3 week loop in south Peru
Peru itinerary
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Published on:
Sept. 16, 2020
21 days
4184 km
9 steps
With this 3 week itinerary you will see all the highlights of south Peru. The trip will start in The capital of Peru, Lima, and continue to the highlights of Peru, Machu Picchu and Cusco. After Cusco go down into the Amazon for 3 days. Next up are Puno next to the stunning lake Titicaca and the beautiful city of Arequipa and nearby Colca Canyon. Finish the trip in the desert oasis town of Huacahina and the see the wildlife of Paracas before returning back to Lima.
Step 1: Lima
3 days recommended
Lima
Lima is the capital and larges city of Peru, located on the pacific coast. The city is a bustling metropolis, known for its historic center and its amazing restaurant scene with some of the worlds best restaurants.
step 1: Lima
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
1070 km / 664 miles
step 2: Machu Picchu
Step 2: Machu Picchu
1 days recommended
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a site of ancient Inca ruins located about 80 kilometres northwest of Cuzco, in the Andes Mountains. Machu Picchu is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, because of its astonishing beauty and its location on a mountain surrounded by valleys of dense jungle.
step 2: Machu Picchu
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
211 km / 131 miles
step 3: Cusco
Step 3: Cusco
5 days recommended
Cusco
Cusco is a city located in the Andes mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in Peru. The city used to be the capital of the Inca Empire and is known for its archaeological remains and its Spanish colonial architecture.
step 3: Cusco
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
667 km / 414 miles
step 4: Puerto Maldonado
Step 4: Puerto Maldonado
3 days recommended
Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado is the capital city of the Madre de Dios region of southeastern Peru. It's known as a gateway to Peru's southern Amazon rainforest region.
step 4: Puerto Maldonado
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
609 km / 378 miles
step 5: Puno
Step 5: Puno
2 days recommended
Puno
Puno is a city located in southern Peru on Lake Titicaca at an altitude of 3,827 metres. The city is famous for folklore and its floating islands.
step 5: Puno
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
291 km / 180 miles
step 6: Arequipa
Step 6: Arequipa
2 days recommended
Arequipa
Arequipa is located in southern Peru at high altitude surrounded by volcanoes. Arequipa is known for its amazing colonial architecture, its beautiful surroundings, its authentic character, extreme sports and its great weather.
step 6: Arequipa
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
230 km / 142 miles
step 7: Colca Canyon
Step 7: Colca Canyon
2 days recommended
Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon is a river canyon located in southern Peru. It's famous for being one of the world's deepest canyons. The area is great for trekking and the landscape consists of a beautiful valley and remote traditional villages.
step 7: Colca Canyon
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
785 km / 487 miles
step 8: Huacachina
Step 8: Huacachina
2 days recommended
Huacachina
Huacachina is a tiny village next to a desert oasis, located west of the city of Ica in southwestern Peru. The village encompasses Huacachina Lagoon, ringed by palm trees. The main attraction of this village are the surrounding sand dunes, these huge dunes are popular for sandboarding and dunebuggies.
step 8: Huacachina
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
74 km / 45 miles
step 9: Paracas
Step 9: Paracas
1 days recommended
Paracas
Paracas is a town on Peru's pacific coast. It's known for its resorts, beaches and nearby Paracas National Reserve and Ballestas Islands, famed for their rich wildlife including sea lions, pelicans and penguins.