Peru Trip by Bus

What to visit in Peru besides Machu Picchu?

Many tourists come to Peru to visit Machu Picchu since it became one of the new 7 wonders of the world. 

Machu Picchu is an amazing place to visit and should not be missed out!! However, there is so much more to discover in Peru. 

Just take a look!

Discover the Ballestas Islands

These islands are located in the port of Paracas, south of Lima. You can get here by bus in 3.5 hours. Once here, you can enjoy a 2-hour boat ride to the Ballestas islands and admire penguins, sea lions, turtles, cormorants, pelicans and much more.

You can also visit the Paracas National Reserve, where you will find exotic beaches of the Pacific coast. There is plenty of accommodation, bars and restaurants right next to the port.

Sandboarding in Huacachina

Huacachina is an oasis located 10 minutes away from the city Ica, south of Paracas. You can get here by bus from Paracas (1 hour) or Lima (4.5 hours).

This Oasis is surrounded by huge sand dunes where you can enjoy fun dune buggy rides and practice sandboarding as well. At la Huacachina you will find cheap options of hostels and restaurants.

Nazca Lines Overflight

These lines are located south of Ica, in the Nazca Desert. You can get here by bus from Ica (3 hours) or Lima (7.5 hours)

These mysterious lines are one of the world's great enigmas. These 1,000 year-old figures drawn into the desert floor are visible only from the sky.

Flying over the Nazca desert you can marvel looking at the perfect shape of a monkey, a spider, a while, a lizard and various types of birds, including humming birds, sea birds, and the mighty Andean Condor.

Explore the Colca Canyon

The Colca Canyon is located 3 hours from the city of Arequipa, south of Nazca. You can get to Arequipa by bus from Nazca (9 hours) or Lima (17.5 hours).

This canyon is considered one of the deepest in the world. If you reach the Canyon early in the morning you will see Andean Condors flying around. On the way to the Canyon you will pass by the beautiful Colca Valley and its colorful villages with hot springs.

Lake Titicaca Floating Islands

Lake Titicaca is located in Puno, south of Cusco. You can get here by bus from Cusco in 8 hours but if you are in Lima, is way easier to get here by plane.

Lake Titicaca is famous for its floating islands. These islands are made entirely of reeds by the Uros people, a pre-Inca civilization that still lives here. When you visit them, they show and explain tourists their customs and traditions. You can also get a ride on a reed boat.

Discover the Amazon Rainforest

If you wish to visit the Peruvian rainforest and its wildlife, you can visit either Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado.

If you are in Lima, will suggest to take a flight directly to Iquitos. Here you will find Lodge options and also Cruise options. It all depends in what you are looking for.

If you are already in Cusco, will be easier to take a flight to Puerto Maldonado as its located right next to Cusco. Here you will find Lodge options for different budgets.