Top Arequipa Culture

This visit combines a walking tour through the historic center of Arequipa, learning about its history, some of its most important tourist places, and combining it at the end with the tasting and explanation of our national distillate, Pisco. We also tasted some local fruits and our emblematic dessert, Frozen Cheese. A different way to get to know Arequipa in Spanish and English (in French it is also possible but with prior coordination)

Go beyond Arequipa’s typical tourist trail on a walking tour that helps you get your bearings in Peru’s White City. Combine landmarks such as Plaza de Armas with lesser-known corners that are easy to overlook when exploring alone. Plus, discover the stories behind the city's colonial architecture and get a more rounded introduction to Arequipa with insight from your guide.

Experience the thrill of white-water rafting without venturing far from the city. This Chili River rafting experience includes pickup from your Arequipa hotel and takes you paddling through exciting Class II and III rapids surrounded by dramatic scenery. Perfect for travelers seeking an accessible outdoor adventure with all logistics handled.

Navigate Arequipa's historic streets with ease by joining a local guide on a walking tour. Get your bearings as you learn about the city’s rich history and culture, stretching back to the 1500s. Walk through the oldest neighborhood, San Lazaro, and the historic center, where you can admire architecture built from volcanic materials.

Likened to Petra in Jordan, the Sillar Route is an immense ashlar quarry that draws far fewer crowds than other ancient attractions in Peru—guaranteeing a more relaxed experience of the monument. This small-group tour helps you go beyond the guidebook and discover petroglyphs and stonemasonry techniques that you won’t find elsewhere.

The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest in the world, but getting there on your own requires spending hours sitting at the wheel. Let someone else drive while you soak up spectacular Andean landscapes on this full-day tour, which takes care of transportation and heightens your chance of spotting majestic Andean condors, which you can only find in this part of the world.

We invite you to tour one of the deepest Canyons in the World on our Magical Colca tour 2 days and 1 night, it is an experience that will take you to a place rich in culture, nature and traditions. During our trip we will enjoy impressive natural settings, whether crossing part of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Park, observing the vicuñas, alpacas and llamas, admiring the colorful terraces combined with its mountains and gorges, or interacting with the local people of the Colca. Let us not forget that we are in the "kingdom of the Condor"; So additionally we will have the privilege of observing the spectacular flight of the Andean condor between the walls of the Colca Valley canyon.

In the Arequipa city tour you will visit the city center is an imposing Plaza de Armas surrounded by the main cathedral, the company of Jesus and the seventeenth century neoclassical basilica that houses a museum where the most beautiful works of art of the city are exhibited. city ​​and the most representative religious objects. This tour will take place in comfortable transport units fully equipped, always accompanied by a bilingual guide on board explaining the tourist places to visit. DEPARTURES: 08:00 AM / 09.15 AM / 11:00 AM / 02: 00 PM / 02:30 PM PLACES OF VISIT: Monastery of Santa Catalina, the cloisters, company of Jesus, cathedral, chapel of St. Ignatius, house of Tristan del pozo, complex of San Francisco DURATION OF 3 HRS APPROX. (THIS CIRCUIT IS PEDESTRIAN)

Peru’s Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons and you can experience it for yourself on this tour from Arequipa. Join a small group and head to the rim of the canyon where you can spot Andean condors. You also make other stops including the pre-Incan terraces of Antawilke, the Yanque hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Arequipa’s desert-like climate means it’s home to some of the best stargazing opportunities in Peru, so it’s worth staying up to admire the night sky. Prebook your ticket and guarantee your spot at Stellarium Planetarium and Star Observatory, where advanced technology and state-of-the-art telescopes give you a clear glimpse of distant constellations and planets.

This full day tour stands out for its unique combination of breathtaking landscapes and authentic cultural experiences. You’ll travel through the impressive Andean scenery of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, enjoying panoramic views of Arequipa’s iconic volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. Unlike typical tours, this experience focuses on appreciating the beauty and tranquility of the highlands while learning about local traditions and the natural environment from knowledgeable guides. With comfortable transportation, breakfast, and entrance fees included, it’s a relaxing and enriching journey suitable for all travelers.

Discover the amazing White City of Arequipa with this fantastic walking tour that will take you to explore the neighborhoods around the Historic Center to admire impressive colonial architecture. Enjoy a guided tour walking the Santa Catalina Monastery, a religious citadel located in the heart of the city, and be amazed by this mysterious place. Live a great experience walking the city of Arequipa with us.

Live the magic of the Colca tour 2 days and one night ending in Puno This bus adventure will take you through ancient Andean towns, reserves and impressive natural landscapes located in the Colca Valley. Each stop is explained by the guide, who also assists and guides passengers on the trip. The activities in the Colca Valley and the tourist attractions are varied, but the most important is the tour to the Colca Canyon and the flight of the Condor. Finally, our tour concludes by traveling to the city of Puno with stops along the route.

Explore the Colca Canyon on a tour from Arequipa that cuts down on transit time to put its soaring landscape within reach. Getting to the Colca Canyon by public transit is tricky, but traveling with a private driver-guide ensures you’ll have more time to experience its traditional villages and soak in its thermal springs.

Book this tour for an authentic small group experience, with personalized attention and professional guides that will make you uniquely connect with the destination. Enjoy every moment in comfort, security and the warmth of an expert team that takes care of every detail of your trip.

Add some adventure to your journey from Arequipa to Puno on a day tour of the Colca Canyon. This hassle-free excursion is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Peru but are on a tight schedule and budget. In addition to exploring the canyon, itinerary highlights include Condor's Cross, the Chacapi hot springs (own expense), and Pampa Canahuas National Reserve.

It is characterized by being a small group tour, explanations to the detail of the history of Arequipa and is perfect to start our first day in Arequipa knowing in a quiet and safe way the most outstanding attractions of Arequipa. It is a charming walk through Arequipa, no mobility is used because you would lose the charm of walking through the city since currently the traffic is very complicated. IMPORTANT: Tip the guide at the end of the tour as it helps us to cover all maintenance costs to the places of visit. Even so, adding the cost of the reservation together with the voluntary tip at the end, it turns out to be a pretty cheap tour for the whole tour and places we will show you during the tour.

On the way to the Sillar Route where you will visit quarries and areas where the ashlar originated, we will visit the Añashuayco Quarry; in the place we can appreciate an immense canyon with skylights that are several meters high, formed by extraction for the formation of the Sillares, you can appreciate a Mega-carving of the Church of the Society of Jesus made by the stonemasons themselves. We can also visit one of them so that they can explain how their daily work is and make us experiment by cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves then we will move to the Quebrada de Culesbrillas, At this point we will do a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon that was formed by the passage of water At the end of the walk we can observe petroglyphs made by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago. Remember that in the beginning we visited the Mirador de Yanahuara.

Discover the best of Arequipa’s attractions at a leisurely pace on a private walking tour. This excursion is ideal for travelers pressed for time and people wishing to orient themselves to the city for future exploring. Highlights include Plaza de Armas, Santa Catalina Monastery, and the Church of La Companía. Transportation to the iconic Yanahura and Mirador Carmen Alto viewpoints lets you visit two of the city’s top sites comfortably and efficiently.

On this tour you can enjoy the beauty of the Colca Canyon with a restful night in the middle of the Colca Valley. You can rest in a quiet, clean and safe environment surrounded by the mountains that form this famous Colca canyon, considered one of the deepest canyons in the world. The departure is between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, Chivay is reached by making brief stops, on the way, typical lunch, rest time at the Hotel, thermal baths (where you can have a pleasant rest time in hot springs natural) and a night with typical dances and tourist dinner. Overnight in Chivay. On the second day we visit the main points of the Colca Canyon, the Mirador de la Cruz del Condor, natural viewpoints around, traditional villages, and then return to Arequipa at an ideal time being the arrival at approximately 5:00 pm.

Explore the Sillar Route on this half-day tour from Arequipa. We begin with pickup from your hotel at 8:50 a.m. to visit a viewpoint overlooking the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. Then, you'll learn about the Añashuayco Quarry and the artisanal sillar process. We continue to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, a natural canyon with petroglyphs and impressive formations. We return to the city around 1:00 p.m. Book with us and enjoy small groups, expert local guides, and punctual, personalized service.

If you crave adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences, the Colca Canyon Full-Day Adventure is perfect for you! Begin your day with an early morning departure from Arequipa and journey through stunning volcanic terrain to the charming town of Chivay. Savor a traditional Andean breakfast before witnessing the awe-inspiring flight of the Andean condors at the famous Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Explore ancient pre Inca terraces, relax in natural hot springs, and indulge in a delicious regional lunch. On your return, marvel at spectacular high-altitude volcano vistas, discover unique wildlife in protected wetlands, and encounter elegant vicuñas in their natural habitat. This immersive journey combines nature, culture, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is unforgettable!

Discover the magic of the Colca Valley in a 2-day, 1-night experience that combines nature, culture, adventure, and relaxation in one of Peru’s most breathtaking destinations. Witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor in its natural habitat, take in the spectacular Andean landscapes, and explore the charm of the valley’s traditional villages. Enjoy a carefully curated tour, accompanied by a bilingual guide who will share the history, traditions, and secrets of this fascinating region. You will also have the chance to unwind in thermal hot springs and enjoy unique moments surrounded by nature.