Perú; Travel Programs Giardino 2017

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Other Tours Arequipa City.
Rafting on the Chili River
This is an exciting opportunity to have a rafting experience in the
Chili Valley, 45 minutes from Arequipa City, between the Virgin
of Chapi Sanctuary and Acequia Alta. With a medium difficulty
rating and and Class III and IV rapids, you are guaranteed a
splashing good time.
The section to be done is about 6 km long (Approx 1: 45 hrs on
the water) using rafts with a capacity for 6 people. You finish the
run in the Chilina district (Acequia Alta) and the total duration of
the tour takes about 3:30 hrs. After the trip, you can be dropped
off at your hotel or the agency.
Country Side Biking Tour
The countryside biking tour takes around 3 to 4 hours on
average and goes through the next places: Paucarpata district,
Yumina town, Sabandia district and return to downtown. If the
group is resistant enough, we can add Characato district and
maybe even Mollebaya. 70% paved road and 30% unpaved
road 30. 35 km of route and note that there are slopes and
hills (up and down) Recommended starting time: 9:00 a.m. or
1:20 p.m.
YURA Valley
The town of Yura is located 35 km away from Arequipa City.
It is a pleasant town in a small, interesting valley on the west
slopes of Chachani. It is known for its thermal baths and a
popular place of excursions for many Arequipeños especially
during the weekend.
The bath contains four small pools that are not suitable for
swimming with temperatures from lukewarm to cosy. On
average, the temperature of the Yura waters reaches 26°C
(79ºF) and it is the chemical compositions that make them
ideal to treat conditions ranging from arthritis, dermatitis,
kidney stones, or cystitis through liver cirrhosis. Each of the
pools and ponds offers relief for a specific condition.
The town of Yura is located 35 km away from Arequipa City.
It is a pleasant town in a small, interesting valley on the west
slopes of Chachani.