The 4 Best Rock Climbing & Via Ferrata Tours in Peru

1.Climbing Mateo – Your first 5 thousand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Set out from Huaraz at 3:00 am for Mateo, your first 5,000-meter peak. A certified guide such as Pablo leads the private climb, with transport, mountain boots, crampons, harness, helmet, ice axe, ropes, and a climbing meal provided. Expect a one-hour moraine walk and a 90-minute summit push.

“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.”

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2.Rock Climbing full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 6.5 hours climbing outside Cusco with a guide, using supplied helmets, harnesses, and climbing shoes. You’ll visit high viewpoints and local farm areas, try routes matched to your ability, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Private transport and small groups of up to eight keep the day simple.

“Excellent! The guide was helpful and enthusiastic, the equipment was in good shape, and I really enjoyed the experience.”

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3.Tour Climbing Nevado Mateo | Your First 5,150 m Summit | 12 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $140

Start before dawn in Huaraz, drive into Huascarán National Park, then hike moraine and rope onto the glacier for Nevado Mateo’s 5,150-meter summit. English-speaking guides such as Richard, Lucho, Fredy, and Eric provide technical gear and steady support on this demanding one-day climb.

“Best trip everThis simply was AWESOME Best trip ever!!! A serious must for those who seek adventure, for those who dare and even for those who are a tiny bit scared ....... don't worry it's cool. Our guide Richard was so kind. He knew the mountain like the back of his hand. One lady in our group was a tiny bit nervous, he held her hand, tethered her to himself and bolstered her confidence. She completed the trip successfully love to Xemena Overall this trip was phenomenal !!!!! Yes! Big Love ️”

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4.Rock Climbing in Arequipa, Perú

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $49Best value

Join Sky Viajes Perú for a four-hour climb in Chilina Valley, near Arequipa’s Chili River. Guide Fabrizio and the team provide a safety briefing, shoes, chalk, and routes from easy to challenging, with volcano views and a snack included.

“Extremely fun activity, the hosts are super helpful, encouraging, friendly and make sure everything is safe. Defiantly recommend.”

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