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My family used Wanderfree Peru for several treks during this trip, and they did an excellent job! They were helpful during the planning process, offered a fair price, provided knowledgeable guides, and served delicious food. We especially enjoyed the Colca Canyon trek, where our guide, Ivan, stood out as one of the best guides we've ever had across all the treks we've done over the years. He played music along the way, showed patience when we needed extra time, and shared his knowledge of the canyon’s flora and fauna. On the way back to Arequipa, the condors were putting on an impressive show flying through the canyon, and we made a second stop to watch them. It genuinely felt like our guides were focused on giving us the best experience possible. We plan to visit Peru repeatedly in the future, and we’ll continue using Wanderfree Peru for our trekking plans.
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Arequipa is a city carved from volcanic stone, watched over by a volcano, and surrounded by some of Peru’s most extraordinary mountain landscapes. 🇵🇪✨

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