Innovative Arequipa

Arequipa is the colonial capital of the Arequipa region in Peru. It is surrounded by three volcanoes and features Baroque buildings constructed from sillar, a white volcanic stone. In its historic center, you will find the Plaza de Armas, an impressive main square. To its north stands the 17th-century neoclassical Basilica Cathedral, which houses a museum displaying artwork and religious artifacts.

Includes:

• Airport–hotel–airport transfers
• 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast
• Salinas Lagoon Tour
• Sillar Route Tour
• Access to hotel facilities

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arequipa
Arrival at Arequipa airport and transfer to the selected hotel.
Meals: Not included

Day 2: Arequipa – Salinas Lagoon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early in the morning, around 6:00 a.m., we begin our tour with pickup from centrally located hotels. We head to the traditional district of Chiguata, where we’ll take a short walk to the Infiernillo de la Bedoya waterfall, followed by a visit to its main square and church.
We continue our journey to the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you’ll enjoy views of various volcanoes including Misti, Pichu Pichu, Chachani, Tacune, and Ubinas, as well as mountains and lagoons—among them, the stunning Salinas Lagoon.
Later, we visit the town of Moche to see the Lojen mini-volcano and its rustic hot springs.
Around 4:30 p.m., we return to Arequipa’s city center (tourist drop-off point).
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Arequipa – Sillar Route
Breakfast at the hotel.
Between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., pickup from centrally located hotels to begin the Sillar Route tour. Our first stop is the Añashuayco Quarry, approximately 45 minutes away. Still in operation today, you’ll witness stonemasons at work. Here, we’ll explain the history of sillar, its extraction process, and its traditional uses. You’ll also see a sculpture of the Church of the Society of Jesus, carved by local artisans.
We then continue to the Culebrillas Ravine, about 30 minutes away. Here, we’ll take a 20-minute walk through a narrow canyon shaped by the passage of water. At the end of the trail, we’ll view petroglyphs carved by the ancient Wari culture.
Around 1:00 p.m., return to the center of Arequipa (tourist drop-off point).
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast.
Additional information: Tour duration approx. 4 hours.

Notes:

• Prices per person.
• The program operates with a minimum of 02 passengers.
• Valid for purchase until June 27, 2025.
• Valid for travel from April 1 to June 30, 2025.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice and depend on availability. Limited stock.
• Exchange rate: 3.90.