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Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 arequipa & colca canyon tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Full-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa with breakfast, buffet lunch, condor watching at Cruz del Cóndor, and alpaca/vicuña reserve stops.
A full 8-hour day trip from Arequipa to Salinas Lagoon and the National Reserve, with volcano views, salt flats, and camelids.
Half-day Sillar Route trek from Arequipa: Añashuayco quarry, Culebrillas canyon petroglyphs, and volcano viewpoints with a guide.
Arequipa Chili River white-water rafting with hotel pickup. 45 minutes on rapids, gear and snack included. Extra transport and photos optional.
2-day small-group Colca Canyon trip from Arequipa to Puno with condor views, Chivay hot springs, vicuña sightings, alpacas, and stops.
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with early bus ride, guided descent, Sangalle Oasis stay, hot springs, and possible condors.
2-day Colca Canyon Plus from Arequipa with vicuñas, high Andean viewpoints, Coporaque culture time, and condor spotting at Cruz del Cóndor.
“I think this was a great tour. Nic elumch spots and the overnight stay in chivay out in the countryside a bit was lovely. Our tour guide was from colca canyon and excellent for explaining everything.”
2-hour Arequipa walking tour with Plaza de Armas, cloisters, volcano views, and Alpaca World. Pay $10, tip guide, optional museums.
Full-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa: condors at Cruz del Cóndor, Chacapi thermal baths, vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas. 15 hours.
Adventure day from Arequipa to Pillones waterfall, Puruña stone forest, and Salinas reserve to spot vicuñas, llamas, and guanacos.
