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- Days 1-4
Lima & South Coast
Start your journey in Lima with a morning exploring the colonial center and Miraflores district. Take a 4-hour bus ride south to Paracas to see wildlife on the Ballestas Islands. Stop at Huacachina oasis on your way to Nazca for some sandboarding on the giant dunes. While in Nazca visit the ancient Chauchilla cemetery and take an early morning flight over the Nazca Lines when the air is calmest.
- Days 5-7
Arequipa & Colca Canyon
Take an overnight bus to Arequipa to see its distinctive white stone buildings and Santa Catalina Monastery. Try the spicy local dishes at traditional picanterías. Join a guided Colca Canyon tour leaving before dawn to see Andean condors. Remember the road climbs to almost 16,000 feet at Patapampa Pass so take it slow and bring coca tea for the altitude.
- Days 8-10
Lake Titicaca
Stay in Puno to explore the lake. Visit the Uros floating islands and spend a night with locals on Taquile Island. A recent visitor shared: "Bundle up for the homestay - lake nights are surprisingly cold, but watching sunrise over Titicaca while helping my host family harvest potatoes was unforgettable."
- Days 11-17
Cusco & Sacred Valley
Take time to explore Cusco's mix of colonial and Incan architecture. Plan day trips into the Sacred Valley to experience Pisac market and Ollantaytambo fortress. The highlight will be Machu Picchu. Take the first morning bus from Aguas Calientes to avoid crowds. If you're well adjusted to the altitude consider hiking Rainbow Mountain.
- Days 18-21
Amazon Jungle & Lima
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and travel by boat to your jungle lodge. Join guided walks to spot wildlife paddle on oxbow lakes and look for caimans at night. The change from mountain air to jungle humidity is remarkable. End your trip in Lima enjoying Pisco Sours in Miraflores or Barranco.
21 Days in Peru, incl. Lima and Cusco
Peru's landscapes come alive over 21 days across 12 cities. The route includes a 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca's floating islands, and Amazon wildlife viewing. Additional highlights feature Colca Canyon, Nazca Lines, and authentic homestays near Puno.
- Days 1-2
Lima & Pacific Coast
Begin in Lima to get used to the altitude. Start by exploring the Miraflores district and try some ceviche at a local market. Take a 4-hour bus ride south to Paracas to visit the Ballestas Islands.
- Days 3-4
Nazca & Desert Adventures
Move on to Nazca and stop at Huacachina oasis for sandboarding. "The Nazca Lines flight is worth the early start - book the first flight when winds are calmest." Visit the Chauchilla Cemetery to see 2,000-year-old mummies.
- Days 5-7
Arequipa & Colca Canyon
Take an overnight bus to Arequipa (9 hours). See the Santa Catalina Monastery before going to Colca Canyon. "Wake up at 5 AM for condor spotting. The morning fog usually clears by 8 AM, offering the best viewing conditions."
- Days 8-9
Lake Titicaca
Head to Puno to see Lake Titicaca and stay with a local family on Taquile Island. "Bring warm layers for the homestay - temperatures drop dramatically after sunset, and island homes don't have heating."
- Days 10-12
Sacred Valley
Take a bus to Cusco (7-8 hours) and spend a day getting used to the altitude. Visit the Sacred Valley and stop by the G Adventures women's weaving co-op. "The Parwa Community Restaurant lunch was a highlight - authentic local food while supporting the community."
- Days 13-16
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Start your four-day Inca Trail trek. "Dead Woman's Pass (Day 2) is the toughest part - start early and take plenty of breaks. The coca tea provided by porters really helps with altitude." End your trek at Machu Picchu for sunrise.
- Days 17-18
Cusco
Spend time in Cusco relaxing and exploring. "Don't miss the San Pedro Market - go early morning when locals shop for the freshest produce and best street food."
- Days 19-21
Amazon Jungle
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and take a boat to your jungle lodge. "The night walks revealed amazing wildlife - bring a good headlamp and quick-dry clothing. The humidity means nothing really dries."
- Days 1-2
Lima
Start in Lima's historic center by visiting Plaza Mayor and San Francisco Monastery early in the morning to avoid crowds. One traveler shared, "Skip the monastery's catacombs if you're sensitive about viewing human remains." Spend your evening in the artsy Barranco district. You can join local street food tours that include tastings of pisco sour, Peru's national cocktail.
- Days 3-4
Paracas & Nazca
Take a 4-hour bus to Paracas. Book the Ballestas Islands boat tour for 8 AM when wildlife is most active. After that, travel to Nazca and stop at Huacachina oasis. You can take a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines, but be prepared. As one reviewer said, "Some people got motion sickness during the 30-minute flight. It's very difficult to take stable photos."
- Days 5-6
Arequipa & Colca Canyon
Take the bus to Arequipa and spend a day exploring the White City's colonial buildings and Santa Catalina Monastery. The next day, join a guided tour to Colca Canyon to spot Andean condors. A recent traveler shared: "Get to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint by sunrise for the best chance to see multiple condors soaring below you. Bring layers - it's freezing at dawn but warms up quickly."
- Days 7-8
Lake Titicaca & Puno
Bus to Puno at 3,800m elevation. Take time to adjust to the altitude. The next day, take a boat to the floating Uros Islands and stay overnight with a local family on Taquile Island. "The homestay was a highlight," one reviewer noted. "Our host family cooked traditional dishes and taught us about their textile traditions. Bring small gifts for your hosts - school supplies are appreciated."
- Days 9-11
Sacred Valley
Head to the Sacred Valley from Cusco to adjust to the altitude more gradually. Visit Pisac's ruins and market, then explore Ollantaytambo. A traveler advised, "The altitude hits hard. Take it slow, drink coca tea, and don't overexert yourself the first few days."
- Days 12-13
Machu Picchu
Catch an early train to Aguas Calientes. A visitor recommended: "Book the first bus up to Machu Picchu (5:30 AM) to beat crowds and heat. The site gets packed by 10 AM." If you want to hike Huayna Picchu, book permits several months ahead.
- Day 14
Cusco
Explore Cusco's historic center, San Pedro Market, and nearby ruins like Sacsayhuaman. A recent guest noted, "The San Blas neighborhood has great artisan shops and cafes. But the hills are steep - take taxis at night and if you're still adjusting to the altitude."
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- Absolute Peru
This was my most amazing trip ever! Loved Peru, the people, the food, the group, the tourguide, the activities (sandbuggy Huacachina a MUST-DO), Incatrail (hard, but worth every step!), homestay, Colca Canyon, Amazone. No need to give it another second, will absolutely join G Adventures next year :-)
- Peru Encompassed
This tour was truly an adventure of a lifetime. I decided to write my review broken down by topics. Booking the tour. I booked this tour online through TourRadar. I was very impressed with how quickly and efficiently TourRadar would reply to me on any questions or issues I had. The staff I talked to were always friendly and enthusiastic to help. Altitude Sickness I brought Diamox for the trip. Our Tour leader explained to us that we really don’t need to take altitude pills. Just keep hydrated with water and electrolytes and take it easy, act like a sloth. If someone does feel ill, there is oxygen and medication available. After I took 2 Diamox pills, I vomited and had diarrhea. The medication may or may not have caused these sympotoms. I decided to stop taking the medication. I felt nausea when we hiking Colca Canyon. After that, my body adjusted and I was fine for the rest of the trip. Homestays We had 2 homestays and 1 visit to a local community that produced textiles The homestays were 1 of my favourite activities on this trip. My only criticism with the Colca Canyon homestay was that we were not given time in advance of the visit to purchase gifts for our host families. I already brought a few markers, stickers, and small toys from Canada. However, I felt this wasn't enough since it is recommended to spend $30 soles($13 cdn) dollars. For our Lake Titicaca Homestay, we did go to a supermarket and buy gifts ahead of the visit. At the homestays, we dressed in the local garments and ate a delicious homecooked meal. Excursions I won't comment on the entire itinerary, but highlight some of the pros and cons of some of the activities. Nazca lines: Intrepid deals with a local airline that is considered safe and reliable. Some people vomited on the half hour plane ride. It is very difficult to take pictures in the plane since it is hard to focus and hold your camera steady. Saint Francisco Monastery: We went to this place during our free time in Lima. I regret going to this since I didn’t realize what I was going to see. Underneath the building are tombs with the remains of 25000 people. In one display, there was a skull in the center with femur bones laid around it in a circle. I just felt it was disrespectful. Machu Picchu: We took the 7 am bus up to Machu Picchu. There was no line up to get in. It is truly a beautiful and mystical place to visit. However, I thought there were too many of us tourists walking around that took away some of the magic. Some of the paths are narrow and steep and there isn't a railing. This isn't a problem if everyone is walking in the same direction. Quite often, I was passing tourists going in the opposite direction or tourists are stopping on the path to take pictures or just standing on the path and you must walk around them. Toilet Paper Yes, I actually devoted a paragraph to this topic. Please remember to pack toilet paper. Most of the hotels we stayed at only had 1 roll in the room. If you run out, it's good to have your own supply as backup. I was surprised that the Amazon Lodge had 2 extra rolls in the room. Some of the museums didn’t supply toilet paper. Alpaca- We went to a factor outlet. As we sipped on tea, the ladies explained how to tell real Alpaca vs the fake stuff. Real Alpaca is cool to the touch. The fake stuff is rough on the inside. I think the Baby Alpaca sweaters are super soft, but can be quite thin and not that warm. If you are looking for a sweater with a unique design that you don’t see at home, then it is worth buying a Baby Alpaca. I don’t think the factory outle had the best prices. Retail stores selling authentic Alpaca will have a certifed Alpaca. sign. I found a store in Lima that had a clearance sale on Alpaca scarves. regular 179 soles for 99 soles about $40 cdn. Summary We were on the go everyday. But, you need to keep moving if you want to see as much as you can in 21 days. Some places I would have liked to stay an extra day. Overall, it was a great experince. We met some great friends among our group of 13. Hopefully, we can keep in touch and meet up with our fellow travellers again someday. Last, but not least, I want to give a big shout out to Giscard. He is the best tour guide on this planet!!! Giscard is organized, smart, caring, thoughtful..... ....
My experience with Unu Raymi was great! I chose the "South Peru adventure" and added a visit to the Ballestas/Huacachina at the start and one extra day in the Amazon at the end. Tailoring the trip and negotiating about the different activities before and during the trip was easy and done in good spirit. All the different trips around Cusco (and Ica) as well as the main trip to Choquequirao and Machu Picchu were well organized and I felt like I got to see the best parts of the Andean region. The guides were all experts and I felt safe and part of the team at all places I visited. My guide for the main trek (Choquequirao trek) was Teo, and one might think going alone with a guide that hardly speaks english as a foreigner who hardly speaks spanish would be difficult, but we got along very well and I put a lot of trust on him, for which he delivered fully. - I also thought I needed to buy my own snacks for the hikes, but Teo kept handing me different healthy varieties on each day of the hike..! Another shoutout to our guide Ana in the Ica region, for the ability to take care of the group with different cultures and ages so well. I'm sure nobody felt like an outsider on that day! The hotels were good budget level hotels, apart from two. The first one in Lima was luxurious, even had their own doorman! The one that fell a bit behind, due to a small insect problem was in Santa Teresa, but that was not part of the original itinerary. It got selected on the same day because I got ill and needed to stop the hike to recover. The illness (salmonella) prevented me from going to Amazon, which was a decision we did together with the organizor. So my review is excluding the Amazon activities. For the same price, I got to experience the Q’eswachaka Rope Bridge (great for someone who wants a little break from the car circus in Cusco;)), Pisac/Ollantaytambo tour and a sunrise in Tres Cruces/tour in Paucartambo. I feel like my Andean experience got richer because of the plan B. I also got an extra free day in Cusco, which I used to wander around the north side of the city (Saqsaywaman, Q'enqo, Zona X) The plan B activities were agreed together with the Unu Raymi team (James and Edwin) and in a similar situation, another traveller could choose something else. For me though, it was a good alternative and I feel like I saw everything in Cusco I desired and on my next South American adventure I can focus fully on Amazon. The best part about getting a "complete package" with Unu Raymi, was that I never needed to pay the various taxes or fees for entering the different activities, which were clearly not taken care of in the majority of the local "walk-in" operator tours. I often shared a car with people using other operators, and heared the "Okay it is time to collect the entry fees, except for you, you are already paid in advance", which made me feel special :D The missing star is from just a handful of occasions when I wasn't sure what is to happen next, if there is a car coming for me now or in an hour. Those situations were not many and always got sorted out, but at heat of the moment, an European traveller felt a bit lost in the big country. I think for an adventurous soul, who has some urge of getting off the beaten everyday-tourist path, Unu Raymi is a great choice! Mikko
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