12 Day itinerary in Peru, South America
Explore an unforgettable South American adventure from Lima to Bogota with Bamba Travel. Discover the cultural richness of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, engaging in thrilling activities like hiking the Inca Trail, exploring the Amazon rainforest, and wandering through vibrant colonial cities. Immerse... Read More
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Enjoy Peru's sunniest beaches
Awe at Quito's dramatic setting in the Andean mountains
Visit famous sites and hidden gems in Lima
Visit Earth’s midpoint in Ecuador
Enjoy Peru's sunniest beaches
Awe at Quito's dramatic setting in the Andean mountains
Visit famous sites and hidden gems in Lima
Visit Earth’s midpoint in Ecuador
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Day 1: Lima, Peru
Lima with a Local on a Bike
Departure Time: 10:00, 15:00
Duration: 3 hrs
We will meet three blocks away from Kennedy Park, where we will cover safety instructions and information about the amazing places we'll visit. Our tour will cover top sights around Miraflores and Barranco, including the Kennedy Park, Huaca Pucllana, Park of love, Larcomar, Bridge of Sights and Plaza Barranco. As you ride, you will enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and street art, learn stories and fun facts about the neighborhoods and our culture. Along this tour we will talk about Peruvian food, spots, culture, local history and anything you'll like. When arriving Barranco feel free to ask your guide for a free beer!
Day 2: Huaraz, Peru
Lima to Huaraz
Type: Bus
Time: 21:30, 22:00, 22:45
Duration: 8 Hours
Transfer from Lima to Huaraz
Day 3: Trujillo, Peru
Huaraz to Trujillo
Type: Bus
Transfer from Huaraz to Trujillo
Day 4: Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo to Mancora
Type: Bus (Overnight)
Time: 23:55
Duration: 10 Hours
Transfer from Trujillo to Mancora
Day 5: Mancora, Peru
Free Day
Enjoy a free day to experience on your own
Day 6: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Mancora to Guayaquil
Type: Bus
Time: 10:00
Duration: 8.5 Hours
Transfer from Mancora to GuayaquilDay 7: Quito, Ecuador
Guayaquil to Quito
Type: Bus
Duration: 8 Hours
Transfer from Guayaquil to Quito
Day 8: Quito, Ecuador
Middle of the World Experience
Departure Time: 14:30
Duration: 3 hrs
Can you imagine being literally in the middle of the world? With this tour in Quito you will be able to put one foot on each side of the equator that marks the famous middle of the world in Ecuador. During this experience you will visit the monument that divides the planet’s northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere, built in the 18th century when a French scientific expedition defined the exact equator line that divides the world. It is crowned with a globe that has four sides pointing to each cardinal direction. You will also visit the Ethnographic Museum where you will find diverse Ecuadorian relics. During a brief stop, you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery of the Geobotanical Reserve Pululahua, which preserves something very unique in the world: a volcanic crater situated near the middle of the world. Without a doubt, it is a place where the earth’s energy can be felt in every rock and every cloud that comes and goes from Pululahua
Day 9: Quito, Ecuador
Free Day
Day 10: Bogota, Colombia
Quito to Bogota
Type: Flight
Transfer from Quito to Bogota
You will be transferred to Guayaquil airport in time for your flight to Baltra.
Day 11: Bogota, Colombia
Free Day
Day 12: Bogota, Colombia
Bogota City Day Trip
Departure Time: 9:00
Duration: 4 hrs
The panoramic tour through Bogotá begins in 93 Park, a well known commercial area packed with restaurants and high-end stores. You will also visit the T Zone of Bogotá, very sought out by tourists thanks to its enchanting bars and cafes. The next stop of this Bogotá City Tour will be the emblematic neighborhood Usaquén, a place where you will appreciate Bogota’s creativity expressed through its beautiful artisanry. Right after, you will head to the city center to walk around the streets of La Candelaria, known for its particular colonial balconies and for being one of the areas that has best conserved the past of this capital city. In downtown Bogotá, you will also visit the Bolívar Plaza and the Chorro de Quevedo, two must-see tourist spots in the Colombian capital. Finally, you will make your last stop at the Monserrate station and, if you choose (the cable car or chairlift is not included in the price), you can go up to one of most breathtaking lookout points in Bogotá, located at 3,150 above sea level. Upon finishing the tour, the driver and guide will be waiting to take you to a central meeting point in the city.
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