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The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular arequipa tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
A long, well-paced day from Arequipa to Colca Canyon for condors, alpacas and vicuñas, plus breakfast and a hearty Andean buffet lunch.
Most Popular“It was really worth it and we could do a lot more than it said in the description. The trip offfered something for everyone.”
Arequipa day trip to Salinas Lagoon: Chiguata volcano views, salt flats, camelids and birds, plus optional mini thermal wells. 8 hours.
“Absolutely fantastic view and landscape. Our guide was very helpful with information and taking great pictures”
Half-day trek on Arequipa’s Sillar Route with working stonemasons, Añashuayco quarry canyon views, petroglyphs, and volcano lookouts.
“It's a fun half day tour. The guide was very friendly and shared a lot of information about Arequipa. The canyon was very pretty and if you have a half day to spare I would definitely recommend.”
Chili River white water rafting from Arequipa with hotel pickup, full gear, and a snack. 45 minutes on intermediate rapids.
“Great trip, we had a lot of fun. There are amazing views on the way, and we had the chance to jump into the water. Our guide Daniel and the team were professional, friendly and made the experience fun. Highly recommend.”
A tough two-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with a Sangalle night, early condor viewing, hot springs, and camelid sightings.
“Not as intense as expected…fun an relaxing…probably could have done it self guided in one day. But is nice to be part of a group!”
Two-day Colca Canyon Plus from Arequipa with vicuñas, 4,900m viewpoints, a Chivay overnight, and condors 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”
A 2-hour walking tour of Arequipa’s historic center: Plaza de Armas, cloisters, volcano views, Mundo Alpaca, and San Lazaro.
“Excellent introduction to the historical center of Arequipa. Perfect as I had arrived the previous evening. Walked by some of the major sites of course, but well supplemented with historical perspective. Also learned about things that just happened, such as the long line of people waiting to renew their national ID cards. Saw some pretty…”
See Colca Canyon at sunrise, spot condors at Cruz del Cóndor, soak in thermal waters if you want, and chase vicuñas and volcano views.
“Brilliant day trip! It was a very early start, but worth it. David was a great guide and very funny, informative and charming. We saw so many amazing landscapes and even condors! An excellent day.”
See condors over Colca Canyon, spot vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas, visit Andean villages, and (optionally) soak at La Calera on a 14-hour day trip.
“the tour seemed rushed but there is so much packed in and alot of distance to cover. I enjoyed it all and the guide was great.”
A small-group 3.5-hour Arequipa walk through key plazas, markets, and Jesuit sites, ending with pisco and local sweet tastings.
“Daniel, our guide, really brought our experience to life. He shared so much interesting information about the history of Arequipa as a city, the people who have lived here, the industries that have established over the years, local food, architecture, religions - everything! He was also so friendly and we asked him a million questions…”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condors, Sangalle bungalows, warm pool, meals, and hotel transfers—early mornings included.
“We really enjoyed this 2-day trip to the Canon de Colca. The landscape was incredible and our tour guide, Eveline, was really competent and kind. She gave us some info and then let us free to enjoy this experience at our best supporting us in the hardes part of the treck. The tour was realised…”
A very early Colca Canyon day trip from Arequipa with condors, hot springs, and a finish in Puno for Peruvian Andes views and culture.
“Très belle excursion pour voir les condors et de superbes paysages!!”
Half-day Arequipa tour to Yanahuara, the Sillar quarries, and Culebrillas petroglyphs. Small-group value with an easy-to-moderate canyon walk.
“I enjoyed the walk through the narrow, serpentine Culebrillas canyon the most. A lot of my fellow travellers loved the sillar quarry rock sculptures, prefect destinations for fun holiday photos.”
2-hour small-group walk in Arequipa’s White City with local guides, ending at volcano views of Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu for $15.
“An amazing unique walking tour of Arequipa. Joss was friendly, knowledgeable and showed us the unique history, heritage and architectural highlights of Arequipa. He even provided our group a list of great restaurants and bars to visit during our stay. I highly recommend this tour. 😊”
A private day from Arequipa to Chiguata and the Salinas y Aguada Blanca reserve, with lagoon walks, wildlife, and a homemade picnic lunch.
“The trip is amazing. Julio is an excellent guide, he told us a lot about the history of Peru. He shot some amazing pictures of us as well! I truly recommend this day trip to Salinas with Julio. The place is amazing and full of wildlife. BOOK THIS TRIP NOW !!!!!!!!”
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