All Arequipa Tours & Excursions in 2026

Let's immerse ourselves in it with all our senses; music, textiles, flavors, walks, admirable Andean nature, capricious volcanoes, fauna and flora, trying on typical costumes and much more. During our trip we enjoyed 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 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. PLACES TO VISIT: • Tocrapampa Wetlands • Patapampa Viewpoint • Town of Chivay • Chacapi Hot Springs • Town of Yanque • Cruz del Condor viewpoint. • Viewpoints of Wayrapunku, Antahuilque and • Maca town.

See where Arequipa got its namesake, the White City, on a small-group half-day tour to the Sillar Route. After an easy transfer from the city center, view the site’s ornately carved stone murals. Then, observe workers extracting, styling, and carving the massive white stones. Later, walk through the scenic quarries of the volcanic stone and see other noteworthy landmarks, including the pink cannon.

The Route of the Sillar is a fascinating quarry with ancient monuments, but understanding its significance requires the support of a knowledgeable guide. This excursion from Arequipa takes you to this fascinating site and to the nearby ravine of Culebrillas where you can see ancient petroglyphs, all with a guide to provide insight and context.

The Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve is a wonderland for nature lovers, but it's not easy to get to from Arequipa. This package sorts out all of the logistics, from transportation to guide services, so that you can enjoy the expansive reserve without stress. Check out the seasonal mirrorlike effect of wet salt lagoons, try your luck at spotting Andean wildlife, and relax in thermal waters, all in one day.

If you want to get to know the Colca Canyon, enjoying the rest in the village of Chivay and breathing a pure and different air surrounded by one of the most charming valleys in South America is your ideal choice. Tour to the Colca for 2 days to know one of the deepest canyons in the world, enjoy its hot springs, we will give you a very comfortable hotel, you will see the typical dances of the village and also have the food included with variety of typical dishes. You will have a very good experience.

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.

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.

Giardino Tours invites you on this excursion, to immerse yourself in a world with all your senses! Enjoy music, textiles, flavors, walks, admirable Andean nature, capricious volcanoes, fauna and flora, typical costumes and much more. In addition; you’ll get stunned observing the spectacular gliding of the Andean Condor between the walls of the great Colca canyon and walking around the area. Your security is important! Our Tours are small groups with a maximum of 14 people. Qualified transport with constant mechanical inspection, oxygen bottle and first aid box. All our guides and drivers are Certified and with long experience. Feel also good by traveling with us, we work for a sustainable and responsible tourism in Peru.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This one day tours to this wonderful place where you can contemplate impressive landscapes surrounded by active volcanoes, a natural salt reserve next to the natural habitat of llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and flamingos that fall perfect for a day of tours in Arequipa. You can also enjoy the thermal baths in the middle of nature.

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.

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.

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.

This tour differs because it turns the transfer from Arequipa to Puno into a complete, comfortable and well organized tourist experience. Instead of returning to Arequipa after visiting the Colca, you will take the route to get to know the Colca Valley, sleep one night in Chivay and continue directly to Puno and Lake Titicaca. During the tour you will enjoy high Andean landscapes, volcanoes, vicuñas, traditional villages, agricultural terraces and the expected visit to the Cruz del Condor, one of the most impressive viewpoints of the Colca Canyon. It is an ideal experience for travelers who want to optimize their time, avoid unnecessary transfers and live a scenic route between two of the most important destinations in southern Peru. Includes Arequipa pick-up, tour transportation, bilingual guide during Colca visit, accommodation in Chivay and final coordinated transfer to Puno.

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 this tour you will be able to discover the charm of the Colca Canyon, leaving from Arequipa with a calm and leisurely trip to discover the most important tourist resource in Arequipa, ideal for families who want to fully enjoy each place. It offers the facility of leaving them in Puno at the end of the tour, thus avoiding the return journey to Arequipa. On the way we will visit natural areas such as the Altoandean Lagunillas.

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.

If you've got limited time in Peru's White City, check off as many of Arequipa's historical sights and attractions as you can on a half-day sightseeing tour. Stay cool and cover more attractions as you travel via air-conditioned coach to viewpoints such as the Mirador de Yanahuara and through colonial districts including Yanaahuara and St Lazarus. Plus, visit the Monastery of St Catherine, which was closed to the public for almost 400 years.

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.

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.