Top Arequipa Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Discover the local traditions of Peru as you explore the countryside of Arequipa on this private half-day tour. With a dedicated guide, visit the local market to learn about Peruvian gastronomy, enjoy scenic views, see a rock quarry where statues are made, and sample typical dishes in the Carmen Alto neighborhood; note that lunch is not included.

Book this tour that the whole family will enjoy where you experience both waterfalls and natural hot springs in one excursion. Your guide collects you from your hotel in Arequipa city center, and then you’re off to Yura. See volcanoes, canyons, and more along the way. Later visit Capua waterfall and get some impressive photos. Take a dip in the hot springs, too, which can help with all sorts of ailments.

Explore the sublime surroundings of Arequipa on a half-day private tour of the lush countryside. Gain insight into the region’s agricultural history with a private guide; visit the distinct farming terraces of Paucarpata; and tour a grand colonial home belonging to the founder of Arequipa. Transportation in a comfortable and air-conditioned minivan is provided for your convenience.

The Colca Canyon offers some of the most rewarding hiking terrain in Peru, with steep climbs and spectacular scenery, but without a guide it’s easy to lose your way. This full-day guided tour includes breakfast and lunch plus park fees and round-trip travel from your Arequipa hotel—leaving you free to focus on the canyon experience. Soak up the views from the Cruz del Condor view point and visit the hot springs at La Calera.

It is a tour where we appreciate the volcano Misti in addition to a spectacular view of all the volcanoes, we will know a little of the flora and fauna and the wildlife of the South American camelids as is the alpaca ,vicuña ,guanaco and so we will learn a little more of these tourist places. The guide will explain us and take pictures with a unique view, then we will visit and explore a little more of each culture giving us the best of our city of Arequipa, taking us some very beautiful memories and knowing more than you already know, we will also live with the animals and explore more of the wild flora, including view of flamingos.

Get into the Colca Canyon on this full day guided tour from Arequipa. Colca Canyon is in southern Peru, and has the Colca River passing through, which is popular with rafters. Hopefully you'll see the Andean condor, often seen at the Cruz del Condor viewpoint. You'll also explore traditional Incan villages and green landscapes along this hike.

This is a unique experience for travelers looking to know a little explored space during their trip. In this tour you will not find a massive amount of tourists and you can make a very fun and easy trekking in the middle of a unique canyon in Arequipa. They can also combine the experience of a beautiful trekking, culture and thermal baths

Explore with us this fabulous tour where we will be able to appreciate the quarry from where the people of Arequipa extracted the most important material in the history of Arequipa and for which it is known as the "WHITE CITY". Enjoy unique views and spectacular walks in the middle of virgin quarries, witness an unparalleled adventure with us, remember that the tour we offer is shared.

In our private service you will enjoy your experience in the city to the fullest since you will take advantage of all your time knowing every detail of our culture and you can ask your guide any questions you have, without the inconvenience of depending on a group as usually happens on tours with many people. You can also choose the start time of the tour. Unlike other tours, we include the entrance to the Monastery of Santa Catalina as well as the private guide inside it.

The volcanic stone city of Arequipa ranks among the most beautiful in South America, and many people say no trip to Peru is complete without a visit. On this tour, leave the map behind and follow your guide to top Arequipa attractions including the Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Monastery, and learn of the city’s rich colonial history. Entry to the Santa Catalina Monastery plus pickup and drop-off at your Arequipa accommodation are included.

We will visit the Colca Canyon, the deepest in Peru, with more than 4000 meters deep. We will enjoy beautiful landscapes that surround from the Arequipa Exit until we reach the Canyon, we will also observe the Vicuñas National Reserve in Arequipa.

Discover the dramatic beauty of the Colca Canyon on an exciting two-day excursion from Arequipa. Explore a fascinating natural formation twice as deep as the USA’s Grand Canyon with an experienced guide; visit an intriguing wildlife reserve to encounter diverse species; and admire the beautiful colonial architecture of two highland villages. Walk on the base of a colossal volcano and admire spectacular views of Peru’s stunning scenery during this enriching experience. Transport and two lunches are included in the tour price, however overnight accommodation must be purchased separately.

It is a Tour to enjoy doing sport in a moderate way, does not demand great physical effort since the total distance is 10 km. Includes modern bikes in excellent condition and of different sizes to provide comfort and safety to all participants, and qualified Guides certified in the name of the nation. This tour is an original alternative to know the history and culture of Arequipa, but at the same time enjoy the outdoors, the landscape and the valley of the city.

What Makes the Colca Canyon Full-Day Tour from Arequipa Unforgettable? Discover the stunning Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest, on this full-day guided tour from Arequipa. Enjoy panoramic views from the famous Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint, where you can witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor, the largest flying bird on Earth. Explore traditional Andean villages like Chivay, Maca, Yanque, and Pinchollo, known for their colonial architecture and rich cultural heritage. Learn about pre-Inca history at Choquetico and Antahuilque. Relax in the optional La Calera hot springs, surrounded by mountain views, and enjoy an included traditional lunch in Chivay. On the way back, stop at Patapampa Viewpoint (4,910 m), and take in breathtaking vistas of snow-capped volcanoes. Then, travel through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, home to llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and unique Andean wildlife Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation, guide, breakfast, and lunch

on the route to the Sillar Route where you visit quarries and areas where the sillar originated. We will visit the Añashuayco Quarry; In the place we will be able to appreciate an immense canyon with cliffs that are several meters high, formed by the extraction for the formation of the Sillares.You can see a Mega-carving of the Church of the Society of Jesus made by the stonecutters themselves. We can also visit some of them so they can explain to us what their daily work is like and make us experiment by cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves. then we will move to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, arriving at this point we will make 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 see petroglyphs made by the Wari culture over a thousand years ago.

Experience the allure of the Colca Canyon on a 2-day adventure. This tour offers a deeper exploration of one of the world's deepest canyons, making it an ideal choice for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

Embark on an off-road adventure through Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve on a full-day tour from Arequipa. Ideal for active travelers, this small-group excursion, limited to five participants, combines a 3-hour hike to the Salinas Salt Lagoon with wlidlife spotting and off-road travel. Bring binoculars to spot wild alpacas and perhaps a rare vicuña along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Surround yourself with Peru’s vibrant wildlife on a private day tour to Laguna de Salinas from Arequipa. With possible bird sightings of Andean and Chilean flamingos, Andean geese, and hummingbirds, this journey is perfect for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for Andean rabbits and foxes. Throughout the trek, your guide will help point out different flora and fauna, enabling you to enjoy the experience.

Explore one of the world’s deepest canyons on this 2-day excursion that begins in Arequipa. With a small group, trek through the Colca Canyon where you can see giant Andean condors, alpacas, several types of cacti, and much more. On day 2, relax your tired muscles in the hot springs before being transferred to Puno, where you can continue exploring Peru on your own.

Visit Colca Canyon, a must-see and spectacular destination in the city of Arequipa and Peru, observe one of the deepest canyons in the world and its majestic Andean condor in its natural habitat in addition to its local culture and ancestral traditions, the cultivation of its pre-Inca terraces and know the picturesque villages that surround the valley. If you are looking for a combination of adventure, nature , local culture in one day this excursion is a perfect choice.

The City & Countryside Tour is an experience to explore the buildings, places and the characteristic landscape of the City of Arequipa from a panoramic bus. Which moves around the city making specific stops to see squares, viewpoints and to admire the landscape route of "La Campiña", under the assistance of a professional guide during the tour.

Explore the deep Canon del Colca on this three day trek through the wilderness of Peru. Discover the local wildlife and spot a plethora of cactus species as you walk the track from Condor’s Cross to Cabanaconde. Spot the condors flying above you and wave to the alpacas as you make your way across the canyon with your guide.

Discover the origin of Arequipa’s brilliant white architecture on an excursion to the Canteras de Sillar, or Sillar Quarries, where you’ll see local masons cutting stone from pale, volcanic cliffs. Challenging access roads mean the Canteras de Sillar would be difficult to reach on an independent trip, and visiting with a guide is a fascinating way to get the background on Arequipa’s long tradition of stone work.