Arequipa Adventure: Puruña Stone Forest & Waterfalls
4.3
10 Ratings
Arequipa

Uncover the awe-inspiring landscapes of Arequipa by visiting the Puruña Stone Forest and Pillones Waterfalls. Here, volcanic rock formations, Andean wildlife, and magnificent mountain vistas offer a dreamlike experience. This tour, featuring scenic drives, hiking, and nature exploration, is ideal for those who love the outdoors.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arequipa - Once all passengers are aboard, the scenic journey through the stunning landscapes around Arequipa will commence.
  • Pampa de Arrieros - Pause at Pampa de Arrieros. This historic railway station, once a key hub for regional trade, offers a perfect spot for a break.
  • Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reservation - Enter this…
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What's Included
  • Professional Bilingual Tour Guide (English/Spanish)
  • Aid kit and Oxygen
  • Breakfast
  • Round trip Tourist Transportation
  • Pick up service from your hotel in the historic center of Arequipa
  • Tourist Attractions Entrance Tickets (Pillones and Puruña sites)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Personal Expenses and Gratuitites (optional)
Location
Arequipa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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733esmeeb
Sep 25, 2025
Cool not touristic experience - We really enjoyed this tour with José José, who was an excellent guide that explained a lot (in english for us) and he was very friendly. He also had some good recommendations for lunch (typical Peruvian dishes, which were excellent!). We would really recommend this tour to anybody visiting Arequipa.
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230friedrichr
Sep 14, 2025
Great tour! - We had a wonderful time. The tour was well organised and we had the perfect amount of time at the attractions. Our guide José José had really good english (so we learned a lot) and supported us during the tour constantly especially because we had little problems with the altitude.
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Irenems4388mp
Aug 20, 2025
Wonderful tour - A beautiful and very well organized tour! I visited the stone forest and the impressive waterfalls of Paillon with the guide José José, who turned out to be an excellent companion and responsible. From the beginning he explained everything calmly and clearly, making sure he knew the group. He told us about the places of the visit and during the tour he made sure that everyone and everyone was okay. In addition to answering questions, being very friendly and watching, José José takes great photos! The tour was organized on time, without hurry, and gave us time to visit each site with the importance, take pictures and enjoy the view. Thank you for this fantastic day, thank you to José José for making it special!
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687victoralejandrom
Aug 3, 2025
Cataract pylons: Excellent adventure - Beautiful experience, unmatched adventure, A1 mobility, 10 out of 10 punctuality, and to our guide Shirley I give 5 ⭐️ for her patience, experience, good accompaniment and is even bilingual.
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Jessica
Jul 24, 2025
Pleasant tour with Jose at 4000m! - José Apaza was our tour guide today and he made the day very pleasant for us. The pickup was on time, he explained clearly what was expected of the day, the planning and the history of the places we're visiting. His English was good and he regularly made sure everyone was okay because of the high altitude. He gave us plenty of time to explore and to hike back to the bus, made sure everyone was going slow and in his/ her own pace. This was very much appreciated! Always smiling and patient with everyone. Thank you for making this a fun and nice trip!
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119lizethp
Jul 24, 2025
- Beautiful nature outing outside the city We took part in an excursion to the Pillones waterfalls with José as guide. The place is impressive and offers a beautiful change of scenery a few hours from Arequipa. José organized the visit well, giving useful information about the site and the region. The rhythm was pleasant, without rushing. A good option for those who wish to discover a natural, quiet and different place from the city center. Simple experience, well supervised.
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Jacquelinerodriguez
Oct 22, 2025
Great Experience, Just a Few Tips to Know Before You Go - The tour was fun and definitely worth the price. A few things to keep in mind: Breakfast: “Breakfast included” means a simple meal — a piece of bread with your choice of ham or cheese, or egg, (singular), and a cup of tea from a preset menu. If you want anything more substantial, you’ll need to pay extra. Lunch: Before boarding the bus, you’ll need to prepay for lunch, since the group will all eat at the same restaurant later. Cash: Be sure to bring cash. There are no ATMs along the way, and the only chance to get some MIGHT be at the convenience store that allows cashback at 5% charge. I recommend not waiting until that day as the ATM is in the plaza did not work and it was very stressful. Scrambling to try to get cash. Pickup: The tour meets in the main plaza, then picks up additional guests from nearby hotels. Guide: The guide, Shirl spoke some English, however, a lot of the details were left out as I am bilingual I could hear a lot more of the stories in Spanish than what was provided to the folks in English. The Sites: The waterfall requires descending into a canyon and climbing back up, so good mobility is important. The winds at the Stone Forest can get quite chilly — bring a jacket! Also keep in mind unless you are at or around the plaza de Armas, even though you will select a pick up, it is likely that you will need to get a ride down to that area. They will text you around 7 or 8 o’clock the night before to be there for 6 AM. We were staying at the Mirador de Carmen Alto and had to catch a ride early in the morning. It’s a long day, but overall a good tour with beautiful scenery.
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Erikada1706uo
Aug 8, 2025
Shirley 🩷 - I would have liked to have put up five points, but there was a lot of carefreeness on Agent Rosmery's part. The score I give is mostly for the great work of the Shirley guide, they should get more people with their empathy and their great quality of work.
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Lynn_d
Oct 18, 2025
Bait & switch - Let’s start with the good: Our driver was excellent & we felt very safe. Our guide, Roberto, went above & beyond taking care of everyone on the tour. We were the only English speakers on the bus & he took great care to explain everything to us. Now the bad: We paid extra for what was listed on the Viator site as a small group (max 9 people). Instead we were picked up 20 minutes late on a large bus that ended up with a total of 28 people. So we spent 40 minutes after pickup of driving around Arequipa to pick up all the tourists. With such a large group of people, at each stop we got further & further behind schedule as some could not do the small hikes easily or ignored our guides instructions on what time to return to the bus. It made for a much longer day than planned & when we requested a partial refund based on not getting the experience we paid for, it was denied. I would not recommend this specific tour or Viator as they do not stand behind their listings either.
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