Peru’s North In-2-Weeks
Beach, mountains & jungle
This is the best itinerary for those who want to see the best of Peru’s beaches, mountains and jungle. This itinerary skips Cusco and Machu Picchu but includes Caral-Supe, which is much older than Machu Picchu.
1/ Arrive in Lima for one day
2/ Visit Caral-Supe just north of Lima
3–6/ Drive north to Trujillo for a couple days on the beach or seeing any of the archeological sites in the area
7–9/ Drive inland to Huaraz and spend a few days hiking the Cordillera Blanca
10–13/ Drive back to Lima and fly to Iquitos to visit the jungle for the last few days
14/ Fly back to Lima and wherever you’re headed after Peru