Peru · Geological Wonders

1-Day Pillones Waterfalls Hike from Arequipa with Imata Stone Forest

1 Day Round trip from Plaza de Armas Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic hike past rock formations sculpted by erosion
02 Time to photograph the majestic Pillones Waterfalls
03 Regional flora and fauna along the route to the falls
04 Stone shapes resembling prehistoric animals and curious faces
05 Explore the unique natural environment of the Imata stone forest

Embark on a one-day tour from Arequipa to the Pillones Waterfalls, where a scenic hike leads you past captivating rock formations sculpted by erosion before you reach the majestic falls. Enjoy the chance to photograph the landscape, admire the regional flora and fauna, and spot stones shaped like prehistoric animals and curious faces. The experience also includes a visit to the unique Imata stone forest before returning to Arequipa.

Take the opportunity to have fun posing for the camera and imitating the various shapes of the surrounding stones, from prehistoric animals to curious faces.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Arequipa

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pillones Waterfalls and Imata Stone Forest Adventure

We will pick you up at your hotel between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. and begin our journey to the Pillones Waterfalls.
On the way, we will stop in the villages of Pampa de Arrieros and Patahuasi, where you will have time to enjoy breakfast on your own.
We will arrive at the starting point for a one-hour downhill hike to the famous waterfalls at around 10:30 a.m.
Before reaching the Pillones Waterfalls, we will marvel at the numerous rocks sculpted by erosion over time. We will make our way through these intriguing formations until we reach the waterfall, taking precautions along this challenging route.
Once at the falls, you can capture impressive photographs, enjoy the warm weather, and admire the rich regional flora and fauna. Take the opportunity to have fun posing for the camera and imitating the various shapes of the surrounding stones, from prehistoric animals to curious faces.
Have you heard of the Imata stone forest? After exploring the waterfalls, we will enter this peculiar enclave to discover its unique natural environment.
Afterward, we will stop in the village of Imata, where you can enjoy lunch on your own before returning. We expect to arrive back at your hotel in Arequipa around 5:00 p.m.