Immerse yourself in nature. The Pillones Waterfall stands out for its beauty as it has a huge waterfall, surrounded by dozens of rocks shaped by the erosion of water and time. Likewise, the Puruña Stone Forest will surprise us with its set of natural stone columns that take on the appearance of a mysterious enchanted and petrified forest.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Our adventure begins at 06:00am. with our meeting point in the main square or at your hotel if it is located in the historic center. This trip has as its first destination the town of Pampa de Arrieros, a very important station for those travelers who arrived by train to the beautiful White City. (includes travel time from Arequipa)
We will make a stop in Pampa Cañahuas where we will see vicuñas behind the Misti Volcano. We will immediately arrive at Patahuasi, a place where you can have breakfast or drink Andean mate to acclimatize.
We will begin our trip for 1 hour to reach the place of descent for 20 minutes until we reach the Pillones waterfall (it is also possible to see it from the top). We will have to go down a rocky slope very carefully, and a tour along the side of a river before reaching the beautiful waterfall, where we can take all the photographs we want during our 45-minute stay.
We will carry out our expedition to reach the Imata Stone Forest, whose geological formations of rock eroded by water offer a landscape out of this world. We will then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Arequipa, concluding our tour at 4:00pm near the Plaza de Armas in the city center.
Pick up time starts at 5:45 according to the location of your hotel. One day before we will contact you to tell you.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pillones Waterfall and Stone Forest Tour from Arequipa lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $29 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 5:45 AM.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $28, adults from $29. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up time starts at 5:45 according to the location of your hotel. One day before we will contact you to tell you. Pickup points include Hermes 205 Life Style.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Puriy Perú Expeditions.
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This was a good activity, but people should know that the hike down and back to the waterfalls is a bit difficult and precarious. Our guide could have been more enthusiastic overall.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the activity. We appreciate your comments and will provide more detailed information about the hike's difficulty. We will also share your feedback with our guide to continue improving our travelers' experience.
The places we visited were phenomenal, we had an amazing time, with spectacular views. The breakfast and food restaurant was good, the staff's attention super good. The only thing is the guide, since he got on the truck he had an unkind attitude, he was like fed up or unwilling, his attention focused on those who spoke English, who were few since most of us were Spanish speakers. If the tour hadn't come the guide would have been the same.
Estimados viajeros, muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de los paisajes, de las vistas espectaculares y de la atención brindada en los restaurantes durante el recorrido. Lamentamos sinceramente que la percepción sobre la atención del guía no haya sido la mejor. Según lo informado, al inicio del servicio se presentó una situación relacionada con los asientos asignados para la explicación del tour, lo que pudo generar una impresión incómoda involuntaria. Agradecemos mucho sus comentarios, ya que nos ayudan a seguir mejorando cada detalle de la experiencia que ofrecemos a nuestros pasajeros. Para nosotros es muy valioso saber que, pese a este inconveniente, pudieron disfrutar del recorrido y vivir una bonita experiencia durante el tour. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirlos nuevamente en una próxima visita
We had a very nice time on the walk to the Falls and the Stone Forest. Our Sophia Guide knew everything about the area, and knew how to answer all our questions. We would have liked to spend more time in the impressive Stone Forest but the possibility of rain was rushing us (we went in January, rainy season) Recommendation: Wearing adaptable clothes is very hot and very cold. Wear layers. Comfortable shoes. Keep in mind that the walk includes hikes and activity at the height, you have to be prepared. The descent to the cataract is steep, requiring a little physical fitness. Medium level of effort. It is totally worth it for the beautiful views.
¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir su experiencia! 😊 Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaron la excursión, y que Sophia haya podido acompañarlos con su conocimiento y atención a cada pregunta. Agradecemos también sus recomendaciones tan claras y útiles para futuros viajeros: sin duda ayudan a que otros se preparen mejor y disfruten al máximo la experiencia. Será un placer recibirlos nuevamente en otra aventura, ojalá con más tiempo para explorar cada rincón con el calma. ¡Gracias por elegirnos y por tan valioso comentario! 🌿✨
Good communication with the guide at all times to find mobility and also attentive to the group on the way in case any had altitude sickness. The hikes are short but challenging for those who for the first time do this type of adventure like me, but the scenery was spectacular!
Worthwhile tour, nice driver and guide. It was very Informative and the stone forest was a hit for us. Be aware the tour is at pretty high altitude.
Tour entertaining, the hikes are short, but steep, so it is advisable to go with hiking shoes and not trust the path. Overall, it is a good tour, bring sunshine, since lunch is cash.
¡Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó usted del tour. Tiene toda la razón: aunque las caminatas no son muy largas, la pendiente puede sorprender, así que su consejo sobre las zapatillas de trekking es muy valioso para quienes están por venir. También agradecemos mucho su recomendación sobre llevar efectivo para el almuerzo, ¡es un detalle importante! Esperamos que vuelva pronto para seguir explorando con nosotros.
This tour was so amazing! My guide was Mario and he was perfect for the group. Our driver was safe and careful around all the turns. The views were breathtaking and the waterfall was worth all the cardio! I was able to practice my Spanish as I was the only one who spoke English. Mario did a great job making everyone feel comfortable and safe. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time on the tour and that Mario helped make the experience so special he truly has a gift for connecting with everyone in the group. We're also glad to know you felt safe with our driver and enjoyed the beautiful views (and the cardio hike to the waterfall totally worth it, right?. It's wonderful that you took the opportunity to practice your Spanish too! Thank you for recommending us it means a lot. We hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
The sites we visited were beautiful. Our guide and our driver were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. (Thanks Omar and Fannie!). The food was good, too. Be aware: this is a trip to 14,000+ ft so if you have trouble with altitude you should come prepared. Also, it's a very long day. But worth it!
It is always a pleasure to serve you and read your motivating comments that fill us with joy. Omar and Fannie are an important part of our team and we are very happy to work with them. Thank you for your trust and travel with us! Big hug! Puriy Expeditions Team
Fanny our tour guide was amazing. One of the best tours in Arequipa. Destinations are around 2 hours away and stops are beautiful.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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