PERU · FULL-DAY TOURS IN AREQUIPA
This is the shortlist worth sending to whoever you are travelling with: 15 full-day tours in Arequipa, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Colca Canyon day trip from Arequipa with condors at Cruz del Cóndor, buffet meals, hot springs, and alpacas for $42.
“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.”
Colca Canyon full day tour from Arequipa: condor spotting at Condor's Cross, Abra Patapampa views, alpacas and vicuñas, hot springs, meals.
“We had a great experience with Peru Baby Llama! I received a long detailed message prior detailing what to expect and this was again reviewed with the entire group once we started. It is indeed a LONG day, Walter was our tour guide and he was kind, transparent, funny and extremely knowledgeable. Due to the travel time from Arequipa (3 hours each way) and a short time frame during which the condors take flight (and then may not fly at all), things move very quickly throughout the day. It’s a lot of stop and go, but we did have a 40 minute hike through the canyon up to the look…”
Full day from Arequipa into Colca Canyon for Cruz del Cóndor condor views, village stops, Chacapi thermal baths, and optional add-ons.
“This daytrip with David to the Colca-canyon was amazing. David told is lots of interesting facts of the places, it was worth to ask him questions since he used to live in the mountains. The only thing we didn’t like is that on the way back we needed to be hurry because of one person who has to reach her airplane. We didn’t find it fair since no one asked the group about it and the whole group had to adapt to one single person. All together I really recommend this trip to everyone who only has 1 day for the Colca Canyon.”
Full-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa: condors, vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas, Andes villages, optional hot springs, Patapampa views.
“the tour seemed rushed but there is so much packed in and alot of distance to cover. I enjoyed it all and the guide was great.”
Full-day Colca Canyon highlights from Arequipa with an early start, Abra Patapampa views, traditional stops, condors at Cruz del Condor, and optional hot springs.
“Our guide Mike and driver Jorge were phenomenal! Made the tour very memorable. Both were very knowledgeable and professional.”
A very early Arequipa to Colca Canyon day trip with hotel pickup, a condor-view stop, hot springs add-on, and a reserve visit for llamas and alpacas.
“Our guide was very informative and helpful. Keep in mind this is a one day experience and they pack alot in. If you want more time I suggest doing a two-three day experience. The bus was very comfortable as well!”
Full-day Arequipa trip to Salinas Lagoon and Lojen Hot Springs, with volcano viewpoints, optional meals, and big Andean views.
“The guide is good. And the view of the Salinas Lagoon is amazing. However, it is suggested to have more time for the lake.”
Colca full day from Arequipa: 3am private pickup, Salinas y Aguada Blanca and Chivay stops, plus hot springs (paid), breakfast included.
“This was a very packed day with lots to see. Be well rested beforehand! The only part that felt incomplete was I wish there were more time at hot springs.”
Full day from Arequipa to Laguna de Salinas and Logén hot springs. Watch flamingos, condors, and more, with breakfast and a late lunch.
“Great day, beautiful views, the salt lake is fantastic, long journey, the road aren’t great, also lunch was at 17:00, we weren’t made aware so take some food with you.”
Full day Colca Canyon trip from Arequipa with canyon views, condors, Maca crafts, Chacapi hot springs, and high-altitude viewpoints.
“Long day, but saw a lot. Complimentary/continental breakfast sucked but the rest of the day was good.”
Full-day Colca Canyon trip from Arequipa with an early start, Andean condors at Cruz del Condor, hot springs, and 4900m Patapampa views.
“It is a very long day but seeing those large birds soaring makes it worthwhile. Unfortunately the bus was uncomfortable, it was hot and the seating was difficult. Seats reclined way back and it was a bit of agony in the back Our guide Judith w”
Arequipa to Puno in 14 hours, dawn Condor’s Cross spotting, Colca Canyon sights, optional Hot Springs Chacapi, and Chivay breakfast.
“The tour was soooo rushed. They tried to squeeze too many stops in so you only ever got to spend a bit of time at each one of them. Overall it felt like we spent more time in the bus driving around than seeing things. The pick up was quite late. We got told to be ready between 3-3:30am. We got picked up at 4am. While we were waiting we tried to contact them. Tried multiple phone numbers without any luck. The guide tried really hard to make it enjoyable but the poor guy had a really difficult task at hand. Or maybe impossible. The transfer to Puno was great…”
All-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa with early pickup, condor viewpoints, hot-springs lunch, and Patapampa vicuña sightings.
“Raul the guide and Juan the driver made the trip great. Only saw 1 Condor fly (it was beginning of nesting season) so was grateful we saw one. Great value for the cost. Long day starting at 0245 but worth it. Be prepared to get dropped off near the Plaza and walk back to your hotel after a long day. Mine was about 8 blocks uphill.”
Full-day Arequipa tour to Puruña Stone Forest and Pillones Waterfalls with Salinas y Aguada Blanca wildlife, breakfast, and included tickets.
“The tour was fun and definitely worth the price. A few things to keep in mind: Breakfast: “Breakfast included” means a simple meal — a piece of bread with your choice of ham or cheese, or egg, (singular), and a cup of tea from a preset menu. If you want anything more substantial, you’ll need to pay extra. Lunch: Before boarding the bus, you’ll need to prepay for lunch, since the group will all eat at the same restaurant later. Cash: Be sure to bring cash. There are no ATMs along the way, and the only chance to get some MIGHT be at the convenience store that allows cashback at…”
Full-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa with breakfast, hot springs, and Condor viewing at Cruz del Cóndor for great value.
“Muy buena excursión, tranquila si no quieres caminar mucho. Vemos a muchos miradores y la guía fue muy buena.”
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