EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Experience the best of Arica with your own personal guide on this private tour of Arica’s highlights. Enjoy the history, culture, and gorgeous vistas of this well-loved city without having to deal with crowds on a large group tour. You’ll feel like a VIP on this Arica tour, as you’re escorted to the city’s most popular sights.
Start in the heart of the city, observing the Gothic-style architecture of Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Established in 1876, this building has an iron and wood door which was prefabricated in France by Gustave Eiffel. Afterward, visit the nearby former Customs building, erected in 1874 with materials that were also supplied by Eiffel. From there, journey down the southern coast to the beaches of El Laucho and La Lisera. There, you’ll see the city’s history unfold through beautiful painted panels. Stop at the epicenter of the area’s local fishing industry and take a peek at the main generator of Arica’s local economy.
Continue to Azapa Valley to admire the famed Cerro Sombrero and Cerro Sagrado geoglyphs. These huge historical drawings were scratched into the surface of the valley’s slopes, serving as route markers for desert caravans. At the San Miguel Archaeological Museum, you’ll see a wide variety of jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and other pre-Columbian artifacts, like the world’s oldest mummies, dating back to 5,000 BC.
Pick up a beautifully handcrafted artifact or two at the Parinacota village market. From the promontory (steep hill) of Morro de Arica, enjoy great views overlooking the city. These views provide the appropriate scenery to imagine Peruvian soldiers making their last defense during the War of the Pacific.
Book this Arica tour for an exclusive way to see Arica and all its treasures.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
