Discover Arequipa’s breathtaking landscapes as you explore the Puruña Stone Forest and Pillones Waterfalls, where volcanic rock formations, Andean wildlife, and stunning mountain views create a surreal adventure. With scenic drives, hiking, and nature exploration, this tour is perfect for outdoor lovers.
Once everyone is on board, we’ll begin the scenic journey through the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Arequipa.
Stop at Pampa de Arrieros. We’ll take a break at this historic railway station, which was once an important hub for regional trade.
We will enter this protected natural area, known for its unspoiled Andean landscapes and diverse wildlife. One of the highlights will be spotting vicuñas, graceful wild camelids that freely roam their habitat.
To help with altitude acclimatization, we’ll stop at Patahuasi, where travelers can enjoy a traditional Inca herbal tea, known for its beneficial properties in high-altitude environments.
Arriving at this fascinating geological wonder, we’ll discover surreal rock formations sculpted by centuries of volcanic activity and erosion.
Reaching an altitude of 4,600 meters above sea level, we’ll descend toward the base of these breathtaking waterfalls. The cascading water surrounded by rugged landscapes creates a mesmerizing sight, perfect for photography and relaxation
Return to Arequipa. After a day filled with exploration and natural beauty, we’ll begin our return journey.
Please wait in your hotel lobby; our guide will come to pick you up shortly.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Explore Puruña Stone Forest & Pillones Waterfalls – Full-Day Tour lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $30 per person for this Arequipa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please wait in your hotel lobby; our guide will come to pick you up shortly. Pickup points include El Portal de San Lazaro, Hotel Cortaderas Arequipa.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 21 verified reviews; it is run by Intiperu Travel.
The waterfall was amazing, but very intense, physical activity as far as using the ropes to get down the side of the cliff and climbing over rocks it tested my physical ability. The altitude was definitely a thing, but our tour guide was wonderful. Our driver was wonderful.
Thank you so much for your comments, dear Jennifer. We're glad you liked our service.
Mario was an excellent guide for the trip. There was a lot of time on the road from Arequipa to the Stone Forest and Pillones Waterfall, but the driver played music, which made the ride more enjoyable. The Stone Forest was lovely though some of the group members had mild effects from the high altitude. The place we stopped for breakfast and lunch was a good choice. We pre-ordered our choice so everything was ready when we arrived in the afternoon. The alpaca steak I ordered was very tasty! I didn’t walk to the waterfall as it meant climbing on rocks but others said it was nice. Mario’s English was excellent and he was very friendly and helpful. The driver kindly stopped for picture-taking of vicuñas along the way. All in all, a great day. We were picked up around 6am and returned to Arequipa at 5pm. I would NOT recommend booking in advance since the current price of the trip is €5 cheaper than when I booked online some time ago.
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! 💙 Ficamos felizes em saber que você aproveitou a experiência e que o Gilber tornou o passeio ainda mais especial. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente para viver novas aventuras pelo Peru! 🇵🇪✨ Equipe INTI PERÚ TRAVEL
Long day, but very nice. A genius, the guide Mario, who took photos of me at key points and then sent them to me.
¡Muchas gracias, Amalia! 🌟 Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Nos alegra saber que, aunque fue un día largo, disfrutaste del recorrido. 💜 👏 Nos encanta saber que Mario hizo tu experiencia aún más especial con su amabilidad y dedicación, ayudándote a capturar esos momentos inolvidables. 🙏 Esperamos volver a recibirte muy pronto para seguir descubriendo juntos los increíbles paisajes del Perú. 🇵🇪✨ El equipo de INTIPERU TRAVEL 💜
This was a really good day trip to tick off the Pillones waterfall and Puruna rock forest. The guide Christian was nice and ensured everyone was having a good time. Pick up was decent at 6:30am compared to some of the other early tour times. First stop was the option to buy coffee, coca candy, snacks and use the toilet. Then we went to the abandoned train tracks. Interesting site. Then breakfast at a tourist stop. Though humble in decor, the queso sandwich and mate de inka tea was really satisfying. The waterfall and rock forests were incredible sights. Lunch was at the same place. The home made quinoa omelette was so good with pickles, rice and hot chips. I was happy with the choice. The shuttle bus was a ride in itself. Very bumpy, off road driving but our driver was very cautious and safe. This is what travelling is. It takes you out of your comfort zone to try and see new things. I would do this day trip again!
Dear traveler, 🌟 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience! 💜 We're delighted to know you enjoyed the breathtaking Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Rock Forest. It’s especially rewarding to hear that Christian made your day even more memorable with his friendly, professional, and attentive service. 👏 We're also pleased that you felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey thanks to our careful driver. 🙏 Knowing that you would happily join this tour again is the greatest compliment we could receive. We look forward to welcoming you back to Peru for many more unforgettable adventures! 🇵🇪✨ The INTIPERU TRAVEL Team 💜
Really cool. If you like hiking down a canyon and seeing a lot of interesting places at high altitudes and understand what one is experiencing in English and Spanish, in our case we needed English. However, the guide that we had , we had hoped to be able to speak English and Spanish well. I think that if you advertise the activity and pay for an English speaking guide because they tell you it is so, then that is what one should expect to get, but we didn't. The tour urself, the people, the food and hiking were great!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us 🤍 We’re really happy to know that you enjoyed the canyon, the landscapes, the food, and the hiking — it truly is a special experience, and it means a lot to us that you felt that way 🌄 At the same time, we genuinely appreciate your honest feedback regarding the English-speaking guide. We completely understand how important it is to fully enjoy the experience in your preferred language, and we’re very sorry this didn’t meet your expectations. This is something we are already reinforcing with our team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Your comments help us grow and improve every day, and for that we are truly grateful 🙏 We hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future and provide you with an even better experience, just as you expected ✨ Warm regards,
Excellent experience 👌🏼 can be somewhat exhausting, but it is worth doing the tour. Nice experience and the guide, Shirley, was spectacular 👏🏼
¡Muchísimas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia! 😊✨ Nos encanta saber que disfrutó del tour y que, aunque puede resultar un poco exigente, haya valido totalmente la pena 💪🌿. Agradecemos especialmente su mención a nuestra guía Shirley 👏🏼🌟. Comentarios como el suyo reflejan su pasión y profesionalismo, y sin duda serán compartidos con ella. Será un honor recibirlos nuevamente para vivir mas experiencias juntos. ¡Gracias por elegirnos! 😊
I loved this tour, not only because of the amazing locations we visited, but also because Shirley, our guide, was the best. She was very kind, knows very well her job, and also kept an eye on everyone. I hope I have the opportunity to take another tour with her in the future!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re very happy to know you enjoyed the tour and the amazing places we visited 🌄✨ Shirley is truly passionate about her work, and we’re glad her care and professionalism made your experience even better 🙌 We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! 🌍💙 Have a good day 🌍💖
A very pleasant day trip from Arequipa with out tour guide Jose Jose who did everything and walked extra mile for us to feel welcomed and to enjoy out day and managed perfectly spanish and english explanation understandable and interesting. Took care of us as we have vegan and vegetarian diet. Highly recomended.
Thank you very much for sharing such a valuable review and for recommending us! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are truly pleased to know that you enjoyed such a pleasant experience from Arequipa and that our guide José exceeded your expectations by providing warm, professional, and dedicated service at all times. For our team, it is essential to offer clear and engaging explanations in both Spanish and English, as well as to carefully accommodate vegan and vegetarian preferences, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience. We sincerely appreciate your trust and kind words, which motivate us to continue raising our service standards. We would be delighted to welcome you again on another unforgettable adventure in Peru. 🌄🌎 Thank you for choosing us! Have a good day
Very good experience and the tour guide named José José attentive and friendly and with very good will and explains everything one asks
¡Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nos complace saber que tuvo una muy buena experiencia y que nuestro guía José destacó por su amabilidad, atención y disposición para resolver todas sus consultas. Para nosotros es fundamental que cada viajero se sienta bien acompañado e informado durante todo el recorrido. Agradecemos sinceramente su recomendación y será un gusto recibirlo nuevamente para seguir mostrándole lo mejor de nuestros destinos. 🌎✨ ¡Gracias por elegirnos! Saludos cordiales
Super recommend, Shirley our guide excellent person, you could see the interest to make the group have an amazing day
¡Agradecemos de sobre manera su maravilloso comentario! 😍🙌 Nos llena de alegría saber que tuviste una experiencia tan positiva y que Shirley, con su dedicación y calidez, hizo que tu grupo disfrutara de un día realmente inolvidable 💛✨ Comentarios como el tuyo nos motivan a seguir brindando lo mejor en cada experiencia. ¡Ojalá podamos recibirte de nuevo muy pronto para vivir más aventuras juntos! 🚀😊 Tenga usted un agradable dia.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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