The 15 Best Tours in Arequipa

2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon - Day one begins at 3 a.m. and reaches Chivay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,069 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Review of the 2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa, with route details, costs, guide advice, lodging, meals, and fitness tips.

“Go on your own! Do not book with a guide! BRING LOTS OF SNACKS. The bus broke down on the way to the canyon and we waited an hour with the bus door open, temperature was 8 degrees Celsius. The guide refused to tell anyone what was going on until the other bus arrived. We got to the canyon and went our own speed to the bottom. The guide did not check in, nor give us recommendations on speed, how many km ahead, incline and descent. You have to have experience hiking to complete this trek!!! We waited for the other hikers for 45 minutes as we could not pass…”

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From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

2.Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 982 reviews · 14 hours · from $42

Review of a $42 Colca Canyon day tour from Arequipa, with condors, Andean scenery, hot springs, meals, and practical tips.

“Such an amazing scenery. We were lucky to see condors though it was not the best time of year (according to our guide, April is the best time). Well-organized tour.”

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Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa

3.Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 548 reviews · 8 hours · from $27

Review of Arequipa’s Salinas Lagoon tour, with volcano views, salt flats, camelids, altitude advice, costs, transport, and practical tips.

“Mario was a great guide and showed a lot of interest in his own country and culture. Worth the money, but be aware of altitude sickness cause the highest point is 4400 meteres above sea level. We did this trip right after a night bus from Nazca, and should have waited a bit longer to acclimatize.”

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From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek

4.Sillar Route Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 461 reviews · 4 hours · from $12

Review of Arequipa’s Sillar Route Trek, with quarry history, Culebrillas Canyon, volcano views, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“Very interesting history of sillar mining and beautiful views at each stop. Our guide was excellent!”

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Colca Full Day Tour

5.Colca Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 429 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of Arequipa’s Colca Canyon day tour, with condors, Andes views, hot springs, meals, costs, altitude tips, and honest advice.

“I personally don’t think this trip is worth the time. The canyon by itself is a disappointment especially considering the published information and the guide both tell you that this is much deeper than the Grand Canyon in the US. Also, the condors that are talked about are a hit and miss. It’s probably exciting for trekkers but not when you’re driven there. Besides the canyon, the rest of the stops are also not interesting. The trip starts at the unearthly hour of 3 AM and at the end of the day, we returned very tired and disappointed.”

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Rafting Arequipa – Chili River Canoeing – Cusipata Rafting Arequipa

6.Rafting Arequipa – Chili River Canoeing – Cusipata Rafting Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $24

Raft the Chili River near Arequipa on a three-hour beginner-friendly trip with guides, equipment, transport, snacks, and valley views.

“Fun and very safe experience. Always with a rescue canue. Suitable for beginners. Jumping into water from a rock was fun”

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Arequipa: Chili River White Water Rafting with Hotel Pickup

7.Chili River White Water Rafting with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Raft six kilometers of Chili River rapids near Arequipa, with hotel pickup, expert guides, gear, snack, and dramatic Chilina Valley scenery.

“Fabulous guides, fun activity, great spot. Loved being able to jump into the river. What’s not to love!”

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Colca Canyon Trek 3 Day 2 Night

8.Colca Canyon Trek 3 Day 2 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $125

Review of the 3-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa, with condors, village stays, Sangalle Oasis, hot springs, meals, costs, and practical advice.

“My 3 days hike was a pleasant experience. First two days we reached our destination before lunch and could enjoy and relax. Our tour guide, Will, was attentive and shared his knowledge about fauna of the canyon along with history, traditions and challenges of the valley. The 3rd day was quite a challenge. Early start and a steep climb to the top of the canyon. Overall, very happy with the experience that ended in hot springs and a short stop in a national reserve to see lamas, alpacas.”

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Rock climbing in Arequipa and the Andes of Peru

9.Rock climbing in Arequipa and the Andes of Peru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Climb volcanic rock near Arequipa with expert guidance, Chili River views, beginner-friendly routes, and a small group capped at eight.

“Fantastic! No hiking involved to get to the climbing area - it is right next to the parking lot. Lots of bugs like sand flies / mites. Wear long sleeves, pants, and bug spray.”

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2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

10.2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 248 reviews · 2 days · from $78

Explore Colca Canyon, see condors and vicuñas, soak in Chacapi hot springs, then travel onward to Puno on this two-day tour.

“Pick-up on the first day was one hour in delay also due to poor organization of the agency. Second day was much better also cause we had a real guide explaining places. Overall I would reccomend as it's good value for the price.”

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

11.2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · 2 days · from $30

Trek Colca Canyon from Arequipa, see Andean condors, sleep at Sangalle Oasis, and tackle a demanding 24-kilometer route.

“Activity was great, but the latter costs of 195 soles per person they told me this in WhatsApp beforehand. It is very clear because of the booking information. Fidal has been a great guide with perfect English"”

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Colca Trekking 2days from Arequipa

12.Colca Trekking 2days from Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $85

Review of the 2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa, with condors, Sangalle oasis, hot springs, private guiding, costs, and practical tips.

“Ghersy was the best guide of our entire Peru trip. He is friendly, funny, and knowledge about the area, plants, and people. Even though the hiking was challenging, our small group had a blast! It was an amazing experience.”

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