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Home/Destinations/Arequipa/Arequipa in 3 days
3 days · Arequipa itinerary

Arequipa in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Arequipa cover the city and a full canyon trip. Here is how to spend three perfect days in southern Peru — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: White City
  2. 2Day 2–3: Colca Canyon
  3. 3Trek & villages
  4. 4On to Puno

Day 1: White City

City walk and the Santa Catalina convent.

Day 2: Colca Canyon

Drive via the Salinas reserve to Colca.

Day 3: condors & Puno

Condors at dawn, then on towards Puno.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Arequipa — prices per person.

Cusco City Tour & Archeological Circuit
Cusco
Cusco City Tour & Archeological Circuit
5.0(35)·4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Colca Canyon One Day Tour Hike Condor Viewpoint Inca Trail
Arequipa
Colca Canyon One Day Tour Hike Condor Viewpoint Inca Trail
5.0(13)·14h 15min
from$59/ person
via Viator
Salinas Lagoon + Mini Volcano DE Lojen
Arequipa
Salinas Lagoon + Mini Volcano DE Lojen
5.0(10)·1 day
from$43/ person
via Viator
Walking City tour including the Monastery of Santa Catalina
Arequipa
Walking City tour including the Monastery of Santa Catalina
5.0(8)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Arequipa Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Arequipa
Arequipa Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
5.0(15)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Colca Canyon Tour 2 Days
Arequipa
Colca Canyon Tour 2 Days
5.0(12)·2 days
from$45/ person
via Viator
Salinas National Reserve PRIVATE TOUR
Arequipa
Salinas National Reserve PRIVATE TOUR
5.0(85)·8–9 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa.
Arequipa
Monastery of Santa Catalina, Historic center and viewpoints of Arequipa.
5.0(4)·3–4 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator

Arequipa in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Arequipa?
Three days is ideal — the White City on day one, then a two-day Colca Canyon trip seeing condors and Andean villages, often ending in Puno for Lake Titicaca.
What is the best experience in Arequipa for 3 days?
The White City is the most elegant, Santa Catalina the most beautiful, and the Colca Canyon the most spectacular; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Arequipa itinerary?
Spend day one on the White City and Santa Catalina, then days two and three on a Colca Canyon trip, booking the canyon tour ahead.

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White City TourSanta Catalina MonasteryColca Canyon & Condors