Please critique our itinerary - 10 days PERU
Mar 19th, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Please critique our itinerary - 10 days PERU
Hi everyone! 
We have decided to go with a tour for Peru (10days) and
below is our detailed itinerary - can you please give us your opinion?
Do you think we missed out on anything? and do you think the
schedule is a bit tight?
appreciate your help
Day 1:
Flight from NY-Lima then connecting flight to Arequipa (3 hour layover at the airport)
In the afternoon Arequipa City Tour
The monastery of Santa Catalina, Parade Ground, The Cathedral, The cloisters, Church and Polychrome dome of the Jesus countryside, Colonial district of Yanahuara, Church and square of San Francisco, the neighborhood of San Lázaro and the Gully of Chinilla.
(one night stay in Arequipa)
Day 2:
08:30am departure to Colca Valley, along the way will pass for the Chachani volcano; will see beautiful landscapes and snowcapped, The National Vicunas Reserve: Pampa Cañahuas, also will make some stops in: Patapampa to watch its extraordinary wildlife, Pampas of Tokra and the viewpoint of the Andes,
(one night stay in Colca Valley)
Day 3:
Very early breakfast at the Hotel to then go towards to the “Cruz Del Cóndor” from where we will appreciate the Cañon of Colca and the flight of the condor; also the Pre- Inca hinging tombs and little villages: Maca, Yanque.
In the afternoon departure to the city of Puno by BUS
(one night stay in Puno)
Day 4:
Breakfast at the Hotel and pick out from the Port of Puno to visit one of the floating Islands: Uros continuing our trip to go to Taquile Island then return to puno
(one night stay in Puno)
Day 5:
Flight Juliaca / Cusco. Arrive to Cusco.
afternoon City Tour will visit: Main streets, Parade ground, Cathedral, Koricancha Temple and visit to the archeological parks: Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qénqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambo Machay.
(one night stay in Cuzco)
Day 6:
Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit to the craft fair of Pisac, Yucay, citadel of Urubamba, Archeological park of Ollantaytambo, Cloister of Chincheros church. Buffet lunch
In the afternoon transfer to the Hotel
(one night stay in Urubamba)
Day 7:
Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the station to get into the train to Aguas Calientes - afternoon tour to MACHU PICHU
(One night in Aguas Calientes)
Day 8:
Today come back to Machupicchu to trek to Huaynapicchu.
In the afternoon return by train to Cusco.
(one night stay in Cuzco)
Day 9:
Flight Cusco to Lima
Afternoon City tour visiting: San Martín Square, Main Square, Government Palace, Basilica Cathedral, Arzobispal Palace, Municipal Palace, church of San Francisco
(one night stay in Lima)
Day 10:
Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the bus station (04:00amAprox) to leave in Minivan to the City of Nazca. Arrival to the aerodrome to make the over flight of the mysterious and enigmatic Lines of Nasca. Lunch and suitable time (13:30 Aprox) return to Lima – Airport, arrive 20:30 then fly out LIMA-NY
We have decided to go with a tour for Peru (10days) and
below is our detailed itinerary - can you please give us your opinion?
Do you think we missed out on anything? and do you think the
schedule is a bit tight?
appreciate your help
Day 1:
Flight from NY-Lima then connecting flight to Arequipa (3 hour layover at the airport)
In the afternoon Arequipa City Tour
The monastery of Santa Catalina, Parade Ground, The Cathedral, The cloisters, Church and Polychrome dome of the Jesus countryside, Colonial district of Yanahuara, Church and square of San Francisco, the neighborhood of San Lázaro and the Gully of Chinilla.
(one night stay in Arequipa)
Day 2:
08:30am departure to Colca Valley, along the way will pass for the Chachani volcano; will see beautiful landscapes and snowcapped, The National Vicunas Reserve: Pampa Cañahuas, also will make some stops in: Patapampa to watch its extraordinary wildlife, Pampas of Tokra and the viewpoint of the Andes,
(one night stay in Colca Valley)
Day 3:
Very early breakfast at the Hotel to then go towards to the “Cruz Del Cóndor” from where we will appreciate the Cañon of Colca and the flight of the condor; also the Pre- Inca hinging tombs and little villages: Maca, Yanque.
In the afternoon departure to the city of Puno by BUS
(one night stay in Puno)
Day 4:
Breakfast at the Hotel and pick out from the Port of Puno to visit one of the floating Islands: Uros continuing our trip to go to Taquile Island then return to puno
(one night stay in Puno)
Day 5:
Flight Juliaca / Cusco. Arrive to Cusco.
afternoon City Tour will visit: Main streets, Parade ground, Cathedral, Koricancha Temple and visit to the archeological parks: Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qénqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambo Machay.
(one night stay in Cuzco)
Day 6:
Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit to the craft fair of Pisac, Yucay, citadel of Urubamba, Archeological park of Ollantaytambo, Cloister of Chincheros church. Buffet lunch
In the afternoon transfer to the Hotel
(one night stay in Urubamba)
Day 7:
Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the station to get into the train to Aguas Calientes - afternoon tour to MACHU PICHU
(One night in Aguas Calientes)
Day 8:
Today come back to Machupicchu to trek to Huaynapicchu.
In the afternoon return by train to Cusco.
(one night stay in Cuzco)
Day 9:
Flight Cusco to Lima
Afternoon City tour visiting: San Martín Square, Main Square, Government Palace, Basilica Cathedral, Arzobispal Palace, Municipal Palace, church of San Francisco
(one night stay in Lima)
Day 10:
Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the bus station (04:00amAprox) to leave in Minivan to the City of Nazca. Arrival to the aerodrome to make the over flight of the mysterious and enigmatic Lines of Nasca. Lunch and suitable time (13:30 Aprox) return to Lima – Airport, arrive 20:30 then fly out LIMA-NY
Mar 19th, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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That will be a *very* busy 10 days. If you're okay with having very little down time, it's fine, and you will see all Peru's major highlights.
Cusco and Puno are at high altitudes (10,800 feet and 12,400 feet respectively). That could be taxing to pack in so much sightseeing and to begin it immediately after your arrival. That would be my biggest concern.
Cusco and Puno are at high altitudes (10,800 feet and 12,400 feet respectively). That could be taxing to pack in so much sightseeing and to begin it immediately after your arrival. That would be my biggest concern.
Mar 20th, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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i agree with Jeff -- you'll see alot, but not sure how much time you'll have to really take it in and enjoy it. it just seems a bit rushed. I was in Cusco at the end of our trip and I still felt the altitiude--just had to slow down a bit from my normal pace. I might add, this was the first time I ever really experienced altitude issues. Peru is great, enjoy!
Mar 29th, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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alc1974 -
(I also left a response at the other post)
Jeff and yestravel have good points - I didn't even think of the altitude adjustment. You could do great, as you'll be starting in Arequipa then to Puno (which is the highest you'll be at) and then down from there. But you'll also be going to Taquile where you'll have to hike to get to the top of the island. And at the pace you'll be keeping, if you need some down time to adjust, you may not get it. Just something to think about....
(I also left a response at the other post)
Jeff and yestravel have good points - I didn't even think of the altitude adjustment. You could do great, as you'll be starting in Arequipa then to Puno (which is the highest you'll be at) and then down from there. But you'll also be going to Taquile where you'll have to hike to get to the top of the island. And at the pace you'll be keeping, if you need some down time to adjust, you may not get it. Just something to think about....
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