31 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.

Get in touch with nature at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Explore hidden gems such as Pilpintuwasi - Wildlife Rescue Center And Butterfly Farm and Amazon River. And it doesn't end there: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, admire the striking features of Ex-Hotel Palace, examine the collection at Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures, and tour the pleasant surroundings at La Isla De Los Monos.

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Ottawa, Canada to Iquitos is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Ottawa in May, things will get much warmer in Iquitos: highs are around 37°C and lows about 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can fly to Maras.

Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cuzco, in the Cuzco Region of Peru. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Salinas de Maras and then delve into the distant past at Moray.

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Traveling by flight from Iquitos to Maras takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Iquitos in May: high temperatures in Maras hover around 24°C and lows are around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Get outdoors at Tierras Vivas and exploor. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Piquillacta and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cusco: Urubamba (Zipline & Cerveceria Willkamayu). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Sacred Valley of the Incas, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, see Off-Road Tours, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Getting from Maras to Cusco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In May, daily temperatures in Cusco can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to fly to Arequipa.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Volcan Misti. Discover out-of-the-way places like Historic Centre of Arequipa and San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Museo de la Catedral de Arequipa, take an in-depth tour of Museo Santuarios Andinos, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and look for gifts at La Iberica.

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Traveling by flight from Cusco to Arequipa takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cusco in May, Arequipa is a bit warmer at night with lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Lake Umayo, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Sillustani, and then walk around Parque Huajsapata.

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Traveling by car from Arequipa to Puno takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Puno when traveling from Arequipa in May, with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to fly to Machu Picchu.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Zipline and Mandor. Discover out-of-the-way places like Winay Wayna and Natura Spa Healing Hands. There's more to do: don't miss a visit to Intipuncu.

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Fly from Puno to Machu Picchu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

On the 23rd (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Trujillo - Catedral de Santa Maria, then steep yourself in history at Chan Chan, and then contemplate the long history of Huaca El Dragon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Plaza de Armas de Trujillo, then steep yourself in history at Capilla del Santisimo Sacramenteo dento del Arzobispado de Trujillo, then contemplate the long history of La Huaca del Sol, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte Moderno.

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You can fly from Machu Picchu to Trujillo in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daily temperatures in Trujillo can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to drive to Huaraz.

One of the main cities in the Peruvian Andes, Huaraz mainly draws those seeking adventure out in the landscape.

On the 25th (Thu), look for gifts at Mercado Central, then sample the tasty concoctions at Sierra Andina, then contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Churup, and finally make a trip to Jiron Jose Olaya. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the sheer force of Cataratas de Yuracyacu and then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.

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You can drive from Trujillo to Huaraz in 5.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Trujillo in May, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Huaraz. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Chachapoyas.

A good base for exploring the surrounding cloud forests, Chachapoyas remains a small and laid-back town despite its growing popularity with international tourists.

On the 28th (Sun), make a trip to Plaza de Armas and then delve into the distant past at Fortaleza de Kuelap.

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Drive from Huaraz to Chachapoyas in 14.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 29th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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 30th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Las Pocitas Beach and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Traveling by car from Chachapoyas to Mancora takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. In May, daytime highs in Mancora are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel back home.