post cruise tour lima and airport drop off?

[gazzer159]

We are booked on a cruise that ends in Lima, our flight to Miami departs at 23:15. Any suggestions how to utilise the time. Bag storage, tour that will take luggage?????

[Mercruiser]

We just spent 5 nights in Lima, pre-cruise, in February. 

Read about it here: 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2841192-azamara-onward-february-12-2023-lima-to-miami/?do=findComment&comment=64794992

 

Miraflores and the adjacent Barranco are the two areas you probably want to visit. Here is my suggested itinerary.

 

1) Firstly, I'd book a day room in Miraflores, to have a place to rest, shower, change clothes, etc. 

The Ibis Lima Larco Miraflores is in a good location and is only $52 for a day room. You will have use of the room from 10am to at 6pm. On arrival, I'd ask for a later departure.

You can book Accor chain day rooms here:

https://all.accor.com/ssr/app/accor/hotels/lima-lima-peru/index.en.shtml?dateIn=2023-06-06&nights=1&compositions=2&stayplus=false&snu=false&accessibleRooms=false

 

2) Pre-book a transfer to your Miraflores day room hotel through Taxidatum. They will meet you just outside baggage claim, with a sign with your name.

https://taxidatum.com/taxi-fares-lima-airport-cusco-airport/

Book it as Callao ship terminal to Miraflores. This will cost $20 for a 50-minute taxi ride. Taxis and Ubers are practically free in Lima, compared to the places we live.

 

3) Install the Uber app on your phone. Uber's are really cheap in Lima ($3 - $6 per ride) and are the way we got around. Hint: If you want AC (or a nicer car) book "Uber Comfort". The regular Ubers are fine, but the Comforts are nicer cars.

 

4) You can read my posts in the thread at top for ideas. My top two recommendations for you are:

a) Barranco food tour (post #369)  https://www.exquisitoperu.com/tour/barranco-lima-food-tour/

b) Walk along the Malecon (post #335)

 

Alternatively, if you are into archeology, visit the Larco Musuem. See post #365.

 

Notice I didn't recommend going to the downtown Lima historic district. It's fine, but I think Miraflores & Barranco are much more enjoyable.

 

5) To get back to the airport, I'd took an Uber Comfort (this is a longer ride, which is why I would splurge (extra $5?) on the Uber Comfort. 

 

Safe travels.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 28, 2023 by Mercruiser

[Mercruiser]

On the other hand, if you want someone to take care of a the details for you, I'd recommend a Tours By Locals private tour, such as this one ($320):

 

https://www.toursbylocals.com/beautiful-lima-highlights-Casa-aliaga-private-tour

 

We used Tours by Locals for our port calls in Ecuador and Panama City. It was nice having a private tour. 

Edited April 28, 2023 by Mercruiser

[plan09]

On 4/28/2023 at 8:26 AM, gazzer159 said:

We are booked on a cruise that ends in Lima, our flight to Miami departs at 23:15. Any suggestions how to utilise the time. Bag storage, tour that will take luggage?????

Looking for a similar plan. Did you book a tour and if so can you share the info?

Thank you,

plancruisenow@gmail.com

[shank63]

We spent a few days in Lima in March, pre cruise.  We used Taxidatum for transfer from the airport to our hotel, and from hotel to the ship.  We used a local tour guide, Hakutours.com which we highly recommend.