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Day 1 – Disembark + Journey into the Colca Valley
Our guide will be waiting for you after your morning excursion to the Sumbay Caves on the third and final day of your Andean Explorer rail journey from Cuzco. As your fellow passengers reboard the train, you’ll join our guide for the scenic overland drive to the charming high-country town of Chivay. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then continue to the Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca, our enchanting deluxe hotel situated along the banks of the Colca River. The balance of your afternoon is free to enjoy the idyllic valley setting of our resort as well as its solar heated pool and spa facilities. Meals L+D
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Day 2 – Condor’s Cross + Colca Canyon + Arequipa
After an early breakfast, join your expert guide for a visit to Condor’s Cross. Stand in awe before the Colca Canyon; reaching depths over 11,000 feet, it’s nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. This vantage point also offers an opportunity to witness the graceful flight of the giant South American condor.
Your journey continues after lunch, taking you through captivating mountain landscapes and timeless Andean towns. Ascend the slopes of the Chucura Volcano for inspiring views of the surrounding peaks and continue into the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, a picturesque high-mountain plain populated by Vicuñas. Continue to the handsome colonial-era town of Arequipa and check in to the deluxe Hotel Liberatador. Meals B+L
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Day 3 – Explore Arequipa + Departure
This morning you’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of Arequipa, a Baroque gem surrounded by three majestic snow-capped volcanoes that soar to nearly 20,000 feet! Showcasing the city’s splendidly preserved Colonial architecture, you’ll discover an impressive ensemble of centuries-old, white stone buildings that gleam under the southern sun. With your personal guide, your city tour includes the Church of the Society of Jesus, a masterwork of local Baroque art, and the 16th-century Catalina Convent with its narrow cobblestone lanes, picturesque plazas and fountains. After sightseeing, we’ll take you to the airport for your onward journey. Meals B