Itinerary
- Day 1
Arequipa
Your trip begins with arrival in Arequipa and a hotel transfer. The morning is yours to settle in or wander around at your own pace. Later in the afternoon, you'll hop on the Panoramic Mirabus for a guided city tour from the second floor, which gives you nice views while your guide points out the main attractions.
- Start point
- Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru (Pickup from airport or bus station in Arequipa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Majestad or similar**)
Included Activities
- Arequipa Mirabus tour - guided city tour with explanations of tourist attractions
Landmarks Arequipa 
- Day 2
Colca Canyon
You're heading out early, around 2:30-3:00am, for a full day at Colca Canyon. After about 3 hours of driving, you'll reach Chivay and then head to La Cruz del Condor viewpoint where you can see the canyon's depth and watch condors fly. The day includes stops at traditional villages, colonial churches, and old terraces from pre-Inca times. If you want, there's an optional visit to hot springs. You'll grab lunch in Chivay before the return trip to Arequipa, stopping at Patapampa viewpoint and Pampa Cañahuas national reserve to see wild vicunas, alpacas, and various birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Chivay), Lunch (Traditional lunch in Chivay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Majestad or similar**)
Included Activities
- Full-day Colca Canyon guided tour including La Cruz del Condor viewpoint
- Visit to traditional villages of Yanque and Maca with colonial churches
- Pampa Cañahuas national reserve wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Hot springs of La Calera - pools with water temperature 40°C/104°F (entrance fee S/15.00 per person)
Landmarks Colca Canyon La Cruz del Condor Yanque Maca Patapampa Viewpoint Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve La Calera Hot Springs 
- Day 3
Sillar Stone Quarries
Around 9am, you'll get picked up from your hotel and head to the Sillar stone quarries in the Cerro Colorado district, about 30 minutes away. There you'll watch stonemasons extract and work with Ignimbrite stone to create Sillar, and learn about the detailed process and history. By noon you're back in Arequipa, then it's a transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru (Drop off at airport or bus station in Arequipa)
Included Activities
- Morning Sillar Stone quarry tour with explanation of stonemason techniques and stone preparation
Landmarks Quarries Añashuayco Cerro Colorado District 
