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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.

Explore Colca Canyon on a 2-day excursion. Behold wonderful Andean landscapes and wild animals such as llamas and alpacas, and you will see gigantic Andean condors in flight. Finish the excursion in Puno the next day. On the descent, you will begin to see pre-Inca agricultural terraces and towering volcanoes in the distance. After lunch, walk to the hot springs, you can take a dip or just take in the breathtaking scenery. The next day you will head to the Cruz del Condor Viewpoint, one of the best viewpoints over the canyon and home to the famous giant Andean condors. The road passes through picturesque villages and pre-Inca ruins. After lunch in Chivay, you will begin your journey to Puno, 6 hours by bus with spectacular views along the way.

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.

Discover the sights and flavors of the colonial-era city of Arequipa when you book this sightseeing tour. Join a small group and walk around the historic streets to learn about the city’s rich history and culture that stretches back to the 1500s. Walk through the oldest neighborhood, San Lazaro, as well as the historic center where you can admire architecture built from volcanic materials.

Visiting the Colca Canyon is a must for anyone who likes hiking and spending time in nature, but as with any natural hiking area, it’s safest to go with a guide and a group of fellow hikers. This overnight trekking package makes exploring this gorgeous area a breeze and is a great way to get a feel for the canyon without having to devote multiple days to exploring its depths.

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.

Discover Arequipa’s rich history and unique character on a guided walking tour through its most emblematic streets and landmarks. From elegant colonial squares and impressive religious architecture to traditional neighborhoods and living artisan culture, this experience reveals why Arequipa is known as the White City. Perfect for travelers seeking culture, stories, and local insight in a relaxed and engaging walk. Book now and experience Arequipa beyond the highlights, through its history, people, and traditions.

Make your transfer from Arequipa to Puno an interesting one with this 2-day tour to Colca Canyon. Head to Chivay where you visit a vicuña reserve, an Andes viewpoint, and an optional visit to the hot springs. On day 2, head to the Colca Canyon to observe its great depth as well as the Andean condors that call it home before heading to Puno on the banks of Lake Titicaca.

Many travelers go directly between the cities of Arequipa to Puno, missing out on the opportunity to see Colca Canyon. This full-day guided tour offers hassle-free transport from Arequipa to Puno while including a sightseeing excursion to the deep canyon where you can see the famed condor in flight.

On this bike tour, we do not need a support vehicle following us! We start from Bolognesi Bridge in Arequipa and head southwest of the city. During the first 10 minutes, we ride through light city traffic before gradually leaving the urban area behind. Enjoy incredible views of the Arequipa countryside and the volcanoes surrounding the city. Our guides are very flexible with timing and have excellent English skills. This circuit offers a mix of small climbs and descents, plus an amazing 500-meter downhill section, all on asphalt roads. On the way back, during the final 8 kilometers entering the city, we ride with traffic again, always safely controlled and guided by your tour leader. A fantastic opportunity to discover the real Arequipa by bike!

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.

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)

An unforgettable experience awaits you on this 2-day trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Your guide will take you on a journey through the stunning landscapes of the Colca Canyon, home to the majestic Andean condor. You'll start your adventure with a drive from Arequipa to the town of Chivay. From there, it's a short hike to the Condor's Cross viewpoint, where you'll have the chance to see these magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Afterwards, you'll continue your trek down into the canyon, where you'll spend the night in a cozy bungalow. The next day, you'll hike back up to the top of the canyon and enjoy a refreshing dip in the hot springs before heading back to Arequipa. Splitting the trek into two days means you can take your time to fully enjoy the experience and make the most of the incredible views.

The Sillar Route is an experience to know the origin and history of the "sillar" volcanic stone with which the most important buildings in Arequipa have been built. The tour includes the visit to the quarries to appreciate the elaboration, mega-detail of the material in the middle of a fascinating environment.

10:30 a.m. Pick up from your accommodation. 10:50 a.m. We begin our bike tour by entering the beautiful fields of the Chilina Valley, where we can closely observe flora, fauna and local crop harvests. Our path will be slow to take the photos you want and avoid uncomfortable fatigue. 11:30 a.m. Arrival at the Sanctuary of Charcani. We will have a short break to rest and listen to the safety and instruction talk to enter the Chili River. 12:00 pm. Start of Rafting. We will be approximately 1 hour and a half inside the waters of the Chili River accompanied by a guide on board and a safety kayaker in case of any unforeseen event. At a low point we will stop to jump from a 4 meter high rock to swim in the middle of a green landscape surrounded by volcanic rock. 1:30 p.m. End of Rafting. 2:00 p.m. I return to the city. End of service.

-*-The Colca Canyon offers travellers the opportunity to get up close and personal to countryside life in Peru. -*-Spot soaring Andean condors, bathe in secret thermal baths, uncover jaw-dropping vistas, stay in an oasis, and hike along dusty roads for three days into the depths of one of the world’s deepest canyons!

Explore the stunning Colca Canyon, one of Peru's most remarkable landscapes, on this full-day tour from Arequipa to Puno. Witness traditional villages, soak in natural hot springs, and capture breathtaking views at scenic lookouts. This journey offers a mix of cultural immersion and natural beauty, ensuring a memorable experience. - Full-day tour showcasing the scenic Colca Canyon - Visit traditional villages and learn about local culture - Relax in natural hot springs during your journey - Enjoy breathtaking viewpoints along the way

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in nature. The Pillones Waterfall stands out for its beauty as it has a huge waterfall, surrounded by dozens of rocks shaped by the erosion of water and time. Likewise, the Puruña Stone Forest will surprise us with its set of natural stone columns that take on the appearance of a mysterious enchanted and petrified forest.

Enjoy this experience preferred by tourists who want to make the most of their time getting to know the highlights of the Colca Valley, the traditional towns, a little relaxation in the most recommended thermal baths such as Chacapi, you will get to know this traditional town near the Valley. And from there the most notable thing is that our tour will end by arriving in the city of Puno at night, making brief stops along the way to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the protected natural reserves that exist on this road.

Discover Arequipa's colonial and historical charm on a private city tour. The adventure begins with convenient airport pick-up before visiting the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto. Next, explore the fascinating Santa Catalina Monastery and learn about its intriguing history. You'll also admire stunning views of the surrounding volcanoes and Andean landscapes. Throughout the excursion, your guide is happy to answer any questions for a more personalized experience.

The Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve is one of the more spectacular natural areas in Peru, but getting there from Arequipa and back in just one day can involve an expensive car ride or private tour. This group tour gets you there and back in comfort, with door-to-door transportation and the services of a guide.