hello, wife and i are visiting peru in may and need some help with itinerary and want to see if what i have planned is workable. we have 2 weeks and we are thinking of lima to cusco to the amazon to puno and back to lima. If possible, please tell me how the transportation would work best(air, train, bus).
Thanks

Foodies,

you haven't said where you are planning to access the Amazon from so here are a couple of ideas. You could fly Lima to Iquitos and stay at one of the Explorama properties, http://www.explorama.com/ (I recommend Ceiba Tops) to spend time on the Amazon mainstream which we found fascinating last year.

If you are seeking a more remote Amazon experience you can fly to Puerto Maldonado from Cusco and choose a lodge in the Tambopata Reserve or other in the vicinity. I am intrigued by this place and have it on my list for 2012, http://www.wildland.com/trips/accomm...on_center.aspx. Alternatively, it is possible to drive over the Andes from Cusco and overnight at Cock of the Rock Lodge, Paradise Lodge or Manu Cloudforest Lodge before continuing on downstream to Manu Wildlife Center (there are a couple of other less expensive options)and returning to Cusco from Puerto Maldonado. Photos from our 2010 trip are at http://www.wildland.com/trips/accomm...on_center.aspx

Happy planning,


Pol

You could do a week around Cusco and the Sacred Valley and about 4-5 days at a lodge. Be sure to return to Lima a few days before you leave Peru, especially if you are "Foodies".

www.peruforless.com good

Andes to Amazon itineraries

have a look.

Personally in 2 weeks would follow the "Gringo Trail"

to Paracas Nasca Arequipa Colca Titicaca Cusco/MP

pick up www.manuadventures.com from Cusco for my jungle

Cheaper less flying hassle you will see lots more.

Careful research yields better experience

insuremytrip.com always wise many stikes weather issues

www.andeantravelweb.com www.culturalimmersion.org 2 nice sites

Have fun,

Thanks for the replies. We are thinking Puerto Maldanado for the amazon trip, maybe 3-4 days in a lodge. We will leave atleast 2 days in Lima toward the end for the restaurants and i have heard that the food there is amazing!!