Luxury Arequipa & The Colca Canyon Tours

Arequipa and the Colca Canyon are the perfect additions to any luxury holiday to Peru. It may not have the global appeal of Cusco or Machu Picchu, but Arequipa more than deserves its spot on Peru's extraordinary showreel.

Why choose a luxury holiday to Arequipa & The Colca Canyon

For the visitor, there are four particular points of interest in this region of Peru, located in the Southwest of the country. The first is Arequipa city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its lovely colonial buildings and colossal cathedral, which when set against the city’s dramatic volcanic backdrop creates a seriously Instagramable scene.

Three mighty volcanoes, including the towering El Misti, fringe the city and the area is popular for all kinds of adventure sports from volcano trekking and climbing to whitewater rafting. It takes around eight hours to hike to the summit of El Misti and the views are magnificent.

Back in the city, be sure to make time to sample the city’s emerging gastro scene, which has powered an unlikely global renaissance for Peruvian cuisine, from New York to London, before heading out to see the magnificent Colca Canyon. This epic gorge – twice as deep as the Grand Canyon – is just two hours or so from Arequipa and remains a standout natural attraction even by Peru’s standards.

Plan a Luxury holiday to Arequipa & The Colca Canyon

When booking a luxury holiday in Peru with Lightfoot Travel, our specialists can design bespoke itineraries tailored to individual preferences. Whether you wish to explore the white-stone streets of Arequipa, witness soaring condors over one of the world’s deepest canyons, or immerse yourself in the region’s rich colonial and Andean heritage, Lightfoot can tailor an itinerary suited to any occasion.