Top Arequipa Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 5

Get a sense for the rich history and stunning scenery near Arequipa during this 4-hour, small-group, excursion. Travel with a guide and no more than 15 other guests, discovering the stunning landscape of the Chilina Valley and the towering Misti volcano in the distance. You’ll tour the 18th-century stone mill of Sabandia and visit the La Mansion del Fundador, one of the most iconic mansions in the region, before ending your day at the ‘Iron Bridge,’ designed by famed architect Gustave Eiffel. Benefit from a guide and round-trip transport (including hotel pickup, but not hotel drop-off) too.

Explore the rich history and colonial architecture of Arequipa and its surrounding districts during this 4-hour city sightseeing tour. Get a first-hand look at Peru’s charming ‘White City’ as you tour the Cayma and Añashuayco areas, wander through the Antiquilla market, see Arequipa’s 'Plaza de Armas,' and much more.

You can see the water mirrors between the months of January to March since it is the rainy season in the region; in the rest of the year, which is from April to December, the salt extraction areas are visited; in both seasons you can take all the photos that our imagination can allow us.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the renowned Colca Canyon, a natural wonder that will take your breath away. Return to PUNO

Join this tour from Arequipa city, trek inside the Colca Canyon for 3-day excursión ending in Puno city. Groups are with a english and spanish speaker tour guide Visiting inside of the Canyon in 3 days is quiet and nice to appreciate the local culture and nature. We enjoy and visit villages inside the Canyon such as San Juan de Chucchu Coshñirhua then Sangalle Oasis where we can intereract a little with local people. Discover one of the deepest canyon in the world with our 3-day Colca Canyon trekking ending in Puno tour with stunning views, hot springs, and local culture. Don’t miss out!

Discover Arequipa’s breathtaking landscapes as you explore the Puruña Stone Forest and Pillones Waterfalls, where volcanic rock formations, Andean wildlife, and stunning mountain views create a surreal adventure. With scenic drives, hiking, and nature exploration, this tour is perfect for outdoor lovers.

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.

Here are the sillar quarries that paint the city of Arequipa white. Although the area is known for working here with the raw material of the architecture of the White City, volcanic stone, it also brings together some of the most beautiful and impressive natural landscapes in the area. By following the Ruta del Sillar you can observe the process of extraction, carving and mega carving of sillar, a white stone that predominates in the traditional architecture of the city of Arequipa. This route has the necessary infrastructure and quality tourist services to consider it among the main attractions of the region. Among the main activities that can be carried out in the place are the interpretation workshops, with the presence of ashlar cutters.

Discover the Colca Canyon at a more relaxed pace than you would on a day trip during a 2-day tour from Arequipa. Unlike conventional tours, this multi-day excursion comes with a customizable itinerary—to which horseback riding and ziplining can be added—and includes accommodation and round-trip transfers that allow you to spend less time navigating and more time enjoying the scenery.

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.

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.

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.

Route of the Sillar, Viewpoints of the Valley and Volcanoes We enter in the middle of huge volcanic stone farellones 30 meters high carved "to combo and chisel", colonial facades and carvings. Here we will have an illustrious moment with the master stonecutters, known as "cutters". They will reveal their live work techniques so that later we can do it with our own hands. We will see giant block falls and the wonderful experience of watching small blocks of ashlar made using ancestral instruments used from generation to generation. Heading to the Mirador de Carmen Alto !!! We will visit the traditional and unmissable viewpoints of Arequipa, Mirador de Carmen Alto to appreciate the Chilina Valley and our 3 volcanoes, Chachani, Misti and Pichupichu. The second viewpoint is in Yanahuara. Here we will eat rich traditional desserts and buy unique handmade souvenirs in the square.

- This is a tour full of history in Arequipa and legends that we will tell you while we are introduced to the small streets, small squares, wrought iron windows and traditional mansions carved in white volcanic stone. - Our experience will also show us the care of llamas, alpacas and vicuñas thanks to Mundo Alpaca - Finally, this tour will also pass through a cultural café, very welcoming and interesting to take a short break and get to know each other better.

Visit the beautiful historic center of the city of Arequipa, and uncover its historical buildings and imposing colonial churches and mansions. This walking tour will lead you to discover this impressive city, which holds much history, culture, and one of Peru`s finest cuisines. Explore the Andean Sanctuaries Museum at the Catholic University of Santa María, and be amazed by its incredible collection of mummies, as well as their pristine state of preservation.

The Colca Canyon and Valley is one of the main must-see tourist destinations in the Arequipa region. Together with me and my experience as a guide we will enjoy different activities with the local population; We will live the experience of a tourism of sensations and emotions on the walk that I offer you towards the Cruz del Cóndor, we will make a connection with Mother Earth (PACHAMAMA), I will teach you about the medicinal plants that are in the national reserve and much more.

THE TOUR HAS TWO STARTING TIMES, AT 9:00 AM OR AT 2:00 PM, WITH THIS WE WILL BE ABLE TO KNOW THE WONDERFUL AREQUIPA CITY, A RECENTLY DISCOVERED LANDSCAPE WHERE MUCH IS KNOWN ABOUT THE CULTURE OF AREQUIPA AND THE ORIGIN OF THE SILLAR, FAMOUS STONE FROM WHICH THE HISTORIC CENTER OF THE CITY WAS BUILT. WE WILL ALSO WALK LIGHTLY THROUGH A PINK SILLAR CANYON, VIRGIN AREA AND CALLED CULEBRILLAS. WE WILL EXPLORE THE CARVINGS THAT EXIST IN THIS AREA AND THE VALUABLE WORK OF THE STONERS.

The Full Day Colca tour is a super exciting tour, from the departure of Arequipa you will be able to observe the landscape, visiting high parts of natural reserves of flora and fauna. We will arrive at the highest point 4910 meters, Landscapes of a canyon considered the deepest in the world, here we will be able to take a 35 minute walk around the canyon, you will also be able to observe the flight of the condors, one of the few largest birds in the world. You will be able to take photographs with incredible landscapes, we will go to the Chacapi hot springs in Yanque. We will accompany you throughout your tour with a guide. Welcome to this wonderful tour of Colca in Arequipa.

●The tour offers different hot springs and alpaca ranch that are particular highlights during this experience. ●Tour includ a 4* hotel comforting, quiet and picturesque in the nature in a traditional village at Colca valley. ●Uncommon 2 day Colca Canyon tour with stay in Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs ending in Puno could be a especial and unique trip for you. ●Visit one of the deepest canyons in the world, take advantage and immerse yourself in this great option to stay.

Delve into the heart of the Colca Canyon with our immersive 3-day exploration. Traverse the canyon's rugged landscapes, visit traditional villages, and witness the majestic condors up close. This extended tour allows you to savor the natural beauty, history, and culture of the Colca Canyon at a relaxed pace. It's an adventure that promises unforgettable moments.

The best adventure activities, is mountain biking, where you can have fun and also experience the excitement and adrenaline. Since it is located on the slopes of the Chachani Pichu Pichu Volcano and from there towards the city of Arequipa. If you have experience, or if you are only beginners, you will love it, the mountain bike tours are below the volcanoes of Arequipa and are designed for all cyclists to enjoy the splendid high Andean scenery that is shown intact. It is also possible that you can visit a small part of the Salinas National Reserve if the opportunity allows it.

This tour is special because it will allow you to get to know the charming Colca valley in 2 days, making the excursion to different points and tourist attractions. You will have a night of accommodation in Chivay, surrounded by a beautiful valley, having a different night and away from the city. You will appreciate the flight of the condor according to the season and many natural viewpoints. With an additional cost you can use the hot springs and enjoy a typical food buffet lunch in the Colca Valley. At the end of the two-day excursion, we will disembark in the city of Puno, ready for you to continue your visit to the other attractions that our country of Peru has. Remember that the departure is the first day approximately 8:00 am and ends in Puno at approximately 7:30 pm, a city that is on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the most navigable lake in the world. Here you and with all the guidance from us can go to your own hotel.

Enjoy adventure, comfort, and convenience on the same day with a Colca Canyon tour followed by a transfer to Puno. This 2-part experience is perfect for active travelers who want to maximize their limited time in Peru. The adventure begins with a challenging trek through the canyon, along with a visit to the Chacapi Hot Springs. After the hike, sit back and enjoy a relaxing, non-stop journey to Puno.

A personalized tour is the best for any destination and as local experts we have put together this itinerary thinking about those who want to travel at their own pace. The Colca Canyon is famous considered one of the deepest in the world and hosts the most surprising samples of flora and fauna. This canyon is 4160 meters deep and is excellent for any trekking lover. We love to show the beauties of our country and that is why our guide will be focused solely on ensuring that your experience is the best from start to finish. Passengers will be picked up from your hotel, and the guide service is private only for the booking group. Please note that transportation is done with other passengers.