PERU
12 days in Peru: Lima - Paracas - Huacachina - Arequipa - Cusco - Machu Picchu
Lima
Capital of Peru.
How to get here:
Fly into Jorge Chávez International Airport
Where to stay:
Miraflores Area
Must do:
Surf Lesson: Walk down to the beach and find a lesson for $100 SOL ($30 USD)
Paracas
Sand and sea. Launch point for the uninhabited Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, pelicans and Humboldt penguins.
Where to stay:
Looking to relax? Look no further
Must do:
Paracas National Reserve
Ballestas Islands - 7am or 11am tour
Sunset Dune Buggy tour $100 SOL ($30 USD)
Swimmable Beaches: Yumaque, Raspón, among others, are also accessible for swimming
Huacachina
The Huacachina Oasis is the only natural oasis in South America. Home to the biggest sand dunes in the continent.
How to get here:
Shuttle from Lima: 5 hours ($50 SOL)
Shuttle from Paracas: 1-2 hours ($25 SOL)
Where to stay:
Looking for a party? Wild Rover Hostel
Looking to relax? Viajero Kokopelli Huacachina Hostel
Must do:
Sunset Sand Boarding ($35 SOL/$10 USD)
Early flight to see the Nazare line ($260 SOL/$70 USD)
Cusco
It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Western Hemisphere. Near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range at an elevation of about 11,150 ft (3,400 m).
How to get here:
Flight from Lima: 1 hour ($ Varies)
Shuttle from Arequipa: 14 hours ($25 SOL)
Where to stay:
Looking for a party? Wild Rover Hostel
Looking to relax? Viajero Kokopelli Huacachina Hostel
Must do:
Visit Mercado Central de San Pedro
Walk through the Old Town
Arequipa
Surrounded by three impressive volcanoes. Arequipa's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nicknamed “White City” from its buildings made of white volcanic stone.
How to get here:
Flight from Cusco: 1 hour ($ Varies)
Shuttle from Huacachina: 14 hours ($25 SOL)
Must do:
Walking Tour
Climb Volcano
Multi-day Canyon Hike
River Rafting
