Top Tours & Activities in Arequipa

The landscape, the flora and fauna is wonderful; but accompanied by a qualified guide, who knows the area and explains the secrets of this place, makes this experience unforgettable. Since the tour is in private service, we have the comfort and flexibility to spend free time in this wonderful place and fully explore it. In addition to enjoying the charming Andean landscape of Salinas at 4300m, we will have a unique experience having lunch in the salt flat surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. Our tour includes private transportation, professional guide, entrance fee, oxygen tank on board, drinks and lunch -picnic in Salinas (traditional, vegetarian and vegan option).

Sample more than 14 Peruvian flavors that are typical from Arequipa. Interact with some of our local hosts and discover how to prepare alpaca and cuy, as well as learning ocopa making with a "batán". Hear all the historical and cultural details behind each dish and drink that you will have the chance to taste during this 4-hour Arequipa food tour.

Every day, from 10:00am to 13:00pm, from 14:30pm to 17:30pm (dinner class), from 18pm to 21pm, we will take you to our kitchen studio, located in Los Portales de Cayma, Pasaje Larilari I-3, where you will learn how to prepare traditional dishes with our most representative ingredients. Aperitif: Pisco Sour Making, As an introduction to our cooking class, you will learn to make the Peruvian national drink. Appetizer: Causa Rellena Main dish: Peruvian ceviche made using fresh coastal fish with a mix of local ingredients that make it unique and unforgettable. Dessert: Mango mousse or salad fruits with season fruit. Peru is home to many tropical fruit varieties and during this step we will have the opportunity to enjoy seasonal fruits. Water, tea, or mate Vegetarian Options: Fish would be replaced with a fruit or mushrooms.

This trip is recommended for tourists who visit Cabanaconde with the aim of seeing the best viewpoints of the Colca Canyon. Cabanaconde is the main point where you can visit and appreciate the best of the Colca Canyon. In this tour the tourist will be able to enjoy the unique geography of the Colca Canyon. During the tour you will be able to observe the Andean Condor in its natural habitat and we will also be able to appreciate its majestic flight. Andean condors can weigh up to 12 kg and measure more than 3 meters across. The Cruz Del Condor viewpoint is known as the best place in South America to see Condors.

Skip the stress of a taxi or shared shuttle when arriving to Arequipa's airport with this reasonably priced private departure service. A professional English speaking driver will pick you up at your at the airport and will take you directly to yout accommodation. Travel in a comfortable sedan or minivan.

We are from the Colca Canyon, we have more than 13 years of experience providing tourist transportation in private service. We know the route, we show our travelers amazing places and beautiful experiences in the Colca Valley. Our service is flexible, the client can make changes to the itinerary and can customize the service. We have modern vehicles that provide security and confidence on every trip. We handle LQA (Leading Quality Assurance)standards. The driver is a tourism professional and speaks English and Spanish.

Our tour can begin by picking you up from the airport and transferring you to your hotel or the other way around by picking you up from your hotel and transferring you to the airport at the end of the tour. Please note that the airport transfers, arrival or departure must be on the same day of the tour. As it is a private tour you can choose the starting time and customize the visits to your comfort. If you need to finish the tour before, there is no problem, there is no rush if you want or need to make the visits slowly. Our private transportation will take us to Yanahuara and then we will return to the center of Arequipa which is a world cultural heritage, and we will take a walking tour, exploring and discovering the colonial past of Arequipa and its current culture. Arequipa is a city with a lot of history, tradition, natural and cultural diversity. Welcome travelers!

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.

Enjoy a Classic 2 days Colca Canyon tour with an english and spanish speaking guide. This tour is ideal for travelers with who don't love trekking activities

Colca Canyon 2 Day Trek for exploring the bottom of the Colca Canyon, the second deepest in the world. Small Trekking groups, overnight in Sangalle (Oasis) and visit to Mirador Cruz del Condor for watching condors and admire the Colca Canyon. We have 2 options for trekking inside the Colca Canyon in the heart of the Peru Andes by shared tourist transportation and private car and tour guide. 2 day in small groups for enjoying more the nature and the colca canyon starts from San Miguel viewpoint and includes the night in Sangalle (Oasis).

Colca Full Day Private Tour starts at 3:10AM and ends in Arequipa at 5:30PM.  This tour includes the visit to: Cruz del Condor view point. Wayrapunko, Choquetico  hang over tombs, Amtahuilque, Maca and Yanque towns and the Visit to the hot springs: La Calera, With this tour is possible to do a short hike from Cruz del Condor to Cruz del Cura for arpund 1 hour; this hike allows you to discover the magic views from the different natural view points.

This is a unique experience of connection with the mountains in one of the deepest canyons in the world, in addition to being an opportunity to learn how Andean cultures walked and connected with the mountains and their beings. This experience, in addition to being a beautiful trek through nature, is an experience of reconnecting with your body, your strength and the medicine of the Andes.

At the end of your Arequipa stay, travel from your Arequipa hotel to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport without any hassle! This private departure transfer is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Discover the heart of Arequipa on this immersive walking tour. We begin at the vibrant San Camilo Market, a colorful hub of daily life filled with local products, flavors, and traditions. Then, stroll through charming streets toward the Main Square, where your guide will share the rich history of one of Peru’s most beautiful plazas. Visit the ornate Church and Cloister of La Compañía de Jesús, home to the stunning Saint Ignacio Cupola, a masterpiece of colonial art. Continue to a 17th-century tambo, a traditional communal housing complex that reveals the city’s colonial past. Finally, explore the breathtaking Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within the city, with over 300 years of fascinating history. Your guide will assist with your entry before bidding you farewell.

Our full-day Río Majes tour is an exhilarating expedition into high white waters. This tour is recommended for adults or children with or without rafting experience. We run a 20-25km section of Class III and IV rapids that takes approximately 3 hours. Afterwards, you will experience the Majes Valley culture by eating the famous Majes River shrimp and exploring the Toro Muerto petroglyphs.

Come and enjoy an impressive 3 day trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Disconnect from the city and fully enjoy the nature that surrounds this valley. Our guide will show you all the beauties such as the huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads and follow our route to Cabanaconde from where our adventure begins. The third day after the Hot Springs we will take you straight by bus to Puno where you will be drop off at your hotel if it's in the center of the city. Do not miss it and book now. It will be an unforgettable experience!

we are committed to deliver the best experience for our guests, showcasing the cultural diversity of our country through our gastronomy, taking you on a trip across its history and learning about professional cooking techniques in our fully equipped cooking studio where you'll prepare a delicious full meal always guided by our experienced chef.

This is a personalized experience, led by highly qualified professionals, ideal for all people looking for contact with nature, lovers of challenges. This adventure will allow you to awaken your senses to the fullest and experience emotions from start to the end. We promotes the practice of mountaineering with a commitment of conservation and care of the environment, reducing any impact to this important natural reserve. It is considered suitable for all people with or without experience who want to climb through one of the best trails in Arequipa which has become worldwide one of the most accessible 6000 mt to ascend "technically talking". Outside of the snow season it could practically be a high altitude trek, but that does not take away the risks that may arise since height has always played an important role, we recommend to have an adequate acclimatization to be successful and conquer the summit of CHACHANI. Enjoy an unforgettable experience keeping it in your memories forever.

Our treatment is pleasant with the passenger, the guides have a high quality of attention, we will make you feel like family. Because your satisfaction is our best reward. The Colca Valley is one of the magical places in the world, full of life, with the majestic flight of the Condor. We will visit restaurants with a variety of local and national food, as well as a folk dinner show where you will enjoy traditional music, a very good opportunity for photos with the dancers.

By taking this tour, you will go off the beaten path as you hike through places that very few tourists do. Tour can be also arranged in private mode by contacting us.

The Pillones Falls and the Stone Forest of Imata is an experience to know one of the waterfalls and the rock formation that was formed by natural processes that gives the impression of an enchanted mysterious forest. Both attractions located in Arequipa at 4,600 meters above sea level (approx.) In the tour you will know: Pillones Waterfall Stone Forest of Imata Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca

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.

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.

This tour is the most complete if you have little time but want to live a deep experience in the Colca Valley. We combine the cultural richness with the natural majesty of the canyon, taking you on authentic routes and unforgettable landscapes. ✨ Why choose us? ✅ Exclusive breakfast overlooking Colca Canyon from our private terrace in San Miguel – a unique moment that only EXPOTRAVEL PERU offers you. ✅ Small groups for personalized and safe attention. ✅ Challenging hikes for experienced adventurers, accompanied by professional guides. ✅ Direct contact with local communities and living culture. ✅ Service with the MINCETUR Tourism Quality seal (CALTUR). If you love adventure, walking amid dreamy landscapes and looking for an authentic experience, this tour is for you. Book now and get ready to experience Colca like no one else does!

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.

Book the best mountain biking experience around Misti and Pichu Pichu volcano, this is one of the best 2 wheels countryside activity in Arequipa to discover beautiful and incredible views of the landscape all year around. Every experienced or novice rider are welcome to enjoy this adventure on the safety way, paddaling on dirt road (Cross-country style) or taking some single tracks (downhill style) on properly mountain bike awarded with safety gear (Helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads) to have good fun in a couple or joining a group of travelers. Welcome to adventure mountain biking experience at the bottom of the active volcanoes of Arequipa/Peru. This bike adventure will done only joining an exist group.

You can see vicuñas and vizcachas (andean rabbit) and if you are lucky you can sometimes see the andean foxes. Here we can see the three different species of flamingos, you can see only in this lagoon and not in any other part of the world. to be more specific this doesn’t occur in the ´flamingos lake’ it is more famous than africa, (nakuru and naivasha, in kenya) and here you can only observe the two species.

In the south of the country, in Arequipa, between the Misti and Chachani volcanoes, is the Chili River. The river flows from the high Andes of Arequipa to the border of Cusco and Puno, and its large size makes it a favorite for rafting with class II – III – IV rapids, suitable for beginners and all ages. Live this unique adventure experience sailing and rafting down the Chili River, just 20 minutes from the main square of Arequipa. This is the right activity for nature lovers, adventurers, and adrenaline junkies looking for the best the outdoors has to offer.

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.

A journey to Peru is not complete without visiting Arequipa, the beautiful white city of Peru, This gorgeous city combines tradition and modernity in peaceful harmony while providing the gateway to the tradition and breathtaking scenery of its country side!

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!

This is a personalized trekking inside the Colca Canyon. We work with small groups which allows to enjoy the experience. With an early departure, Colca Trek 3 Days includes the visit to Cruz del Condor view point on the first day and the overnight in San Juan de Chuccho in a family run lodge. On the second day, the overnight is in Sangalle in a lodge with a realxing and refreshing lodge's swimming pool. On the third day a delicious breakfast will wait for us in Cabanaconde town. After 3 days inside the canyon, we will spend some time at the hot springs in Yanque. Return to Arequipa after a deliciuos lunch.

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.

"Misti volcano, sacred mountain, Inca sanctuary" This excursion invite everybody to enjoy nature within a different atmosphere than usual. We offer you a personalized adventure experience in one of the most important volcanoes in Peru, you will have qualified instructors for this practice as well as specialized equipment that will provide you safety and comfort. Ascending the city's tutelary volcano will be a great challenge for each participant and therefore an unforgettable experience, activate your senses and connect with nature, let's ascend progressively and enjoy each step, there is no easy path, trust your body and mind, glory is not far from you, be positive and enjoy the silence, the mountain is a school of life it helps you become a better person and teaches you to know yourself better. Admire the two impressive craters of the volcano and enjoy the spectacular view from the top, this will simply be a real dream and a memorable experience. .

We delve into dazzling nature, lively culture and delicious gastronomy. We will see a valley with a great diversity of flora and fauna, beautiful terraces. Place where we can appreciate the majestic flight of the Condor. Colca guards a great natural and cultural heritage, highlighting in a pure way the survival of two fundamental ethnic groups: Collaguas and Cabanas.

This full day tour stands out for its unique combination of breathtaking landscapes and authentic cultural experiences. You’ll travel through the impressive Andean scenery of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, enjoying panoramic views of Arequipa’s iconic volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. Unlike typical tours, this experience focuses on appreciating the beauty and tranquility of the highlands while learning about local traditions and the natural environment from knowledgeable guides. With comfortable transportation, breakfast, and entrance fees included, it’s a relaxing and enriching journey suitable for all travelers.

if you start your trip in Arequipa (2335 m.a.s.l.) you will have the chance to have a gradual acclimatization. You will enjoy a quiet city full of architecture surrounded by mountains and villages as in Colca valley with live culture, history and landscapes full of nature.

Spend an unforgettable outdoor day visiting the Pillones waterfalls and the stone forest of Imata. We are going to visit magic Andean towns, and we will pass through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and admire amazing landscapes. Explore these wonders of the nature with a nice walking tour, starting at the stone forest towards the Pillones falls. Get the most out of your trip, and discover this natural spectacle that Arequipa offers us.

The Full day of the Route of the Pisco and Petroglyphs of Toro Muerto is an experience to know the manifestations of rock art, the tracks of dinosaurs to taste pisco in one of the cellars that houses the Valley of Majes. In the tour you will know: The Valley of Majes Petroglyphs of Toro Muerto Dinosaur footprints of Querulpa Wine and Pisco Wineries Plaza and Church of Corire Plaza and Church of Aplao Majes River

Come and enjoy a wonderful 3 day 2 night trek in one of the deepest canyons of the world. Get out of the city and fully enjoy the nature that surrounds the Colca valley. Our guide will show you all the beauties such as the condors, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying and follow our route to Cabanaconde from where our hiking begins. Do not miss it and book now. It will be an unforgettable experience!

This is a cool tour including a short hike for 2 to 3 hours at the Colca Valley We will spend the night at a quiet and small village This is not a common tour. It is a new alternative with local people.

It is an experience to contemplate the majestic formation of the Colca Valley, its natural attributes, from its points of view, hot springs, fauna, small towns and colonial churches.

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.

The Sillar Route is an immense ashlar quarry (a stone of volcanic origin), which forms spectacular gorges, similar to those of Petra in Jordan. You can also see petroglyphs and appreciate the way the stones are extracted.

Join this tour and trek Colca Canyon on this 3-day excursion. Groups are with a english and spanish speaker tour guide Visiting inside of the Canyon in 3 days is quiet and nice. 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.

The Colca Canyon is located in the valley of a river in southern Peru and is famous for being one of the deepest in the world. It is a famous destination for hiking. It is a habitat of the giant Andean condor, which can be seen from viewpoints such as the Cruz del Cóndor. The canyon landscape encompasses a green valley and traditional remote villages with terraced agriculture that preceded the Incas.

A journey to Peru is not complete without visiting Arequipa, the beautiful white city of Peru. Much of the architecture in Arequipa is made of a white volcanic stone, Sillar, hence its nickname of the white city. This gorgeous city combines tradition and modernity in peaceful harmony while providing the gateway to the tradition and breathtaking scenery.

You will have the experience of appreciating and walking towards the canyon itself, you will also explore towns full of tradition, you will enter the most natural area of Arequipa, where you will disconnect from the world and learn about the local culture. Sangalle is a magnificent oasis where you will rest. People will travel in mobility and at the time of starting the walk we will divide into groups of 10 people.

This unforgettable 2-day, 1-night adventure takes you from Arequipa’s colonial charm to the shores of Lake Titicaca in a thrilling journey. On day one, reach the Colca Canyon – one of the world’s deepest – just as the giant condors begin soaring on the morning thermals beneath the rising sun. Enjoy a soothing soak in the natural hot springs to rejuvenate for the breathtaking road ahead. On day two, Explore the Colca Valley, visiting traditional villages, meeting locals in vibrant dress, and capturing photos of ancient terraced fields carved into the mountains. Later, cross the high Andes altiplano, where herds of wild vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas roam freely. Stop at mirror-like lakes frequented by flamingos, and take in the surreal landscapes that unfold before you. By the night, arrive in Puno.

TREKKING AT THE COLCA 3D / 2N Enjoy a great adventure in the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. We will observe one of the most beautiful spectacles of condors soaring from the bottom of the canyon to the highest peaks, as if they were spirits of the mountains.much of the Colca Canyon is habitable, with pre-Columbian terraces that are used to grow corn, potatoes, quinoa and other typical products. During the trek you will observe beautiful landscapes, spend the night in host families in the village of San Juan. And when you arrive at the Sangalle Oasis you will enjoy the sun under the palm trees, a swimming pool that will refresh you after an arduous walk and a harmonious singing of the Colca River.

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.

Half day trip of full adrenaline and adventure Sandboarding tour, a thrilling and unique outdoor activity. This exciting experience also include challenge 4x4 off-roading on the last north region of Desierto de Atacama (Peru) and makes your adventure surrounded by volcanoes and snow-caps spots of Arequipa region. The sandboarding adventure will be done on the dunes located between arid hills, which look as moon surface, makes unique and unforgettable desert adventure. The tour is available for beginners and experienced sandboarders, thanks to diverse routes and difficulties of dunes that’s require going up and down from 3m to 120m high. Also, you can choose the inclination of the dunes to practice the 3 styles of sandboarding supported by our filed staff. Welcome to a new desert adventure!!!

The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world and is located in the Arequipa region of southern Peru. This impressive canyon is a popular tourist destination due to its stunning landscape, picturesque towns, and the chance to spot the majestic flight of the condor, the world's largest bird of prey. This itinerary will allow you to enjoy the main attractions of the Colca Canyon in one day, including spotting condors, exploring picturesque towns, and relaxing in hot springs. I hope you enjoy this unique experience in one of the most impressive canyons in the world!

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.

The Tour to Colca 2d1n from Arequipa is a unique experience that takes visitors on a journey to explore the breathtaking natural beauty of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. It offers the opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring flight of the majestic condors from the Mirador de la Cruz del Condor, as well as visit charming colonial towns, ancient tombs, and pre-Inca models. Additionally, the tour allows visitors to sample the diverse range of local and regional cuisine and appreciate the intricate terraces that make up the Colca Valley's landscape.

Come and enjoy the best tour in Arequipa Colca Canyon full day, you will be able to see the flight of the condor and also visit the tourist towns of the Colca Canyon, you will have tourist stops for the thermal baths of Chacapi, visit the vicuñas reserve, visit the viewpoint of the andes! Wait longer and separate your tour for a day with a fantastic group and a 100% professional guide We are direct tour operator.