Adventures in Peruvia

Duration: About 2 weeks

Pros: Everything touristy about Peru, classic trip

Cons: Overdone, busy and touristy

Route:

Start in Lima

South to Pisco and Paracas (3 hours by bus)

• See the Islas Ballestas (wildlife watching)

South to Ica (1 hour by bus)

• Wine tasting
• Huacachina (5 minutes by taxi) to go dune-buggying and sandboarding

South to Nazca (2 hours by bus)

• See the Nazca Lines

South to Arequipa (12 hour bus, or take a plane – Arequipa has an airport)

• See architecture, nightlife
• Trekking in Canon del Colca or Canon del Cotahuasi (canyons) or El Misti (mountain)

East to Puno (6 hours by bus, or take a plane – Puno has an airport)

• Visit Lake Titicaca, where you can see traditional islands and lots of neat culture

North to Cusco (6 hours by bus, or take a plane – Cusco has an airport)

• Visit the markets and the many nearby ruins
• Visit Machu Picchu and do the Inca Trail