Hit, thanks for wonderful report. Could you please write something about the weather. We are going on the end of May this year. Many thanks.

aviel - The weather varies by region. When we were in Lima, it was moderately warm but overcast and damp (highs around 70/75). Nasca was hot (80s, sun). Lake Titicaca was cold (highs in the 60s/70s, but lows in the 30s). Cusco/Sacred Valley was also chilly (highs in the 70s, but lows in the 30s). Machu Picchu got warmer during the afternoon when it was sunny but was also chilly in the morning and evening.

shutterbug85.. What a great report. 4friends and I are planning our trip for October 2014. All your suggestions are great. Question for all your private tour guides you had how much did you pay? What are your recommendation for packing or rather how much to pack? Ps. I'm also in Chicago .

Take care
Lily