This webpage is the story of our two week trip to Peru. We planned our own itinerary, and then signed up with local guides for our activities. It worked out well for us, we had a great trip. I have documented in great detail all that we did and saw. If you want just an overview of Peru, then follow the link below to the Favorite Photographs webpage. If you are considering your own visit to Peru, I tried to give some helpful information on the Trip Notes page. Feel free to contact me if
Sunday June 5thLand in Cuzco Stay in Cuzco at Hotel Rumi Punko |
Monday June 6thExplore Cuzco Q’oricancha (Koricancha): Temple of the Sun and museum. Plaza de Armas (Historic city center) Cathedral Stay in Cusco at Hotel Rumi Punko |
Tuesday June 7thAlpaca Expedition Sacred Valley 2 Day Trip Saqsaywaman, Tambo Machay, Citadel of Pisac, Ollantaytambo Stay in Ollantaytambo |
Wednesday June 8thAlpaca Expedition Sacred Valley 2 Day Trip Sacred Valley Day 2: Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Chincheros Stay in Cusco at Hotel Rumi Punko |
Thursday June 9thAlpaca Expedition Classic Inca Trail 4 Day Trip Inca Trail Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho - Llactapata Ayapata Walking distance: 8.7 miles/14 km (6-7 hours) Campsite altitude: 3300 meters (high) above sea level Considered: Moderate day (getting used to the Inca Trail) Weather: Warm and windy Camping on trail |
Friday June 10thAlpaca Expedition Classic Inca Trail 4 Day Trip Inca Trail Day 2: Ayapata - Dead Woman's Pass - Runcuraccay Pass - Chaquiccocha Walking distance: 9.94 miles/16 km (7-8 hours) Campsite altitude: 3600 meters (high) above sea level (chilly weather) Considered: Top day (you will have survived the two highest passes) Area: Andes and Cloud Forest Weather: Cold and rainy Camping on trail |
Saturday June 11thAlpaca Expedition Classic Inca Trail 4 Day Trip Inca Trail Day 3: Chaquiccocha - Phuyupatamarca - Wiñaywayna Walking distance: 6.2 miles/10km (5 hours) Campsite altitude: 2.600 meters (high) above sea level (chilly weather) Considered: Easy day – all downhill! Area: High Cloud Forest Weather: Warm and very humid Camping on trail |
Sunday June 12thAlpaca Expedition Classic Inca Trail 4 Day Trip Inca Trail Day 4: Intipunku - Machu Picchu - climb Huaynapicchu Stay at Aguas Calientes at Tierra Viva Hotel |
Monday June 13thExtra Day at Machu Picchu climb Mount Machu Picchu Train to Ollantaytambo, van back to Cusco Stay in Cuzco at Hotel Rumi Punko |
Tuesday June 14thInka Lake Tours All day bus ride from Cusco to Puno Stay in Puno at San Antonio Suites |
Wednesday June 15thInka Lake Tours All day tour Floating Islands and Taquile on Lake Titicaca Taquile Island weavers are UNESCO World Heritage Stay in Puno at San Antonio Suites |
Thursday June 16thInka Lake Tours 1/2 day (morning) tour to Sillustani ruins Catch 1:20 PM evening flight from Juliaca to Lima, arrive 3:00 PM Stay in Lima at Hotel Runcu Miraflores |
Friday June 17thHaku Day Tours Haku Tours Golden Civilizations full day tour of Lima Stay in Lima at Hotel Runcu Miraflores |
Saturday June 18thNazca Flights Catch 3:45 A.M. bus from Lima for full day tour of Nazca lines, Paracas National Reserve, Ballestas Islands Return to Lima late in evening Stay in Lima at Hotel Runcu Miraflores |
Sunday June 19thHaku Day Tours Haku Tours Full Day Trip to Caral Ruins Go to Lima airport around midnight |
Monday June 20thDepart Lima at 2:05 AM. Fly all day to Seattle, arrive 1:10 PM |
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