If you only have a few days and want to choose well, this guide gathers the best tours in Arequipa from Turismo Liberty, ordered by your time and budget. All include hotel pickup in the historic center: from $27 USD for the Full Day Colca Canyon up to $155 for the 4-day / 3-night package with hotel.
For each tour you’ll see price, duration, what’s included and what you pay separately, using data from the official website. At the end there is a guide to decide based on your days, the entrance fees in soles and the questions we get most before booking.
⚡ The 5 Arequipa tours at a glance: price, duration and who they suit
This table summarizes the five tours. Prices are “from”, per adult, and entrance fees are paid separately.
| Tour | Duration | From | Ideal if… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Colca Canyon | 1 day (pickup 2:30–3:00 AM) | $27 USD | You have 1 day and want to see condors |
| Colca 2 days + transfer to Puno | 2 days / 1 night | $99 USD | You are continuing to Puno and Lake Titicaca |
| ATVs in the Chilina Valley | ≈3 hours in total | $28 USD | You want adventure without leaving the city |
| Salinas Lagoon and Mini Volcano | Full day (6:00 AM – 5:30 PM) | $27 USD | You like high-Andean scenery and wildlife |
| Arequipa Unmissable 4D/3N | 4 days / 3 nights | $155 | You want everything organized, with hotel |
🦅 1. Full Day Colca Canyon: the must-do if you have only one day
It’s the most requested tour and the best value for what it offers: from $27 USD per adult and $22 USD per child. We pick you up at hotels near the Plaza de Armas between 2:30 and 3:00 AM and you are back around 6:00 PM. You see the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, the villages of Yanque and Maca, the Chacapi hot springs and the Patapampa Volcano Viewpoint at 4,900 m a.s.l.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Price | From $27 USD adult / $22 USD child |
| Duration | 1 day (pickup 2:30–3:00 AM, return ≈6:00 PM) |
| Included | Hotel pickup, tourist transport, professional guide, breakfast, permanent assistance |
| Not included | Lunch, Colca Valley entrance fee, hot springs (S/ 15) |
| Level and group | Moderate · up to 18 passengers · English and Spanish |
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🚐 2. Colca in 2 days with transfer to Puno: if Lake Titicaca is next
This is the tour for anyone traveling from Arequipa to Puno: you do Colca and finish in Puno without going back to Arequipa. It costs from $99 USD per adult and includes 1 hotel night, breakfast on day 2 and the transfer to Puno.
- Day 1: pickup from 7:30 AM, Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve (vicuñas), Patahuasi, Patapampa Volcano Viewpoint, lunch in Chivay, Chacapi hot springs and dinner with a folkloric show.
- Day 2: Cruz del Cóndor, Yanque and Maca, lunch in Chivay and departure for Puno at 1:30 PM with a stop at Lagunillas; you arrive between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.
View the Colca + transfer to Puno tour →
🏍️ 3. ATVs in the Chilina Valley: short adventure, no experience needed
If you prefer adrenaline near the city, this is the plan: you ride an ATV through the Chilina Valley with viewpoints over the Chili River and Misti volcano. It costs from $28 USD per adult and $19 USD per child, the ride lasts about 2 hours and the whole tour, with transfer and briefing, takes around 3 hours.
- Daily departures at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM from the Plaza de Armas or an agreed point
- Includes a personal ATV, safety equipment, professional guide, round-trip transport and a short training for beginners
- Easy level · maximum altitude 2,335 m a.s.l. · up to 18 people · English and Spanish
- Food is not included
🦩 4. Salinas Lagoon and Lojen Mini Volcano: the high-Andean scenery full day
You cover the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve in a single day: volcano viewpoint in Chiguata, traditional breakfast, Alto Simbral (4,200 m), Salinas Lagoon (4,300 m) and the Lojen Mini Volcano. Price from $27 USD per adult, with pickup between 6:00 and 6:30 AM and return around 5:30 PM.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Included | Tourist transport, hotel pickup, traditional breakfast in Chiguata, bilingual guide, permanent assistance |
| Not included | Lunch; entrance fees: Salinas Lagoon S/ 8 and Mini Volcano S/ 10 |
| Level and altitude | Moderate · maximum 4,300 m a.s.l. · up to 18 people per van |
| Best season | March–June for flamingos and water; year-round for the salt flat |
View the Salinas Lagoon tour →
🏨 5. Arequipa Unmissable in 4 days / 3 nights: everything sorted, hotel included
This is the package for anyone who doesn’t want to arrange anything: from $155 per adult, with airport or bus-terminal pickup, 3 hotel nights (3- and 4-star hotels or lodges), 3 breakfasts and transport on every tour.
- Day 1: Sillar Route and Culebrillas Canyon; in the afternoon, the Campiña City Tour (Yanahuara, Carmen Alto, Sabandía Mill, Menelik Museum).
- Day 2: Full Day Colca Canyon.
- Day 3: Salinas Lagoon and Lojen Mini Volcano.
- Day 4: Pillone Waterfalls and the Imata Stone Forest.
Lunch, dinner and entrance fees are not included (details below). Optional activities (horse riding, ATVs, zipline) cost extra.
View the 4-day / 3-night package →
🧭 How to choose among the best tours in Arequipa for your time
| If you have… | Do this | From |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Full Day Colca Canyon | $27 USD |
| Half a day | ATVs in the Chilina Valley | $28 USD |
| 2 days and heading to Puno | Colca with transfer to Puno | $99 USD |
| An extra day, for scenery and wildlife | Salinas Lagoon and Mini Volcano | $27 USD |
| 4 days and want everything organized | Arequipa Unmissable 4D/3N | $155 |
Looking for Chili River rafting (from $25)? It also departs from the center; see every option on the Arequipa tours page.
🎫 Entrance fees paid separately (in soles)
No price includes entrance fees to the sites. These are the amounts published on the Turismo Liberty website:
| Site | Fee |
|---|---|
| Colca Valley — foreigners / Latin Americans / Peruvians | S/ 70 / S/ 40 / S/ 20 (Peruvian students S/ 5) |
| Chacapi hot springs | S/ 15 |
| Añashuayco Quarry · Culebrillas Canyon | S/ 5 · S/ 5 |
| Casona Villa · Carmen Alto Viewpoint · Sabandía Mill · Menelik Museum | S/ 10 · S/ 5 · S/ 15 · S/ 8 |
| Salinas Lagoon · Mini Volcano | S/ 8 · S/ 10 |
| Pillone Waterfalls · Stone Forest | S/ 6 · S/ 8 |
Carry cash in soles: card payment is limited in small towns like Yanque and Maca.
🌤️ Best time for Arequipa tours
The dry season, from April to November, brings clear skies and better views of the volcanoes. July and August are high season: book 5 to 7 days ahead. In the rainy season some tours can change, so confirm your departure before you travel.
🎒 What to pack for the tours
- Warm clothes: early mornings in Colca and Salinas are cold
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- Cash in soles for entrance fees, lunches and purchases
- Swimsuit, towel and sandals for the hot springs
- Water bottle; coca or muña tea helps with altitude
- Your passport or ID
⭐ What travelers say
Turismo Liberty holds a 4.9 rating on TripAdvisor from travelers who took these routes. Check the current reviews on our profile before you book, and message us on WhatsApp if you want references for a specific tour.
❓ Frequently asked questions about tours in Arequipa
It depends on your time: with 1 day, the Full Day Colca Canyon (from $27 USD); with half a day, the ATV tour in the Chilina Valley (from $28 USD); with 2 days heading to Puno, the Colca tour with transfer to Puno (from $99 USD); and with 4 days, the Arequipa Unmissable package (from $155 USD, hotel included).
Turismo Liberty prices start from $27 USD per adult for the Full Day Colca Canyon and the Salinas Lagoon tour, $28 USD for ATVs, $99 USD for the 2-day Colca tour with transfer to Puno and $155 USD for the 4-day / 3-night package. Entrance fees to each site are paid separately, in soles.
With 2 days you can do the Full Day Colca Canyon plus one activity in the city. With 4 days / 3 nights you cover the Sillar Route, the Campiña, Colca, Salinas Lagoon, Pillone Waterfalls and the Stone Forest without rushing.
The Colca Valley tour of 2 days and 1 night with transfer to Puno. You leave Arequipa at 7:30 AM, sleep in the valley, see the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint the next morning and arrive in Puno between 7:00 and 8:00 PM without returning to Arequipa.
It is not included in the tour. Peruvians pay S/ 20, Latin Americans S/ 40, foreigners S/ 70 and Peruvian students with ID S/ 5. The Chacapi hot springs cost an extra S/ 15. Bring cash in soles.
Generally no. The Full Day Colca Canyon includes breakfast but not lunch, and the ATV tour does not include food. The Salinas Lagoon tour includes a traditional breakfast in Chiguata. Check on WhatsApp which meals apply to your date.
Yes. The level is easy: before you set off you get a 20-minute briefing and safety gear, and you practice in a controlled area. Daily departures are at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
In advance during high season (July and August), when we recommend booking 5 to 7 days ahead. Each group has a maximum of 18 people, so spots fill up. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and we will confirm availability.
Whether you have one day or four, these five tours cover the essentials of southern Peru with hotel pickup and a guide. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and we’ll build your plan.
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