Peru · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
Good hot springs & spa days fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the 4-day Lares Valley Trek with hot springs, Quechua villages, camping, local guides, and Machu Picchu for $650.
“My experience with this trail/hike has been amazing. The guides Saúl Guerra and Jose Santos were great at showing us everything there is to know, and you could see they were enthusiastic about the knowledge they shared.”
Review of the 4-day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu, with remote villages, hot springs, mountain passes, camping, trains, and a guided ruin tour.
“My first visit to Peru and high altitude trekking experience. Sam Travel Peru met all our needs and expectations. Transportation to and from CUZ/local hotels were included and definitely made logistics easier. The hike itself was amazing. Incredible views both day and night. Our guide, Adner, was knowledgeable about Inca history and local cultures. He did a great job managing a group with different hiking abilities and speeds. The food provided was excellent, especially considering it was prepared in a tent. You will not go hungry. Our horseman worked hard as well. Would definitely recommend and use again. Only negative was a local strike that was beyond SAM Travel’s control…”
Review of Arequipa’s Salinas Lagoon day trip, with volcano views, flamingos, hot springs, Andean wildlife, costs, and practical tips.
“The guide is good. And the view of the Salinas Lagoon is amazing. However, it is suggested to have more time for the lake.”
Explore Manu National Park over five days with wildlife walks, Machuhuasi lagoon, waterfalls, hot springs, boat rides, and a private guide.
“An excellent trip! Our guide was Miguel and he was great - friendly, organised and super knowledgeable about the forest, not just birds and animals but all aspects and we learnt a lot about the climate, local people, and his own trekking stories.”
Review the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with costs, daily hikes, camping, hot springs, transport, and practical booking advice.
“Experiencia única, fui muito bem tratada, comi muito bem. Lindas paisagens. Otima oportunidade de vencer desafios.”
Review the Cusco to Ausangate Seven Lakes tour, with high-altitude hiking, local meals, hot springs, costs, and practical tips.
“The place is amazing. So full of magic and beauty that it’s totally worth it. Food is not great but enough. Nice steady long but easy hike, however, altitude makes it a bit tough if your not in very good shape. The possibility of riding a horse is good to know. Thermals are also nice but coming out into the cold air afterwards is rough. Over all, highly recommend!!!”
Coast, canyon, altiplano and jungle, and the best of each.
