Peru · ROCK CLIMBING & VIA FERRATA
The 11 climbing & via ferrata below are priced, timed and sorted by what they ask of a day. Start at the top; it is there because more travellers book it than anything else.
Climb Mateo near Huaraz on a private one-day trip with a certified guide, gear, lunch, transport, and views from your first 5,000-meter summit.
“It was certainly a challenge but very rewarding to complete this experience. It was unfortunately not a clear day and this made it a little more challenging for a first timer of a snow climb, but the guides were great and it was well worth it.”
Review this Cusco rock-climbing day with gear, lunch, private transport, route options, mountain views, price, fitness needs, and booking tips.
“Excellent! The guide was helpful and enthusiastic, the equipment was in good shape, and I really enjoyed the experience.”
Climb Nevado Mateo near Huaraz on a 12-hour glacier trip with guides, gear, sunrise views, and a 5,150-meter summit challenge.
“Amazing trip. The early morning bus ride is beautiful with stars and the sun rise. When you park to start the hike you get the see the back side of Huascaran come into view. The hike up is steep but the guides have ropes for the slippery parts”
Climb near Arequipa’s Chili River with gear, guides, volcano views, and three hours of routes for beginners and stronger climbers.
“Extremely fun activity, the hosts are super helpful, encouraging, friendly and make sure everything is safe. Defiantly recommend.”
Review of the 2-day Qampa climb near Ausangate, with glacier skills, camp logistics, summit views, pricing, fitness advice, and practical tips.
“The meals were always a spectacle and tasted great”
Climb 300 meters by via ferrata, then zip across the Sacred Valley on six cables with transport, lunch, and guides included.
“The guides were amazing! Lots of fun. Thanks for a great day!”
Review of Cusco’s 125-meter bungee and 120-meter slingshot combo, with safety notes, value advice, booking tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We were scared and decided not to do it. They also were requesting out finger prints and we did not felt comfortable to do so. However, Johan (our guide) was great and calmed us down. He still gave us a mini tour and was telling us fun facts and the story about Cusco.”
Climb Pachar’s Via Ferrata, zip across the Sacred Valley, and enjoy a box lunch or four-course meal from Cusco.
“Great crew, great instruction, and the Via Ferrata and Zipline were amazing. Will definitely be searching out more in the world. Recommend going as early as possible to be in mostly shade while still seeing the blue skies and views of the valley.”
Climb 10 to 25 meters above Arequipa’s Chilina Valley with a patient guide, dramatic views, snacks, and flexible booking.
“Cette expérience a été tout simplement incroyable, première notre instructeur et guide Joshua nous a fait nous sentir totalement à l’aise et en confiance sachant que c’était notre toute première expérience a moi et mon petit ami! Il a su nous proposer différents parcours adapté à nos forces individuels et nous aiguiller tout au long de l’ascension, en résumé nous avons non seulement eu un coup de cœur pour l’escalade mais également où ur la gentillesse et la patience de Joshua!!! Je recommande à 100%”
Climb three limestone routes at Devil’s Balcony near Cusco, with gear, bilingual instructors, Andes views, and round-trip transport for $59.
“A little expencive for what we got. Three times each up and down a wall”
Review of Cusco’s 4-hour via ferrata, skybike, and rappel adventure, with practical tips on transport, safety, views, price, and booking.
“Exhilarating and handled with expertise. Something different than most of these experiences”
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