Peru Adventure Itinerary

1. Day 1: Lima
   Arrive at Lima Airport

   Explore Peru's culinary capital and its historic center

2. Day 2: Paracas
   3 hours 40 minutes (154 miles) from Lima

   Take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands and witness sea lions and penguins

3. Day 3: Huacachina
   2 hours 30 minutes (116 miles) from Paracas

   Sandboard and ride dune buggies in the desert oasis

4. Day 4: Nazca
   1 hour 30 minutes (53 miles) from Huacachina

   Overfly the mysterious Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

5. Day 5-6: Arequipa
   8 hours (446 miles) from Nazca

   Visit the Santa Catalina Monastery and hike in the Colca Canyon to spot Andean condors

6. Day 7-8: Cusco
   6 hours 30 minutes (331 miles) from Arequipa

   Discover Cusco's Incan heritage and take a horseback ride to the Sacred Valley

7. Day 9-11: Machu Picchu
   2 hours (50 miles) from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, then 1 hour 30 minutes by train

   Explore the Lost City of the Incas and hike the Inca Trail or Huayna Picchu

8. Day 12: Lima
   1 hour 20 minutes (76 miles) from Machu Picchu, then a 2 hours 30 minutes by plane to Lima

   Visit the museums and shops of Lima before departing

Time and Cost Estimates

• Lima food tour (3 hours, $50)
• Paracas boat tour (2 hours, $25)
• Huacachina dune buggy tour (2 hours, $70)
• Nazca Lines flight (1 hour 30 minutes, $120)
• Colca Canyon trek (2 days, $150)
• Cusco horseback ride (2 hours, $50)
• Machu Picchu entrance (1 day, $75)
• Total Estimated Costs: $540

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Amazon Rainforest or the rainbow mountain of Vinicunca. If you have less time, skip Nazca or Huacachina. Be prepared for altitude sickness in Cusco and Machu Picchu, and bring sunscreen and layers for the desert and the mountains. Book entrance tickets and tours in advance, especially during high season.