Post by sunnysally on Jul 23, 2015 21:53:48 GMT -5
We're planning on going to Peru next May for about 2 weeks. I'm an obsessive planner, so I need to start early. Plus, the Inca Trail does sell out.
Saturday-Arrive late night in Lima
Sunday and Monday-Nazca lines, Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, and the dunes and oasis of Huacachina (tour with transportation to and from Lima)
Tuesday through Thursday-Cusco (will arrive Monday night for maximum acclimatization)
Friday through Monday-Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Tuesday and Wednesday-Lake Titicaca (Fly Cusco to Julica)
Thursday and Friday- Colca Canyon and Arequipa (tour with bus to Chivay from Puno, ends in Arequipa)
Saturday- Lima city tour and 1am flight home
We typically like to be on the go with little down time and we live in the same time zone as Lima, so no jet lag. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!
Overall I think it looks pretty good. We spent the same amount of time in Cusco before doing the Inca Trail trek and it was good for acclimating. Also we spent one day doing a Sacred Valley tour that we booked through Peru Treks when we paid our trek balance. After the trek we flew to Juliaca to go to Lake Titicaca. It was a good way to relax after the trek and the lake was gorgeous. There is not a ton to do in Puno so two days is enough time there.
I agree with the previous poster who said that flying over the Nazca lines is discouraged, and they are right that embassy personnel are prohibited from doing it.
As far as I can tell, embassy employees are only prohibited from flying from Nazca airport. Our tour leaves from the Pisco airport.
I plan to do a jungle tour in the future, but we couldn't make it work for this trip. DH has always wanted to do the Inca Trail and he has to win sometimes.
Post by Captain Serious on Jul 29, 2015 20:55:05 GMT -5
While you are at Lake Titicaca, I would try to do a family stay on one of the islands. It was a great experience, and you can really see how the people live. I found that the best part of being there, outside of the Puno Days parades (which are in November).
Post by alleinesein on Jul 31, 2015 13:12:42 GMT -5
You may still have jet lag even if you are traveling to the same time zone. The flight to Lima from my part of the US is just under 9 hours plus it involves either a connecting flight to LAX or a 2+ hour drive. I had worse jet lag going from San Diego to Santiago, Chile than I did flying to India!
My only advice is that Lima has some of the best restaurants in the world so if you're a foodie I'd definitely plan on spending some time there eating!