Visit one of the most exotic destinations on earth with Amazon Rainforest tours. Take a trip that is off the beaten path and see some of the most amazing and diverse animal life found anywhere on earth. Go birdwatching, hike through the green jungle spaces, take a riverboat cruise up the Amazon or take a nightwalk through the rainforest.
Arequipa tours in the southern part of Peru will take you through and excursions into one of the most historically rich regions in the country. The city of Arequipa is bustling with local culture and rich historical landmarks. Arequipa is also often referred to as having the best Peruvian gastronomy with iconic dishes such as “Chupe de Camarones” (A chowder made with Andean river shrimp). Arequipa tours will take you through white buildings made from the local volcanic ash as well as to towns such as Chivay, Maca, and Yanque while we travel to the Colca Canyon.
The Arequipa city center is a historic location that boasts buildings made from white ash. It is why Arequipa is sometimes referred to as “La Ciudad Blanca” (The white city). It is a UNESCO declared city which has maintained its colonial buildings throughout the years.
The Colca Canyon has been referred to as one of the deepest in the world. On our way, we will visit the Arequipa countryside along with many Andean towns such as Maca where many locals train eagles to assist in hunting. Once we reach The Colca Canyon we can trek down to the valley and watch giant Condors patrol the skies.
There is plenty of hiking in Arequipa if you are an adventure seeker. Visit the Misti volcano with a summit of 20,000 feet (5,822 meters) above sea level in the Salinas and Aguada Blanca national reserve.
Regional cuisine is among the tastiest in all of Peru. Arequipa culinary tours are also quite popular, travelers want to try the exotic Chupe de Camarones (Chowder made from shrimp), Rocoto Relleno (Stuffed hot pepper), and Solterito (a refreshing salad made with Andean cheese).
The average time travelers spend in the Amazon is 3-4 days. The first and last day are mostly spent traveling to and from locations and the other 2 days are used for tours and other activities.
The Amazon rainforest presents various activities for adventure seekers like night walks through the jungle or canoeing through the Amazon river.
We recommend staying in one of the Amazon lodges or river boat cruises. There are several which can be luxury oriented and more affordable lodging options as well.
The best time to visit varies depending on which part of the Amazon rainforest you want to visit. If you want to go to the Tambopata nature reserve than the best time is between April – September during the dry season.
Traveling to the Amazon rainforest is very safe. Crime in or near the lodges, cruises and nature reserves is relatively unheard of. As with any foreign land, travelers should avoid heading into remote parts with our guides or the presence of our staff.