Arequipa, Perú

PILLONES WATERFALL + STONE FOREST

4.9(128)

Tour Description

The Pillones Waterfall, located over 4,200 meters above sea level in the midst of the arid desert of Arequipa, offers a spectacular 10-meter drop of water. Surrounded by volcanic rock formations, this habitat hosts a unique diversity of flora and fauna in the region.

A short distance from the waterfalls, the Imata Stone Forest will immerse you in a truly surreal landscape. The rocks, sculpted by erosion and formed over millennia, have created astonishing figures, including representations of animals, birds, humans, and even a famous structure known as the 'Imata dimensional portal.'

These two incredible sites are so close to each other that they can be explored on a single day tour from the city of Arequipa. They are undoubtedly two of the most famous and spectacular natural destinations in Arequipa.

Detailed Itinerary

  • 06:00 - Pick-up from downtown hotels. The first destination of this trip is the town of Pampa de Arrieros, a very important station for travelers arriving by train to the beautiful White City. We'll make a stop in Pampa Cañahuas, where we'll see vicuñas behind the Misti Volcano. Then, we'll arrive at Patahuasi, a place where you can have breakfast or try Andean infusions to acclimatize.
  • 9:00 - We'll embark on a short 20-minute descent hike to reach the Pillones waterfall, which can also be seen from the top.
  • 10:30 - Our expedition continues to reach the Imata Stone Forest, where geological formations of water-eroded rock offer an out-of-this-world landscape. Here, we'll enjoy a snack while taking photographs with stones that, with a little imagination, display a variety of shapes: a dog, a squirrel, a human face, camelids, an avenue, among others.
  • 13:00 - We'll enjoy our lunch at a local restaurant before returning.
  • 16:30 - Arrival in the city, drop-off near the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.

Includes

  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Entrance fees

Does not include

  • Meals
  • Extra expenses

Recommendations

  • 1.Warm clothing.
  • 2.Hat or cap.
  • 3.Sunscreen.
  • 4.Comfortable walking shoes.
  • 5.Rain poncho.
  • 6.Extra cash.
  • 7.Documents.
  • 8.Camera.