Peru is a once-in-a-lifetime destination, so you want to make sure it is as magical and as spectacular as you imagine. As experts in creating customized tours to Peru and other South American countries, our team at Perú InsideOut would like to share their expertise with you. Here are our tips on how to plan the perfect trip to Peru.
1. Do your research
Before you book your trip, do some research to learn a little bit about the culture, the history and the amazing selection of destinations available to visitors, Peru is a vast country and offers exciting trips to the desert, the jungle, mountainous villages and busy cosmopolitan cities. You can visit the floating islands, or hike the Inca trails and canyons. Once you know what there is, you can start to plan your trip.
2. Consider your Peruvian bucket list
After you have done your research, you can plan your bucket list – the ultimate must-see destinations you don’t want to miss. Do you intend to go to Machu Picchu? Do you want to visit the Amazon jungle? Is Lake Titicaca on your wish list? Did you want to fly over the Nazca Lines? Once you have decided on what you don’t want to miss, it is easier to come up with your itinerary.
3. Take into account time restrictions
If you are planning to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and visit Lima, Cusco and Arequipa, with side trips to Nazca, Lake Titicaca and the Ballestas Islands, you will obviously need more than a few days. Some places require a couple of days to visit, whilst others, such as Cusco, need a bit of acclimatization due to the altitude. Your destinations will act as a base guide to the length of your tour.
4. Think about the best time of year to travel
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is closed in February although the ruins remain open all year long. May to September is the best time to visit Peru as it is the dry season. December through to March is the wettest period with constant showers, although you can still visit during these months and create great memories.
5. Consider your budget
Your budget will also have something to do with the planning of your trip. If you are looking at the train ride to Machu Picchu, a boat road on Lake Titicaca, a 3-day hike to Colca Canyon and a flight over Nazca Lines, then you will need to cost it out to see if you can manage the expense. Remember you will need to take into account accommodation costs, dining out expenses and enough money for souvenirs.
Once you are ready to book your travel, contact the team at Perú InsideOut, and we can work with your plan. We offer both packaged and personalized plans to Peru and will be happy to advise you on your trip.
