Arequipa Adventuress 5D4N

Pick-up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Rest of the day free for acclimatization or personal activities.

Around 09:00 h, we will pick you up from your hotel in tourist transport to begin a charming tour of the city. The first stop will be the Carmen Alto Viewpoint (entrance fee not included), a relaxing, sunny, and quiet space with beautiful views of the Arequipa countryside, ideal for tasting traditional *queso helado*, considered one of the most representative desserts of Peru. We will continue to the picturesque district of Yanahuara, walking through its traditional arches and portals, as well as visiting its plaza and church—a classic photo spot for newlyweds—and its famous viewpoint offering privileged views of the volcanoes. Afterwards, we will head to the historic center to enjoy the city's colonial architecture, walking through its streets that form a true open-air museum. We will visit the Plaza de Armas, the historic Casona Tristán del Pozo (current headquarters of BBVA), and the Church of the Company of Jesus, one of the gems of mestizo baroque architecture. We will also tour the Cloisters of the Company, former Jesuit training spaces that now operate as an attractive shopping center (Entrance to the Sistine Chapel not included). Finally, we will visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, where you will discover its colorful streets, cloisters, and cells that evoke a step back in time. The tour ends at Av. La Marina after approximately 3 hours of experience. Free time for lunch and return to the hotel (on the passenger's own account).Around 02:00 pm, the service will begin with a pick-up from your hotel for an experience lasting approximately 3 hours around the outskirts of the city. The tour starts at the Volcano Viewpoint in Cerro Colorado, offering impressive views of the main snow-capped mountains surrounding Arequipa. Next, we will visit the Cutters' Quarry in the Añashuayco Ravine, where you can appreciate the imposing mega-carvings on the sillar walls and learn about the artisanal production process of this emblematic material used in the construction of the White City. The experience continues to the Culebrillas Ravine, a natural attraction surrounded by rock formations and narrow paths inviting a short hike, where ancient petroglyphs reflecting the presence of pre-Hispanic cultures in the area can also be observed. Once the tour ends, the service concludes at Av. La Marina in the city center.

Early morning departure (06:30 h) with pick-up from the hotel to begin a full-day excursion to Arequipa's stunning high-Andean landscapes. During the journey, we will cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you can appreciate the beauty of the puna and observe various species of South American camelids such as alpacas, llamas, guanacos, and vicuñas in their natural habitat. A stop will be made in Patahuasi and its hamlets to enjoy a typical breakfast (on the passenger's own account). Subsequently, we will continue toward the fascinating Pillones Waterfalls, where a hike across uneven sand and stone terrain will reveal this natural attraction surrounded by rock formations shaped by water erosion. The experience continues with a visit to the surprising Imata and Puruña Rock Forest, a unique landscape of enormous rock columns creating an almost surreal scenery. Time will be provided for lunch in the Imata area (on the passenger's own account). Finally, we will begin our return to the city of Arequipa, ending the service at approximately 16:30 h at Av. La Marina. This excursion is recommended for youth and adults up to 60 years old due to the hikes over rough terrain and physical exertion involved.

Early morning departure (06:30 h) with pick-up from the hotel to begin a full-day excursion to the high-Andean landscapes surrounding the city. The tour begins with a visit to the Volcano Viewpoint in the Chiguata district for impressive panoramic views, followed by a walk through its main plaza and the Espíritu Santo Church. At this point, a stop will be made to enjoy a traditional local breakfast (on the passenger's own account). Afterwards, we will continue toward Alto Simbral, located at over 4,200 m a.s.l., where typical high-altitude flora such as *queñua*, *yareta*, and *tola* can be appreciated. The route continues to the spectacular Salinas Salt Lake, a unique natural setting where, depending on the season, you can observe flamingos, *parihuanas*, and vast water reflections, along with constant sightings of vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas in their natural habitat. We will also visit the salt extraction centers, ideal for photos in a landscape of white surroundings and unique contrasts. Subsequently, we will visit the Lojen mini-volcano and its thermal baths, where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation (entrance fee not included). Finally, we will return to Chiguata to allow time for lunch (on the passenger's own account) before taking the road back to the city. The service concludes at approximately 16:30 h at Av. La Marina.

Breakfast. Check-out. Hotel pick-up and transfer to the airport.