Pillones Waterfalls and Imata Stone Forest

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10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Spend an unforgettable outdoor day visiting the Pillones waterfalls and the stone forest of Imata. We are going to visit magic Andean towns, and we will pass through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and admire amazing landscapes.

Explore these wonders of the nature with a nice walking tour, starting at the stone forest towards the Pillones falls.

Get the most out of your trip, and discover this natural spectacle that Arequipa offers us.

What's Included

Pick up & Drop off from selected hotels
First Aid Kit
Breakfast snack
Lunch
Gratuities
Pillones Waterfalls & Imata Forest

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    We are going to pick you up at the hotel located in the historic centre of Arequipa. Our transportation will take the road towards Yura, and bordering the Volcano Chachani, we are going to reach the ghost town of Pampa de Arrieros. This place was the gateway for travelers arriving by train to the white city.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will make a short stop at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, an impressive place rich in fauna, such as vicunas, guanacos and llamas. Also, you will admire amazing landscapes surrounded by volcanos.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After enjoying a snack, and taking the road Arequipa Puno we are going to reach the Stone Forest of Imata, located in the district of San Antonio de Chuca, in the province of Cayllona, at 4,300 meters above sea level. From this point, the walking tour begins through this fantastic forest which houses rock formations of volcanic material, creating an incredible panorama of abstract art.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    The walk continues to visit the Pillones waterfalls. This tourist attraction is located at 4,600 meters above sea level, and here, we are going to watch Andean birds as swallow and different kinds of ducks. You can explore this place, reaching the lower area where the rocks are, and takes photos with impressive views.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    At the end, we are going to back to the walking starting point, and take the tourist transport to return to the city, On the way, we will stop for lunch (optional). Then, we will drop you off at the hotel.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary if they go on their parents' lap
  • You should bring warm clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat, cash for personal expenses, water and snacks
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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Additional fees
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Cancellation Policy

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

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