Three weeks is a perfect amount of time to travel around Peru because of the easy access to buses and airlines. Here’s a daily travel guide to Peru. Use our map of Peru to find the travel locations for the stops along this route.

Lima, Day 1 – 3

Welcome to Peru’s capital city of Lima. This cutting edge, contemporary city is a great site to begin your journey, and it is situated along the stunning coastline of Peru. Explore the artistic neighborhood of Barranco, ride your bike around the city and along the coast, and sample ceviche, the national dish of Peru.

Day 4: Paracas – A one-of-a-kind Peruvian travel experience

One of the most amazing natural events occurs on the Ballestas Islands in Paracas every day. Torpedoing into the water, a million sea gulls try to snag the fish that the sea lions are pursuing at the surface.

You can spend the night in Paracas, a sleepy little town for backpackers, before going on a tour of the Paracas National Reserve and tasting Pisco wines.

History of Peru’s Hacienda San Jose

When you travel to Paracas, make time to see the lovely Hacienda San Jose. Beneath the home, a 9-kilometer tunnel system was used to smuggle Africans in order to work on farms and evade paying taxes. You can explore the tunnels and discover more about this place’s somewhat somber past.

5th and 6th days: Huacachina

A small lagoon encircled by lush green palm trees is flanked by the highest sand dunes in South America. A visit to Huacachina, a singular event, needs to be on your itinerary when visiting Peru. Thus, spend the evening exploring the desert in a sand buggy, watch the sunset from the top of the dune, and spend the night.

7th – 9th day: Arequipa

The second-biggest city in Peru, Arequipa, is encircled by volcanoes. The bulk of tourists only visit Machu Picchu, hence it is usually missed. Arequipa is a stunning and alluring city that is perfect for strolling around on foot. In the historical center, its white colonial buildings create the illusion that you are traveling through Europe.

Cusco (Days 10 – 12)

The Sacred Valley and Macchu Picchu may be reached from Cusco. It will take some getting used to that this charming little cobblestone-street village is situated at an elevation of 3.200 meters. However, Cusco is a lovely city with some of the best restaurants in the nation in addition to its cathedrals, museums, and stunning architecture!

Sacred Valley on Day 13

Explore the magnificent Sacred Valley in Cusco after getting acclimated. See Ollantaytambo, Pisac, the Maras Salt Mines, and the Moray circular terraces. Lastly, go by rail to Aguas Calientes, also referred to as Machu Picchu town, from Ollantaytambo. If you stay overnight at Aguas Calientes, you can witness the sunrise above Machu Picchu in the morning.

Day 14: Machu Picchu – Peru travel highlight

You had to get up early since this is the last day of your three-week journey to Peru! Best visited before dawn, Machu Picchu is the once-lost Incan city situated above a mountain. Explore this beautiful place all morning, and don’t forget to get your passport stamped as a memento of your trip to Machu Picchu.