AREQUIPA · TREKS
The routes worth the airfare.
The 8 arequipa treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.
Half-day Sillar Route trek from Arequipa: Añashuayco quarries, Culebrillas canyon walk, Wari petroglyphs, volcano views, stone carving.
Most Popular“Inform participants that insect repellent and some walking is required. Some of the participants had walking problems and could not walk the mini canyon well”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with sunrise bus rides, condor views at Cruz del Cóndor, Sangalle Oasis sleepover, and hot springs.
“This tour requires you to descend 1,200 meters in one day and climb it again the next.”
A guided 2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa to Sangalle, staying at Cielo Azul Lodge with meals, transport, and 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…”
Half-day Sillar Route and Culebrillas trek from Arequipa: active quarries, megacarving, canyon walk, petroglyphs, volcano views. $11.
“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.”
A small-group 3-day trek in Colca Canyon with sunrise views, condors, oasis swimming, and hot meals, ending in volcano and vicuña country.
“We had a really nice experience, José (Pepe) is great, you could feel that he's passionate about his job!”
A small-group day trip from Arequipa to Capua Waterfall, El Tigre hot springs, and Yura Viejo’s church—plus snacks and great river views.
“We really enjoyed this hike and our guide, Pablo, was wonderful and very helpful. We were the only ones on the trail which made this feel like we were being shown and unknown locals-only type trail. We walked in our hiking shoes through the river which was unique and pretty fun (be sure to pack…”
A 3-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with small-group hiking, village nights, Sangalle pools, and Chacapi hot springs.
“We took the three day Colca Canyon trek with a transfer to Puno. The trek was well organized, with very nice accommodations and delicios food all the way. We would like to thank Ghersy, our trekking guide, who did a very great job. We are also thankful to the drivers who drove safely on steep…”
A small-group 2-day Colca Canyon trek from Chivay to Sangalle, ending with a one-way transfer to Puno. Bungalows, hot springs add-on.
“Great experience, the colca canyon offers a fantastic scenery. We saw some condors along the way, too. The hike is quite challenging, especially on the second day - it's going 1200 altitude meters up. Planning was good, everything was taken care of, for example the transport of our luggage and the transfer to Puno (we…”
Every great trekking region, and the routes worth walking in each.
