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Top 9 day trips things to do in Arequipa

When Arequipa is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Colca Canyon Full Day Tour from Arequipa, Arequipa1

    1. Colca Canyon Full Day Tour from Arequipa

    5.0· 5 reviews· 15 hours

    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

  2. Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa., Arequipa2

    2. Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa.

    5.0· 3 reviews

    With this tour we will be able to know both the history of Arequipa from its beginnings, the constructions of the Historic center of Arequipa, Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the surrounding viewpoints as well as one of the most representative centers such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina, come and know this tour on foot walking and enjoying the city as well as by car to get to know the closest viewpoints of the city with beautiful landscapes and beautiful archeology stories. This tour is offered privately and is guided on board in your preferred language so you have a full day knowing a lot about the history of Arequipa.

  3. Sillar Route and Culebrillas Tour Culture and Nature in Arequipa, Arequipa3

    3. Sillar Route and Culebrillas Tour Culture and Nature in Arequipa

    5.0· 1 reviews

    This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the soul of Arequipa through its most iconic material, sillar stone. Unlike typical sightseeing excursions, the Ruta del Sillar y Culebrillas Tour takes you behind the scenes into active quarries where master artisans still carve stone by hand, preserving a centuries old tradition. You’ll also venture off the beaten path to explore Culebrillas Canyon, a hidden natural wonder with ancient petroglyphs and dramatic rock formations. Its easy walking trail makes it accessible for travelers of all ages, while the personalized attention of a local guide ensures a rich cultural experience. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or curious explorer, this tour offers an authentic, immersive glimpse into the heritage and landscapes that make Arequipa truly special.

  1. Colca Canyon Plus, Arequipa4

    4. Colca Canyon Plus

    4.9· 234 reviews· 2 days

    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.

  2. 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno, Arequipa5

    5. 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno

    4.6· 17 reviews· 2 days

    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.

  3. Colca Full Day Tour, Arequipa6

    6. Colca Full Day Tour

    4.6· 437 reviews

    The Colca Canyon is the deepest in the world and truly an incredible site. This tour is a great escape from the city and gives travelers the opportunity to experience Andean culture. Below is a general outline of our full day tour. · You will be picked up from your hotel or hostel between 3:00am and 3:30am and drive north to Chivay where you will eat a simple breakfast. · We then head west to the Condor Cross located on the rim of the Colca Canyon. You will have one hour to enjoy the views and look for condors. · We will make our way back towards Chivay making stops at Antawilke to see pre-Incan terraces, a small colonial town called Maca, and the Yanque hotsprings to bathe in the hot pools for one hour. · Upon arriving to Chivay we will stop at a local restaurant to eat a buffet lunch. · We then head back towards Arequipa making two final stops along the way at Patapama and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. · You will be dropped off back at your hotel around 5:30pm.

  4. 2-Day Tour to the Magical Colca Canyon, Arequipa7

    7. 2-Day Tour to the Magical Colca Canyon

    4.5· 29 reviews· 2 days

    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.

  5. Full Day Tour to Colca including Transfer to Puno, Arequipa8

    8. Full Day Tour to Colca including Transfer to Puno

    4.2· 13 reviews· 17 hours

    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.

  6. Full Day Tour to Colca Canyon from Arequipa, Arequipa9

    9. Full Day Tour to Colca Canyon from Arequipa

    4.2· 35 reviews

    On this tour you will be able to discover the wonder of the Colca Canyon. The tour consists of knowing the main attractions. Here you will visit the Mirador to see the depth of the canyon and the Flight of the Condor. You will have time to enjoy the hot springs, traditional villages and the beauty of the canyon. The tour will offer you a timely visit in a single day of the main part of the Colca Canyon. The trip can be tiring in terms of travel time, but in terms of comfort it is for everyone since it does not require physical effort and the roads are well built, it is only important to be careful with the issue of height of the place and climatic factors when They are very adverse.

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