Tour 10 Hours Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Stone Forest: Immerse yourself in nature
Arequipa
Immerse yourself in nature. The Pillones Waterfall stands out for its beauty as it has a huge waterfall, surrounded by dozens of rocks shaped by the erosion of water and time. Likewise, the Puruña Stone Forest will surprise us with its set of natural stone columns that take on the appearance of a mysterious enchanted and petrified forest.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pampa de Arrieros - Our adventure begins at 06:00am. with our meeting point in the main square or at your hotel if it is located in the historic center. This trip has as its first destination the town of Pampa de Arrieros, a very important station for those travelers who arrived by train to the beautiful White City. (includes travel time from Arequipa)
- Patahuasi - We will make a stop in Pampa Cañahuas where we will see vicuñas behind the Misti Volcano. We will immediately arrive at Patahuasi, a place where you can have breakfast or drink Andean mate to acclimatize.
- Catarata Pillones - We will begin our trip for 1 hour to reach the place of descent for 20 minutes until we reach the Pillones waterfall (it is also possible to see it from the top). We will have to go down a rocky slope very carefully, and a tour along the side of a river before reaching the beautiful waterfall, where we can take all the photographs we want during our 45-minute stay.
- Bosque de Piedras de Puruña - We will carry out our expedition to reach the Imata Stone Forest, whose geological formations of rock eroded by water offer a landscape out of this world. We will then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Arequipa, concluding our tour at 4:00pm near the Plaza de Armas in the city center.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Falls
- Spanish/English guided tour
- Entrance to the Stone Forest
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Plaza de Armas Arequipa
The pick-up is only in the Historic Center, if your accommodation is far away the meeting point will be at the door of the cathedral in the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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