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City Tour of Arequipa Full Day
Take the Arequipa City Tour and discover the beautiful White City on a Full Day journey today. Get informed and book with total security to enjoy the countryside and architectural monuments built in volcanic sillar with Inca World Travel. Take advantage of our exclusive offers and marvel at the panoramic views from the Yanahuara and Sachaca viewpoints toward the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes. Arequipa awaits you with pre-Inca terraces, colonial history, and the best-guaranteed professional organization and expert local guides!
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Departures: Daily Departures at 9:00am or 2:00pm
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City Tour of Arequipa Full Day
Our Full Day Arequipa City Tour is the finest way to discover the essence of the White City, famous for its colonial architecture sculpted in white volcanic sillar. During this journey, we will explore the traditional districts of Yanahuara, Cayma, and Sachaca, visiting historical churches and natural viewpoints with spectacular views of the volcanoes and the Arequipa countryside. You will see the Sabandia Mill and the pre-Inca terraces of Paucarpata, enjoying a unique landscape of rivers, waterfalls, and ancient farming systems. It is a comprehensive cultural experience blending history, nature, and the mysticism of a city surrounded by volcanoes, ensuring flawless logistics and expert guidance throughout.
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Detailed Itinerary: Day by Day
DAY 1:
Arequipa Panoramic Bus City Tour – Main Square – Yanahuara – Sabandía
According to the scheduled time (morning shift starts at 9:00 a.m., afternoon shift starts at 2:00 p.m.), we begin our city tour in the White City of Arequipa with hotel pickup. We will head to the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) to board our panoramic bus and start the tour through the historic center, enjoying panoramic views and visiting key attractions such as the Main Square and the traditional San Lázaro neighborhood. During the tour, we will make short stops to get off the bus and explore.
One of the main stops is the district of Yanahuara, where we will visit the famous Yanahuara Viewpoint. From here, you can admire the beautiful colonial arches, the traditional church, and the impressive Misti Volcano in the background. After this stop, we continue to the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, which offers stunning views of pre-Inca terraces and the surrounding countryside. From this point, you can also see the three majestic volcanoes of Arequipa: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. Next, we head to the Incalpaca Mini Zoo, where you will learn about the four South American camelids: llama, alpaca, vicuña, and guanaco.
To conclude our panoramic bus tour, we will visit the historic Sabandía Mill, considered an architectural gem. It is surrounded by beautiful greenery, a charming waterfall, and traditional stone structures once used for grinding grain. You will also find a collection of cacti, flowers, and native plants. This attraction is located about 20 kilometers from the city center. At the end of the tour, we will return to downtown Arequipa, where our service concludes.
Included
- Panoramic bus
- Professional bilingual guide
Not included
- Entrance fees:
- Carmen Alto: S/ 8.00
- Villa San Rafael: S/ 10.00
- Sabandía Mill: S/ 10.00
- Menelik Museum: S/ 6.00
- Activities not mentioned
- Meals
- Personal expenses
Why choose us?
- Quality tour service.
- Creating personalized experiences.
- Free advice from an expert team.
- Permanent customer service.
- Guaranteed departures.
Remember! request a quote and modify this experience with the destinations you want.
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Tips:
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Grab a seat on the top deck! To take the best unobstructed photos of the volcanoes, we highly recommend sitting on the second floor of the panoramic bus. Just make sure to apply plenty of sunscreen!
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How to make it a true Full Day: If you want a complete 10-hour day experience, we recommend visiting the famous Santa Catalina Monastery on your own during the morning, and booking our tour for the afternoon shift. It is the absolute best way to experience a perfect day in Arequipa!
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Q: What is the Deposit Payment Process?
Pre-arrival deposits are required for tours in order to reserve tickets, entrances, and lodging. The amount may vary but is generally around 50% and can be paid in a variety of methods depending on your location. These methods include payment by credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, and Western Union.
Q: Can I Join or Leave a Tour During its Duration?
If you are interested in only a segment of a tour package, it is more recommendable to reserve individual day tours and transport, or to request one of our tour specialists to create a custom itinerary for you. (Read our terms and conditions)
Q: Are There Age Restrictions on the Tours?
The only restriction is that you must be at least 18 years old if you are traveling independently, otherwise you must be traveling with an adult. There is no upper age limit, but please disclose any health or mobility concerns so that we can ensure that your trip is as comfortable and pleasurable as possible.
Q: How can I change or cancel my reservation?
Any cancelation or change of services should be requested in writing, via email to the specialist making your arrangements. Regardless, it is important to remember that there exist cancelation and modification policies for each program, for which we invite you to review the general terms and conditions.
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