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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
Pick-up is provided from all hotels within the historic center.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pillone Falls lasts about 10h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $28 per person for this Arequipa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM.
Children aged 7–13 pay from $25, adults from $28.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up is provided from all hotels within the historic center. Pickup points include Econunay Hostels.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by La Nueva Ruta AllinCapac.
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Nice experience in the stone forest and the Falls of Pillions. Simply beautiful
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó recorrer el mágico Bosque de Piedras y la imponente Catarata de Pillones.
I went with my husband, sister and brother in law. We had a very good time. Mario is awesome, kind, helpful and take good pictures. Pillones waterfall was a great experience but not for ppl who isn’t in good shape. We had great pictures in Bosque de Piedra. Food was ok, could be better. Transportation is comfy. Overall a highly recommended tour.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re really happy to hear that you had a great time with your family and that Mario made your tour even more special with his kindness and helpful attitude
Excellent group handling, directions and valuable information for tourists
¡Muchas gracias por su comentario! Es un verdadero placer saber que disfrutó de la experiencia en su totalidad. Nos alegra mucho que la información y la atención brindada hayan sido de su agrado.
We had the opportunity to guide young Mario, a very friendly, patient, wise and predisposed person to answer any questions.
Muchas gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra saber que la experiencia junto al guía fue tan positiva y que su amabilidad, paciencia y disposición enriquecieron su recorrido. Para nosotros es muy importante que cada visitante se lleve no solo gratos recuerdos, sino también una experiencia llena de aprendizaje y conocimiento del destino.
Our day started with mostly clear blue skys which offered great views of the surrounding mountains including the famous volcano Misty. Our guide Mario had a wealth of information about the sights we visited, including the "ghost town", the rock forest, and the beautiful water falls. Mario's English was near perfect and his knowlege was appreciated. The breakfast and lunch were decent and we saw lots of llamas, alpacas and the sometimes elusive vicuñas. I would definitely recommend this company for great tours in the Arequipa area.
Thank you very much for your comment. We are delighted to know that you were able to enjoy every detail of the nature, as well as the flora and fauna experienced during the tour. We will continue working with dedication to ensure that every experience is unforgettable and that our guests take home unique and memorable moments. Once again, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your experience.
We had a great time on this tour. From the first stop at the town of Pampa de Arrieros to the main attractions of the Bosque de Piedras de Puruña and Cataratas de Pillone. Mario was an excellent guide who was able to explain everything in both Spanish and English. Our driver (sorry I can't remember his name) was also excellent and obviously very experienced. The breakfast and lunch at Patahuasi was the best we've had during our time in Peru.
Thank you very much for your comment. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are delighted to know that you leave with such a positive impression of the tour. It is very rewarding to hear that both the guide and the driver contributed to making your experience unique, informative, and above all, safe. We sincerely appreciate your trust in our services.
Excellent experience...medium difficulty road, a leap from reality to the magical world...you can take beautiful photos and unforgettable memories. Milwar and Mario excellent service always attentive to the need of passengers 100% recommended
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario! 🌟 Nos alegra saber que viviste una experiencia mágica y que el camino fue una aventura memorable. Nuestro equipo de trabajo estarán felices de saber que su atención fue valorada. 💪📸 ¡Gracias por recomendarnos! Te esperamos para una próxima aventura
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