Things to do in Arequipa Region, Peru: The Best Rail Tours

August 3, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

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. 10-Day Tour from Lima: Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon

Cultural Immersion Day Tours
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Explore all the highlights of Peru on a 10-day tour. Visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the salt terraces of Maras and the circular terraces of Moray. Step back in time in the town of Ollantaytambo before boarding the train to Machu Picchu. Discover the impressive complex and then travel to the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit the Uros Floating Islands, made of Tortora Reed and Taquile Island. At last, see the most amazing places of the Colca Canyon and spot several condors flying around.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 9 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels, Professional English-speaking tour guide, Professional driver, Round trip expedition train to Machu Picchu, Round trip bus Aguas Calientes €- Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes, All excursions and tours, All transfers and transportation, Executive tourist coach from Puno To Colca, Executive tourist coach from Cusco To Puno, Speedy deluxe motor boat trip to Uros and Taquile islands

Exclusions: Gratuities, International flights, Domestic flights, Optional Huayna Picchu hike: $15USD (per person)

Reviewed By Jzeliger51

We had 2 nights in the Amazon at Amazona Posadas. We packed in a lot to very little time. The lodge was beautiful and very comfortable, food was excellent. Our guide was very good but seemed a bit disinterested at times. Very knowledgeable. We then went to Cusco, had a walking tour and cooking class. Our new guide, Albero was excellent. Our cooking class with Jesus was fun, very accommodating. We then moved on to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Highly recommend the hike at MP Mountain. Our guide was very supportive and patient! Next we then went to the Rainbow Mountain. Unfortunately, though I requested we NOT go to Vinicunca, that is where we were taken. It was very beautiful, but very crowded. I did not understand why we did not go to Palcoyo. Was told later it was not accessible due to landslides. This may have been the case, but was unhappy about the lack of transparency prior to embarking. Overall, we were very happy with our experience and grateful to have completed it before the travel restrictions were set in place for the COVID pandemic.

2. Living Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Machu Picchu

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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.

3. Multi day tour in Lima with meals and accommodation

National Peru Travel

Private and completely personalized, your one-of-a-kind itinerary takes into account all the practicalities as well as the fun stuff

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch

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Reviewed By hulsa010

I had a great trip with Adolfo tramping the Quarry trail with a couple of other young women. He is a very knowledgable guide and a super fun person to hang out with!

4. 11-Day Semi-Private Tour: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titcaca and Colca Canyon

Cusco Unique Experience

Experience some of the best destinations of Peru in this 11-day long tour package. Visit the Incan Empire where you and your tour guide will go through a journey to the Capital of the Incas - Cusco where you will visit its most popular archaeological sites in the city and in the Sacred Valley as well as the most spectacular sites created by the nature of Peru and the temple of the Sun "Qorikancha in Cusco". The journey will take you to the Lost City of the Incas - Machu Picchu which is one of the 7 wonder of the world. From Cusco you will travel to the biggest, deepest and highest lake in the world - Lake Titicaca where you will visit its Uros and Taquile floating Islands and see how the native people lives. From Lake Titicaca you will visit one of the deepest canyons in the world - Colca Canyon which is also the home to the majestic bird - The Condor. At last you will visit "The White City" Arequipa and the beautiful Monastery of Santa Catalina.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation throughout the trip, Professional guide throughout the trip, Tours in Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Arequipa in private service, Tour at Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon in group service, Color your journey experience in Cusco, Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (round trip), Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip), All accommodations (unless if the option "Hotels Exluded" is choosed), Tourist bus from Cusco to Puno, Tourist bus from Puno to Chivay, 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.

5. 15-Day Semi-Private Tour: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Titicaca, Colca, Peruvian Dessert

Cusco Unique Experience

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.

6. 18-Day Best of Peru Semi Private Tour from Puerto Maldonado

Cusco Unique Experience

Visit all the best Peru can offer in one big round trip through 18 unforgettable days! beginning your adventure in the Amazon Rrainforest you will experience all its colorful nature, vegetation and animals in 3 days. Thereafter the Incan Empire awaits where Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu will amaze you with its Incan culture and architecture. After enjoying the culture of the Incan Empire you will visit the rest of the Peruvian wonders, the amazing culture of Lake Titicaca, the beautiful Colca Canyon, the White City of Arequipa, the lush Oasis of Huacachina, the mysterious Nazca Lines, the diamond of the sea - the Ballestas Islands and the capital of Peru - Lima.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Transportation throughout the trip, Professional guides throughout the trip, Tours in Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Arequipa and Lima in private service, Tours in the Amazon, Lake Titicaca, Colca, 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: Optional: Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu, hot springs in Aguas Calientes and hot springs 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.

7. 16-Day Great Inca Expedition

Viajes Pacifico

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!

8. Trip to the south of Peru

Tangol - Lima

Visit Peru and all its tourist attractions, with our package Trip to the south of Peru. This fantastic circuit will take you from the coast of Lima and its incredible historical center, to the impressive mountains of the citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco. This place has a lot to explore, as it has unique archaeological centers in the world, and invaluable pre-Colombian pieces. Discover the history of the Incas, and let yourself be amazed by beautiful landscapes in the Colca Canyon in Arequipa, Lake Titicaca in Puno and the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Round trip private transfers in Lima, Cusco and Puno, with only driver, Round trip private transfers in Arequipa, with English assistance., Ticket entrances, Touristic bus from Puno to Cusco, with 3 stops, lunch and shared guide, Touristic bus from Ollantaytambo train station to El Regocijo Square in Cusco, Standard boat to Uros and Taquile tour in Puno, Round trip Train Expedition to Machu Picchu

Exclusions: Local and international flights, Huayna Picchu entrance (extra cost), Transfer from El Regocijo Square to the hotel in Cusco, after the tour of Machu Picchu on day 10., Assistance at the airport of Lima on the last day

9. Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu Tour

Savitar Tours Buy One get Second 50% Off

This exciting package includes some of Peru’s most important attractions. It starts in Lima on the shores of the Pacific, followed by a couple days in the Cuzco with visits to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Next, you will visit Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of Peruvian tourism. Get ready for a fun-filled week of the best of Peru using some of the Top 4 Star hotels at discounted pricing. All transfers with pickup and daily breakfast with a few extra meals are included.

Inclusions: All services, lodging, food, and beverages mentioned in the trip description, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Taxes, tourist tickets, and entrance fees. , All excursions in shared basis, English-speaking guide in each city

Exclusions: Lima tour on Day 2 ($35 per person), Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees

10. 21 Day Highlights Peru

Rebecca Adventure Travel

Enjoy Peru’s unique natural and cultural heritage in a journey of discovery along the main highlights of the country. These are some of this tour’s highlights: Highlights - Historical city: visit all the ‘must-sees’ of Lima - Colca Canyon: spot condors in the Colca Canyon - Communities: explore Lake Titicaca’s stunning landscapes and traditional communities - Peru’s crown jewel: wander in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas before your visit to the beautiful citadel of Machu Picchu - History: with over 5,000 years of history in Peru, the Inca Empire is just the tip of the iceberg! Discover the pre-Inca archaeological treasures lying in the desert and its coastal valleys. - Cloud forest: discover the flora and fauna of the relatively unexplored cloud forest region. - Unusual Inca sites: visit Moray, one of the most unusual Inca sites consisting of circular terraces built upon a natural depression.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Brief presentation prior to departure, All entrance fees, English-speaking guide, 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English, and Spanish

Exclusions: Domestic flights (Lima to Arequipa) (Cusco to Trujillo) (Jaen to Lima), International flights, Personal health & travel insurance, Optional tips for guide

Reviewed By mbennaton

We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!

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