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The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Arequipa, Arequipa Region
In Peru's second-most populous city, aka "The White City," stunning colonial buildings made of pearly sillar stone vie for attention with the surrounding volcanoes and snow-capped peaks of the western Andes. Founded in 1540, it's a smorgasbord of mansions and museums. The top attraction, 215,000-square-foot Santa Catalina Monastery, is like its own city within a city, complete with fountains and cobblestone streets. Arequipa is the favorite base for visiting Colca Canyon and its massive condors.
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1. Private Arequipa Walking City Tour with Juanita Museum - All Included
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the beautiful "White City" Arequipa on a 3 hour guided private walking tour where you will experience and learn about its amazing architecture, history, its main square, most beautiful church, the Tristan del Pozo mansion, the colorful Monasterio of Santa Catalina where its nuns are living inside and the very interesting Andean Santuarios museum where the Juanita Mummy can be found among many others.
Inclusions: Private bilingual tour guide, All entrance fees
Exclusions: 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.
2. COLCA 2dias PUNO - COMFORT
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Travelers must be accompanied by a guide because they will have additional information as they are knowledgeable about the area and also because the law says so.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Official guide
Exclusions: Hotels, Food, income
3. trekking 3 days huaruro route
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour will allow you to know the most beautiful places in the Colca Canyon, such as the Cruz del Condor, Llahuar, the Huaruro Waterfall and the Sanchez Oasis. To make this tour normally requires 4 days, we are organizing it in three days, so that more travelers can enjoy it since we know that many do not have many days. so that it is not so demanded, the first day we will help ourselves with a mobility of cabanaconde to the town of Belen, which will save us 5 hours of walking, this makes us able to make this route that normally does in 4 days, In three beautiful days full of adventures. This tour is special and highly recommended by our company.
Inclusions: It includes 3 breakfasts. first breakfast in chivay, second breakfast in fure, third breakfast in cabanaconde, 3 lunches first lunch in llahuar, second lunch in sangalle, third lunch in chivay., Two dinners first dinner in fure, second dinner in sangalle., round trip transportation: one way (arequipa - cabanaconde - llahuar) and return cabanaconde - arequipa, lodging: first night in the town of fure, second night in the oasis of sangalle, guide. English and Spanish
Exclusions: tourist ticket, mandatory payment of admission to the Colca Canyon. latino 40.0, foreigner 70.0 soles, hot springs of the last day, is optional, price 15.00 soles, snack and drinks
Reviewed By kp327
Beautiful views during both days. We were lucky to enjoy the mountains in their full green glory during the summer rainy season without any rain. The hike, especially on its second day with a brutal uphill, is challenging, hence not recommended if you are completely out of shape or have issues with your knees. The accommodation for our overnight stay is pretty and the pool came as a nice surprise after a long hike in the first day. Our guide was Rafael. Very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, punctual and funny. 5 stars for Rafael.
4. Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this tour we will be able to know both the history of Arequipa from its beginnings, the constructions of the Historic center of Arequipa, Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the surrounding viewpoints as well as one of the most representative centers such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina, come and know this tour on foot walking and enjoying the city as well as by car to get to know the closest viewpoints of the city with beautiful landscapes and beautiful archeology stories. This tour is offered privately and is guided on board in your preferred language so you have a full day knowing a lot about the history of Arequipa.
Inclusions: Private tourist transport, Professional guide, Revenue to all places of visit
Exclusions: Food and extra expenses.
5. Private Trekking to the Colca Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Colca Canyon is famously considered one of the deepest in the world and home to the most amazing samples of flora and fauna. This canyon is 4160 meters deep and is excellent for any trekking lover. We love to show the beauties of our country and that is why our guide will be focused solely on ensuring that your experience is the best from start to finish.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, First aid kit, Blankets for the cold, 01 night accommodation in Sangalle, Shared mobility until the start of the trek, Bilingual guide in private service
Exclusions: BTC - Tourist entrance ticket to Colca, Entrance ticket to La Calera thermal baths, Personal gear
Reviewed By LisaHiHo
This day trip ist perfect to get out of the city for a while. It's just about an hours ride outside of Arequipa. We visited Yura Viejo first which ist very small but in a beautiful sourrounding. Then went on a hike through a small canyon to a waterfall. You have to wade through the water quite a bit which was a lot of fun for our six year old. He did not even ask once 'are we there yet' ;-) The waterfall is beautiful as is the landscape. Our guide was great and our driver very relaxed, too. The termal baths are ok, maybe not a must-do, but our son loved the warm water. Overall a great Tour.
6. 3-Day: Full South to Lima from the Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
Make a quick stop (30 minutes) to see the Nazca Lines for free, or let us assist with a Nazca Lines flight. – Nazca Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America. – Huacachina Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas Free hotel/hostel pickups and dropoffs at every stop. Avoid ripoffs and unsafe taxis.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, Nazca Viewing Tower, Pisco Vineyard Guided Tour, Paracas National Reserve Tour, Chincha Secret Slaves Tunnels, Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By Pradeep K
Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.
7. 4-Day: Lima to the Canyon in Arequipa
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 11 reviews
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America. – Huacachina Make a quick stop (30 minutes) to see the Nazca Lines for free, or let us assist with a Nazca Lines flight (overnight stay required). – Nazca Tour or trek the second deepest canyon in the world at the Colca Canyon. – Arequipa Free hotel/hostel pickups and dropoffs at every stop. Avoid ripoffs and unsafe taxis.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, Horse Exhibition, Chincha Secret Slaves Tunnels, Paracas National Reserve Tour, Pisco Vineyard Guided Tour, Nazca Viewing Tower, Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By Pradeep K
Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.
8. Lonely Planet Experiences: Small Group Lima Discovery Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 90 reviews
Get your hands on the blueprint to modern Peruvian life on this Lima tour that puts you in the shoes of locals. Admire the colonial balconies, visit San Francisco Convent and the Catacombs, hit the local market and see the great variety of fruits and vegetables reflecting the rich biodiversity of Perú and try the best Pisco Sour in town! Our National drink
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, City bus ticket, Entrance fee to San Francisco, One Pisco Sour
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Gratuities
Reviewed By icon6669
Great experience and couldn't have asked for a better guide than Jean-Paul. Was a busy evening since it was Valentine's day but we were able to be flexible and had a good evening.
9. Mountain Adventure In Chachani
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
NEVADO CHACHANI 6,075 m is the mountain of 6,000 meters. easier to climb, you just have to be well acclimated and enjoy a good physical condition, and this will allow the participant to have a unique experience, that of climbing such a high summit over the Andes. MODALITY: Mountain. DIFFICULTY: Medium to easy. DURATION: 02 Days and 01 night. PROGRAM : • 1st Day: Arequipa- Pick up participants from their accommodation, by private vehicle, with address of the Chachani Base (5,050 m./3 hours); then the ascent to the New Inca Field (5,170 m./2 hours) begins, where the camp is installed. • 2nd Day: Field 1- Very early (4 a.m.), beginning of the ascent, in slow motion (between 5 to 6 hours); the Summit (6,075 m.) is reached, where we can see the old crater and the beautiful landscape; the return is made, until the Base Camp (1.30 hours) and transport (1 hour), which will take us to the city of Arequipa (2 ½ hours).
Inclusions: Includes accredited Mountain Guide, transfers, tent, mat, food (1 dinner and 1 breakfast) ..
Exclusions: Not included: Warm clothes, sleeping bag, half-mountain boot, food (1 lunch and snacks)
Reviewed By Ernesto M
we been there for the trip to Misti Volcano, the guides were good and the equipment very well, but any way after all the expirience was auper,nest time we will try Chachani a 6000 is alway better
10. Morning: half day Sillar Stone Tour from Arequipa
A journey to Peru is not complete without visiting Arequipa, the beautiful white city of Peru! Much of the architecture in Arequipa is made of a white volcanic stone, Sillar, hence its nickname of the white city. On this tour you will experience how the city was built and how worker still perverse the tradition on extracting the rocks still in use.
Inclusions: Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa, Visit all the places described in the itinerary, Guided Spanish / English professional, Transfer back to your hotel in Arequipa
Exclusions: Meals not specified in the itinerary, Accommodation in Arequipa
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.
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