Peru Travel Planning

In just one week we will be on our way to Peru! I have been doing our Peru travel planning by getting tips from friends, reading several books and searching many sites to feel as prepared as I can be. Now you know what I have been doing with all my spare time- training, reading and shopping! Our new gear is spread out across our room and there are only a few additional items left to pick up. We certainly could not leave without a few extra pairs of hiking socks and headlamp batteries! A packing list for a one week trip to Peru including the 4 day Inca Trail will be coming soon!

Books

Cuzco & the Inca Heartland -This is a comprehensive guidebook providing history and planning information on Peru.

Turn Right at Machu Picchu – An adventure writer follows the footsteps of Hiram Bingham III who “discovered” Machu Picchu.

Websites

Tripadvisor– Hostel and Hotel research was done through looking at reviews on this site and reservations were made directly. 

Hipmunk– An easy way to plan your travel. Flight search across hundreds of sites to find the best price.

Gogobot – A great tool in looking for restaurants and things to do; I created a trip plan for Cusco. 

Afar– Unique travel experiences posted by fellow travelers. Check out my Wanderlist!

Ever In Transit – I met Cassie at a Travel Massive event and she told me all about Pisac Market on Sunday’s. I’ve added it to my to-do list!

Travel Insurance – This is my first time purchasing travel insurance!