31 days in Peru Itinerary

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Lima
— 5 nights
Drive
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Huascaran National Park
— 4 nights
Taxi to Caraz, Bus to Trujillo
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Trujillo
— 4 nights
Drive
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Chiclayo
— 1 night
Fly
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Machu Picchu
— 3 nights
Fly
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Puno
— 2 nights
Fly
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Maras
— 1 night
Drive
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Cusco
— 5 nights
Fly
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Arequipa
— 4 nights
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Lima — 5 nights

City of the Kings

Lima is known for museums, parks, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Museo Larco, shop like a local with Shopping Center Larcomar (Centro Comercial Larcomar), visit Miraflores, and steep yourself in history at Huaca Pucllana.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Lima tour builder website.

New Delhi, India to Lima is an approximately 27.5-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Lima, you'll gain 10.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Delhi in March, expect a bit warmer with lows of 24°C in Lima. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Huascaran National Park.
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Huascaran National Park — 4 nights

Spend the 7th (Tue) exploring nature at Huascaran. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna 69, make a trip to Plaza Mayor de Chacas, take in the dramatic natural features at Duck Canyon, and take in the awesome beauty at Cordillera Blanca Summit.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Huascaran National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Lima to Huascaran National Park takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of flight and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Trujillo.
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Trujillo — 4 nights

Capital of Culture

Trujillo is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Cao Museum, steep yourself in history at Casa Ganoza Chopitea, admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte Moderno, and explore the ancient world of Chan Chan.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Trujillo trip planning tool.

Getting from Huascaran National Park to Trujillo by combination of taxi and bus takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In March, daytime highs in Trujillo are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to Chiclayo.
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Chiclayo — 1 night

City of Friendship

On the 15th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Museo Arqueologico Nacional Bruning, then examine the collection at Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Mercado Modelo.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Chiclayo online tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Trujillo to Chiclayo in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Trujillo in March, expect nights in Chiclayo to be about the same, around 25°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 36°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Machu Picchu.
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Machu Picchu — 3 nights

Go for a jaunt from Machu Picchu to Cachora to see Ruinas de Choquequirao about 1h 30 min away. There's more to do: explore the ancient world of Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu and admire the natural beauty at Mandor.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Machu Picchu trip planner.

You can fly from Chiclayo to Machu Picchu in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Puno.
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Puno — 2 nights

City of the Lake

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Matriz de Santa Catalina, explore the different monuments and memorials at Sillustani, and then step off the mainland to explore Uros Floating Islands. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Mon): race across the water with a speed boat tour.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Puno travel planning site.

Traveling by flight from Machu Picchu to Puno takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Maras.
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Maras — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): delve into the distant past at Moray and then explore the striking landscape at Salinas de Maras.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Maras trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Puno to Maras in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Puno in March, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Maras, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cusco.
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Cusco — 5 nights

Imperial City

On the 26th (Sun), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Spend the 25th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Sacsayhuaman, delve into the distant past at Centro Historico De Cusco, view the masterpieces at Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Qorikancha.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Cusco visit planning website.

You can drive from Maras to Cusco in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Arequipa.
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Arequipa — 4 nights

White City

Arequipa is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Santa Catalina Monastery, stop by La Iberica, get engrossed in the history at Museo Santuarios Andinos, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Arequipa Massage.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Arequipa tour itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Cusco to Arequipa takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Arequipa can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Peru travel guide

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Historic Sites · Parks · Landmarks
Land of the Incas
In a country renowned for its pre-Columbian archeological sites, no Peru vacation would be complete without an adrenaline-inducing hike to Machu Picchu, World Heritage-listed symbol of the once-mighty Incan Empire. Aside from visiting these spectacular ruins set against the backdrop of photogenic mountain peaks, most holidays in Peru also include an exploration of the country's pretty cities, boasting well-preserved colonial architecture and a slew of modern buildings housing fine museums, galleries, shops, and restaurants. Ideal for active vacationers, Peru trips are also tailor-made for gourmands, as the country's eclectic cuisine blends tasty influences from Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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