Calle Palacio Viejo 206-B - Cercado - Arequipa
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EnglishRock Art Caves in Sumbay
PRICE
$ 75.00
Price per person based on 02 people minimum
QUALIFICATION
According to the opinion of 25 people
HISTORY AND ARCHEOLOGY TOUR TO THE CAVES OF RUPESTRE ART IN SUMBAY IN AREQUIPA
On this tour we will see The Cave Paintings of Sumbay, which were made by primitive man in the Lithic period more than 8 thousand years ago. It represents evidence of the evolutionary process of man, from hunter and gatherer to the domestication of wild camelids. A unique archaeological wealth that you can discover just a few hours from Arequipa.
Come and live this experience full of history, seeing live and direct one of the few tests in the world of rock art, which are still intact, but they could no longer be seen as we have them today.
SUMMARY
Pick up time from hotel: 08:00am
Duration: Full day
Ending time: 04:00pm
End place: On the return we leave you at your hotel
Type of service: Private
THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Pick up from your Hotel in the center of Arequipa
Tourist stops throughout the tour
Entrance to Sumbay
Tourist transport for the entire tour in private
Professional guide in Spanish and English throughout the tour
THIS PROGRAM DOESN´T INCLUDE
- Entrance to Sumbay Caves: S/. 5.00
- Lunch
WHAT PLACES WILL WE KNOW?
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National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca
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Patahuasi
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Sumbay Church
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Sumbay town
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Train Cemetery in Sumbay
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Viewpoint Sumbay
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Paintings in sumbay cave
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Rock art caves in Sumbay
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Tocra
DETAILED ITINERARY
08:00am Departure from the city of Arequipa to Sumbay
Our first visit will be the Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca.
Later we will visit Patahuasi to take the indispensable Inca Mate made from coca leaves for altitude sickness
Then we will arrive at the village of Sumbay where we will make a 20 minute walk to reach the Cave Art Caves of Sumbay, hecash paintings 8000 years ago, proof of the primitive life in the place.
We will visit the town of Sumbay to visit the train cemetery in the town and take good pictures also with the local church.
Our next point of visit will be the Tocrapampa wetlands to observe the alpacas grazing freely on the spot
We will arrive in the city of Arequipa at 04:00pm
¿WHAT TO BRING FOR THIS TOUR?
- Warm clothes
- Suitable sneakers for short walks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat and water
PRICE ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE
If you are traveling alone, as a family, partner or friends and you want a more personalized tour, we can offer you the private tour to the Colca Canyon, it includes a transport and private guide, as well as pick up from your hotel and upon return we leave you at the door of his hotel. The times are more flexible so that they can enjoy the tour in their own way.
PRICE:
The price depends on the number of people, in the following table the price per person according to the quantity is indicated.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SUMBAY CAVES TOUR
- How far is Sumbay from Arequipa?
- Are there toilets in Sumbay?
- Are there stores to buy water and other things in the town of Sumbay?
- Do you pick us up from the hotel to do the tour?
- Is it very cold in Sumbay?
- How much does the entrance ticket to the Sumbay Caves cost?
- Is it advisable to take this tour with seniors and children?
Sumbay is 02 hours from the city of Arequipa, going along the Arequipa - Colca highway, a detour is made where a dirt road of approximately 03 kilometers begins until reaching the town of Sumbay and then starting the road to the caves themselves.
There are no toilets in the attraction itself, so a stop is made in Patahuasi where you can have lunch and also use the bathrooms.
It is recommended to bring water and snacks from the city of Arequipa since there are no points of sale in Sumbay because there are no inhabitants in the town of Sumbay.
Yes, we pick you up from your hotel at the indicated time and on the way back to the city we also drop you off at your hotel.
During the day the weather is sunny and also a little windy so it is recommended to bring a light coat, cap or hat and sunscreen to avoid sunburn.
The entrance costs S/. 5.00 soles per person, whether national or foreign, and the price is not included in the tour fee.
Of course; this tour is suitable for all people, whether seniors or minors, always with the appropriate care.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
- Prices not valid for long holidays: Holy Week, National Holidays, Christmas, New Years. For these dates add 25%.
- Prices include IGV, in case the client wants a ticket or invoice, it will be granted without adding any amount.
- The prices are expressed in soles, they are per person. If the client wishes to make the payment in dollars, the exchange rate in force on the day of purchase will be applied.
- To confirm a reservation, the payment of 100% of the service is requested before the tour, otherwise the service will be canceled.
- MINORS: Children under 03 years have a 100% discount on the price, sharing a seat and food with adults. Children from 03 to 08 years old have a 10% discount on all services. Children from 09 years old pay adult rate. Only 01 child under 03 years old is accepted with a 100% discount for every 04 adults.
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