Arequipa´s half-day hike was especially created for hiker lovers and to discover the greatest Arequipa's countryside, located just 45min away from the city center. This half-day hike includes a great time to disconnect you from the noise and stresful of the city, to encounter with nature, with nice farming people, and enjoy a suitable hike designed for young and adult people. Thanks to the strong Spanish influence today Characato district is a great reference of pride as known as "Los Characatos". Why to hike in Characato? por que este lugar fue el primer asentamiento para los conquistadores españoles (June 24, 1541). Considered the first spanairs town in Arequipa region. "Hiking Through The...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up And drop-off at meeting point
Interaction with local farmers.
All Fees and Taxes
Local trek guide
Round trip transportation
Personal gear as trekking boots, day backpack, hat, walking poles and others
snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS E.I.R.L
The meeting will be at our office of PERU ADVENTURE TOURS at calle RIVERO 509, downtown.
8AM or 12M we will wait for all participants.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Arequipa´s half-day hike was especially created for hiker lovers and to discover the greatest Arequipa's countryside, located just 45min away from the city center. This half-day hike includes a great time to disconnect you from the noise and stresful of the city, to encounter with nature, with nice farming people, and enjoy a suitable hike designed for young and adult people. Thanks to the strong Spanish influence today Characato district is a great reference of pride as known as "Los Characatos". Why to hike in Characato? por que este lugar fue el primer asentamiento para los conquistadores españoles (June 24, 1541). Considered the first spanairs town in Arequipa region. "Hiking Through The...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up And drop-off at meeting point
Interaction with local farmers.
All Fees and Taxes
Local trek guide
Round trip transportation
Personal gear as trekking boots, day backpack, hat, walking poles and others
snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS E.I.R.L
The meeting will be at our office of PERU ADVENTURE TOURS at calle RIVERO 509, downtown.
8AM or 12M we will wait for all participants.
The half day hike begins with great view of entire countrisyde of Characato valley - The trail is mostly gradual with some small uphill sections following well preserved trail upper the farming fields and seeing local farmers on their daily activities since colonial times. If you chose to practice this hike in the morning, for sure will be very hot and is recommended to wear good hat, long sleeve T-Shirt and sun proctection. The distance to hike is betwenn 6KM and 8KM, which is around 3hrs through great countryside atmosphere. For morning departs (8AM), the hikers can have the alternative to be drop-off at local restaurante as known as "Picanteria" to really taste the genuine cuisine of Areq...