The 4 Best Waterfall Tours in Peru

1.Adventure Day in Arequipa: Pillones Waterfall + Rock Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 11 hours · from $27Our pick

Leave Arequipa for Pillones Waterfall, Puruña Rock Forest, and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve. Expect high-altitude scenery, vicuñas, vizcachas, short walks, and a small van ride. Guides such as Cristina, Mario, Roberto, and Sophia are praised for clear explanations and helpful photo stops. Bring sunscreen, water, warm layers, and sensible shoes.

“The trip was amazing but need a lot of good physical activity, Mario was a very good guide and helpful Lunch was pretty fine”

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2.Trekking, Waterfalls and Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Leave central Arequipa at 8 a.m. for a four-hour trek through Capua Canyon, crossing puddles and streams to Capua Waterfall. Then soak in volcanic hot springs and visit Iglesia de Yura Viejo. Groups are capped at eight, with hotel pickup, water, snacks, and a guide. Bring sturdy shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, and cash for the baths.

“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 some sandals for after!). Pablo did the hike in Tivas/Chacos with a strap, so you've got some options when it comes to footwear. Also, be such to bring sunscreen and bug spray! The waterfall was beautiful and so was the canyon overall. Pablo was really helpful in took lots of photos of us throughout the…”

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3.Adventure Day in Arequipa: Pillones Waterfall + Rock Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 25 reviews · 9 hours · from $40

Spend nine hours outside Arequipa visiting Pillones Waterfall, Puruña Stone Forest, Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve, and the old railway town of Pampa de Arrieros. An English or Spanish guide accompanies you, with hotel pickup in the historic center. Guides Fanny and driver Omar have earned praise for kind, patient support.

“The Rock Forest was cool. The waterfall was okay.”

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4.Pillones Waterfall and Stone Forest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · from $55

Travel from Arequipa to Pampa de Arrieros, the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Imata Stone Forest, and Pillones Waterfall. You’ll hike for 45 minutes to an hour among unusual rock columns, watch for vicuñas, enjoy coca tea, and descend to the falls with an English or Spanish guide.

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