Discover Peru in 10 Days: A Complete Itinerary

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival to Lima

  

  Welcome to Lima! Upon arriving at Lima Airport, you will be picked up and transported to your hotel in Lima to check in.

• day 2

  Lima City Tour

  

  Begin the Lima experience with a full-day tour, including the city center and the various districts that surround the vast metropolis.

• day 3

  Arrival in Cusco

  

  Fly to the former capital of the Incan Empire, the city of Cusco. We suggest taking it easy on the first day, as the elevation is high at 11,150 feet or 3,400 meters. Drink plenty of water, or try some coca tea!

• day 4

  Cusco City Tour

  

  The Cusco city tour starts at 9:00 am. Your designated Cusco expert guide will pick you up at your hotel to begin the journey across the city of Cusco. We will visit the Cathedral, the Korikancha (Gold Museum), and the impressive ruins of Sacsayhuaman that overlook the city. End the day with dinner at one of Cusco’s finest restaurants.

• day 5

  Sacred Valley Tour

  

  Get ready for an incredible day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Haggle with the locals at Pisac Market for a variety of handmade clothing, climb to the top of the Ollantaytambo fortress for a fantastic view of the terraced valley, and gaze at the snow-capped peaks of the Andes’ most sacred mountains. You’ll also enjoy a feast of Peruvian specialties at a restaurant in Urubamba.

• day 6

  Train to Aguas Calientes

  

  You’ll travel along the Urubamba Valley by train until reaching the iconic Andean cloud forest. Once we arrive at the train station, our guide will lead you to your hotel in Aguas Calientes. Take the day to explore this unique village and visit the natural hot springs located just outside of town.

• day 7

  Machu Picchu Tour

  

  Today is the big day everyone has been waiting for. We head to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary on the tourist bus for a 20-minute ride up the mountain. You'll soon have your first glimpse of the ancient Inca citadel, a mystical location hidden for hundreds of years. Your professional tour guide will take you on a tour of Machu Picchu’s most important sights. After a few hours of exploring the city, we return to Aguas Calientes and take a train ride back to Cusco.

• day 8

  Maras Halfday Tour

  

  Today, we travel an hour and a half from Cusco to the Maras Salt Ponds for a full day of exploration. The Maras ponds have been around since pre-Incan times, so several cultures have a strong connection with the pink salt that emanates from the region.

• day 9

  Rainbow Mountain

  

  The Rainbow Mountain, as it is commonly referred to, has consistently been one of the most popular day hikes. We begin the trip with a 4:00 am pick-up and then drive to "Vinicunca," otherwise known as the Rainbow or Painted Mountains.

• day 10

  Departure

  

  Pack your bags, enjoy breakfast, and prepare for your transfer to the airport and your journey back home. Alternatively, you can choose one of our other breathtaking Cusco tours or Sacred Valley excursions, or browse our full range of fully customizable Peru tours to see how you can extend your Latin American vacation.