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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“We opted for this one day tour after deciding we didn't want to hike into the canyon. It is a long day but worth it. The scenery was beautiful at each location and during the drive. Nelson was informative and entertaining!”
Arequipa day trip to Salinas Lagoon: Chiguata volcano views, salt flats, camelids and birds, plus optional mini thermal wells. 8 hours.
“Had a great time with one of the funniest and full of life guides we ever had, Mateo. The places we stopped for food offered delicious dishes. Can really recommend the trip!”
Half-day trek on Arequipa’s Sillar Route with working stonemasons, Añashuayco quarry canyon views, petroglyphs, and volcano lookouts.
“Great value for money, lovely to see the Sillar route. We took the afternoon session and the light was fantastic.”
Chili River white water rafting from Arequipa with hotel pickup, full gear, and a snack. 45 minutes on intermediate rapids.
“we were told to meet in the busy plaza. I think it took us 10 minutes to find her. We went to the fountain where we thought she she be but wasn't. Rather than say meet in a plaza where there were 100 people say meet at the statue in the plaza.”
A tough two-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with a Sangalle night, early condor viewing, hot springs, and camelid sightings.
“Was really fun. Alex was a good guide who took good care of the group!”
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.
“some parts were boring some fun. still worth doing”
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.
“I liked everything and the tour was organized well”
A small-group 3.5-hour Arequipa walk through key plazas, markets, and Jesuit sites, ending with pisco and local sweet tastings.
“Interesting tour of historical area of Arequipa. Enjoyed the pisco and traditional desert. Thank you”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condors, Sangalle bungalows, warm pool, meals, and hotel transfers—early mornings included.
“A couple of us in the group had heat realted sickness at first day of hiking. Our tour guide was super helpful to get us through the day. We chosed the mule ride for the next days's ascending hike. Mule operators did not seem understand that some of us were first time mule/horse riders. My…”
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.
“Overall a worthwhile tour. The guide Mike was very informative and kind. He spoke English and Spanish very well. The bus was comfortable and it was an interesting place to 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.
“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.
“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.
