Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge Tour from Arequipa
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Arequipa
About
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.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup service (near or within the historic center)
Tourist transportation
Entrance to the Culebrillas canyon
Entrance to the ashlar stone quarries
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge Tour from Arequipa
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Arequipa
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$25.00
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About
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.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup service (near or within the historic center)
Tourist transportation
Entrance to the Culebrillas canyon
Entrance to the ashlar stone quarries
Itinerary
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Ruta Del Sillar
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.
