Planning a trip through South America couldn’t be easier if you have the right information, especially if you’re planning a long stay in this magical continent. There are so many things to see and do, that you might be wondering which country is worth spending at least 2 weeks in, and let us tell you that Peru has everything you’re looking for.
Our country is widely diverse, not only in culture and history but also geographically since it comprises three regions with many natural wonders and ancient mysteries for you to discover.
Therefore, we have come up with this segment to teach you everything you can do in this South American gem on a 2-week itinerary. Peru is so much more than Machu Picchu, where towering snow-capped mountains, scenic beaches and lush rainforests will leave you completely spellbound to their uniqueness!
Besides, two weeks in Peru is plenty of time to discover not-so-touristy yet outstanding attractions and get fully immersed in the cultural expression of each region, while also making space for those unmissable archeological sites and natural wonders of the country.
Here we have covered the three Peruvian regions in one itinerary so you can have a glimpse at the many things to do in Peru. But, remember, it will all depend on the type of experience you’re looking for!
So, before we begin, ask yourself these questions: Am I more into adventure tourism or would I like a more cultural-focused experience? Is it best to travel off the beaten track or should I visit the most popular attractions instead?
With that in mind, just live it all to us and we’ll make it work for you! In the meantime, check this travel itinerary so you can make your way through Peru just like you dreamed it!
An Adventure Through the Coast, Mountains & Amazon Rainforest
For those looking to experience everything Peru has to offer, we have structured the Classic Peru with Amazon Experience package to take you on an unforgettable experience through the Peruvian coastside, desert, mountains and Amazon rainforests.
That way you’ll get to know a big part of the special features that make Peru so unique and such a complete travel destination in South America. This 14-day itinerary will take you to the most popular attractions while also granting you a glance at our extensive history. Let’s get to it!
| DAY 1 | Arrival in Lima |
| DAY 2 | Modern & Colonial City Tour |
| DAY 3 | Paracas – Huacachina – Nazca |
| DAY 4 | Nazca Lines Flight | Bust to Arequipa |
| DAY 5 | Arrival in Arequipa | Afternoon City Tour |
| DAY 6 | Arequipa to Puno |
| DAY 7 | Lake Titicaca | Uros Floating Islands and Taquile |
| DAY 8 | Puno to Cusco via Ruta del Sol |
| DAY 9 | Cusco Archeological City Tour |
| DAY 10 | Sacred Valley of the Incas & Aguas Calientes |
| DAY 11 | Machu Picchu Private Tour |
| DAY 12 | Flight to Puerto Maldonado | Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica |
| DAY 13 | Canopy Walkway & Anaconda Path |
| DAY 14 | Flight back home |
The adventure will start in Lima since most of the international flights arrive in the so-called City of Kings. Our capital is the starting point to many attractions in our country, and for this itinerary it will be the perfect way to start.
Lima is known as the Gastronomic Capital of Latin America since it gathers the culinary art of the entire country in just one place, as well as some of the best restaurants in the entire world. Depending on your arrival time, you can decide whether to stroll around the city’s most popular districts (Miraflores and Barranco) or simply rest for the next day’s adventure.
On this occasion, you’ll get to explore the first UNESCO World Heritage Site of this itinerary, the Colonial Center of Lima, one of the most visually striking urban sceneries of the country. The old town gathers over 600 historical monuments, each of them with impressive architectural styles, vibrant colors and secrets yet to be told.
Following the itinerary, we have prepared a day full of adventures just for you so you can experience the Peruvian coastside and desert at its fullest. Here you’ll visit Paracas, home to the most biodiverse part of the Peruvian coast, the Ballestas Islands. Also, heading south we’ll visit the Huacachina Oasis, so you can explore the desert on a dune buggy and sandboard before heading out to Nazca.
The Nazca region is home to one of the greatests mysteries of the ancient world, the Nazca Lines, which you’ll get to visit on a 35-min flight over the Pampas de Jumana, just before taking the bus to the White City of Arequipa.
In case you didn’t know, Arequipa is the second-largest city of Peru and comprises the most impressive colonial center in Peru, which you’ll get to visit on a special city tour. The next day, you’ll be bound for Puno, home to the vast Lake Titicaca.
Afterwards, you’ll take the Ruta del Sol to Cusco, a touristic circuit that will take you through the most impressive natural scenery of the Peruvian highlands, while also visiting some archeological sites and colonial towns on the way.
Once in Cusco, you’ll get to know everything about the city and its surroundings, where two important eras of our country collide harmonically in one place before heading to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there since there’s another region yet to discover. After your experience in the heart of the Inca Empire, you’ll take a flight to Puerto Maldonado so you can finally visit one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, the Tambopata National Reserve.
The famous Inkaterra hotel chain will take you on a full immersion in the lush nature of the Amazon rainforest for two days, just before taking your flight back to Lima!
As you can see, this itinerary has it all, and can be easily completed in 14 days. If you’d like to know more about this adventure, contact our travel expertise now!
Keep in mind that you can also organize your trip according to your interests, there are many attractions in Peru that you’d definitely love to visit and we know everything about them. We want you to travel in comfort, which is why our team will give you total flexibility to put together a personalized travel itinerary just for you.