Pillones Waterfalls and Imata Stone Forest
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- duration 1 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 1-99 yrs
- max group size 10
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-38464
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- Operated in English
- Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest in Arequipa
- Walk from the forest until you reach the falls
- Learn about this natural place with the professional guide
- Admire unique landscapes
- Surrounded by nature
Spend an unforgettable outdoor day visiting the Pillones waterfalls and the stone forest of Imata. We are going to visit magic Andean towns, and we will pass through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and admire amazing landscapes.
Explore these wonders of the nature with a nice walking tour, starting at the stone forest towards the Pillones falls.
Get the most out of your trip, and discover this natural spectacle that Arequipa offers us
We are going to pick you up at the hotel located in the historic centre of Arequipa. Our transportation will take the road towards Yura, and bordering the Volcano Chachani, we are going to reach the ghost town of Pampa de Arrieros. This place was the gateway for travelers arriving by train to the white city.
We will make a short stop at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, an impressive place rich in fauna, such as vicunas, guanacos and llamas. Also, you will admire amazing landscapes surrounded by volcanos.
After enjoying a snack, and taking the road Arequipa Puno we are going to reach the Stone Forest of Imata, located in the district of San Antonio de Chuca, in the province of Cayllona, at 4,300 meters above sea level. From this point, the walking tour begins through this fantastic forest which houses rock formations of volcanic material, creating an incredible panorama of abstract art.
The walk continues to visit the Pillones waterfalls. This tourist attraction is located at 4,600 meters above sea level, and here, we are going to watch Andean birds as swallow and different kinds of ducks. You can explore this place, reaching the lower area where the rocks are, and takes photos with impressive views.
At the end, we are going to back to the walking starting point, and take the tourist transport to return to the city, On the way, we will stop for lunch (optional). Then, we will drop you off at the hotel.
- Breakfast snack
- Official tour guide in Spanish and English
- First aid kit
- Entrance ticket, payable at the time at S/ 8.00 (local currency)
- Lunch
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Pillones Waterfalls and Imata Stone Forest tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 13 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 13 October 2024, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsurancePillones Waterfalls and Imata Stone Forest tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
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Rooms have to be filled when booking. Thus, if you are 1 person travelling you have to pick Single Room. If you’re 2 people travelling, you can either pick either Single Room, in which case each traveler will receive their own Single Room, or Double Room, etc.Permits to the Inca Trail are subject to availability. Kindly note that in case such permits are not available for your preferred date, you may need to choose a different date for your trip.