30 days in Peru Itinerary

The largest city in the Peruvian Amazon and the world's largest metropolis unreachable by road, Iquitos represents a major starting point for river and rainforest adventures.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Amazon River. Escape the urban bustle at La Isla De Los Monos and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Go for a jaunt from Iquitos to Padre Cocha to see Pilpintuwasi - Wildlife Rescue Center And Butterfly Farm about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Amazon Rescue Center, stop by Centro Artesanal Turistico Anaconda, and examine the collection at Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Iquitos day trip app.

Zurich, Switzerland to Iquitos is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Traveling from Zurich to Iquitos, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Zurich in September, things will get much warmer in Iquitos: highs are around 38°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Mancora.

In a busy little beach town, Mancora tourism industry continues to grow, largely thanks to the sunniest climate of any region in the country.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): kick back and relax at Las Pocitas Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Mancora, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers. Keep things going the next day: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Iquitos to Mancora in 10 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. In September, Mancora is little chillier than Iquitos - with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Trujillo.

Considered the country's capital of culture, Trujillo was the birthplace of the North Group, a community of artists and intellectuals that included celebrated poet Cesar Vallejo and notable novelist Ciro Alegria.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Museo Arqueologico Municipal de Moche, steep yourself in history at La Huaca del Sol, see the interesting displays at Museo del Juguete Antiguo, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Trujillo - Catedral de Santa Maria, then don't miss a visit to Plaza de Armas de Trujillo, and finally make a trip to Capilla del Santisimo Sacramenteo dento del Arzobispado de Trujillo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Templo de Trujillo, then steep yourself in history at Chan Chan, and then stroll through Playa de Huanchaco.

To see ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Trujillo visit planner.

Traveling by car from Mancora to Trujillo takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Mancora in September: high temperatures in Trujillo hover around 24°C and lows are around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can fly to Machu Picchu.

A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Intipuncu and Winay Wayna. Get outdoors at Zipline and Mandor. It doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Plaza Manco Capac and relax and rejuvenate at Natura Spa Healing Hands.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Machu Picchu online visit planner.

Fly from Trujillo to Machu Picchu in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to fly to Puno.

Hugging the western tip of Lake Titicaca, Puno serves as a melting pot of indigenous and imported cultures, and makes a great base for explorations around the region.

On the 13th (Wed), walk around Parque Huajsapata, then stroll the grounds of Sillustani, and then explore the activities along Lake Umayo. Keep things going the next day: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Puno day trip planning website.

Getting from Machu Picchu to Puno by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Cusco.

Capital of the Inca Empire for three centuries, World Heritage-listed Cusco is now a major tourist destination, drawing nearly 2 million annual tourists with its well-preserved colonial architecture and proximity to Machu Picchu.

Sacred Valley of the Incas and exploor are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Moray and Q'enqo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cusco: Salinas de Maras (in Maras) and San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas (in Andahuaylillas). Make the 19th (Tue) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, hunt for treasures at Mercado Central de San Pedro, stroll through Santuario Animal de Cochahuasi, and don't miss a visit to Plaza de San Sebastian.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Cusco tour itinerary builder app.

Traveling by flight from Puno to Cusco takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Puno in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Cusco, with lows of 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Arequipa.

In an area dominated three imposing volcanoes, Arequipa vacations allow visitors to admire well-preserved colonial architecture in a dramatic setting.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Historic Centre of Arequipa and San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus and Museo Santuarios Andinos. Spend the 24th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: contemplate the geological forces at Volcan Misti, pause for some serene contemplation at Museo de la Catedral de Arequipa, see the interesting displays at MUVI Museo Vivencial del Vino y Pisco, and explore the world behind art at Museo De Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa, Arequipa..

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Arequipa trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Cusco to Arequipa by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cusco in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Arequipa, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Nazca.

The southern city of Nazca draws visitors to its archaeological and historical sites.

Explore hidden gems such as Cementerio Chauchilla and Los Paredones. Visit Cantalloc Aqueduct and Acueductos de Nasca for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: explore the ancient world of Cahuachi, see the interesting displays at Líneas de Cantalloc Telar, stop by Taller de Artesania "Andres Calle Flores", and don't miss a visit to Mural of Maria Reiche.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Nazca road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Arequipa to Nazca in 7 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Paracas.

A port town largely devoted to tourism, Paracas serves as a popular starting point for exploration of Peru's south coast.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): admire nature's extreme beauty at Paracas Nature Reserve, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then see Off-Road Tours. On your second day here, relax and rejuvenate at Kangaroo Hatha Yoga, kick back and relax at Playa Roja, and then explore the galleries of Pukasoncco, Arte Precolombino..

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Traveling by car from Nazca to Paracas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Paracas sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.