Best time to be there
Being such a geographically diverse country the weather in Peru is determined both by altitude and season. May to October is the best time to travel although the Amazon area is hot and humid throughout the year.
Fly to
Lima - LAN Airlines, daily via Madrid
flying time
15 hours
time difference
GMT -5 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an infected area.
Itineraries
Classic Peru and Bolivia
Highlights - Tambopata National Park in the Amazon basin; Sit on the edge of the Colca Canyon; Mighty lost city of Machu Picchu... Read more ...
Classic Peru
Highlights - Fly southwards to Arequipa Set; Visit the colourful town of Pisac; Explore the lake by boat... Read more ...
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Arequipa is the second largest and most beautiful city in Peru. Tucked away on the altiplano at an altitude of 2,325 metres it was founded by the Spaniards in 1540. With a magnificent backdrop of snowy volcanoes, the cone of El Misti and the Nevada Chachani, Arequipa is a stylish city. Colonial buldings surround the Plaza de Armas with its imposing palm trees and daily life consists of street sellers, market stalls and the general buzz of a café society. The twin towers of Arequipa's magnificent cathedral are now sadly enshrouded in scaffolding due to their collapse in the 2001 earthquake, but are still an awe inspiring sight.
From Arequipa, we recommend that you embark on a trip high into the Andes, where you will find the lesser known Colca Canyon, which, at its deepest point of 3,400 metres (almost 2 miles), is arguably the deepest canyon in the world. Unlike most of the Grand Canyon, portions of the Colca Canyon are habitable, with pre-Colombian terraced fields still supporting agriculture and human life.
What brings an increasing number of visitors to the Colca Canyon each year are the Andean condors. The condor population of South America is unfortunately dwindling, but here in Colca Canyon, visitors can see them at fairly close range as they float on the rising thermals and scan for carrion far below them.
Enjoy Arequipa and Colca Canyon with Abercrombie and Kent. Our experts have first hand experience and will help you build your perfect Peru holidays.
Suggested Arequipa and Colca Canyon Accommodation
Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa
Restored to its original grandeur, this white stone colonial mansion is one of the finest hotels in Arequipa’s historic centre...
Casitas del Colca
Located five miles from the village of Chivay, deep in the Colca Canyon and near the Colca river, hides Las Casitas del Colca (formerly Parador del Colca). This luxurious Orient-Express property boasts...
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Guest Testimonial
Once again we have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday with A&K. There was a fascinating mix of location and camp styles and the particular sequence worked very well for us. 
- KB, Surrey
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