4-5 weeks in Peru – is this a good route or are we missing something? 🇵🇪
My friend and I are planning to backpack Peru for around 4-5 weeks in April/May 2027 (might extend the trip)
The map is only a rough plan.
🟢 = definitely want to visit
🟡 = maybe
🔴 = as of now, no
The blue line marks the Salkantay Trek, so places like Humantay Lake and the Salkantay Pass aren’t marked separately.
We’re mainly looking for nature, mountains, hiking, adventure, unique experiences and some less touristy places.
Our current plans also include:
- 5-day Salkantay Trek + Machu Picchu
- around 2 weeks volunteering at a dog shelter in the Sacred Valley 🐕
- Jungle tour
What would you add, remove or change? Are there any hidden gems or must-dos we’re missing?
We’re especially interested in places that are actually worth the extra time and transport, since we don’t want to cram too many destinations into the trip.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! ❤️