Peru Highlights and Machu Picchu 9 Days
This 9-day Peru itinerary links Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca with a route that combines city time, rail travel and overland sightseeing. It starts in Lima with the Water Circuit and a visit to Palomino Island and Callao, then continues to Cusco for a guided city tour and a day through the Sacred Valley before an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes. The program continues with a guided visit to Machu Picchu and then travels south to Puno, crossing the Andes with stops in Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pucará. The final days focus on Lake Titicaca, with boat visits to the Uros Reed Islands and Taquile Island before the return via Juliaca and Lima. The trip is operated in English and is designed for small groups. Age range: 10+ Region: Andes Mountains
Key details
9 days
8 nights
Route
Peru
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
9 days
Age range
Ages 10+
Travel style
Small groups
Operated in
English
Region
Andes Mountains
Highlights
- Small-group travel
- Lima, Cusco and Lake Titicaca in one route
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu
- Overland crossing through the Andes
Itinerary
- 1
Lima
Arrival in Lima and Water Circuit
Arrive in Lima and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Water Circuit before returning to the hotel for the night.- - 2
Palomino Island · Callao
Palomino Island and Callao
Take a morning outing to Palomino Island, then continue to Callao Monumental. The rest of the day is free for independent time.Breakfast - 3
Cusco
Fly to Cusco and city tour
After the flight to Cusco, transfer to the hotel and join a guided city tour in the afternoon. The visit includes the main historical sites of the city.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 8 nights in hotels
- Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco
- English-speaking bilingual guide
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
- Lima Water Circuit visit
- All transport during the tour
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Other activities and services not listed in inclusions
- Lunch and dinner on the final day
- Personal care items
- Tips and gratuities for the guide
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.