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Day 1
Lima Arrival
Land in Lima. Miraflores clifftop walk. Ceviche dinner at a coastal restaurant.
Overview
About this package
Nine days ascending to one of humanity's greatest achievements — the 15th-century citadel of Machu Picchu, hidden in cloud forest at 2,430 metres. Trek the Inca Trail at sunrise, shimmer across the technicolour slopes of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, experience the Incas' ancient capital Cusco, and take a jungle flight into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. This is Peru at its most profound.
Machu Picchu at SunriseRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)Inca Trail Short TrekCusco Colonial City & Sacred ValleyAmazon Jungle Day Trip
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
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Day 2
Cusco Acclimatisation
Fly to Cusco (3,400m). Gentle acclimatisation walk. Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market.
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Day 3
Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo Inca fortress. Pisac market. Chinchero weaving community.
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Day 4
Machu Picchu
Early Vistadome train. Machu Picchu citadel at sunrise — two full hours before the crowds.
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Day 5
Aguas Calientes & Return
Morning Sun Gate hike. Hot springs soak. Afternoon train back to Cusco.
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Day 6
Rainbow Mountain
Pre-dawn departure for Vinicunca (5,200m). Technicolour slopes. Pack horse option available.
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Day 7
Amazon Day
Fly to Puerto Maldonado. Jungle boat. Macaw lick and caiman night walk.
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Day 8
Amazon Return to Lima
Morning birding. Fly Lima. Optional Larco Museum (world's finest pre-Columbian collection).
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Day 9
Departure
Transfer to Lima airport for international departure.
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Peru: Machu Picchu Explorer, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Lima–Cusco–Lima domestic flights
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast + 2 lunches
- Machu Picchu entrance & Aguas Calientes train
- Sacred Valley guided tour
Not Included
- International flights to Lima
- Peru visa (visa-free for Indian passport from 2024)
- Rainbow Mountain guide (bookable locally)
- Dinner most evenings
Best Time to Travel
April to October (dry season)
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Peru: Machu Picchu Explorer trip?
9 days, 8 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Peru: Machu Picchu Explorer trip?
April to October (dry season)
What's included in the Peru: Machu Picchu Explorer package?
Lima–Cusco–Lima domestic flights; 8 nights accommodation; Daily breakfast + 2 lunches; Machu Picchu entrance & Aguas Calientes train; Sacred Valley guided tour
What's not included in the Peru: Machu Picchu Explorer package?
International flights to Lima; Peru visa (visa-free for Indian passport from 2024); Rainbow Mountain guide (bookable locally); Dinner most evenings
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