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Bus Panorámico City Tour

Una de las novedades para el turismo en Arequipa es el servicio de turismo en bus o también llamado Bus Panorámico, el cual otorga a los visitantes de la ciudad

City Tour Monumental

Arequipa presenta diversos paisajes y lugares turísticos, desde la costa con sus playas, pasando por el desierto encontramos sus valles fértiles, hasta el altiplano y sus volcanes, nevados y cañones

Down Hill Misti – Arequipa

En este tour se puede apreciar exclusivas vistas de los volcanes Misti, Chachani y Pichu Pichu.

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Rafting en el Rio Chili

El canotaje en Arequipa es uno de los deportes de aventura que Arequipa ofrece a sus visitantes.

Cataratas de Pillones

Las cataratas de Pillones son uno de los paisajes más bellos de Arequipa. En medio del desierto árido a más de 4,200 metros sobre el nivel del mar

Laguna de Salinas

Este es un Tour en una movilidad confortable a la Reserva nacional de Salinas, un ecosistema de importancia internacional ya que albergas gran variedad fauna silvestre entre

Ruta del Sillar

Este Tour nos lleva a conocer las Canteras de donde se extrae el Sillar , que es una piedra volcánica con la cual se construyeron las principales Casonas y monumentos de la Ciudad de Arequipa .

Tour cañón del Colca 2 días 1 Noche

Colca es uno de los mayores destinos turísticos del Perú; ubicado al extremo noreste de Arequipa en la Provincia de Caylloma.

Tour Cañón del Colca Full Day

Colca es uno de los mayores destinos turísticos del Perú; ubicado al extremo noreste de Arequipa.

Trekking al Chachani

El nevado y volcán CHACHANI esta ubicado muy cerca a la ciudad de Arequipa.

Arequipa, the second-largest city in Peru (after Lima), holds an enchanting mix of colonial beauty and fierce regional loyalty of its residents renowned nationwide. Set out on a history-filled excursion with our guide around the main plaza and use the city as your base to embark on adventurous Arequipa tours to Colca Canyon.

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What to see in arequipa.

Arequipa’s Historic City Center

The Historic City Center of Arequipa is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the Plaza de Armas you’ll see European architectural styles, like Baroque and neo-classical all with a touch of Andean symbology. Top-restaurants overlook the Basilica Cathedral where you’ll be likely to hear some live Peruvian music playing from the street.

El Misti Volcano

El Misti Volcano makes the Arequipan skyline something extra special. This perfectly cone-shaped volcano stands 19,098 feet (5,822 meters) above sea level, next to it are the Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.

Salinas Aguada Blanca National Reserve

The Salinas Aguada Blanca National Reserve is a protected park near Arequipa and Colca Canyon. Here you’ll find lagoons, wetlands, birds, wild vicunas, volcanos, and more along the scenic landscapes.

The Ice Maiden Juanita

Juanita is the name of one of the best-preserved mummies in the Andes. You can visit her remains at the Museo Santuarios Andinos in Arequipa and learn about her history, her death in the 1400’s, and her discovery in 1995.

Santa Catalina Monastery

The Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa spans over 20,000 square miles and is very much a city within a city. In 1579 when it was originally built, it was a monastery for Dominican nuns who built all they would need within its walls and never left the property.

Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon is near Arequipa city, and is the second-deepest canyon in the world. A visit here should be done over 2 days to take in the natural hot springs, gorgeous hotel properties, and soaring Andean condors.

Cruz del Condor

Cruz del Condor is a panoramic viewpoint over Colca Canyon where Andean condors are prone to soar. The multi-storied lookout point built on the cliffside allows for the 3-4 food condors to soar directly overhead.

Chivay is a small town within Colca Canyon and is the gateway to Colca Canyon tours. Chivay has an 8th century Church of Our Lady of the Assumption located on the main square where you might encounter traditional dances or places to purchase Peruvian souvenirs.

Picanterias

Arequipa is best known for its local cuisine and you’d be missing out if you didn’t try it. While all of Peru boasts delicious food, Arequipa’s secret ingredient is spice. Restaurants where you can try these spicy renditions of Peruvian foods are called “picanterias”.

Arequipa Hotels

Casa Andina Premium Arequipa

Calle Ugarte 403, Arequipa

Casa Andina Select Arequipa

Calle Portal de Flores 116 Plaza de Armas, Arequipa

Qasa by Nomad

Calle Álvarez Thomas 300a, Arequipa

Mirador del Monasterio

Zela 301 Cercado, Arequipa

Peru Highlights

Peru is filled with archaeological ruins, scenic landscapes, and delicious flavors. Must-see places in Peru include:

Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in four or two days. The Inca Trail is a 500-year old pathway where the elite Incas once entered into the “Lost City of the Incas”. Plan with your Peru for Less travel advisor in advance, Inca Trail permits tend to sell out even 6-months in advance.

Amazon Rainforest

Step into the lush Peruvian Amazon Rainforest and witness a spectacular array of wildlife in its natural habitat. Lodges in Puerto Maldonado are ideal for excursions and daily activities. Those looking for a more luxurious Amazon experience would love an Iquitos Amazon River cruise. Colorful macaws, giant tarantulas, and playful river otters are among the sights you’ll behold.

Cusco city has it all, archaeological ruins, colonial buildings, top-rated restaurants, and countless places to explore. Your Cusco City Tour will take you to the top highlights like Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, the Cusco Cathedral, and more.

Arequipa is a picturesque town and also the second-largest city in Peru. Local markets, beautifully built colonial architecture, and El Misti volcano are among the things you’ll see while walking the cobblestone streets of the white city.

Lake Titicaca

Sail on the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca and step on the reed Uros and Taquile floating islands. Some of the best weavers are found in this area so pick up some Peruvian textiles here for unique souvenirs.

Nazca Lines

The Nazca Lines are mysterious geoglyphs and geometric shapes drawn onto the desert floor hundreds of years ago by the Nazca culture. Little is known about them nevertheless, the Nazca Lines inspire awe in those who take a flight over them.

Lima is a mixture of modern city living and historical significance. Here you’ll find Central restaurant (ranked #6 by 50 Worlds Best), UNESCO World Heritage sites like Historic City Center with the San Francisco Convent, and the best shopping in Peru.

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• Explore Lima's historic center and landmarks
• Tour the white city of Arequipa and its monasteries
• Witness the majestic flight of condors in Colca Canyon
• Discover the unique Uros floating islands on Lake Titicaca
• Journey through the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu
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• Day 5 Fullday:. Lake Titicaca
• Day 6 Arrival in Cusco
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Arequipa – Cusco 7 Days

This 7-day circuit includes visits to the city of Arequipa, the Colca Valley, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu.

This program combines nature, archaeological and living culture destinations, culminating in Machu Picchu, the jewel of the Inca culture.

Arequipa is a beautiful city that was founded by the Spanish in 1540 in a place specially chosen for its natural beauty and cozy climate.

DAY 01: AREQUIPA – CITY PEDESTRIAN TOUR AND SANTA CATALINA CONVENT

Reception in the city of Arequipa and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, we will visit the city of Arequipa: the Mirador de Carmen Alto (place where you can see the Chilina Valley), the Yanahuara viewpoint, the Santa Catalina convent, a 17th century “small town” open to the public In 1970, after 400 years of cloister, which transported its visitors four centuries in the past, it will pass through numerous and wide patios and gardens, the kitchen and the slave rooms and the stone laundries, the Plaza de Armas , where we will see the Cathedral (only façade), the Church and the Cloisters of the Compañía de San Ignacio. Back to the hotel.

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DAY 02: AREQUIPA – COLCA (EXCURSION FOR 2D / 1N – AO COLCA CANYON)

Breakfast at the hotel.

We will begin our journey on the way to Yura through the Chachani Skirts, Pampa Arrieros, to enter Pampa Cañahuas, where we can enjoy the slender slips of the vicuña. We continue through Vizcachani, Pampas de Toccra, where we will appreciate a large number of migratory birds as local, and then we will delimit the Chucura crater to reach Patapampa (4,800 masl), we will arrive at the Mirador de los Andes or known as Mirador de los Volcanes , where we can observe the volcanoes of Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu that are those that surround the city of Arequipa, then we will descend to the city of Chivay for lunch (on behalf of Pax). Hotel accommodation. In the afternoon at leisure, we suggest you visit the thermal baths of La Calera, where we will take a refreshing bath in the medicinal waters.

** Accommodation in Colca.

DAY 03: COLCA – AREQUIPA – CUSCO

After breakfast very early, we will go to the Cruz del Cóndor (41 km from Chivay), where we will enjoy the flight of the Condors in masterful flights and the depth of the Canyon, and then we will visit the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, We will have several stops at the main viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico, where we will appreciate Colcas, hanging tombs, Liquetas and others. We will return to Chivay, where we will have time to have lunch (on behalf of the pax). 13:30 approximately, we will begin our trip back to the city of Arequipa. (Estimated time of arrival from 16:30 to 17:00).

In Arequipa, we can leave the luggage in custody at the offices of the local operator, until the time of transfer to the Bus Station. Departure to Cusco by bus from Cruz del Sur, at approximately 8:30 p.m. (Estimated travel time of 10 hours).

** Night on board the bus.

DAY 04: CUSCO – CITY TOUR NEAR AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTERS

Arrival in Cusco Reception at the bus station and transfer to the hotel chosen by a representative of our travel agency. Departure from the hotel between 1:00 p.m. and 1:20 p.m., to begin with the visit to the city and the nearby archaeological centers: the Tour will show us the impressive colonial city built on the foundations of Inkas; we will visit the cathedral; Renaissance structure and beautiful paintings from the “School of Cuzco”, Koricancha or Temple of the Sun; known as the Royal House of the Sun of Urin Cusco. We continue with the visit to the four Archaeological Centers: Sacsayhuaman; large fortress located 5 km from the city, Qenqo; sacred amphitheater, center of worship of the god Puma, place where human sacrifices were made, Pucapucara; red fortress due to the tone that its rocks acquire in the twilight and Tambomachay; temple to worship water.

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DÍA 05: CUSCO – VALLE SAGRADO – CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel

Hotel search service at the agreed time to make our visit to the Sacred Valley. During the tour, we will visit the city of Pisaq; the picturesque colonial city of the mestizos, also on Sundays, the mass is celebrated in Quechua and then rises to the archaeological center of Pisaq; where we can observe the magnificent platforms of Inkas architecture, then we will visit the towns of Ccoya, Lamay, Calca and Urubamba. Buffet lunch In the afternoon, guided visit to the village of Ollantaytambo; place where the archaeological park of Ollantaytambo is located, a gigantic agricultural, social and religious administrative complex in the time of Tahuantinsuyo. Finally, we will enter the town of Chinchero, known for its artisan textile centers. Return to the city of Cusco.

DAY 06: CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Hotel search service. Transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo to begin our journey to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, after a 1:45 hour tour. By train, a representative of our travel agency will be waiting for you at the Aguas Calientes station and then will transfer you to the bus station, where we will take the bus that will take us to the lost city of Incas, “Machu Picchu”, rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. We will enjoy a guided visit to the main buildings of the citadel, such as: El Mirador, Temple of the Three Windows, Intihuatana, Plaza Mayor, etc. We will return to the city of Aguas Calientes. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will take the train to return to the Ollantaytambo station, where a transfer awaits you to direct you to the bus that will take you back to the city of Cusco.

DAY 07: CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, departure transfer.

Breakfast on this day will depend on the time of transfer from the hotel.

The tour schedule will be confirmed at the destination.

TOUR INCLUDES

• Shared services with professional bilingual guide (Spanish or English).
• Tickets included.
• In / out transfers in Arequipa.
• 01 nights of accommodation in Arequipa with breakfast.
• 01 night of accommodation in Chivay with breakfast.
• Pedestrian tour of the city and Santa Catalina convent.
• Colca 2D / 1N program.
• Night bus ticket (Arequipa / Cusco) – Cruz del Sur or similar (night on board).
• In / out transfers in Cusco.
• 03 nights accommodation with breakfast.
• City Tour and Nearby Archaeological Centers.
• Sacred Valley of the Incas with lunch.
• Machu Picchu: by Peru Rail Expedition or Executive Inca Rail (subject to availability).
• 01 lunch in Machu Picchu in a local restaurant.

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• Hot and / or cold drinks.
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Arequipa, a legendary and historic white stone city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Watched over by its beautiful volcanoes in Ampato, Chachani and especially the El Misti Volcano.

 With its streets, buildings and churches of a spectacular colonial construction; with a wonderful geography that gives us a fertile valley and deep canyons among them, Cotahuasi and Colca, whose beauty and impact are impressive.

Arequipa is situated at an altitude of 2325 m in the desert mountains of the Andes. This beautiful city is built almost entirely of sillar, a kind of white volcanic stone. This is why Arequipa is called the White City. With its one million inhabitants, Arequipa is the second largest city of Peru.

The main location, the Plaza de Armas is the most beautiful in the country. The Cathedral is magnificent and the shopping arcades are in colonial style.

Monastery of Santa Catalina

The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, or also known as the Convent of Santa Catalina, is a religious tourist complex located in the historic centre of Arequipa. What makes the visit especially interesting is that the monastery itself is a small city, 20,000m2 surrounded by a 4-metre high wall that separated the life of the cloistered nuns from that of the rest of the inhabitants of Arequipa.

How to get to the Monastery of Santa Catalina?

The Monastery of Santa Catalina is located just a few blocks from the imposing Plaza de Armas of the city, so you can get there from anywhere in the historic centre of Arequipa.

Dreamy Tours, we offer a City Tour in Arequipa that includes a guided visit to the monastery of Santa Catalina, as well as other tourist attractions of the city.

Get To Colca Canyon

The Colca Canyon is located about 4 hours from the city of Arequipa. The best way to get there is to take a tour or hike that includes transportation to and from Arequipa.

What is the best season to visit the Colca Valley?

You can visit the Colca all year round, however the best time to visit is between April and May as the rainy season is coming to an end and these are the months that show the greenery of the Colca Valley and all its landscapes.

Did you know that, if you want to make a direct connection between the city of Puno and Lake Titicaca after the Colca Canyon, you also have the option of 2 days in the Colca with transfer to Puno, perfect for not having to return to the city of Arequipa!

We can also make the connection to the city of Cusco. The city of Cusco is rich, for the amount of tourist resources that it presents, and for the history that precedes it. Among the tourist attractions found in Cusco, there are places like the Historic Centre of Cusco, which includes more than seven catholic churches of colonial origin.

How to travel from Arequipa to Cusco?

Direct travel: You can travel directly from Arequipa to Cusco. Buses leave Arequipa at 8:00pm and 8:30pm.

Travel time is approximately 9 hours.

Sacred Valley

Hidden beneath the tawny foothills of formidable hills, the beautiful Urubamba River Valley, known as the Sacred Valley.

It lies about 15km north of Cuzco as the condor flies, along a narrow road of hairpin bends.

It is well worth exploring this quiet and attractive corner of the Andes with attractive colonial towns and isolated woven villages. The star attractions are the markets and towering Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, but they are also packed with other Inca sites.

Its countless hiking trails are deservedly gaining in popularity. Adrenaline activities range from rafting to rock climbing.

If you wish to visit the Sacred Valley, the first thing you should do is buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket, with which you will have access to various attractions in the city and the Sacred Valley.

Main citadels in the Sacred Valley to visit:

Pisac – Pisac is located 33 kilometers from the city of Cusco (and is known as the gateway to the Sacred Valley). It is world renowned for its handicraft market and its impressive archaeological remains, located in the upper part of the town. This town is valuable for its location and fertile land. Its Inca and colonial constructions are admirable. Also, Pisac is famous for being an ideal place for spiritual retreats.

Urubamba – Urubamba is one of the most remarkable cities of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It was born during the colony and is considered the corn capital of the world, thanks to the fact that it is watered by numerous rivers that rise in the peaks of the glacial mountains.

 All this territory was appreciated by the Incas because of the fertility of its lands. It is one of the best places to relax. There you will see many foreigners who decided to leave their countries and stay there.

Ollantaytambo: is localized 97 km, in the northwest of the city of Cusco. In the Incas times, was fortress city, with temples, walls,

is located 97 kilometres northeast of the city of Cusco. During the Inca period it was a fortified city with temples, defence walls as well as urban and agricultural sectors. It is known to have served as an administrative checkpoint. It is believed to be one of the most important archaeological sites in Peru and South America.

Chinchero – Chinchero is located 28 kilometres from the city of Cusco. It is one of the highest points in the valley: 3,772 metres above sea level (12,375 ft), where the palace of the emperor Tupac Yupanqui once stood, but which was destroyed by the Spaniards.

 In its place they built the colonial church of Nuestra Señora de Monserrat. This church, built in the 17th century, includes canvases of the ‘Cusco School’. The town is also famous for its handicraft market where bartering is still practised.

Maras – Maras is famous for its proximity to hundreds of salt wells that form a spectacular landscape. In Maras you can see more than 5 thousand salt extraction wells built during the Inca period. The salt mines of Maras are one of the four places in the world where pink salt can be obtained. The villagers sell this salt in the main markets of Cusco.

Moray – Moray is located 74 kilometres from the city of Cusco and is home to the famous Inca circular terraces. This set of concentric circular terraces gives the sensation of being an artificial crater. Moray was one of the main ‘agricultural research centres’ of the Inca empire. It was dedicated to the experimentation and sowing of crops from different places.

The different climates and altitudinal levels were constructed with the intention of making it possible to grow crops from the coast and jungle in cold climates.

History of the Citadel of Machu Picchu – Machupicchu

This ancient Inca city known as Machu Picchu or Machupicchu, is one of Peru’s most precious treasures. It was built in the middle of the 15th century and it is believed that it was one of the residences of the ninth Inca of the Tahuantinsuyo, Pachacutec,

 (considered the great transformer of the Inca empire), although in it there are also the remains of a great Sanctuary (Sacred Place where they worshipped their diverse gods, especially the Sun God), with diverse temples such as: temple of the sun, temple of the 3 windows, temple of the Pachamama, the Inti Huatana, the royal Mausoleum, among others,

Its name means old mountain – Machu Picchu, and refers to the place where it is located, at about 2453 m.a.s.l., on a rocky premonitory between Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Machu Picchu is divided into 3 sectors: agricultural sector, religious sector, urban sector.

Today, this Inca jewel is one of the country’s tourist attractions. Travellers come to (Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu village) to start the Inca trail made popular by Hiram Bingham at the beginning of the 20th century.

The historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983. Machu Picchu Peru.

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El tour de 9 días y 8 noches incluye recojo del aeropuerto, transporte completo para cada tour, entrada a cada atractivo turístico, guía profesional, alimentación parcial, 8 noches de hotel y traslado al aeropuerto. No incluye vuelos (puede solicitar las cotizaciones aquí). El tour ofrece descuentos para: estudiantes universitarios (que cursen estudios de pregrado y cuenten con menos de 25 años), ciudadanos menores de 18 años y ciudadanos de la Comunidad Andina de Naciones: Perú, Colombia, Ecuador y Bolivia.

Beneficios del tour:

• Tour con grupo reducido (16 turistas como máximo).
• Recojo desde el aeropuerto de cada ciudad.
• Recojo desde el hotel antes de cada tour.
• Hoteles incluidos (con desayuno en cada mañana).
• Transporte completo para cada tour.
• Entradas a cada atractivo turístico.
• Asesoría permanente con asistentes de viaje.
• Tarifas promocionales para estudiantes, menores de 18 años y Comunidad Andina (Perú, Colombia, Ecuador o Bolivia).
• Guías de turismo profesionales.
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• Agencia profesional autorizada por el Ministerio de Cultura del Perú.
• Opción de cancelación con pago de penalidad.
• Opción de cancelación y modificación del tour con pago de penalidad.
• Confirmación inmediata.

¿Qué está incluido?

• Recibimiento desde el aeropuerto de Arequipa.
• Traslado del aeropuerto al hotel.
• Recojo desde el hotel antes del comienzo de cada tour.
• Transporte completo para cada tour (en Arequipa, Lima y Cusco).
• Hotel incluido con opción por pago extra para hoteles de 3 ó 4 estrellas.
• Desayuno tipo americano en hotel.
• Almuerzo buffet en Urubamba (en el día 5 del tour).
• City Tour Arequipa (día 1).
• Tour de 2 días al cañón del Colca (días 2 y 3).
• City Tour Cusco (día 4).
• Tour Valle Sagrado de los Incas (día 5).
• Tour Machu Picchu (día 6) .
• Visita a la montaña Huayna Picchu (día 7).
• Tour gastronómico en Lima (día 8).
• Traslado final al aeropuerto de Lima (día 9).

No incluido:

• Tickets de avión (reservación previa coordinación con el cliente) .
• Snacks y bebidas.
• Taxis dentro de la ciudad.
• Bebidas alcohólicas.
• Almuerzos no descritos.

Itinerario del tour

Recibimiento en Arequipa y City Tour

El tour comienza con el recojo del turista en el aeropuerto de Arequipa (vuelo de Lima a Arequipa no incluido). Luego de trasladarlo a su hotel en el centro de la ciudad, tendremos tiempo libre para almorzar (no incluido). Por la tarde realizaremos el City Tour Arequipa desde las 2 pm hasta las 6 pm. El tour incluye la visita de: el mirador de Yanahuara y Carmen Alto, el monasterio de Santa Catalina y más.

Luego del City Tour tendremos la noche libre (cena no incluida) antes de pasar la noche en el hotel seleccionado.

Traslado al Valle del Colca y pernocte en Chivay

Por la mañana el desayuno tipo americano está incluido en el hotel del turista. Luego, al promediar las 7 am, realizaremos el viaje al valle del Colca. En la ruta disfrutaremos de los paisajes de la Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca (avistamiento de llamas y alpacas) . Arribaremos al pueblo de Chivay al promediar mediodía (almuerzo no incluido).

Luego tendremos la tarde y noche libre para conocer el pueblo (opción no incluida de visitar los baños termales de La Calera). Finalmente pasaremos la noche en un hotel turístico del pueblo.

Tour por el cañón del Colca y traslado a Cusco en bus

Por la mañana tomaremos desayuno en el hotel de Chivay. Luego, al promediar las 7 am realizaremos un viaje por el margen izquierdo del río Colca. En la ruta conoceremos los pueblos de Yanque y Maca. Luego de 1 hora 30 minutos de viaje arribaremos al famoso mirador del cóndor (donde se aprecia el vuelo del cóndor andino a una corta distancia). Por la tarde, tras el almuerzo (no incluido en el tour) viajaremos de retorno a la ciudad de Arequipa.

Al promediar las 8 de la noche lo trasladaremos desde el hotel hasta el terminal de buses de Arequipa. Allí realizaremos el viaje en bus turístico de 10 horas aproximadamente hasta la ciudad del Cusco.

City Tour Cusco

Al promediar las 7 am lo recogeremos del terminal de buses para trasladarlo a su hotel en el centro de la ciudad del Cusco. Tendremos la mañana para aclimatarnos a la ciudad imperial (almuerzo no incluido). Al promediar la 1.30 pm, lo recogeremos de su hotel para el City Tour Cusco . El tour dura 5 horas e incluye la visita de: la Catedral del Cusco, la fortaleza de Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay y el templo inca del Coricancha.

La cuarta noche, tras la cena (no incluido en el tour) pernoctaremos en nuestro hotel del Cusco.

Tour al Valle Sagrado de los Incas

El día cinco realizaremos el tour al Valle Sagrado de los Incas. Temprano tomaremos desayuno en el hotel turístico. Al promediar las 7 am lo recogeremos para realizar el tour, en el cual visitaremos: el mirador de Taray (con vistas preciosas del valle), el sitio arqueológico de Pisac, el pueblo de Urubamba (almuerzo buffet en el prestigioso restaurante Tunupa), el sitio arqueológico de Ollantaytambo y el sitio arqueológico de Chinchero (con centro textil incluido).

El tour finaliza al promediar las 6 pm. Luego, tendremos la noche libre (cena no incluida). Finalmente pasaremos la noche en el hotel turístico del Cusco.

Tour Machu Picchu con pernocte en Aguas Calientes

El día seis lo recogeremos al promediar las 5 am (puede solicitar box breakfast en hotel). En la estación Wanchaq abordaremos el bus turístico con destino a la estación de tren Ollantaytambo. El servicio de tren ‘Expedition’ nos conducirá al pueblo de Aguas Calientes. Allí tomaremos el bus final a Machu Picchu. El ingreso a la ciudadela inca es al promediar las 9 am. El recorrido toma 2 horas 30 minutos aproximadamente. Visitaremos: el Templo del Sol, el Templo Principal, el Intihuatana, la Roca Sagrada, los Espejos de Agua y más .

Al promediar el mediodía retornaremos a Aguas Calientes. Allí tendremos tiempo libre para almorzar (no incluido en el tour) y conocer el pueblo (opción no incluida de relajarse en los baños termales). Por la noche descansaremos en el hotel turístico de Aguas Calientes (cena no incluida).

Visita a la montaña Huayna Picchu y retorno a Cusco

El día siete tomaremos un desayuno tipo americano en el hotel turístico de Aguas Calientes. Al promediar las 6.30 am tomaremos el bus turístico hacia Machu Picchu (viaje de 30 minutos). En Machu Picchu realizaremos un recorrido parcial por la parte baja hasta ingresar a la montaña Huayna Picchu. La ruta a la cima de esta montaña toma casi 2 horas. Las vistas son espectaculares. En la ruta de retorno seguiremos recorriendo parte de Machu Picchu.

Retornaremos al pueblo de Aguas Calientes en bus al promediar la 1 pm. Por la tarde tendremos tiempo libre para almorzar (no incluido en el tour). A la hora indicada por el guía recogeremos nuestras cosas del hotel para arribar a la estación de tren. El tren parte al promediar las 4.30 pm (llegar 30 minutos antes). Los turistas arribarán a la ciudad del Cusco al promediar las 9 pm (cena no incluida). Por la noche se pernocta en el hotel turístico del Cusco.

Traslado al aeropuerto y tour gastronómico por Lima

Temprano tomaremos un desayuno tipo americano en el hotel turístico del Cusco. Luego lo trasladaremos al aeropuerto de la ciudad para que tome el vuelo a la ciudad de Lima (ticket de avión no incluido pero gestionable). El viaje en avión toma 1 hora 20 minutos aproximadamente. En Lima lo recogeremos del aeropuerto para trasladarlo a su hotel turístico.

Por la tarde realizaremos un tour gastronómico por la ciudad de Lima. Conoceremos los mejores platos del Perú como el ceviche. El tour incluye todas las comidas . Por la noche tendremos tiempo libre para seguir recorriendo la ciudad (cena no incluida en el tour). En la noche se descansará en el hotel turístico de Lima.

Desayuno en hotel y traslado al aeropuerto de Lima

Tras el desayuno en el comedor del hotel de Lima partiremos al aeropuerto de la ciudad de Lima para el vuelo a su ciudad (vuelo no incluido en el tour). La hora de vuelo se coordina con antelación vía WhatsApp. El tour finaliza en la ciudad de Lima.

Consigue los vuelos para la realización del tour

A causa de los cambios repentinos de las tarifas; este tour no incluye los vuelos necesarios. Debido a esto, para la correcta realización del tour, puede solicitar una cotización de los vuelos a través de nosotros. Ofrecemos tarifas adecuadas del mercado así como horarios que facilitan el tour. Contáctennos al WhatsApp o al correo electrónico solicitando la información necesaria.

Información adicional

• La ciudad de Lima se ubica en la costa del Pacífico. Ofrece un clima templado – húmedo variable a lo largo del año. Los días pueden alcanzar un máximo 25ºC. (de diciembre a marzo). La temperatura mínima en invierno (de abril a noviembre) puede descender a los 14ºC.
• La ciudad de Arequipa se ubica en la Cordillera de los Andes, en una altitud de 2,335 msnm. Posee un clima templado con temperaturas máximas de de 24ºC. como máximo y noches frías de 5ºC. como mínimo.
• La ciudad del Cusco se encuentra en plena Cordillera de los Andes. Posee una altitud de 3,399 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Los días son soleados con temperaturas máximas de 23ºC. Las noches son frías con temperaturas mínimos de 2ºC.
• Para una mejor realización del tour se recomienda llevar consigo ropa cómoda adecuada para días calurosos y noches frías. No olvide traer consigo su pasaporte o documento de identidad vigente.

Politicas de cancelación

Conoce las políticas de cancelación del tour:

• La cancelación del tour, la puede solicitar a través de un correo electrónico a la siguiente dirección: [email protected].
• El último plazo para solicitar la cancelación del tour son tres días antes de la fecha de inicio del tour .
• Existe una única penalidad para cancelar el tour: penalidad del 50% del valor del tour (devolución del 50% del monto que pagó).
• La devolución del dinero se realiza por el mismo método de pago que utilizó para comprar el tour: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club o PayPal.

¿Hay políticas de cambios del tour?

• Sí están permitidos los cambios de fecha o titular del tour enviando una solicitud a [email protected] aunque este trámite está sujeto a disponibilidad de entradas y vuelos aéreos. Debido a ello la penalidad varía de acuerdo al tiempo anticipado con que realice el trámite. Por ello se recomienda estar seguro de la fecha e integrantes del tour antes de realizar la reserva.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre el tour

Q: 1. ¿El tour ya incluye los vuelos aéreos?

Q: 2. ¿El tour incluye hoteles todas las noches?

Q: 3. ¿Qué descuentos incluye el tour?

Q: 4. ¿Cuál es la agencia operadora del tour?

Q: 5. ¿El tour incluye alimentación?

Q: 6. ¿Es peligroso el tour? ¿Quiénes pueden hacerlo?

Q: 7. ¿Cuáles son los medios de comunicación para contacto?

Q: 8. ¿El tour incluye entradas a todos los atractivos turísticos?

Q: 9. ¿El tour incluye el recojo desde los aeropuertos?

Q: 10. ¿Y cómo hago el pago del tour?

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• Nazca Lines Flight
• Full Day Tour
• Ruta del Sillar Tour
• Lake Titicaca
• 2 Hour Tour
• Isla del Sol

Lima to the Canyon

Start in Lima / Finish in Arequipa

6 stops included

Daily departures

Hotel/Hostel Pick-up & Drop-off

For those who want to finish in Arequipa

Includes taxes and fees

Trip overview:

Perfect For: For those who want to finish in Arequipa.

Time needed to complete trip: 3days/2nights – or hop off and stay longer at any destination if you wish…the choice is yours!

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Trip Highlights For This Pass

• Visit the Peruvian Galapagos via speedboat, and see some of the best of untouched Peruvian wildlife, from penguins to sea lions – Paracas
• Discover the Paracas National Reserve, where the Desert meets the Ocean giving incredible contrasts of colours for amazing scenery
• Walk Up (or Dune Buggy Ride up!) the largest Sand Dunes in South America at the incredible Desert Oasis in Huacachina
• Visit a boutique local Pisco Vineyard for an unforgettable tour and tasting experience – Huacachina
• See the world famous Nazca Lines, best seen from above with a Nazca Lines Flight! Or undertake a quick stop for free with our visit to the Nazca Lines Viewing Tower
• Explore the second deepest canyon in the world at Colca Canyon and see the famous huge Condor birds, where both tours and treks are possible – Arequipa
• Explore the “white” city of Arequipa, surrounded by the incredible snow capped volcano of El Misti, and taste delicious local cuisine.
• Taste local Peruvian food at small local restaurants along the way for an authentic experience
• At night, our Peru Hop guides work with locals and often organize free Peruvian Dance classes, Pisco Sour making classes and other events for our passengers

What's included in the price?

• 6 stop Hop-on, Hop-off pass allowing you to stay as long at each stop as you like, or follow our recommended plan to do everything at a perfect pace! Still not sure how Peru Hop works? Click here to learn more.
• Hotel/Hostel pickup and drop off at every stop (Airbnbs have close Meeting Points): save on approx. 8 taxi journeys and avoid unsafe bus terminals and street taxis
• FREE exclusive tour of underground secret slave tunnels in Chincha. 17km of tunnels used to traffic slaves in 17th Century. – UNIQUE STOP
• FREE Paracas National Reserve Tour (includes transport there & back, tour guide, and all entrance fees) – normally $15
• FREE Pisco Vineyard Tour (includes transport there & back, tour guide, and all entrance fees)- normally $15
• FREE Entrance to Nazca Lines Viewing Tower (includes transport there & back, tour guide, and all entrance fees)- normally $5. Learn more about the Viewing Tower here !
• On board local Peruvian Expert who will give tips, advice, and can help book tours, accommodation and more
• All local taxes, fees and service charges – no hidden fees like other companies
• Local customer service team accessible 24 hours via email and phone for any issue
• EXCLUSIVE discounts on accommodation at each destination – better prices than any website
• EXCLUSIVE access to Peru Hop APP, with up-to-date destination info, food discounts and tour information

Our recommended trip plan

Choose an estimated departure date and our system will generate a recommended itinerary for you for this pass

Remember, using our App, you can change all bus dates & times up to 24 hours before departure, so you do not need to have a fixed itinerary decided before booking your Peru Hop pass.

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How does the app work.

Imagine traveling in Peru and feeling unwell one day meaning you couldn’t travel that day. The stress of trying to change your plan, being hit with cancellation fees etc.

With Peru Hop, open our App using your unique login and you would just put that journey on hold for now, and take it off hold whenever you are ready to travel again! So simple and easy!

Created by travelers for travelers, our App puts you in total control of your trip and acts like your Peruvian personal trip planner.

What else can you do in our App?

Change all your bus dates/times (up to 24 hours before departure of that bus)

Select your Pickup and Dropoff Locations at each destination (or just tell the onboard guides)

Read detailed Peruvian Destination & Food Guides that work even without internet!

View all Free Tours included in your Pass

Add On any recommended tours in each destination (e.g. Machu Picchu or Sandboarding)

Book Accommodation with selected hotels/hostels in each location

Bus timetable

• Buses operate EVERYDAY in EVERY direction.
• You can choose where our bus will pick you up in our booking system.

Important notes

Travelling between any of the dates mentioned below? Click the tab for the corresponding important information.

SECRET SLAVE TUNNELS - PRIVATE EVENTS

The Haciendo San Jose (Secret Slave Tunnels) will be closed to the public to the following dates due to private events:

• April 27th, 2024
• May 18th, 2024
• September 21st, 2024
• November 9th, 2024
• November 23rd, 2024

27, 28, 29 & 30 JULY 2024 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS (PERU)

Hotel/hostel prices will increase during this period. MUST book accommodation in advance! Accommodation in larger dorm room sizes may apply.

The departure times on July 28th & 29th for the buses and Nazca shuttle will be changed as follows:

- Express Route (6:00 am bus) departing at 5:00am

- Cultural Route (7:00 am bus) departing at 6:00am

- PARACAS-HUACACHINA will depart at 12pm

Tours will be shortened with all tour operators as follows: Ballestas Islands Tour: 1 hour and a half and Sandboarding & Buggies: 1 hour

Access to the oasis may be limited. It might be necessary to walk a short distance in and out of the oasis. Please consult your guide regarding your luggage.

Based on customer emails, these are our top questions – click to see the answers!

Who travels on the Peru Hop buses?

You will meet similar travelers of all ages and races. As can often be seen in our reviews, people make friends for life on board!

We have had over 300,000 passengers from 85+ countries! The average age is 31 years old with the youngest being 10 months old and the oldest at 85!

65% of our passengers are female! Various people have contacted us to say they met on Peru Hop and are now married!

Thankfully we haven’t heard of any couples divorcing after traveling together on Peru Hop so far!

What are the Peru Hop buses like?

Our huge luxury modern buses come with semi-cama (half bed) reclining seats, A/C & heating systems, tv’s, Usb ports, clean toilets and more!

All buses are tracked by GPS systems, have speed restriction software and much more. Read more about Our Buses HERE .

Do the buses run on time?

Peru Hop is an EXTREMELY punctual service, especially compared to other Peruvian bus companies who are unfortunately late a lot (as can be seen from their TripAdvisor reviews).

If you have a tour or hotel booked and in the very rare case our bus is late, our onboard guides will help you by calling your tours and hotels to assist you as much as possible, but really this should never happen on Peru Hop.

For payment, what currency is used?

Our prices are in US dollars. For payments using non-USD cards, your bank will automatically handle the currency conversion at their standard rate.

Who are the onboard Travel Guides?

All our team are local Peruvians fluent in English. Read past reviews and you will see that everybody LOVES our guides!

They are not traditional guides telling you long history with dates, etc. What they do is give you a real insight into what life was, and is, like living in Peru, with snippets of historical and cultural info.

Did you know 5 of the last 6 presidents of Peru are in jail? Or that the minimum wage here is $300 per month? That’s the type of interesting info and stories our guides will share with you (don’t worry, we pay them a lot more than the minimum wage!).

Aside from that, they will become your best Peruvian friend, giving you tips and advice on how to maximize your time in Peru, and helping you try local food and drink at local prices!

Is Peru Hop a touristy way to travel?

There is a misconception that because Peru Hop makes it so simple and easy to get around Peru then it is “touristy”.

But what actually happens on other public buses? The bus goes from A to B direct (no hidden gem stops), everyone puts their headphones in and sleeps, and you learn nothing about what you are driving past or get any tips/advice on any destination.

Not only is Peru Hop a much safer and easier way to travel, but it gives you a much more authentic local experience. A local onboard Peruvian will give you insights impossible to find in guidebooks or blogs, and stop at hidden gems and local neighborhood restaurants again not in any guidebook.

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How do I add accommodation and tours to my trip?

There are 3 ways:

• Book your own (on Airbnb or booking.com for example)
• In our App: After booking, you can add tours and accommodation to your trip. Don’t worry, our partners always keep spaces for our customers.
• On the Bus: Our guide will pass around a sign-up sheet for tours and accommodation, you can sign up on the bus and pay the guide directly in cash.

Can I book for a group of 3+ people?

Yes, of course! All dates made for buses or tours or anything else will apply to the whole group, and from our App, you can control everything for you and your group (or they can login in with their own code too!).

Contact Us if you need any special help planning your groups trip, as we know it can be a bit tricky.

All people in groups of 3+ can get a special discount of $10 per person using discount code GRUPO .

How does the bus know where to pick me up?

There are 2 ways:

• Our onboard guide will ask you you are staying at each destination and ensure that’s where you are picked up for the next trip.
• In the App, you can choose where you want the bus to pick you up from, and the App will tell you what time the bus will pick you up at. It really is that simple and easy!

Can I just follow the Recommended Itinerary?

Yes, and actually, most of our passengers do and its already setup in your App after you book the pass!

The recommended itinerary was made to allow you to see and do it all in a short space of time, but to have plenty of time for yourself as well.

Don’t forget, everything with Peru Hop is flexible, and you can make last minute changes during your trip or simply travel without a plan and just use our App on the go!

Where can I store my luggage while doing any tours?

During the bus journey, your luggage is always stored safely in our massive storage area under the bus. However, if you are ever doing a tour and need storage, our onboard guides will know the local hotels and restaurants that can help you store you luggage for free!

Do I need to book in advance?

We are proud that word of mouth from our ex-Hopsters means our tickets often sell out in advance, so we strongly recommend you book as soon as possible. Remember that once you have a ticket, you can change your start date up to 12 hours before departure.

Can I change my ticket to another one after booking?

Sure, if you want to change your ticket for one that better suits your travel plans, please send us an email to proceed. Depending on the new ticket price and the timing of your request, the team will provide you with the available options.

Does traveling on Peru Hop help the local communities?

Yes, 100% it does.

Peru Hop was founded by Irish guys who moved to Peru and realized they had missed so much of this country when they were travelers, and so, partnered with local Peruvians to develop a system to allow people to discover the Real Peru.

By taking you to places most tourists don’t know about, you are helping local communities – who often live below the poverty line – to have a source of income. Simply buying some breakfast, snacks or a water here or there really helps these communities.

As well as this, 95% of our staff are young Peruvians and we pay more than other travel and bus companies. They often use their salaries to help their families (here in Peru it is common kids, parents and grandparents to all live in the same small house).

Remember, most tourists either fly with billion dollar airlines or go on public buses owned by millionaires and make no stops between destinations and don’t benefit local communities.

Don’t be a Typical Tourist, Discover the REAL Peru, and make this a win-win for you and for local Peruvians.

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Two Week Peru Itinerary: Planning an Amazing Trip from the Andes to the Amazon

By: Author Rob Taylor

Posted on Published: May 23, 2024  - Last updated: August 19, 2024

Save this two week Peru itinerary for your first trip to this amazing country! We had an unforgettable experience in Peru, from Lima to the Andes to the desert to the Amazon. This Peru itinerary is doable with kids, or just adults, but it all depends on what you want to see most and how much time you have for your Peru trip.

For us, we built out this two week Peru itinerary based on the things our kids had researched and told us were most important to them. I’ve got to say, they hit the nail on the head for what us adults were interested in too. Running with their list, I built our whole itinerary and where we stayed to make sure we had the best time, enjoying the most interesting experiences possible for two weeks in Peru.

If you have any questions about logistics, our Peru itinerary and how to adjust it, or want to leave your own tips for how to have an incredible experience, please leave a comment or send us a note . We’re always happy to share more!

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Getting to Peru from the USA

I was surprised how easy it was to get from the USA to Peru for our trip. If you have a USA passport you don’t need a visa and Peru customs is very easy to go through. Be sure that you have at least 6 months of validity left on your passport and that you’re ready to say exactly where you’re going, where you’re staying and when you’re leaving. That should be good to get through customs swiftly. You can visit for up to 183 days.

Other nationalities that don’t require visas include:

• All South American nations except Venezuela
• Canada and Mexico
• Most central American and Caribbean nations
• South Africa
• All EU countries plus Britain, Norway, Belarus and Russia

Visa entry or not, you do need to be able to prove you’re going to leave Peru at some point. “Continuing travel” is very important to be able to communicate or prove when you go through customs. A lot of people who are doing slow travel for their Peru trip will pop into Bolivia to the south to refresh their visitation clock. This is NOT an option for USA passport holders as Bolivia requires a visa for US citizens (but not most others).

To fly to Lima from the USA, you have a few options:

• Miami, Florida – MIA and FLL
• Los Angeles, California – LAX
• New York City, New York – JFK and EWR
• Houston, Texas – IAH
• Atlanta, Georgia – ATL

You’ll be surprised how inexpensive flights to Lima are, including the mileage exchange deals you can get from the USA to Peru. Listen to our podcast episodes about Using Points for Travel or Mastering the American Airlines Loyalty Program

Regions to Visit in Peru

Peru is a pretty large country, which includes 80+ of the 126 microclimates on earth. Visiting Peru means seeing the full spectrum of landscapes and ecosystems, whether you’re into science or not. There are six main areas visitors for the first time in Peru might plan on visiting:

• Lima – the capital city and historic center
• The Andes Mountains – Cusco / Machu Picchu / Sacred Valley
• The Andes Mountains South – Lake Titicaca / Arequipa / Colca Canyon
• Ica – Paracas / Ballestas Islands / Ica
• Southern Peru – Nazca Lines / Atacama Desert
• The Amazon – both the Jungle and the River itself

For a first time Peru trip, I would actually recommend keeping it simple and sticking close to sea level. The elevation of Cusco and the Sacred Valley really does have an impact on visitors, especially ones who live at sea level. We’re well traveled, healthy, and pretty resilient, but the altitude sickness hit us so hard that we were fairly miserable for most of our time in the Andes. We were careful and thoughtful, but still suffered intense vomiting, diarrhea, headaches and absolute fatigue. We actually changed our plans to get back to sea level ASAP because it was so intense. Just keep this in mind as you plan your first trip to Peru. Check out our tips for Preventing Altitude Sickness

Planning a Peru Trip Podcast Episode

We have several Peru podcast episodes including All About the Andes; Peru at Sea Level – Lima, the Desert and Islands; and the Peruvian Amazon! In our Peru trip planning podcast episode :

• Our transportation throughout Peru
• Itinerary highlights from Machu Picchu to seeing penguins and monkeys
• Tips for making the most of your Peru trip

Travel Within Peru

When building our Peru itinerary, travel within the country was the thing that was the most confusing to me initially. You can look at things on a map until the cows come home, but understanding the logistics of getting from place to place is a whole other thing. Before building our travel plan we’d heard about trains and a great bus system… Yeah, no. Those options are very limited and specific, and not a national thing.

There is NOT a train network in Peru. There is a train between Machu Picchu town, aka Aguas Calientes, and Ollantaytambo, or the train goes all the way to Cusco in the dry season. You cannot travel from Lima to Cusco or Pisco via train. The train to Machu Picchu town is awesome though, and you’ll love the scenery and experience as a part of your Peru trip.

Get train tickets to Machu Picchu!

There’s also not an extensive bus system to go beyond Lima, but you can book tour bus passes from Lima up into the Andes, to Arequipa and Cusco. Buses will get you where you need to go with some extra time, but it’s not just a simple bus ride on an afternoon. This is the way to go to slowly, working your way up in elevation, but it’s not a convenient, time-saving sort of transportation.

Get bus tickets from Lima -> Cusco

The regular visitor to Peru probably will need to fly between destinations, or get a rental car. Driving in Peru isn’t weird or scary, but driving in Lima is an absolute nightmare. Between the intense traffic and the aggressive blinker-less road rage, it’s one big anxiety attack. Once you’re on the PanAmerican Highway though, it’s smooth sailing and one of the best roads we’ve driven anywhere in the world. Driving to Arequipa, Cusco or Ollantaytambo is not bad, so if you’re comfortable and confident, go for it.

When it comes to flying, getting to Peru is easy (see above) and once here you’ll be surprised at the ease of travel. From Lima, you can easily fly to Iquitos (the Amazon), Cusco (Machu Picchu/Sacred Valley), Arequipa (colonial area/Colca Canyon), Chiclayo (northern coast), Juliaca (Lake Titicaca) and more. LATAM flights are consistent and are inexpensive for regional travel. You will pay more than a bus ticket, but you will save whole days in travel, allowing you more specific experiences that transportation during your Peru trip.

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Need to Know to Visit Peru

There are a few things to know before you visit Peru, just because it really is different than the USA or Canada. If you’ve traveled in South or Central America, this might not seem unusual to you, but if this is a first for you, pay attention:

• The money is the Sol or Soles (multiple; said “sole-ais”) – it’s about 4 soles per US dollar (Spring 2024 exchange rate)
• The primary language is Spanish, with Quechua being second, and then a lot of people working in tourism speak English. If you ALWAYS attempt to use Spanish as best as you can before just speaking English, as that’s most polite and sets you up for the most successful conversation.
• When you use a toilet in Peru, any paper does NOT go into the toilet. There are trash cans by toilets for the waste paper, no matter how you think it’s just fine to flush it.
• Wherever you go, you should always bring your own TP. Yes, it is sometimes provided but also more often than not there will not be toilet paper in public restrooms, even when you pay the common 2 soles to use the restroom.
• There are LOTS of potatoes in Peru no matter what region you’re in. You’ll get to try lots of different potato varieties and preparations, so even if you’re not into potatoes, keep an open mind.

I’m sure there are more helpful things to keep in mind before visiting Peru, but these are the things that really stand out to me as unique and important for a great Peru trip.

Two Week Peru Itinerary

Now it’s time to get into our two week Peru itinerary. We’ve got a great plan that includes the Andes Mountains, Lima, the desert coast, and the Amazon rainforest. You’ll love it! As you look at our Peru itinerary and start planning, keep in mind that if you can add four more days, you can take your time ascending up into the Andes, which will be very helpful to acclimate.

Begin in Lima, Peru

Since you’ll be flying into Lima, Peru from nearly anywhere you’re starting, you should plan to spend a few days exploring Lima. It’s a really cool city with lots of history and beautiful buildings, so you’ll enjoy having time here to get used to being in Peru. I don’t recommend getting a rental car for your time in Lima, as driving here is a stressful and horrifying experience (worse than Mexico, France or Croatia), but you can easily use Uber to get wherever you need.

Historic Lima Sightseeing

Lima has more people than New York City , so keep that in mind as you’re exploring. The historic core is less densely populated, but still crowded. We visited during Semana Santa (Easter week) and it was so very busy, with long lines to get into the historic churches. Any other time of year you should have no problem visiting historic religious sites throughout the day, but during Easter and Christmas you’ll see that the areas directly surrounding the famous churches are very crowded. Plan your Peru trip to fall just before or after major religious holidays.

How can you get around the issues with crowds? If you book a walking tour, many of the guides have the correct license to be able to detour away from crowds and enter churches that are a part of their tour, including the Cathedral of St Francis where you’ll find the catacombs. You can visit places like the Plaza Mayor or Hotel Bolivar on your own, and the churches too, but it’s much easier with a guide.

We did a historic walking tour of Lima with Lima Experience. Our guide, Joseph, was great and spoke excellent English. He was able to field questions from the kids and explain so much of what makes Lima and Peru the interesting, diverse place that it is today.

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If there’s one museum you must visit in Lima, it’s the Larco Museum . Not close to the historic core (a 20 minute Uber ride), the Larco Museum has the most incredible collection of Inca and pre-Inca artifacts in Lima. There is the Inka Museum in Cusco that is larger and more comprehensive with grand exhibits, but the Larco is where you’ll find golden Inca artifacts, aisles and shelves of figures and pottery, and the very unique… adult section of Incan art and artifacts. Yes, it’s what you are picturing and there are some fascinating pieces depicting all varieties of intercourse, human anatomy and birth. The Larco Museum is really a wonderful addition to your Peru trip.

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Neighborhoods to Visit

The most popular neighborhoods that are good for tourists to visit in Lime include Miraflores (we stayed here), the historic downtown and Barranco neighborhoods. These are good neighborhoods for getting the vibe of life in Lima for a few reasons:

• They are more upper class residential, meaning well maintained with good pedestrian access
• There are lots of cafes and restaurants for eating Peruvian foods
• Because they’re known for being tourist friendly, they are diversely populated and welcoming
• There are parks and plazas that you can enjoy, and lots of murals around the neighborhoods.

There are more parts of Lima than these, but when it comes to being able to easily access parts of the city, these three neighborhoods are the easiest and most vibrant. I don’t recommend driving in Lima (it’s intense, as I’ve said) so taking an Uber wherever you need to go that’s not walking distance is a good idea.

Exploring the Andes Mountains

Before thinking about Lima or the Amazon, most people are excited to visit Peru to go to Machu Picchu. For many, their knowledge of Peru stops at “That’s where Machu Picchu is.” There’s so much more to the Andes than this one site. There are actually many Inca and pre-Inca sites from the mountains just south of the Amazon all the way to Lake Titicaca and into Bolivia and Chile. For our two week Peru itinerary, we are focusing on Machu Picchu and the most famous sites in the state of Cusco.

We have our Andes stops in order of how you can do them to gradually increase your elevation, so hopefully that’ll help make the experience better for you.

Listen to our Andes podcast episode to hear about our stops and activities. This part of the trip was fun, but also a struggle.

Reality of Altitude Sickness in the Andes

Most of us don’t live at high altitudes like you’ll face in the Andes mountains. We live at sea level in Florida, so aren’t used to the elevation, despite doing mountain trips throughout the year. When you visit the Peruvian Andes, the elevation ranges from 6,693 feet in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town) to 12,556 feet at Puno (Lake Titicaca). If you’re visiting the famous Rainbow Mountain area, you’ll go even higher to 17,060 feet. That’s 3k feet higher than the summit of Mount Rainier !

The altitude really does have an impact on the human body, so you should be cautious as you plan your travel to the Peruvian Andes. After 5k feel you may feel like you’re huffing and puffing when you go up stairs. At 8k feet your insides feel a bit weird and have a difficult time processing food as usual. Higher than that and you become dehydrated easily in addition to the other side effects. All this can present as fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and more. We suffered headaches, fatigue and horrible vomiting and diarrhea during our time in the Andes, and we only made it as high at 12,163 feet up.

While not everyone suffers from altitude sickness , there are ways to prevent or mitigate it:

• Ascend from sea level as gradually as possible, staying a few nights at different higher elevations
• Drink LOTS of water and get solid rest
• Take it easy while you acclimate
• Eat small meals, especially as the day winds down
• Don’t drink alcohol, but DO drink coca tea and suck on coca candies
• Keep your overall Peru trip joy in mind when deciding if you want to tough out the elevation

For some travelers, there is a pill you can take called Diamox that helps acclimate to the altitude. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION FOR EVERYONE, SO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. This was not an option for our family due to some medical stuff, but it may work for others. Everyone told us just to get it, but upon research and talking to our family doctor we discovered that it could be a very dangerous situation for us, so I’m glad we didn’t just jump into taking a pill without getting info from our trusted medical professional.

Visiting Machu Picchu

To start, you can either take the bus over several days from Lima up to Cusco, or you can fly into Cusco and then travel to Aguas Calientes, aka Machu Picchu Town. If you have the time to take the bus, do it! To stick with our two week Peru itinerary, you’re flying to Cusco (CUZ). With this, the best option is to immediately exit the city and make your way to Ollantaytambo to catch the train to Aguas Calientes.

Note: during the dry season of April – October you can start the train journey IN Cusco, but during the rainy season the train route is only from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes due to landslides that frequently happen during the rain. This just means you need to plan your Peru trip properly to get the train in the correct town.

For visiting Machu Picchu, you will need to get your entry tickets IN ADVANCE. Entries to the archaeological site sell out days or weeks before, so as soon as you know when you’ll be there, secure your tickets. We missed out on getting tickets for ourselves and had to book a private tour, as registered guides have access to additional entries. This turned out to be FANTASTIC as our guide, Percy with Wonders of Peru Expeditions was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and very patient with us, both for our questions and our struggles of climbing stairs at such high elevation.

Book our exact Machu Picchu tour here!

Be sure to bring water, snacks, sunblock and ponchos for visiting Machu Picchu. Once you enter the site there are no services and umbrellas are not allowed. You’ll need to be self-contained and ready to brave the elements as the weather can change quickly. If you arrive early, you have great chances of getting a beautiful day at Machu Picchu, because even if there are clouds to start, they’ll probably clear and you’ll have at least a few moments of sunshine.

Touring the Sacred Valley

I actually enjoyed our time in the Sacred Valley more than visiting Machu Picchu. This part of the Andes is one of the coolest parts of our two week Peru itinerary. Here you’ll get to see really neat, old towns built by both the Incas and pre-Inca civilizations. There are farms, rivers, plateaus, narrow cobblestone streets, and awesome people. If you choose to rent a car in Cusco and drive yourself, you can take several days exploring the Sacred Valley and really taking your time.

You can also see most of the Sacred Valley sights on a guided tour with a driver. I know, I’ve already recommended two other tours during our two week Peru itinerary, but it’s because here in the Andes and in such historic places, having a specialist who knows infinitely more than we did made each experience exceptional. For our Sacred Valley tour, we spent a very long day with Oscar from Exclusive Inka Tours. He was such a wealth of information and was great with our kids.

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The main sites to visit in the Sacred Valley include:

• Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site and town
• Moray Incan horticultural laboratory
• Salinas de Maras salt mine – amazing!
• Pisac Archaeological Site and town
• Chinchero Inca town and historic sites
• Mountain View restaurant and llamas

There are more sites to visit, including more archaeological sites, but either doing a tour to cover ⅔ of these spots or spending two days to explore the Sacred Valley on your own is wonderful and will give you a comprehensive visit. This may just be one of your favorite parts of your Peru trip.

Tip: you can purchase a multi-site ticket to cover the Peruvian archaeological park sites and get a bit of a discount. It’s time limited though, so you may need to manage yourself well to be able to get the full value of the ticket (valid 2 days for adults, 10 days for child tickets).

Cusco and More Andes Sightseeing

Cusco is the former capital of the Incan Empire and is one of the most unique cities we’ve been to. The colonial structures are built on top of Incan structures, such as churches built on top of palaces… Cusco is big and densely populated. Because the city is built into the hills and valleys, the streets zigzag their way to the valley floor. There are staircases and flood gutters everywhere, and in the historic core, the streets are tight!

While in Cusco , take it easy as it’s higher in elevation than Ollantaytambo or Aguas Calientes. Spend your time checking out the main historic area around the Plaza de Armas and visiting the Inca Museum, the Historical Museum of Cusco, the cathedral , the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and more. There is a really cool aqueduct, el Acueducto da Sapantiana , more Inca ruins at Saqsaywaman , Q’enco and others. Cusco is really cool and you can easily spend three or four days here. Before arriving we didn’t realize just how many ruins and archeological sites in Cusco you can visit.

Note: we had to cut our time in the Andes short and skipped most of Cusco because we were suffering from altitude sickness so badly. In any scenario, it’s okay to adjust your travel plans if you’re physically suffering and need to move on. Don’t feel bad about it.

More Andes destinations to add if you have time and are feeling good:

• Puno (highest Andes) and Lake Titicaca
• Rainbow Mountain / Montana Vinikunka
• Colca Canyon for the Andean condors
• Arequipa (low Andes) – for a longer trip to sea level or onto Bolivia

Ica – Where Desert Meets Sea

Never have I ever… been so excited to be back at sea level. After an intense week in the Andes, being back at sea level was such a welcome change. We immediately felt better upon landing in Lima and driving to the state of Ica. Getting out of Lima takes at least an hour (remember, it has more people than New York City) but then once you’re on the Panamerican Highway it’s driving bliss!

Note: ALWAYS DRIVE WITH YOUR LIGHTS ON. You will get pulled over or held back at a checkpoint and ticketed if you don’t have your lights on. We got pulled over and were being cited for 1300 soles… and then the police officer offered us a cash discount on the ticket if we could pay on the spot. Yes, exactly what you’re thinking – IF WE GIVE THE OFFICER CASH WE WON’T GET A TICKET. It was a bribe. Good times.

As your using out two week Peru itinerary, this is a great part of the trip to add time, particularly if you cut some time from the Andes. The Ica region is awesome and NOT what you’re expecting to find during your Peru trip!

Listen to our Peru Itinerary Planning podcast episode to hear about Ica and how we scheduled our time.

Paracas – Peru Beach Days

I love Paracas! Of all the towns and cities in Peru that we visited, Paracas was my favorite. Maybe it’s because we live in a beach town or maybe because for me it’s nostalgic of Cabo San Lucas or Puerto Morelos in Mexico , but I loved it. The town is full of small restaurants, ceviche and cafes. There are Peruvian coffee shops and little markets. The waterfront has a promenade and a beach.

Visiting Paracas is a complete vibe change over the Andes or Lima. It’s a breath of fresh air and relaxation. While it isn’t as built up and fancy as most Mexican beach towns, Paracas is well maintained with lots of beautiful murals and shops. And it’s home to the largest inflatable water park in South America. Yes, you read that correctly.

We usually opt for historic sites and nature over any sort of modern or kitschy activity, but after a week in the Andes and still being in recovery mode, when we walked onto the beach and saw Yakupark (an inflatable water park / giant obstacle course) we decided it would be good to just do it and chill. The kids had the best time and needed this sort of wild and fun activity.

Why are most people coming to Paracas, Peru though? For the PENGUINS!!! (keep reading)

Ballestas Islands

Just off the coast of Paracas is one of my favorite wildlife sites on earth. I geek out over birds and other animals, so getting to visit the Ballestas Islands was a Peru trip highlight for me. Part of the Peruvian national parks system, the islands are a preserve and people aren’t allowed on them anymore, except for research purposes. So how do you actually visit the Ballestas Islands?

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From the pier in Paracas you’ll board a tour boat (there are several companies) and head out to sea. You’ll see the fascinating landmark, La Candelabra, in the dunes as you make your way to the islands, and then as you approach you’ll start to see sea lions. Once there, it’s time to start wildlife watching. For us, the highlight was the humboldt penguins. We saw penguins in the wild!!

Here’s what to watch for when you do the boat tour to the Ballestas Islands:

• Humboldt penguins
• Lobos marinos aka the Southern sea lion
• Gray boobies
• Peruvian pelicans and more

For the kids, their favorite part was actually visiting Maternity Beach. This part of the Ballestas Islands is where the sea lion colony has its babies and there are hundreds of animals on the shore and in the water. There were countless baby sea lions and it was adorable.

Paracas National Reserve

I had no idea how cool the Paracas National Reserve was going to be. I had seen photos but pictures never really do justice for certain places. The desert as it meets the ocean, both as beaches and sea cliffs is just amazing. Vast expanses of sand dunes with zero vegetation and seemingly no wildlife is really something to take in. It’s fun to explore though, as there are quite a few interesting sites to visit within the Paracas National Reserve.

Oh, and there are flamingos! I know! Pair a visit to the Paracas National Reserve on the same day with the Ballestas Islands and you’ll get to have a day that includes both flamingos and penguins on your Peru trip. Something that really wowed me about this area was how untouched it seems, and perhaps that’s just the nature of the desert, but it was very unique to experience.

Add the Paracas National Reserve to your two weeks in Peru itinerary to get in some quality beach time. There are beaches here, both for viewing AND for swimming. While you’re not permitted to swim at the red sand beach or the beaches at Cathedral Rock, Playa La Mina is awesome with wonderfully clear water and perfect small waves. There is a fee to use the beach even if you’ve already paid entry to the National Reserve, so have a few soles ready.

Tip: if you’re limited for time, you can book a tour that covers both the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve in the same day. This tour includes both areas.

Visiting Ica and Huacachina Oasis

To add onto your time in Paracas, head to Ica. Ica is a larger city with a historic core and great restaurants. It’s half the size of Cusco with about 283k residents. There are a few cool museums, in particular El Museo de Javier Cabrera where you can see countless etched/carved glyphtoliths from pre-Inca times. Ica has historic sites, a cool old cathedral and more.

Just outside of the city is why most tourists head to Ica: the Huacachina Oasis! This is a natural oasis in the desert and it’s beautiful. It’s built up around the edge now, so there are hotels and restaurants, but the phenomenon of the oasis is still very cool and unique. If you tell somebody that you’re heading to Huacachina, no doubt they’ll say “Ooh, are you going sand boarding?!” Sand boarding is a very popular thing to do when you visit Huacachina. It’s just what it sounds like: snowboarding but on sand dunes. If this is on your Peru to-do list, we recommend booking a tour to visit Huacachina so you can enjoy the experience with a guide and the proper gear.

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When you’re done visiting Paracas and Ica, it’s time to head back north to Lima to continue on with your two week Peru trip.  I think this part of the trip really is a great way to feel refreshed after the Andes mountains, and you’ll be able to head to the Amazon with lots of energy and excitement!

The Amazon River and Rainforest

Our time in the Amazon rainforest was amazing! This was all of our favorite part of our two weeks in Peru. A lot of people think of visiting the Amazon as being something you do when you go to Brazil, but it’s actually very easy to do in Peru and there are lots of wonderful options for how to go about it.

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We really enjoyed exploring the Amazon river and rainforest. It was the best part of our Peru trip. Be sure to listen to our podcast episode all about it !

Getting to the Amazon

To get to the Amazon from Lima or anywhere else in Peru, the easiest way is to fly to Iquitos. You cannot drive to Iquitos, Peru, but must either fly or arrive via boat on the Amazon river. To fly to Iquitos, you have to leave from Lima. There are some small regional flights to even smaller towns, but from anywhere a tourist might be, the only option is to go from Lima. Don’t worry, it’s a cheap flight and there are a few every day.

Iquitos is actually a large city, even if it doesn’t seem like it when you land at the tiny airport. Iquitos is larger than Cusco with nearly 500k residents in the city and surrounding area. It’s the launch point for exploring the Peruvian Amazon, including doing one of the many multi-day Amazon River cruises. For us, we were picked up from the airport by our driver from our lodge and then continued on an hour and a half drive to the town of Nauta, where we boarded a small passenger boat for a 45 minute ride south on the Amazon River, and then to our accommodations.

Activities in the Amazon Jungle

Wherever you’re staying for your Peruvian Amazon adventure, you’ll find a variety of activities. Of course the exact execution of the many adventures you’ll find in the Amazon will vary depending on where you’re staying for this part of your Peru trip or who you’re doing your daily excursions through, but you should be able to enjoy AT MINIMUM the following things to do:

• Photo safaris
• Guided bird and wildlife watching
• River cruising (day trips)
• Canoeing and kayaking
• Jungle walks / hikes
• Fishing trips (including piranhas)

Everybody has a different reason for wanting to spend time in the Amazon Rainforest, so as you’re planning your time, do what’s most important to you! For us, we were mostly excited for seeing wildlife of every sort, so we did photo safaris every day and were treated to monkeys, sloths, toucans, macaws and so much more. I can’t imagine another Peru trip without this experience!

Yes, there are mosquitos, but with some planning you’ll be able to enjoy exploring the jungle and cruising along the river without suffering. A combination of bug spray, wearing appropriate clothing to cover as much skin as possible, and even wearing mosquito net jackets can all be good ways to stay itch free. The mosquitos aren’t a problem everywhere or every time of day, but if you’re out at sunset or after, and you’re in the slower flowing parts of the Amazon tributaries or on a lake, the bugs are intense. Just be prepared and you’ll be fine.

Staying at the Treehouse Lodge

Our whole two week Peru itinerary began with us planning our adventures around getting to stay at the Treehouse Lodge in the Amazon rainforest. We had seen pictures online and watched videos of this awesome looking place, so we did more research. Staying at the Treehouse Lodge means that you have an all-inclusive experience where your meals, lodging and ALL excursions are included in your cost.

Our accommodations in our treehouse were perfect for our family of four, including a bathroom in our treehouse, seating, mosquito netting, fans, and getting to shower and watch toucans outside the window. It was wonderful, to say the least. The food was also great, with three meals each day using locally sourced food, prepared in fresh, healthy, Peruvian styles. (Alcohol is the only thing not included, but there is a bar at the Treehouse Lodge.) Across our whole two week Peru trip this was the most magical and comfortable accommodations we had.

Our daily excursions were amazing. We had our own dedicated guide and river captain, Edgar and Roger. They took great care of us and made sure that we saw the absolute most wildlife and habits that we could in the Amazon Rainforest. We went out at sunrise, morning, midday and sunset. We went fishing multiple times and saw more monkeys and sloths than we could keep track of. Our experience was unmatched in any travel we’ve ever done.

Are you excited to plan a two week Peru trip?! You should be. This itinerary really is solid for having diverse experiences no matter what your interests or travel chops lead you to. Peru is fun, beautiful and unlike what you expect. Please, if you have any questions about either this two week Peru itinerary, planning your trip, or if you want to join us on an upcoming Peruvian Amazon adventure , leave a comment or send us a note . We’re happy to help!