Arequipa countryside with Sabandia Mill and the Founder's Mansion private tour

Private tour

Location: Peru

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 4 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Sabandia Mill
Panoramic view from Sachaca
Farming terraces of Paucarpata

All about the trip

See what lies outside central Arequipa on this half-day private tour of the countryside. With a private guide, learn about the region’s farming history and see the intriguing farming terraces of Paucarpata; visit the Sabandia Mill; tour the Founder’s Mansion; and enjoy a wonderful panoramic view from Sachaca. Transport by private minivan will ensure your comfort on this morning or afternoon tour.

We will visit the city outskirts which still preserve part of the famous Arequipa garlic and onion fields. The tour will begin at the Paucarpata District with its farming terraces that date back to pre-Inca times. We will visit the Sabandia Mill built in the 18th century and which is still working. We will also visit the Founder’s Mansion, a beautiful building of colonial times that dates back to the 18th century. Then we will travel along Via Paisajista to reach Tingo, and old summer resort, and finish the tour by visiting the Sachaca viewpoint from where we can see the entire city.

What is included in the price

Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entry fees (Molino de Sabandia, La Mansion del Fundador)

What is not included in the price

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Sturdy footwear suitable for walking
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Waterproof jacket
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream
Camera

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in the centre of Arequipa. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Medium

Cancellation more than 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 4 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking Price.
Cancellation less than 4 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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