MUST DO:
- Machu Pichu, hiking the Inca Trail to it
- Cuzco and surrounding Sacred Valley
- Lake Titicaca and it’s floating Uros Islands
- Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
- Inca Kola
NICE TO HAVE:
- Lima
PENDING:
- Nazca Lines
- Peruvian Amazon
- Manacora beaches
- Cordillera Blanca hiking
MIN TIME:
- 10 days
GETTING AROUND:
- Buses for long distance
- Train back from Machu Picchu
- Walking and mototaxi in the cities
DIARIES:
- Arequipa, hidden gem
- Lake Titicaca and other weird Peruvian stuff
- Machu Picchu, better when you’ve earned it
COMBINED WITH:
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Hi, I am looking to do a 10-14 day trip to South America during the July-August time frame (mainly Peru, but would love to fit another country in if I can). My only must-see is Machu Picchu, otherwise I am open for anything!
Could you please advise on an itinerary?
Thanks so much, great posts!
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Hi there,
With 14 days you definitely have time to check out two countries, at least the highlights…
I can think of 3 potential itineraries that would be a good intro to the continent, depending on what you’re more interested in and how you want to travel:
1. Bolivia + Peru: La Paz- Sucre or Potosi – Salar de Uyuni – Lake Titicaca – Cuzo – Machu Picchu. Cheap, authentic culture and cool Andean landscapes
2. Chile + Peru: Santiago – Atacama Desert – Arequipa – Lake Titicaca – Cuzco – Machu Picchu. More developed/convenient and cool Andean landscapes
3. Argentina + Peru: Buenos Aires – Iguazu – Perito Moreno – Cuzco – Machu Picchu. Flights instead of buses, city life and the most beautiful nature
Enjoy your South American adventure!
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