The 6 Best Arequipa Trekking Tours

1.From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 461 reviews · 4 hours · from $12Our pick

Visit the working Añashuayco Quarry, see its huge stone carvings, walk through Culebrillas Canyon to ancient petroglyphs, and stop at a volcano viewpoint. English and Spanish guides lead this $12 half-day outing from central Arequipa. Expect about 20 to 25 minutes of walking, 18 soles in entrance fees, and strong sun.

“I had Mike as a guide and his english was great. Also gave me recommendations for restaurants. Side note: I only had big bills and some places only took smaller ones and mike gave me some change. Stand out guy.”

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2.From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · 2 days · from $30

Walk 24 kilometers through Colca Canyon with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Cruz del Cóndor, San Juan de Chuccho, and Sangalle Oasis. Guides such as Carlos, Alex, Rafael, and Luigi are praised for local plant knowledge and steady support. Expect a tough descent, a 1,000-meter climb, basic lodging, and an early start.

“We loved our hike! Rafael, our guide, was very enthusiastic and took good care of us. We also enjoyed his knowledge of local plants, the challenge and the incredible views. The only minus was that we didn't have hot water for a shower after a veeery demanding day.”

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3.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $124

Leave Arequipa before dawn for a two-day Colca Canyon trek with English or Spanish guiding, a downhill hike to Sangalle, and a sunrise climb back to Cabanaconde. Your overnight stay is at basic Cielo Azul Lodge, where a pool helps tired legs. Transport, two breakfasts, lunch, and dinner are included. Expect a demanding trek, not a casual walk.

“We really enjoyed this 2-day trip to the Canon de Colca. The landscape was incredible and our tour guide, Eveline, was really competent and kind. She gave us some info and then let us free to enjoy this experience at our best supporting us in the hardes part of the treck. The tour was realised exactly as described (keep in mind that the place where you will spend the night is really basic) and we are happy to suggest it to those who wish to visit this amazing place.”

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4.4 hours Tour: Route of Sillar with Trek in Culebrillas

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 69 reviews · 4h 30m · from $11Best value

You will visit Arequipa’s working Añashuayco quarries, see a stone carving of the Church of the Company of Jesus, try cutting sillar, and walk into Culebrillas canyon to find Wari petroglyphs. A bilingual guide, transport, and volcano viewpoints are included. Allow 18 soles for entrance fees.

“Véhicule neuf. La visite a eu lieu seulement en espagnol car le guide anglais était malade. On nous a toutefois offert de reporter, mais nous avions autre chose. Le tour a commencé 30 minutes plus tard et nous n’avons pas eu assez de temps pour apprécier totalement.”

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5.Arequipa: Colca Canyon Trekking 2 days and 1 night + food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $150

Start before dawn from Arequipa, watch condors at Cruz del Condor, then hike through Colca Canyon to Sangalle. You’ll walk for hours on steep mountain paths, sleep in a simple shared lodge with limited solar power, and climb out early the next morning. Guides such as Alix, Carlos, and Alex have helped hikers through tough sections.

“Magnifiques paysages au programme ! La présence de notre guide Alix a été un réel plus : il a donné plein d'explications enrichissantes et il a su trouver des solutions rapidement lorsque certains ont éprouvé des difficultés à finir le trek, et tout ça avec sourire. C'est clairement une activité à ne pas manquer !”

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6.From Arequipa: 3-Day Colca Canyon Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $439Top rated

Trek from Cabanaconde into Colca Canyon with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Sleep two nights in simple accommodation, soak in Llahuar’s hot springs, enjoy local meals, watch Andean condors at Condor Cross, and return to Arequipa on day three. Pickup from your Arequipa hotel is included.

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