11-Day Peru Adventure Itinerary

1. Day 1: Lima
   Arrive at Lima International Airport

   Visit the historic centre of Lima

2. Day 2: Paracas National Reserve
   3.5 hours (155 miles) from Lima

   Explore coastal cliffs and sand dunes

3. Day 3-4: Huacachina
   1 hour (48 miles) from Paracas National Reserve

   Ride buggies and sandboard down the dunes

4. Day 5: Nazca Lines
   1.5 hours (55 miles) from Huacachina

   See the mysterious ancient geoglyphs

5. Day 6: Arequipa
   9 hours (315 miles) from Nazca Lines

   Visit the historic Santa Catalina Monastery

6. Day 7-8: Colca Canyon
   3 hours (106 miles) from Arequipa

   Hike to one of the deepest canyons in the world

7. Day 9-10: Cusco and Machu Picchu
   6.5 hours (190 miles) from Colca Canyon

   Explore the ancient city of Cusco and hike to Machu Picchu

8. Day 11: Lima
   1 hour 30 minutes (605 km) from Cusco

   Return flight from Lima International Airport

Time and Costs Estimates

• Lima historic centre (2 hours, free)
• Paracas National Reserve (5-6 hours, 25 PEN entrance fee)
• Huacachina Buggy and Sandboarding (3-4 hours, 75-150 PEN)
• Nazca Lines Air Tour (2 hours, 500-600 PEN)
• Santa Catalina Monastery (2 hours, 50 PEN entrance fee)
• Colca Canyon Hike (2 days, 250-350 PEN for a guided tour)
• Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour (2-3 days, 400-600 PEN for tour packages)
• Total Estimated Costs: 1550-2475 PEN

Useful Tips

If you have less time, you can skip Huacachina or Colca Canyon. If you have more time, you can visit Lake Titicaca or go trekking in the Cordillera Blanca. Be sure to acclimatize to the high altitude in Cusco and bring sun protection and comfortable shoes for hiking. Try traditional Peruvian dishes, such as ceviche, alpaca steak and pisco sour cocktail.