City: Arequipa Region
Top Things to do in Arequipa Region
The 10 Best Day Trips from in Arequipa Region, Peru
Arequipa (Aymara: Ariqipa; Quechua: Ariqipa) is a region in southwestern Peru. It is bordered by the Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac and Cusco regions in the north, the Puno Region in the east, the Moquegua Region in the south, and the Pacific Ocean in the west. Its capital, also called Arequipa, is Peru's second-largest city.
Restaurants in Arequipa Region
1. Quarry Canyon + Countryside Tour, +food Tasting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This tour will be a great Experience if you have a free day in Arequipa you will see all the best things about the city and surroundings you will have the opportunity to learn about local culture, traditions and to taste some of local Peruvian food which is very characteristic in the region.
Inclusions: Private transportation, tour guide , All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: the food in not included
Reviewed By priskac2021
I went on the 2 day trekking trip of the Colca. It was an amazing experience I will never forget. Everything was so well planned. There were so many great activities that went along with it , as well as, several stops along the way! Our tour guide, Marizol Taco was very knowledgeable, fun, well organized, respectful and super patient with us! I was so happy I decided to try this trek...totally recommended!
2. Colca Full Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, continental, guide
Exclusions: Entry, lunch, Thermal baths
3. Colca Canyon / Full day tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Come and enjoy an impressive Full day tour through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Disconnect at least one day 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, follow our route to different tiny towns and of course visit the relaxing hot springs.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast
Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the Colca Canyon: 70 soles per person, Entrance ticket to the Hot Springs, We can buy a buffet lunch for 30 soles
Reviewed By Jaime N
Our tour guide, David, was absolutely brilliant and his knowledge, humour, friendliness and problem-solving skills are what made the tour such a success. He provided us with lots of fascinating commentary, made sure everyone's dietary requirements were met at the restaurants, ensured nobody felt left behind on the short hikes, and he was always happy to answer all our questions. He even sourced clean towels for our visit to the hot springs so that we didn't need to rent any. Worth every single penny we paid for this tour.
4. Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa
Overall Ratings
3.6 based on 22 reviews
Join this full day trip to Colca Canyon leaving early in the morning from your hotel including transportation and and official English guide.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Professional Official English guide, Tourist transport-Shared, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Entrance fees to the Colca canyon S/. 70.00 p/p, Entrance fees to the Hot Spring S/. 15.00 p/p *optional, Lunch, Drinks
Reviewed By Kim290388
Salinas salt lagoon is incredibly beautiful. I was there during the rainy season so it’s not white but instead a big mirror. Our guide Elli was super knowledgeable and could answer all our questions about the region and the lagoon itself. Since we were only two guests, the whole tour was super flexible and tailored to our wishes. I can highly recommend this tour - it’s worth every penny :-)
5. Living Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Machu Picchu
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
Explore Peru and know its heritage, fauna and inhabitants during 10 dreamy days of crossing the country. This unforgettable circuit from and to Lima visits beautiful colonial cities, archaeological sites left by ancient civilizations and some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Admire the condor of the Colca Valley and the native camelids of the Andes. Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, observe how the past lives on the islands of Lake Titicaca and ascend Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Nine nights of accomodation in the hotel category selected, Round trip transfers upon arrival and departure of the airport, One way bus ticket from Puno to Cuzco, Roundtrip transfer to the Cuzco train station for the trip to Machu Picchu, Round trip train ticket to Aguas Calientes, Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to the citadel of Machu Picchu, Guided tour to Machu Pichu and the other attractions mentioned in the itinerary, Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary, Box lunch x 1
Exclusions: Expenses of a personal nature., Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals. , Other vistis non specified in the itinerary., International flights to Perú, International and domestic airport departure taxes, Meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme, Tip for driver and guide (optional), Airline ticket: Lima - Arequipa / Cuzco - Lima
Reviewed By Kathy F
Picked up from hotel and driven to magic water circuit fountains and light show. Fun group of 9 and our guide was wonderful. Beautiful fountains great show with lights and music then on to a buffet dinner and folklore show. Good food great show. Delivered back to hotel safe and sound.
6. Fullday Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa
Overall Ratings
3.4 based on 12 reviews
Pickup from your accommodation in Arequipa around 03:00am to start our journey to one of the deepest canyons in the world, taking the Yura road, bordering the Chachani mountain towards Pampa Cañahuas, habitat of the beautiful South American camelids, the vicuñas. Approximately, at 6:00 a.m. we will arrive at the town of Chivay; where we will enjoy our breakfast and then we will continue our drive for about 1 hour to arrive at Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, strategic point of observation of the Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Condor. We will return to the town of Chivay for lunch and to rest walking through the little streets. At 2:00 pm we will start our drive back to Arequipa, along the way we will visit the highest point between the Colca Canyon and Arequipa: Patapampa (4800m), from this place we can see the volcanic mountain range. We will be back to our accommodation in Arequipa around 5pm.
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off at accommodation in Arequipa, Professional guide in English or Spanish, Breakfast and lunch in Chivay, Entrance fee to Colca Canyon
Exclusions: Meals not specified in the itinerary, Entrances to the hotsprings
Reviewed By Gazza1112015
The tickets we booked were non-refundable. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic we had to cancel our June 2020 trip and excursion with them. Upon our request, they offered a full refund immediately, without question. Very much appreciated. We look forward to travel via them in the future.
7. Colca Canyon Fantastic + Buffet Lunch
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
The Colca Canyon has some of the best hiking spots in Peru, but exploring the rocky solitary in nature can be dangerous. On this adventure tour, follow your guide through the rugged landscapes and walk the canyon safely. With transportation and breakfast included, discover relaxing thermal baths and colonial churches, stop at traditional villages such as Maca and Yanque, and see wild condors at the Mirador del Cóndor.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup., Tourist transport throughout the service (Minivan), Food: 1 tourist menu lunch, due to sanitary measures there are no buffet lunches., Official tourist guide (Spanish / English).
Exclusions: Taxes: Peruvians (20 PEN), Latam (40 PEN), Non-Latin Foreigners (70 PEN), Entrance to the La Calera thermal baths (15 PEN per person), Gifts, souvenirs or personal purchases, Snacks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Joe B
We LOVED this spot...it was the highlight of our trip and we are so glad that we did it! Highly recommend the experience! Our family did not do a guided tour so I can't speak to that. We were in our personal vehicle and drove from Huanuco to Huallay. The drive took about 3 hours and most of it was the Carretera Central, the heavily-trafficked 2-lane highway that links Lima to the jungle side of Peru. We went up to 14366 feet but dropped back down to about 13500ish when we got to Huallay. Huallay is a national park with an exorbitant s/2 (about 75 cents) entrance fee,. There is parking next to the entrance. You can also request a guide for the hikes that they offer...one is a 3-hour route and the other is 5 hours. Our group preferred to just take off on our own...the route is marked fairly clearly and honestly there is a lot of just open plain so it's not hard to get your bearings and head back to the entrance. It was about 40 degrees, I think...our jungle crew was not well equipped--we were in layers with a fleece, tennis shoes, and wool hats and gloves purchased in Huanuco--but we were not too cold. The ground is marshy, so be prepared for damp feet. We also took in thermoses with hot water for mate de coca, as well as snacks. The park itself is amazing! Our kids had a fantastic time climbing and exploring and hiking. Thankfully no one got altitude sickness although we were all developing headaches by the time we left about 4 hours later. We are so very glad that we went!
8. 15-Day Semi-Private Tour: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Titicaca, Colca, Peruvian Dessert
Go on this semi-private Peruvian adventure to the Incan Empire and to different sites in Peru. Visit Cusco City "The Capital of the Incas", The Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Lost City of the Incas - Machu Picchu, the great Lake Titicaca with its floating Uros & Taquile islands, one of the deepest canyons in the worlds - Colca Canyon which is the home of the majestic bird - the Condor, the "White City of Arequipa", the lush oasis of Huacachina, the mysterious Nazca Lines and the diamond of the sea "The Ballestas Islands". While in Cusco you will participate in our Color your Journey Experience in order for you to get a more cultural experience in Cusco. While traveling with your tour guide, you will learn all about the Incan and Peruvian Culture, how it was in the past but also today.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation throughout the trip, Professional guides throughout the trip, Tours in Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Arequipa in private service, Tour at Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, Huacachina, Nazca Lines and Paracas in group sercive, Color your journey experience in Cusco, Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (round trip), Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip), Flight over the Nazca Lines, All accommodations (unless if the option "Hotels Exluded" is choosed), Tourist bus from Cusco to Puno, Tourist bus from Puno to Chivay, Tourist overnight bus from Arequipa to Ica, Tourist bus from Ica to Paracas, Tourist bus from Paracas to Lima, All entrance fees
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu & Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes and in Colca Canyon, Domestic flights, International flights, Tips
Reviewed By FL_Jane
We had a great trip to Machu Picchu booked with Cusco Unique Experience. It was a private tour, which I highly recommend for this important site. Karina and Brian worked with us to plan the perfect trip for us. They are flexible and will plan the trip that you want. Prior to the trip they sent the itinerary so we knew what we were going to do. We were met at the airport, even though out flight was very late, and driven to our hotel in the sacred valley that used to be a hacienda. Our guide for the sacred valley and Cusco was Rina, and we felt we saw and learned so much about the Incas. Our guide for Machu Picchu was Alex. He met with us the night before we were going to Machu to tell us what to bring, what not to bring, and what to expect. He met us at our hotel on Machu Picchu morning to walk to the bus with us. He explained so much about the Incas and Machu Pichu. He helped us with our photos and suggested good places to take photos. It was so great to have a private tour. We spent two more days touring with Rina ending in Cusco. We were offered one more activity to end our tour and we chose a cooking class. That was a riot because the chef spoke Spanish but the restaurant provided a someone to translate for us. The food was delicious. Our driver picked us up at 4:30AM for our vert early flight to Santiago, Chile. Overall, it was a wonderful trip. We loved Peru and we were totally satisfied with Cusco Unique Experience.
9. 16-Day Great Inca Expedition
Intense and exciting: a whole new experience. From the Nazca Lines to the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands, to watching a condor fly near you at the Colca Canyon, sailing on Lake Titicaca and walking on the Uros Islands, to feeling the overwhelming silence of Machu Picchu. This program offers you everything you need to truly live and feel the Inca culture.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Transfers airport/hotel/airport, City tour, 4 nights accommodation in Lima-Daily breakfast, Trf. hotel Lima/hotel Paracas/Pisco airport/pier/hotel Paracas/hotel Lima, Aerodiana -Nasca Lines overflight -Paracas Desert, Ica City, Nasca Lines, Ballestas Islands motor boat excursion, 1 night of accommodation in Paracas-Daily breakfast, Transfer airport/hotel/airport, 2 days/1 night Colca. All meals included - Transfer Colca/Puno, 1 night of accommodation in Arequipa -1 night of accommodation Colca-Daily breakfast, Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island with typical lunch, Puno/Cusco by bus with lunch and visits on route, 2 nights accommodation in Puno-Daily breakfast, Transfer bus station/hotel/train station/hotel/airport, Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Chinchero, Maras and Moray with buffet lunch, Machu Picchu excursion -Buffet lunch., 3 nights accommodation in Cusco -2 nights accommodation in the Sacred Valley-1 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes-Daily breakfast
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Pisco airport tax (USD 5.00 per person), Flights tickets
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto
Visiting Lima is always a rewarding experience! We booked an early evening visit to the awesome "Huaca Pucllana" inca ruins, rather impressive with the scenic lights on. Right after the visit, reservations were made at "Huaca Pucllana Dining Experience", a restaurant by the acclaimed Chef Marilú Madueño! No need to say we got a table almost in front of the main pyramid! What a feeling! We had a fantastic dinner, with courteous and kind service, a nice wine and Chef Marilú Madueño outstanding cuisine - Italian flavors and Peruvian touches. We loved the experience! Bon Appétit!
10. Guided Tour to Colca Canyon
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.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide / Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned van
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Valerie D
After a 10 day Traveling adventure with a group through another traveling group, my friend and I opted for a private tour of Rainbow Mountain! Unfortunately it snowed on the day we reserved our tour; however it was one of our most enjoyable days due to the kindness of our guide Richard. He was very informative regarding the history and culture of the area and people. We were able to see some beautiful sites on the way to and home. We met some local folks, stopped by a lovely place to eat Los Cabanas and have coffee. The food was awesome!! Richard took some beautiful photos and was patient with us when we wanted to stop to view some sights/alpacas!! The time with Cusco Holiday Peru Servicios Turisticos was one of our most favorite and memorable!! Thanks for such a wonderful time and adventure!!
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