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★4.7 76 experiences from US$ 10 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Chili River Rafting near Arequipa: Class II & III Rapids
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Chili River Rafting near Arequipa: Class II & III RapidsWhitewater rafting on the Chili River just 20 minutes from Arequipa with expert bilingual guide, full gear and hotel pickup, 50.
667 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 16per person
Chili River rafting near Arequipa: Class II–III rapids with pickup
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★Top rated
Chili River rafting near Arequipa: Class II–III rapids with pickupRaft class II–III rapids on the Chili River near Arequipa with certified guide, full gear, snacks and hotel pickup included.
379 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Colca Canyon day tour: Andean condors and wildlife
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Best value
Colca Canyon day tour: Andean condors and wildlifeFull-day Colca Canyon tour from the Andes with guide, breakfast, lunch and hotel pickup: spend an hour at Condor Cross watching the sacred birds soar above the rim.
450 reviews
4.61★
Duration
13h–14h
Mon–SatLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person

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Buenos Aires: Night Sky Observatory & Planetarium Tour
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Buenos Aires: Night Sky Observatory & Planetarium Tour
358 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 30per person
Colca Canyon Flights: 2-Day Condor Views & Thermal Baths
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Colca Canyon Flights: 2-Day Condor Views & Thermal Baths
350 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 104per person
2-Day Colca Canyon Trek from Arequipa: Condors & Hot Springs
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2-Day Colca Canyon Trek from Arequipa: Condors & Hot Springs
287 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 85per person
Rock climbing in Arequipa: Charcani cliffs with full gear
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Rock climbing in Arequipa: Charcani cliffs with full gear
281 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 49per person
Arequipa: Hands-On Peruvian Cooking Class & Two-Course Meal
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Arequipa: Hands-On Peruvian Cooking Class & Two-Course Meal
215 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1h 40m
fromUS$ 43per person
Arequipa: Río Chili Rafting Class III & IV Rapids
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Arequipa: Río Chili Rafting Class III & IV Rapids
179 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 19per person
Arequipa: Salinas & Aguada Blanca Reserve with Volcanos & Hot Springs
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Arequipa: Salinas & Aguada Blanca Reserve with Volcanos & Hot Springs
147 reviews
4.87★
Duration
10h–11h
fromUS$ 30per person

Top rated (5)

Arequipa Food Tour: Market Tasting & Ancestral Cooking Class
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Arequipa Food Tour: Market Tasting & Ancestral Cooking ClassLet Arequipa surprise you with a food tour through San Camilo Market, hands-on ancestral cooking, and local flavors like alpaca and queso helado. Includes lunch.
121 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79US$ 70per person
Arequipa: Historic Center Walking Tour & Pisco Tasting
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Arequipa: Historic Center Walking Tour & Pisco TastingWalk Arequipa's colonial core from Plaza de Armas to San Camilo Market, then taste pisco and local desserts. Spanish and English guides, 4–5 hours, includes entry and samples.
115 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 13per person
Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop: Bean-to-bar in Arequipa
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Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop: Bean-to-bar in ArequipaRoast cacao beans, grind by hand, and make chocolate at Chaqchao café in Arequipa. Includes chocolate tasting and making cacahuatl.
121 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Colca Canyon Arequipa: Condor & Thermal Pools Full Day
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Colca Canyon Arequipa: Condor & Thermal Pools Full DayFull-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa starting 3am. Includes guide, breakfast, lunch, thermal springs entry, and condor viewpoint. 14.5 hours, air-conditioned transport.
105 reviews
4.57★
Duration
15h–16h
Every day
03:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs tour from Arequipa
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Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs tour from ArequipaTour from Arequipa to the Sillar quarry and Culebrillas Canyon with a guide: watch stonemasons extract white volcanic stone.
114 reviews
4.44★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 23per person

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Arequipa Historic Center Walking Tour: Small Group History
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Arequipa Historic Center Walking Tour: Small Group HistorySmall group walking tour through Arequipa's historic center with a professional guide covering Plaza de Armas, La Compañía Church.
20 reviews
4.25★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 10per person
Arequipa Walking Tour: Historic Centre & Alpaca Textiles
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Arequipa Walking Tour: Historic Centre & Alpaca TextilesWalking tour through Arequipa's UNESCO historic centre with Mundo Alpaca visit, Peruvian chocolate tasting, and rooftop sunset views. Half-day, small groups, local guide.
90 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h 37m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 10per person
Sillar Route tour in Arequipa: Quarries and volcano views
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Sillar Route tour in Arequipa: Quarries and volcano viewsWatch artisans carve sillar stone in Arequipa's Cerro Colorado quarries with a professional guide, then tour the White City's buildings made from this volcanic rock.
78 reviews
4.17★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 11per person
Arequipa Walking Tour: Colonial Streets & Local Culture
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Arequipa Walking Tour: Colonial Streets & Local CultureWalk Arequipa's white sillar stone streets with a guide who knows the colonial landmarks, artisan neighborhoods and Andean Baroque architecture that make.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Colca Canyon: Full Day Tour with Breakfast & Guide
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Colca Canyon: Full Day Tour with Breakfast & GuideExplore Colca Canyon from Arequipa on a full day trip, spot Andean condors, visit traditional villages, and enjoy breakfast. Includes transport and local guide.
71 reviews
4.82★
Duration
15h
Every day
03:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Peruvian Cooking Class in Arequipa: Make Ceviche & Pisco Sour
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Travelers' pick
Peruvian Cooking Class in Arequipa: Make Ceviche & Pisco SourLearn to make ceviche, causa and Pisco Sour in a kitchen studio in Arequipa, with a live guide in English or Spanish.
51 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Arequipa city tour with private guide and Yanahuara view
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Arequipa city tour with private guide and Yanahuara viewPrivate city tour in Arequipa with airport pickup or drop-off, professional guide in English or Spanish, and visits to Yanahuara, Plaza de Armas.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Walking Tour Arequipa: Santa Catalina Monastery with Guide
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Walking Tour Arequipa: Santa Catalina Monastery with Guide3.5-hour walking tour of Arequipa's white-stone colonial center with Santa Catalina Monastery entry, professional English guide & hotel pickup included.
10 reviews
4.20★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Private Arequipa Countryside Tour: Sillar Route & Local Markets
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Private Arequipa Countryside Tour: Sillar Route & Local MarketsStart at the central market at 8am, then drive to Sachaca viewpoint for 360-degree city views.
24 reviews
4.92★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Colca Canyon 2-day tour from Arequipa to Puno
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Colca Canyon 2-day tour from Arequipa to PunoTwo-day tour from Arequipa through Colca Canyon to Puno with guide, air-conditioned transport, and stops at the Condor viewpoint, thermal baths.
13 reviews
4.62★
Duration
2d
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
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Arequipa at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Chili River Rafting near Arequipa: Class II & III Rapids, US$ 16 (3h, 4.95★ · 667).
  • Top rated: Chili River rafting near Arequipa: Class II–III rapids with pickup, US$ 20 (3h, 4.98★ · 379).
  • Best value: Colca Canyon day tour: Andean condors and wildlife, US$ 38 (13h–14h, 4.61★ · 450).

Of the 76 experiences: 72 with free cancellation, 71 with instant confirmation, 57 with hotel pickup and 39 bookable last-minute.

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