PERU · EVENING EXPERIENCES IN AREQUIPA
The 10 best evening experiences in Arequipa you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it actually suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
2-day, 1-night Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa to Sangalle with meals, bilingual guides, and optional hot springs.
“Amazing trek! The guide Rafael made sure we got the full Colca canyon experience. It wasn't just the views, but his explanations of the culture, pointing out the various fruits and plants, and making sure we get around to see the different sites (including some animals and a volcano). Highly recommend!”
Trek Colca Canyon in 3 days, with early starts, condors at Cruz del Condor, oasis swimming in Sangalle, and a full return to Arequipa.
“Absolutely beautiful scenery and well put together itinery. We were very fortunate that we arrived at a time when there were multiple condors to be seen from the view point - fantastic. The hiking was quite energetic - I was VERY glad I opted to take the 3 rather than 2 day option. The food at the 1st nights accomodation was surprisingly good. The room with ensuite basic but fine. The 2nd night we (couple) had a large room that could have slept 4 but it was definitely no frills. All quite acceptable if you are used to staying in basic hostels. However the pool at the second nights accom…”
A 2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condors, a sunrise uphill, and an overnight at Cielo Azul Lodge with pool time.
“A couple of us in the group had heat realted sickness at first day of hiking. Our tour guide was super helpful to get us through the day. We chosed the mule ride for the next days's ascending hike. Mule operators did not seem understand that some of us were first time mule/horse riders. My foots was not adjusted to the foot cups before took off. After I screamed the mule guide stopped to put my foots in but he did not audjusted the position of side strips ( I have short legs), so my foots kept coming off the foot cups. My friend with another mule guide had the…”
Two days from Puno to Arequipa with Chivay lodging, Colca Canyon viewpoints, condors at Cruz del Condor, and relaxing hot springs.
“The trip can be divided into 2: 1)the first day was well organized, the transportation was good and also the guide was well prepared and kind 2)the second day was a mess, completely disorganised with a completely non suitable mini van (full of people and baggages blocked by a broom, ugly smell and without space for legs), moreover the guide insisted to take us to a buffet restaurant, having a lunch at 11.40, that was not included in the tour -we basically had to have lunch in the place he liked to and had to pay 45 sol+drink. We don't know haw was the hotel, because we decided to book…”
A 2-day, 1-night Colca Canyon trip from Arequipa, with highland animal stops, volcano views, Chacapi hot springs, and condors.
“So the 1 1/2 days with Miriam as our guide were perfect. Everything was well planned and besides a few health complications considering the hight of over 4000m, it was an amazing experience wich we will never forget.”
Three-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condor spotting, village hikes, included meals, and optional hot springs at Chacapi.
“We spend 3 days in the amazing colca canyon. We really enjoyed hiking 4 hours during the morning each day. The accommodations were surrounded by lots of trees and it was cool to wake up and take a look to the nature, the river and the huge walls. 100% recommended for travelers who want to spend some days out of the city.”
2-day private-room Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with early hiking, condor spotting, Sangalle nights, terraces, and Chacapi hot springs.
“No warm shower at the accommodation and spiders beneath the bed, tour guide did a very poor job (seldom waited of the hikers, which aren’t as fast as other group members, less communication skills), first breakfast in the morning of the first day was not satisfying at all (less food to eat, no coffee, jam was served in very small bowls, there was no possibility for a second helping, not even of jam), we didn't stop to look at the commodore, which I was disappointed the most! No second option available instead of the lunch (buffet) on the second day, and the tour costs us 80€ per person because we…”
Visit Colca Canyon from Arequipa in 2 days, with condors at Cruz del Cóndor, hot springs near Chivay, and high-altitude viewpoints.
“Germán our guide was great at providing lots of information in both Spanish and English (as I was the only one not fluent in Spanish, I'm really grateful). I had a great time: pick-up was punctual, the view was fantastic, ppl were nice, and we saw the condors!”
Hike Chachani with a small group from Arequipa, sleep in tents at 5200 m, and chase a summit view at 2:00 a.m.
2 day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with English guides, overnight in Sangalle, and condors at Cruz del Cóndor.
“I never received any contact from them and despite waiting on the streets alone at 3am for almost an hour, bus never showed up”
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