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Arequipa and Lake Titicaca Extension

Based on popular demand Zoom Vacations has created a Peru pre trip extension to Arequipa and Lake Titicaca; two culturally and architecturally stunning areas of Peru that do not disappoint.

Arequipa is also known as "the White City" because of the white volcanic rock, sillar, used in its buildings. You will visit the beautiful Santa Catalina convent, founded in 1580. This convent is an almost self-sustained village, made up of houses for the nuns and their servants, cloisters, plazas and narrow streets, kitchens, refectory and laundry.

We'll also visit the residential districts of Yanahuara and Chilina, where you will have a magnificent view of Arequipa's countryside and Mount Misti volcano.

We fly to Lake Titicaca where we will take a motor boat trip to some of the more unique islands of Lake Titicaca, starting with the utterly fascinating Uros Islands. These islands are completely man made, and its inhabitants continue to maintain them as they have since pre-Columbian times, using Totora reeds from the lake.

Also, we will visit to the awe-inspiring Chullpas of Sillustani, where the ancient Aymaras used to bury their high priests in cylinder-shaped rock tombs.

Package Highlights

• Services of a Zoom Concierge throughout your trip.

• Tour of the city of Arequipa.

• Dinner at one of Arequipa's best restaurants, known for its fresh produce.

• All breakfasts and land transfers.

• Lunch on Taquile Island, which is inhabited by Quechua speaking natives who have developed both an efficient and original social system and a fine hand weaving technique over several generations.

• As with all Zoom Vacations, several trip-enhancing surprises

Luxury Accommodations

• Casa Andina Private Collection, 5 stars, 1 night

• Lago Titicaca Hotel, 5 stars, 2 nights