Allen Mercado7-Day Travel Itinerary to Peru
Updated: Apr 21, 2021
*Last Update: April 2021*
Here is what traveling 7 days around Peru can look like. This initial trip plan can be customized depending on your preferences and final travel dates.
DESTINATIONS: Lima - Cusco - Machu Picchu
This 7-day itinerary was created to ensure that you get to experience the highlights of Peru.
Lima
A bustling ocean-side metropolis, Lima is one of the oldest capitals in South America. In 1988, the Historical Center of Lima, was declared a World Heritage Site. The city is also known as the gastronomy capital of Peru! It is home to some of the best restaurants in the world and great local restaurants.
Cusco
Cusco was one of the most important and beautiful cities in Latin America. Embark on a journey through time that will take you from the pre-Inca to the Inca Empire and immerse yourself in the various landscapes of the Andes mountains.
Altitude: 3,400 meters above sea level
Machu Picchu
Together with local guide who will give you a tour of Machu Picchu, the lost city and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Ascend the stone steps, through the heavy tree cover, and be amazed as you finally emerge at the top of the Inca Empire! This fascinating tour will show us the mysteries, stories, and secrets behind this world wonder. Along the way we'll discover exclusive insight into the ruins that only an expert could tell you.
Day 1 - Arrival
Welcome to Peru!
Pick-up from the Jorge Chavez International Airport in private transportation
Transfer to hotel
Itinerary Briefing with Perú Social Travel Specialist
Overnight: Lima city
Day 2 - Lima
Explore the city like a local
Pick-up at the hotel by local guide
Visit the highlights of Lima
Overnight: Lima city
Points of Interest:
Larco Museum
Historical Center of Lima
Malecon Boardwalk
Art District of Barranco
Overnight: Lima city
Day 3 - Cusco
On this day, you fly to the Andes!
Pick-up from hotel in private transportation
Flight: Lima - Cusco
Pick-up from Alejandro Velasco International Airport in private transportation
Transfer to hotel
Welcome briefing with Cusco coordinator
Day of acclimatization
Overnight: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 4 - Lima
Visit to the archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with your own private local guide.
Pick-up at hotel
Visit to the Maras Salt Platforms
Visit to the Moray Archaeological Site
Visit to the Pisac ruins and market
Visit to the Ollantaytambo Fortress
Train to Aguas Calientes (town of Machu Picchu)
Pick-up at train station by hotel concierge
If you´re feeling adventurous, this tour can be done in 4x4 ATV.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes
Day 5 - Machu Picchu!
This is the day you've been waiting for!
Meet private guide in hotel
Tour of the citadel
Train back to Cusco
Pick-up at train station and transfer to hotel in private transportation
Overnight: Cusco city
Day 6 - Cusco
Take this day to relax, enjoy the view of the Andes. Experience the local Andean cuisine or even buy some artisanal souvenirs before taking your flight back to Lima.
Overnight: Lima
Day 7 - Lima
Pick-up from hotel in private transportation
Transfer to the Jorge Chavez International Airport
Departure flight
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