Countryside and Viewpoints Tour (½ Day)
Arequipa Countryside Tour
Discover the essence of Arequipa in a tour that fuses natural landscapes, colonial architecture and living traditions. The Campiña Tour is perfect for those who wish to explore the charming surroundings of the White City, admire beautiful viewpoints, elegant colonial mansions and be captivated by the serenity and beauty of the Arequipa valley. An authentic experience that connects history, culture and nature in a single trip.
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Opciones del Tour
What’s Included:
- Pick up from centrally located hotels in Arequipa.
- Comfortable and properly equipped tourist transportation.
- Bilingual Official Tourist Guide (Spanish / English) throughout the tour.
What’s not included:
- Lunch.
- Unspecified personal expenses and consumables.
- Tickets (direct payment):
- Viewpoint of Carmen Alto: S/ 8.00
- Founder’s Mansion: S/ 15.00
- Sabandia Mill: S/ 10.00
- Menelik Museum: S/ 10.00
| APPROX. TIME | PLACE | ITINERARY: |
|---|---|---|
| 08:40 AM | Pick up | Pick up from hotel (downtown area) or meeting point. |
| 09:30 AM | Viewpoint of Yanahuara | Visit to the traditional neighborhood of Yanahuara and its viewpoint, from where panoramic views of Arequipa and the Misti, Chachani and Pichupichu volcanoes can be appreciated. |
| 10:15 AM | Carmen Alto Viewpoint | Panoramic viewpoint ideal for contemplating the Chilina Valley, its agricultural terraces and the natural surroundings of the city. |
| 11:05 AM | Incalpaca Outlet | Observation of South American camelids (llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos) and appreciation of fine alpaca textiles. |
| 11:50 AM | Founder’s Mansion | Visit this architectural jewel of the 17th century, a former colonial residence with gardens and period furniture. |
| 12:30 PM | Sabandía Mill | Historical construction from the 17th century still in operation, surrounded by nature and animals such as horses and alpacas. |
| 01:15 PM | Paucarpata terraces | Admiration of pre-Inca agricultural engineering and privileged views of the Misti volcano. |
| 02:00 PM | Return | End of tour and return to the city. |
Recommendations:
- Comfortable and light clothing, preferably with long sleeves for better sun protection.
- Sneakers or comfortable shoes, ideal for hiking in rural areas and nature trails.
- Hat or cap, sunscreen and sunglasses for comfort during the tour.
- Water and personal snacks to keep you hydrated and energized.
- Cash (soles) for payment of entrance fees and optional local purchases.
- Camera or cell phone with a charged battery to capture the beautiful landscapes, viewpoints and colonial houses.
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Recorrido muy completo y bien organizado
Visitar estas islas es una experiencia que vale la pena. El guía no sllevó en lancha hasta las islas Uros, donde pudimos conversar con las familias locales y luego dar un paseo en los típicos barcos elaborados con juncos.
Despues continuamos el recorrido por el lago Titicaca hasta Taquile. Allí nos recibieron con música y danzas típicas en un pequeño mercado artesanal. Luego almorzamos y mientras comíamos, el guía nos contó detalles sobre la historia y la cultura del lugar.
Yo elegí hacerlo en lancha rápida, lo cual recomiendo totalmente. Se pueden dejar las pertenencias en la lancha ya ques es la misma embarcación la que acompaña todo el recorrido.
La excursión tenía recojo y devuelta al hotel, así que, en resúmen, un recorrido muy completo y bien organizado ideal para conocer la vida y tradiciones en el lago.
Very complete and well organized tour
Visiting these islands is a worthwhile experience. The guide took us by boat to the Uros islands, where we could talk with local families and then take a ride on the typical boats made of reeds.
Then we continued the tour of Lake Titicaca to Taquile. There we were welcomed with music and typical dances in a small handicraft market. Then we had lunch and while we ate, the guide told us details about the history and culture of the place.
I chose to do it by speedboat, which I highly recommend. You can leave your belongings in the boat since it is the same boat that accompanies you throughout the tour.
The excursion had pick up and drop off at the hotel, so, in short, a very complete and well organized tour, ideal to learn about life and traditions in the lake.
Passeio muito completo e bem organizado
A visita a essas ilhas é uma experiência que vale a pena. O guia nos levou de barco até as Ilhas Uros, onde pudemos conversar com as famílias locais e depois fazer um passeio nos típicos barcos de junco.
Em seguida, continuamos nossa viagem pelo Lago Titicaca até Taquile. Lá, fomos recebidos com música e danças típicas em um pequeno mercado de artesanato. Em seguida, almoçamos e, enquanto comíamos, o guia nos contou detalhes sobre a história e a cultura do lugar.
Optei por fazer o passeio de lancha, o que recomendo muito. Você pode deixar seus pertences na lancha, pois é a mesma lancha que o acompanha durante todo o trajeto.
A excursão tinha embarque e desembarque no hotel, portanto, em resumo, um passeio muito completo e bem organizado, ideal para conhecer a vida e as tradições do lago.
