Peru || Budget Surf Trip Guide (World’s Cheapest Surf Destinations)

[@Elsuper68]

I used to surfed La Herradura for me the best of Peru. As a Peruvian I invite every world surfers to go to peru not only surf but There are so many archeological sites . All are welcome !!!

[@anguslongmire]

Mate these videos are that helpful honestly, appreciate the effort you put in. planning a trip to peru next year may this has been awesome

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks mate!! Epic, you'll have a sick time with nay of these spots :)

[@richa510]

If you want to come to Peru and surf the best spots around doing the van life, hit me up!

[@helloglenn]

Just coming on to say you're making great videos and providing clear and concise recommendations that all of us are thankful for. These come off effortless, but i'm sure it's hard work! Keep it up m8- Thank you!

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it and yes definitely been putting the work/effort in, but all worth it when people like yourself, find them helpful :)

[@Undergroundffn]

Honestly dan your videos are the best in detail and helpful vids on youtube when it comes to sussing a surf trip please keep them coming yeeeww from New Zealand 🤙

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks, mate! I really appreciate it! Can't wait to keep sharing more :)

[@jamesdarkin843]

There in '04 and it was mega. Lobitos on a pumping swell is a sight to behold.

[@DanHarmon123]

Epic!! Yeah, super fun little spot!

[@luisenrique3421]

Hola a todos !!!! Everyone is welcome to my beautiful country!!! The local surf community is always cool with the foreigners 🤙🏽 Lima and the entire Peruvian coast line has waves 🌊 for all skill levels of surfers 🏄🏽!!!!

[@wendymorgan6651]

I would love to surf Peru so many lovely places in the world

[@DanHarmon123]

I know!! Definitely a sick place to check out :)

[@FinsAdventures1]

Great videos bro! Keep it up!

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you :))

[@ETYSURF]

Now that’s a bloody good review how extensive and informative

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you very much!! Stoked you found it helpful :)

[@luigimscollo]

Great video! I wish you could have caught a good swell though, some of those spots are on fire on a good swell.

[@paulsmith5167]

Loved it Dan and spot on.

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks Paul :))

[@MutorbuW]

Enjoy!

[@WatermanSurin]

planning a trip here in Feb, what are the water temps like/ what thickness of wetsuit would i need? cheers Dan

[@leonardberverena1030]

Great video 🤙🤙🥇

[@CONVERSAITION]

Thanks for all the videos, I enjoy them! On one view, locals should give more waves to outsiders, as locals can score waves any time they want. Just playing Devil's advocate here... . Here is an analogy: - Small town and a big city, with no restaurants in the small town. - There is an unwritten priority system where people in the big city get priority in the booking system over those from the small town who want to enjoy a night out. If I was a local that had access to waves 24/7 I wouldn't feel a divine right to have priority. Maybe I'm just different here... As a change up, I would like to see a video from you that goes into a lot of depth around the psychological and philosophical aspects of surfing and ocean water sports more generally. This content could include differences when it comes to different types of water users - i.e. surfers, bodysurfers, SUPers, foilers, kayakers etc. It would be super interesting and probably very controversial. Keep up the good work!

[@cassidykelly3222]

Are you bringing a board as u r traveling? How is it traveling with a board on a bus? (If that’s how you r traveling)

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey Cassidy! Yes, I traveled with a 6ft board bag (with 3 x boards in) everywhere in Latin America and mostly traveled by bus! Never had any issues bringing it on, and rarely had to pay extra :))

[@BryanPortmann]

Thanks Dan, this is super useful as im heading to Peru for 5 weeks in July. 1 question. what thickness of wetsuit were you using while you were in Huanchaco / Chicama? what was the water temp / air temp like while you were there? Thanks mate, keep up the great work!

[@diegobehr1270]

Your are going in winter with a 3/2mm You are fine but in cold days You need a 4/3 for long session in lima, for the North a 3/2 is more than fine

[@BryanPortmann]

@@diegobehr1270 Thanks Diego, this is very helpful!

[@charliedillon1400]

@@BryanPortmann Lima water is dirty as hell. Mancora up north you can surf in shorts.

[@drako197344]

hello you use my photo in the cover of your video of Lobitos, where you get it?

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey mate!! Ahh wicked. I got it from Canva Pro :) Sick photo btw!!

[@118knullar116]

Was it easy to bring your board on the nightbuses?

[@DanHarmon123]

Yes!! Never had any issues with doing it in my experience!!

[@irievibes82]

Goofy footers dream❤

[@DanHarmon123]

Oh yeah!!!

[@JuanPerez-lr3bn]

Yes I am goofy , I am from Peru , but the richest people are regular 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CM-nm8di]

Peruvian food the best of the Universe and every multi universe

[@brantrichardson1949]

I have surf traveled to many of the destinations your videos have been about. I know making it seem doable for cheep gets you likes but so does real information. You have real information but the pricing is baloney. I am not a high budget traveler, I search for bargains. I went LA to Lima for $1100 in 2018, just did a quick search on Kayak gives me just under that in June 2024 (start of surf season), literally more than 1/3 over what you are saying an entire trip will cost ($740). You also skipped my favorite break, between Lobitos (pronounced horribly) and Chicama (which is mushy crap). Be aware that this is a destination where a wetsuit is needed. Like you said, overnight buses are the way to go and for this I recommend getting the more expensive ones with seats that fold all the way down to a flat bed, video games and movies. They also video tape every person getting on the bus, a known bandito tactic is to board the bus armed and meet your buddies in the middle of the Peruvian desert to rob the bus, they know better than to do it on the expensive buses (I know I just said I was a low budget traveler and now here I am recommending the more expensive bus). Definitely try the pulpo (octopus) ceviche while you are there. I love your content, your living my dream, but you need to make the pricing realistic.

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey Brant! Thanks for your comment. The pricing (by my research) is accurate. However, flight prices can change depending on location and time of year so yep, this might change. Yeah, pronunciation isn't my strong point haha, and I skipped a few lesser-known spots for a very good reason. Ahh wicked, thanks for the heads up on the better buses, although I had no issues regarding robberies. Thanks again for your comment and all the info, but will have to disagree on the pricing :)

[@djizzah]

Yer, nah, it's all lefts

[@DanHarmon123]

Haha, it's worth going backside sometimes ;)

[@seandillon933]

Just with the buses, some have some pretty sketchy safety. Exclusiva which is part of civa seems to have a good record but most pricy. Can break up trips north by stopping in Trujillo. Spent a couple of years there a while back and planning to hit it up again soon. Special place in my heart