PERU · DESTINATION
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 arequipa 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.
“Scenery was amazing. Our guide was terrific (Nelson).”
A full 8-hour day trip from Arequipa to Salinas Lagoon and the National Reserve, with volcano views, salt flats, and camelids.
“Was a great and memorable day trip to a stunningly beautiful location and got to see Flamingo 🦩 on the lake, plenty of time to look around, some walking, but more of a stroll. Liked the first stop at a viewpoint for the volcanoes too. Be aware this involves quite long travel on a dirt…”
Half-day Sillar Route trek from Arequipa: Añashuayco quarry, Culebrillas canyon petroglyphs, and volcano viewpoints with a guide.
“Great value for money, lovely to see the Sillar route. We took the afternoon session and the light was fantastic.”
Arequipa Chili River white-water rafting with hotel pickup. 45 minutes on rapids, gear and snack included. Extra transport and photos optional.
“Super exciting and fun activity, they provide everything need just show up ready to enjoy yourself”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with early bus ride, guided descent, Sangalle Oasis stay, hot springs, and possible condors.
“good trip..hard hike down and then starting at 4:30 am on last day climb 1100m 3600 ft all up hill. nice time but not an easy hike.”
2-day Colca Canyon Plus from Arequipa with vicuñas, high Andean viewpoints, Coporaque culture time, and condor spotting at Cruz del Cóndor.
“Very nice experience, the Mayan guide was always smiling and in a good mood. She gave a lot of explanation. Every place was perfect.Auto-translated”
2-hour Arequipa walking tour with Plaza de Armas, cloisters, volcano views, and Alpaca World. Pay $10, tip guide, optional museums.
“we absolutely loved this tour our guide, was very informative and also very funny”
Full-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa: condors at Cruz del Cóndor, Chacapi thermal baths, vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas. 15 hours.
“It was great, the stops were well chosen, we saw 5 condors at the same time, the explanations were great. The only problem is the buffet is 60 sol, there are no other options nearby, so if you don't want this meal plan, remember to bring a small sandwich with you. Otherwise, great!!!!”
Adventure day from Arequipa to Pillones waterfall, Puruña stone forest, and Salinas reserve to spot vicuñas, llamas, and guanacos.
“Absolutely loved this day trip, the rock forest and waterfall were spectacular! Our guide Sophia was very knowledgeable and spoke great English so I feel like I got the most out of the tour.”
One-day Colca Canyon trip from Arequipa with early condor viewing, vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas, Andean villages, and optional hot springs.
“IT was Perfect day. Our guide and driver professional person Raul ad Hector. Beautiful places.I recommend”
