Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy the beautiful green valleys on the outskirts of Arequipa, where you can appreciate stunning landscapes with the surrounding mountains and volcanoes.
Visit architectural marvels in Arequipa such as the Sabandía Mill and the Founder’s Mansion, built from the city’s main construction material: sillar.
Exploring these tourist attractions in Arequipa is well worth it and will allow you to learn more about the history of this fantastic city.
Ticket entrances to Sabandia Mill and Founder's Mansion
01 bottle of water per person
Private transfers to and from your Arequipa hotel.
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from centrally located Arequipa hotels
VALLE CHILINA, chilina - Cayma, Cayma 04018, Peru Our Countryside, Sabandía Mill, and Founder’s Mansion tour begins with pickup from your hotel located in downtown Arequipa, and we will head towards the beautiful and extensive Arequipa countryside, where onions and garlic are cultivated.
We will visit the Valley of Chilina to admire the vibrant colors of the countryside from its grand viewpoint. Here, you will have wonderful views of wide green fields and the Chili River. 20 minutes
Paucarpata, Peru We will visit Paucarpata, which has terraces and viewpoints offering spectacular panoramic views of the Arequipa countryside and the imposing Misti volcano. 20 minutes
La Mansion del Fundador, Arequipa, Peru We will continue the tour by visiting the Founder’s Mansion, a traditional sillar manor house built in the 16th century by the founder of Arequipa, Garcí Manuel de Carbajal. Located 20 kilometers from the Plaza de Armas and near the Socabaya River, its colonial-era style remains intact, as does its original decor.
The mansion has been occupied by various prominent figures such as doctors, bishops, generals, and priests. It features a small chapel, a beautiful main patio, and colorful gardens. During the tour, you will observe rooms adorned with canvases, ceramics, and furniture brought from Europe. 40 minutes
Molino de Sabandia, Arequipa, Peru Just 9 kilometers from the city, you will find the Sabandía Mill, an architectural gem dating back to 1621 made of sillar, and which still operates to this day! Surrounded by beautiful and spacious gardens, with local trees and plants like cacti and succulents.
Master stonemason Don Francisco Flores was responsible for constructing this interesting site, and today it is one of the most important historical monuments in Arequipa.
At the end of the tour, we will return to the city center to drop you off at your hotel. 40 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, money for personal expenses
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
CarlaU21
13 Jul 2022
Las mejores vistas del campo de Arequipa con los volcanes de fondo. Los miradores que visitamos dan vistas a un paisaje bello para tomar muchas fotos. El molino de sabandía espectacular, los jardines hermosos y muy interesante la historia y preservación del lugar. La Mansion del fundador bastante interesante, decorado con muebles de la época colonial.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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