefully crafted itinerary is designed to include core cities and sites of interest: Peru’s capital city Lima, flight of condors in the Colca Valley, ‘white city’ of Arequipa, navigate on the highest lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, visit the city of the Incas, Cusco, tour the Sacred Valley of the Incas and finally visit one of the 7 wonders of the world, the citadel of Machu Picchu. This 10-day tour package allows you to experience all there is to offer and explore the rich ancient and cultural heritage of Peru.
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$1,695.00
Price varies by group size
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$1,695.00
Price varies by group size

10-Day Guided Excursion in Peru
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Get off the beaten path in the highlands of Peru and discover stunning mountain scenery and remote cities few tourists visit. passing through Arequipa the "white city" the magic of the Colca Cañon and the beaufitul Chivay town. getting really connected with the culture and history. Getting to Llachon in Titikaka - lake and have a complete unique experience with the local homesstay. enjoy the magic of the lake and incomparable Uros Island. gettin to Cusco is half the adventure and exploring the land of the Inca and its best Machupicchu – travel by a private transport and Professional Tourism Guide to increase the very ancient knowledge of this civilization.
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$2,564.11
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$2,564.11

Salinas y Aguada Blanca Full Day Reserve
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The tour will start at 6:30 am. We will visit the wonderful lagoon, which is located, in a salt surface that the part of salinas resorts, where you will find the famous salty lagoon. All the way offers a spectacular view of the Andean panorama, which makes this trip very interesting for travelers who seek to obtain the best images of the landscape of the lagoon variety of animals, especially Andean and migratory birds.The trip includes a pleasant walk of one side of the lagoon and you will see the cultures of the small cities dedicated to pre-Inca work, terraces located near the Chiguata river.
We will visit the beautiful reserve of Salinas, diversity of South American camelids, Andean and migratory birds such as Flamingos, Parihuanas and others.
You will also be able to know these salt surfaces in this part of the city, then the mini volcano of Lojen is known, then optional time is given to enter the hot springs. Return in the city 16:30 hrs
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$46.16
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$46.16

Walking Tour Arequipa Including Santa Catalina Monastery
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Get in touch with Peru’s colonial heritage during this 3-hour guided walking tour of Arequipa. Stroll the streets of the country’s second-biggest city, admiring the unique ashlar-clad (white volcanic rock) buildings of its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. As you wander you’ll tour the oldest neighborhood in the city, see Arequipa’s first church, play around with some llamas and alpacas and sample some potatoes, one of Peru’s most typical snacks. A guide, hotel pickup and food tasting are all included.
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$48.00
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$48.00

3-hour guided food tour / 5 iconic restaurants of Arequipa
Come and learn the history of Peru and Arequipa through its food and drinks. You get all this for a very affordable price, that includes 7 different plates, 3 drinks and a dessert! We believe this to be a very good value for your money, as you will end the tour completely satisfied! After the tour, your guide will be happy to recommend chic and superb places to go enjoy some drinks, live music, or whatever tickles your fancy!
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$71.80
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$71.80

Arequipa Walking Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery
Through this tour they will learn about the history, culture, legends and peculiar data of the city.
You will discover the importance it had in colonial times and until today becoming one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru -
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$44.00
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$44.00

Walking Tour Arequipa
The Walking City Tour, or pedestrian tour, is an experience to explore the emblematic places of the city of Arequipa on foot. Given the opportunity to know the origins of the so-called "White City" through the historical, artistic and cultural richness of its buildings
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$39.24
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$39.24

City tour & Countryside Tour Bus
The City & Countryside Tour is an experience to explore the buildings, places and the characteristic landscape of the City of Arequipa from a panoramic bus. Which moves around the city making specific stops to see squares, viewpoints and to admire the landscape route of "La Campiña", under the assistance of a professional guide during the tour.
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$27.25
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$27.25

Private Tour to The Sillar Route
Get to know this tourist attraction in the city of Arequipa, visit the work of Los Canteros and the Ruta del Sillar where we can appreciate the beauty of this volcanic stone from which the Historic center of Arequipa was built. Countless carvings, and also a natural ravine where extraction is prohibited and we will take a walk full of adventure and entertainment.
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$58.00
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$58.00

Arequipa and Colca Canyon 02 Days - 01 Night
Let your spirit soar like the Andean condor on this full-day exploration of Colca Canyon. Stop by the ‘Condor’s Cross,’ near one of the canyon’s deepest points, to watch these majestic birds as they appear to float on the wind.
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$77.00
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$77.00

Full Day Arequipa Colca Cañon Tour
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With spectacular mountain scenery and native Andean condors soaring through the skies, the Colca Canyon is regarded among the finest trekking sites in Peru. On this full-day tour, explore one of the world´s deepest canyons with entry fees included and a guide to lead the way, and pass traditional towns including Yanque and Maca. Along your route, soak up beautiful views over the rugged mountain terrain.
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$98.00
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$98.00

Half day City Tour and visit Santa Catalina Monastery - Arequipa, Peru
Come and enjoy this tour with us by bus. We will visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit Church of the Company, La Casona de Tristán del Pozo and the viewpoints of the districts of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara, from where we will have an impressive view of the White City of Arequipa.
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$54.36
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$54.36
- Plaza de Armas
- Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
- La Compañía Church (Iglesia de la Compañía)
- Moral House (Casa de Moral)
- Santa Catalina Monastery (Monasterio de Santa Catalina)
- Recoleta Convent (Monasterio de la Recoleta)
- Yanahuara
- Museum of Andean Sanctuaries (Museo Santuarios Andinos)
- Sachaca District
- Cayma District
- Founder's Mansion (La Mansión del Fundador)
- Sabandía Mill (Molino de Sabandía)
- Sabandía District
- Chachani Volcano
- Colca Canyon (Canon del Colca)