Suggestions for trip to Peru and Galapagos?

[Renato Granieri]

Hola,

 

Planning a trip to Peru early October, just over two weeks. Any tips on how to travel around, must see places, alternative routes, north or south?

I am thinking of going to Cuzco, Machu Pichu and Nazca line. Budget permitting I'd love to go to Galapgos as well. But I am very open to suggestions.

Any help would be really appreciated.

 

Thanks

Renato

[Anil]

A trip to the Galapagos is itself about two weeks. If you do not have that much time, then save it for another visit.

[Jacquie Whitt]

Hello Renato,

We have set up several trips that include Peru and Galapagos.  We just posted several new budget tours to Galapagos this week. http://www.adiosadventuretravel.com/galapagos-for-budget-travelers

 

To see the Nazca lines, you should be a little flexible.  Sometimes the small planes don't fly if the weather is bad or there can be delays.

Many people like to go to Arequipa and Colca Canyon, which is a short 45 min flight from Cusco.

There are several ways to organize your international flights in order to visit both Galapagos and Peru. 

Let me know if you have specific questions. 

Jacquie

[TOUR in PERU - Tour Operator]

Visiting Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Lake Titicaca with Uros and Taquile Islands, and going on the classic 4-day and 3-night Inca Trail with the grand tour of Machu Picchu is a great alternative for you to spend some time in Peru! Apart from these, there are lots of other alternative tours we have for you; so you are invited to visit the links to our site so that you can learn a bit more about the tours. Also see testimonials of previous travellers to Peru. Do not hesitate to contact us whether you need some extra info.

[Sam Scribe]

Lake Titicaca is another world, all right, but weren't there riots in Puno (over working conditions in the silver mines) a week or two ago?

[Jacquie Whitt]

Yes, the areas around Juliaca and Puno seem vulnerable to protests. Although there has been violence, the protests are mainly an annoyance to travelers who can get stuck when roads are blocked.  Our guides try to stay ahead of the protestors and we keep "our ear to the ground." 

But recently, we have stopped recommending people to this area because of the potential for travel disruptions.  There are plenty of other destinations, but it's a shame, because it's an incredibly awesome place to explore, for many reasons. 

Perhaps with the new president, things will stabilize.

[Ancient Summit _Nina Fogelman]

PeruRail announced yesterday that their "Andean Explorer" train to Puno(Lake Titicaca area) is cancelled until further notice.   I would not be planning a visit to the area anytime soon and best to wait to see what happens with all the unrest.  It is hard for those of us who like to send our guests to see the area but it can really be a mess if you are stuck there.  So many other magical places to visit. 

[Kuoda Travel]

Hi Renato,

 

It looks like you are focused on the South of Peru, which is a fabulous area. You could easily spend two weeks there walking, eating, seeing ruins, trekking, etc.!

In terms of doing the Galapagos plus the other destinations you´d like to check out - look at spending five days cruising the Galapagos and then you should have enough time to see the other places. Cusco and Machu Picchu are one hub, Lima and Nazca are another. It´s tight, but you could do it.

 

In terms of traveling - it all comes down to money versus time. If you have a lot of time but not a lot of money, you can take buses around the South of Peru. Otherwise, you can fly or take private transport. Faster but more expensive. You´ll need to fly to Ecuador for the Galapagos.

 

Other places you should consider: Peru´s Sacred Valley is full of beautiful Incan ruins (Ollantaytambo, Pisac) and great activities like biking, horseback riding, rafting, etc. You might also consider the Peruvian Amazon, especially the Manu and Tambopata reserves - very cool places, although you wouldn´t be able to do this and the Galapagos. Everyone is right, Lake Titicaca is a fabulous destination, but it´s been hard to get there in the past month due to protests (a silver mine wants to open a branch in Puno, the locals are concerned about polution, exploitation, etc.) so keep tabs on that if you are interested in going.

 

When you check out guide books, I´ve found Frommers more helpful than Lonely Planet for this particular area.

 

Hope I helped and email me if you have more questions. [e-mail]

 

Enjoy the planning!

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