PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 hiking & trekking worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Half-day Sillar Route trek from Arequipa: Añashuayco quarry, Culebrillas canyon petroglyphs, and volcano viewpoints with a guide.
“I had Mike as a guide and his english was great. Also gave me recommendations for restaurants. Side note: I only had big bills and some places only took smaller ones and mike gave me some change. Stand out guy.”
One-day Ausangate 7 Lakes trek from Cusco with breakfast, lunch, and Pacchanta hot springs, plus great Andes views.
“Diana was a great guide! The meal included was good as well”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with early bus ride, guided descent, Sangalle Oasis stay, hot springs, and possible condors.
“very friendly guide, helped with buying groceries for the best prices, no annoying tourist traps, a very beautiful hotel with a room alone for sleeping and hot springs at the end of the tour :)”
Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain hike to Vinicunca (5,020 m) with early pickup, bilingual guides, breakfast, and lunch. Optional Red Valley.
“This company is fantastic! They offered breakfast and lunch, and their tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The mountain hike was not too difficult, but the high altitude presented some challenges. Overall, it was a great experience, thanks to the good service and guidance provided by Kantu peru tours and the guide "Gorky". I…”
A full-day hike from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, with included meals, oxygen, and small-group care at altitude.
“Escursione? Sostanzialmente è stato un servizio di transfer. Nessuna spiegazione dalla guida che non ci ha seguiti durante il tragitto. Inoltre, si è persa un turista causando un ora di ritardo a tutto il gruppo. Infine, non è stato dato il tempo per visitare la red valley.”
A challenging early-morning hike from Huaraz to Lagoon 69, with Llanganuco Gorge views and brilliant blue reflections under big peaks.
“Bellissima escursione! Se siete a Huaraz, consiglio di fare questa gita”
A fast Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu in 3 days, with altitude, jungle paths, one hut night, and guided Circuit 2 entry.
“I just completed the Salkantay 3 day Challenge with Salkantay Trekking and had an AMAZING time! My guide, Marco, was incredibly helpful and organized and made sure we all had an amazing time.”
Rainbow Mountain trek from Cusco: sunrise pickup, alpaca-filled hike to Vinicunca, geology views at 5,020 m, and a long but worth it return.
“Es war ein guter Ausflug, allerdings habe ich die Beschreibung missverstanden, ich dachten wandert ca.3 h hin un 2 h zurück, es waren aber nur 3h insgesamt zum Wandern. Außerdem hat mir die Information gefehlt, dass man zum red valley auch noch gehen kann für 30 Soles zusätzlich. Hätte gerne mehr Zeit gehabt am Vinicunca…”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condor viewing, Sangalle lodge pool time, sunrise uphill, and optional hot springs.
“Nice tour but you will get it for half the price if you ask for it in Arequipa itself. Don't book here.”
A private-style Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain hike from Cusco with early pickup, small-group pacing, breakfast and lunch, plus oxygen and alpaca time.
“We had a fantastic time exploring Palcoyo, thanks to our experienced guide, Jesús Carrion. The tour started promptly, and Jesús took great care of us throughout the day. Although the walk to Palcoyo, also known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain, was relatively easy and moderate, the high altitude of 4900m caused my husband to feel…”
