4 days · Arequipa · Peru
Enjoy 4 days in Arequipa exploring colonial gems, soaring condors and the Juanita Mummy
Four days in southern Peru out of Arequipa, with the Colca Valley and the Santa Catalina monastery. Explore the White City on a Santa Catalina Monastery tour, spot the legendary Condor in the Colca Valley, and uncover the secrets of the Juanita Mummy at the Andean Sanctuaries Museum. Perfect for travelers seeking an immersive Andean adventure.
Start with a half-day Best of Arequipa tour, visiting Mirador de Carmen Alto, Plaza de Yanahuara, Plaza de Armas, the Church of the Company of Jesus, and the Santa Catalina Monastery, a 16th-century convent that feels like a city within a city. On the same day, explore the Juanita Mummy Exhibit, learning about Inca rituals and seeing this extraordinary archaeological find.
The long day is the Colca Valley: high Andean road to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where the condors fly. Along the way, villages, ancient terraces, thermal baths, and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, home to vicuñas and flamingos.
The package covers the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Colca Valley condors and the Juanita Mummy, with guides and transport included.
- Length
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Spanish / English
- Departs
- Every Day
Itinerary
Day by day
-
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival to Arequipa
- Optional arrival transfer from Arequipa’s airport to your accommodation
-
Day 2
Day 2: Colca Valley
- Hotel Pickup & Departure to Colca: Start the day with hotel pickup and begin the scenic drive toward the Colca Valley.
- Breakfast in Chivay: a traditional Andean breakfast in the town of Chivay.
- Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint: the canyon from above, and the condors.
- Cultural and Scenic Stops: Make stops along the valley to experience local culture and panoramic landscapes.
- Optional Thermal Baths: Relax in natural hot springs, available as an optional experience.
- Lunch in Chivay: Enjoy a local lunch in the town of Chivay.
- Scenic Return to Arequipa: Travel back to Arequipa while enjoying the beautiful Andean scenery
- Arrival in Arequipa: Conclude the day with arrival and hotel drop-off in Arequipa.
-
Day 3
Day 3: Juanita Mummy Exhibit Museum & Santa Catalina Monastery
- Pick up from Your Accommodation in Arequipa: Begin the day with pickup from your hotel.
- Andean Sanctuaries Museum: Visit the museum to see the famous Juanita Mummy and learn about the region’s archaeology and other ice mummies.
- Church of San Juan Bautista: the plaza and its church.
- Plaza de Armas: Discover Arequipa’s main square, surrounded by colonial architecture.
- Church of the Company of Jesus & Cloisters: Admire the intricate baroque architecture and peaceful cloisters.
- Monastery of Santa Catalina: a convent with its own streets inside the walls.
- Hotel Drop-Off: Conclude the tour with return to your accommodation in Arequipa.
-
Day 4
Day 4: Departure
- Optional departure transfer from your accommodation to Arequipa’s airport
What's included
- ✓ Accommodation for 3 nights, you'll be able to choose the level of accommodation at the time of check out
- ✓ Pick up from your accommodation if located on Arequipa city center - for all tours
- ✓ Transportation
- ✓ Expert English/Spanish speaking guide
- ✓ Entrance fees to Juanita Mummy Exhibit Museum
Not included
- — Entrance fees: Tourist ticket (boleto turistico) S/. 70.00 (USD 22.00 apporx) for the Colca Valley tour
- — Airport transfers (available to include at the time of check out)
- — Personal travel insurance
- — Gratuities
- — Meals and Drinks
What to bring
- Walking shoes
- Warm clothes
- Altitud sickness pills (Soroche pills)
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Cash
- Water
Meeting point
Meeting Point in Arequipa Pick-up from the airport (if selected at checkout) or from your accommodation for the tours.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$493 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
4 days.
What's included?
Accommodation for 3 nights, you'll be able to choose the level of accommodation at the time of check out, Pick up from your accommodation if located on Arequipa city center - for all tours, Transportation, Expert English/Spanish speaking guide, Entrance fees to Juanita Mummy Exhibit Museum.
What's not included?
Entrance fees: Tourist ticket (boleto turistico) S/. 70.00 (USD 22.00 apporx) for the Colca Valley tour, Airport transfers (available to include at the time of check out), Personal travel insurance, Gratuities, Meals and Drinks.
Keep exploring
