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Lima, Peru
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Huacachina, Peru
Go south from Lima along the coast to a small fishing town for a seafood lunch. Then go inland and board dune buggies and sandboarding on dunes - can swim in the desert lake at sunset. Carry on to Huacachina
Option tour of a pisco vineyard/distillery
Nazcar lines
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Lima, Peru
Huacachina/Lima
Start early on a bus to the nearby town of Paracas for a boat excursion out to the Ballestas Islands before returning to Lima in the afternoon
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Cuzco, Peru
Flight Lima > Cusco
Visit "Cristo Blanco" statue plus views of the city and of the sprawling Sacsaywaman archaeological site right next to it.
Backstreets walk of Cusco: San Pedro, Sapantiana and San Blas with Lunch
Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Inca ruins of Killarumiyoq, a sanctuary dedicated to the moon then another site at Iglesia Ñaupa before walking a trail to the waterfall of Perolniyoc. Hike back out to the bus and continuing to the nearby town of Ollantaytambo.
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Ollantaytambo, Peru
Morning train along the Urubamba River.
Options to see a nearby waterfall or soak in the local hot springs.
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Aguas Calientes, Peru
Before dawn, take a bus from town up the mountain to Machu Picchu for a guided tour.
Lunch in Aguas Calientes then head back to Ollantaytambo by train to catch the bus back to Cusco.
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Cuzco, Peru
Rainbow Mountain Hike
Tour ends Oct 10th/11th
San Pedro Market
Pisac Market - only on Sundays (get a local bus here takes 45 mins)
Visit the rooftop bars - limbus, view house
BOOKED FLIGHT: Oct 13 Cusco 6:45pm > Pereira 9am
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Salento, Colombia
BOOKED Accommodation: Viajero Salento Hostel 14-16th
BOOKED Transport: 12:30pm Bus to Medellin
Day 1: Chill in this colorful town in the heart of the coffee zone
Visit Café Jesús Martín for great coffee
Sunset view at Mirador de Salento
Day 2: Exploring the Cocora Valley on a day-hike, amous for its towering wax palms.
Day 3: Morning coffee farm tour (Finca El Ocaso or Don Eduardo) + Bus to Medellín
La Serrana is a great place to base yourself; check out their awesome safari tents!
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Medellín, Colombia
BOOKED Accommodation: Los Patios Boutique Hostel 16th-20th
Bus (~7 hrs) or shared shuttle to Medellín (BOOKED: 12:30pm Bus from Salento to Medellin - arrive 8pm)
BOOKED: Oct 17th 2:30pm Football game
Take the Metrocable to Comuna 13 for the famous street art and history (Walking tour free Real City Tours or Zippy13 Tour)
Join a food tour (e.g., Real City Tours or Medellín Foodie Tours)
Try bandeja paisa, arepas, and fresh juices
Salsa class or rooftop bar
Second Day: trip to Guatapé + climb El Peñol rock
Lots of graffiti, music, art, dance groups improvising and showing their movements, and small cafes with amazing views of the neighbourhood
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Cartagena, Colombia
BOOKED Accommodation: Viajero Cartagena - Getsemaní Hostel Oct 20th - 23rd
BOOKED: Morning flight (6:08am) to Cartagena (7:20am land)
Explore the walled city museums and cafés and Getsemaní (trendy and artsy)
Sunset drinks at Café del Mar
Visit San Felipe Castle
DAY 2:
Option 1: Day trip to the Rosario Islands (via boat) (Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience)
Option 2: Chill at Playa Blanca (get a day tour, don’t stay overnight)
Evenings: street food crawl in Getsemaní (arepas, empanadas, tropical fruits)
Optional: Treat yourself to a mud volcano bath at Totumo (half-day trip)
Optional: rooftop dinner or dancing in Getsemaní
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Santa Marta, Colombia
Travel to Santa Marta (early shuttle or flight)
BOOKED ACCOMODATION - Bohemia Beach Oct 23rd - 27th
Street Address: Troncal del Caribe vía Riohacha KM38
BOOKED TRANSPORT - 9am Cartagena - 1pm Santa Marta Bus.
Santa Marta > Bohemia via public bus
Beach Day or Optional Tayrona Day Trip
Optional: Day trip to Tayrona (Cabo San Juan hike + beach)
Or: Sunset boat cruise, scuba/snorkeling, or a quick hike nearby
BOOKED: Oct 27th 4pm Flight from Cartengena Airport > Van