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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.
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Arequipa day trip to Salinas Lagoon: Chiguata volcano views, salt flats, camelids and birds, plus optional mini thermal wells. 8 hours.
Half-day trek on Arequipa’s Sillar Route with working stonemasons, Añashuayco quarry canyon views, petroglyphs, and volcano lookouts.
Chili River white water rafting from Arequipa with hotel pickup, full gear, and a snack. 45 minutes on intermediate rapids.
A tough two-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with a Sangalle night, early condor viewing, hot springs, and camelid sightings.
Two-day Colca Canyon Plus from Arequipa with vicuñas, 4,900m viewpoints, a Chivay overnight, and condors 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.”
A 2-hour walking tour of Arequipa’s historic center: Plaza de Armas, cloisters, volcano views, Mundo Alpaca, and San Lazaro.
See Colca Canyon at sunrise, spot condors at Cruz del Cóndor, soak in thermal waters if you want, and chase vicuñas and volcano views.
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.
A small-group 3.5-hour Arequipa walk through key plazas, markets, and Jesuit sites, ending with pisco and local sweet tastings.
“This was my favorite tour in Arequipa! It was a really nice small walking tour. We learned about the history of Arequipa, and learned about the pride of their gastronomy. The highlight for me was definitely the market. Our guide took us to all kinds of food stands and we tried so many things! Then…”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condors, Sangalle bungalows, warm pool, meals, and hotel transfers—early mornings included.
“Canyon was great. The tour company was thoroughly mediocre; the bus driver played music at 3am, there were bugs at dinner, the breakfast on the first day was tiny.”
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.
“Interesting but not exceptionnal. You will walk through a canyon carved by an ancient river. Although the guide recommended mosquito repellent, there were none during my visit.”
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.
A private day from Arequipa to Chiguata and the Salinas y Aguada Blanca reserve, with lagoon walks, wildlife, and a homemade picnic lunch.
“This is a must do tour if you’re in the region, we are so happy we were able to share the day & experience the climate, learn about the customs and enjoy a local meal. Absolutely 10/10. FYI take everything your guide says to take, it will be needed”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
