Activity Arequipa, Peru
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge Tour from Arequipa
3.0
(one review)
5 hours
Free cancellation
out of 5
one review
About this activity
Explore the Sillar Route on this half-day tour from Arequipa. We begin with pickup from your hotel at 8:50 a.m. to visit a viewpoint overlooking the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. Then, you'll learn about the Añashuayco Quarry and the artisanal sillar process. We continue to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, a natural canyon with petroglyphs and impressive formations. We return to the city around 1:00 p.m.
Book with us and enjoy small groups, expert local guides, and punctual, personalized service.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 20 people
- People per booking
- 1–20
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Zarate Adventours
Ages: Infants (5–10 years) · Children (11–17 years) · Youth (18–24 years) · Adults (25–49 years) · Seniors (50–80 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Professional bilingual guide
- Included: Hotel pickup service (near or within the historic center)
- Included: Tourist transportation
Not included
- Not included: Entrance to the Culebrillas canyon
- Not included: Entrance to the ashlar stone quarries
Itinerary
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5 hours Admission not included
The tour begins with hotel pickup (in or near Arequipa's historic center) at 8:50 a.m. We'll head toward the Sillar Route, making our first stop at a viewpoint overlooking the volcanoes surrounding the city.
We'll then visit the Añashuayco Quarry, where we'll learn about the extraction and carving process of sillar, Arequipa's emblematic volcanic rock.
We'll then head to Quebrada de Culebrillas, a narrow canyon with walls up to 20 meters high, where we'll take a 20-minute hike and discover ancient petroglyphs.
Your return to the city is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
- Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
- Rosa Maria
- Terramistica Centro By Casa Consuelo
- Hostal Cristal de Luna
- Hotel Terrazas Del Sol
- Damelich Hostal
- Hotel Nala
- Hotel Santino's
- Holistic Scandinavia House
- Palacio Guaqui by Ananay Hotels
- Hostal Los Balcones De Rivero
and 114 more pickup points
The passenger must leave the WhatsApp number with the country code in their reservation to have better communication.
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller ratings
3.0
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