Free Peru travel tools
Practical, instant tools to plan every aspect of your Peru trip — from Lima and the coast to Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Andes and the Amazon. They run right here in your browser. No sign-up, no email.
Peru trip budget calculator
Estimate your whole-Peru costs in US dollars and Peruvian soles, by travel style. Figures are realistic 2026 averages — treat them as a planning baseline, not a quote.
Daily rate covers accommodation, food, local transport and small activities. Big-ticket items are added once per person. See the full Peru trip cost guide and our Cusco on a budget tips.
Best time to visit Peru
Peru has no single "best" season — it splits into three climates that peak at different times: the Andean highlands (Cusco, Puno, Colca) are driest May–September, the desert coast (Lima, Paracas, Nazca) is sunniest December–April, and the Amazon is easiest in the May–October dry months. Tell us your priority for the ideal window.
More detail in best time to visit Peru, best time for Cusco and best time for Machu Picchu.
Peru packing list generator
Build a tailored, printable checklist for your season and the regions you'll visit. Peru spans high Andes (cold nights, fierce sun), humid Amazon, dry desert coast and tropical northern beaches — so what you pack depends on where you go.
Peru itinerary planner
Pick your length and the regions you care about for a sensible day-by-day skeleton that respects altitude (acclimatise before going high), keeps Lima as your gateway and minimises backtracking across the country.
Ready-made plans: all Peru itineraries · 2-week Peru itinerary · 3-week Peru itinerary.
Altitude acclimatisation planner
Peru’s high destinations — Cusco (3,400 m), Puno & Lake Titicaca (3,800 m), Colca, Huaraz and Rainbow Mountain (5,000 m+) — give many people soroche (altitude sickness). This builds a safe day-by-day acclimatisation schedule around your arrival.
Full guidance: when to go & what to expect · making the most of your highland days. This tool is general information, not medical advice — consult a doctor about acetazolamide (Diamox).