32 days in Peru Itinerary

Founded in 1535 by Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, Lima represents an interesting blend of modern attractions and preserved colonial architecture, much of it clustered in the World Heritage-listed city center.

Get some historical perspective at Centro Historico de Lima and Basilica y Monasterio de Santo Domingo. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cathedral of Lima and Parasailing & Paragliding. The adventure continues: take in the local highlights with Walking tours and stroll around El Parque del Amor.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Lima journey planner.

Little Rock, USA to Lima is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Little Rock to Lima is 1 hour. While traveling from Little Rock, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Lima, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Nazca.

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

Cantalloc Aqueduct and Cementerio Chauchilla are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cahuachi and Acueductos de Nasca. It doesn't end there: stop by Taller de Artesania "Andres Calle Flores".

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Nazca journey planning tool.

You can drive from Lima to Nazca in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can drive to Arequipa.

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Historic Centre of Arequipa and Museo de la Catedral de Arequipa. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery and Museo La Recoleta. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Museo Santuarios Andinos, examine the collection at Santa Catalina Monastery, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and contemplate the geological forces at Volcan Misti.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Arequipa travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Nazca to Arequipa in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. May in Arequipa sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 48°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Machu Picchu.

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Intipuncu and Winay Wayna. Discover out-of-the-way places like Mandor and Mercado de Artesanias. Change things up with a short trip to Zipline in Santa Teresa (about 32 minutes away). It doesn't end there: make a trip to Plaza Manco Capac and meet the residents at Mariposario de Machupicchu.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Machu Picchu trip builder website.

You can fly from Arequipa to Machu Picchu in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Maras.

Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cuzco, in the Cuzco Region of Peru. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Salinas de Maras and then explore the ancient world of Moray.

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Traveling by combination of train and taxi from Machu Picchu to Maras takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. May in Maras sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Sacred Valley of the Incas and Piquillacta. Do your shopping at Mercado Central de San Pedro and Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco. Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Q'enqo, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia San Pedro, gain insight with exploor, and stroll through Santuario Animal de Cochahuasi.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Cusco travel route builder website.

Traveling by car from Maras to Cusco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In May, daytime highs in Cusco are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to San Pedro.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): make a trip to Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read San Pedro holiday planner.

You can drive from Cusco to San Pedro in 2.5 hours. In June in San Pedro, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 35°F at night. On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): explore the activities along Lake Umayo and then stroll the grounds of Sillustani. Here are some ideas for day two: get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Puno tour itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Pedro to Puno. Traveling from San Pedro in June, plan for little chillier nights in Puno, with lows around 24°F. On the 9th (Thu), you'll travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): explore the ancient world of Fortaleza de Kuelap.

To see maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Chachapoyas trip website.

Do a combination of flight and car from Puno to Chachapoyas in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll set off for Trujillo on the 11th (Sat).

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.

Visit La Huaca del Sol and Plazuela El Recreo for their historical value. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Chan Chan and Cao Museum. It doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Trujillo - Catedral de Santa Maria and don't miss a visit to Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.

For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Trujillo itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Chachapoyas to Trujillo takes 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Trujillo, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.