Pillone Falls

Overview

Book this tour for an authentic small group experience, with personalized attention and professional guides that will make you uniquely connect with the destination. Enjoy every moment in comfort, security and the warmth of an expert team that takes care of every detail of your trip.

Itinerary

1. • 6:10 am - 6:45 am: Pick up from hotels in the historic center of Arequipa. • 6:50 am: Departure from Arequipa towards Pillone Fall. • 8:20 am: Arrival in the town of Pampa de Arrieros, known as the "ghost town" of Arequipa. We will visit the old station and the church of San Antonio de Padua. • 8:50 am: Stop at the viewpoint of the western mountain range where you can observe the volcanoes Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca Hualca. From this point we will be inside the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. • 9:15 am: Stop in the Pampa Blanca sector for spotting of vicuñas and panoramic views of the volcanoes Misti, Chachani and the snowy Pichu Pichu.

   · 2 h

2. Patahuasi

   • 9:45 am: Arrival in Patahuasi. Here you can have breakfast, coffee or coke mate, and buy local crafts. From this point, we will be over 4,000 masl. • 10:30 am: Stop at Bofedal Umaluso Tambo Cañahuas to observe llamas, alpacas and vicuñas.

   · 2 h 30 min

3. • 11:00 am: Walk approximately 25 minutes to visit the stone forest, a place with rock formations and stony columns, ideal for photographs and observation of flora and fauna.

   · 2 h· Admission included

4. • 12:30 pm: Arrival at Pillone Fall. We will walk or descend for about 10 minutes to the bank of the White River to observe the rock formations shaped by erosion and enjoy the majestic waterfall. Free time to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. • 2:00 pm: Lunch at a house in the annex of Pillone. • 3:00 pm: Return to the city of Arequipa. • 4:30 pm: Approximate arrival in Arequipa. Disembark 3 blocks from Plaza de Armas

   · 4 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Pick-up is provided from all hotels within the historic center.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• During the tour we will reach altitudes of up to 4,200 meters, so it is important to be prepared for changes in altitude.
• The group has a maximum of 19 participants to ensure a safe and personalized experience.
• Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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