Arequipa Countryside Tour and Yanahuara Viewpoint Tour of the Arequipa Countryside and Yanahuara Lookout
ID: GYG948622-1478786
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
A unique tour where history, culture, and nature come together. Explore its picturesque districts, admire its colonial architecture, and lose yourself in the beauty of its fields and volcanoes.
Campiña Tour on a Panoramic Bus, also known as a Mirabus: At this stop, our guide will welcome us and provide detailed explanations of all the points on our itinerary.
We will enjoy sitting on the second floor of the Mirabus to get a better view of all the tourist attractions in the city of Arequipa. We will be able to get off the bus at the following stops:
The first stop will be the Yanahuara District, where we can take photos at the famous Yanahuara Portals with Misti Volcano in the background. We will also see the church in this traditional district. Here, they sell the traditional queso helado (frozen cheese), a typical Arequipa dessert whose unique flavor is a must-try.
Next, we will head to our second stop, the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, where we can admire the terraced architecture of the district, as well as the three volcanoes in Arequipa: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu.
Next, we will move on to the third stop, the Incalpaca Mini-Zoo. Admission is free, and we will be able to observe the four South American camelids (llama, alpaca, vicuña, and guanaco).
Our next stop, the fourth, is the Mansion del Fundador; it is a colonial mansion, now converted into a museum, which houses important relics from the history of the city of Arequipa. Admission is optional but recommended, given the rich history it houses.
Finally, we will visit our fifth stop, the Sabandia Mill, where the water mill is still in operation inside. Admission is optional; if you prefer to stay outside, you can enjoy optional activities such as horseback riding or an ATV ride.
We will then return to the city center of Arequipa, where we will arrive in approximately 45 minutes.
Highlights
- Visit to the Carmen Alto viewpoint
- Visit to the Mansion del Fundador
- Horseback riding / Quad biking
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WEAR SNEAKERS, WARM CLOTHING OR A WINDBREAKER JACKET, A RAINCOAT (OPTIONAL), AND BRING CASH FOR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES.
INCLUDED
- Sightseeing Mirabus
- Professional bilingual guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
- Admission ticket – OPTIONAL
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.