Private Guided Tour — Daily Departures, All Year Long
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Peru Quick Start is our shortest complete Peru tour, built around the one place everyone wants to see: Machu Picchu. Arrive in Lima, fly the next morning to Cusco and spend the afternoon acclimatizing in the old Inca capital. Then explore the Sacred Valley, ride the panoramic train to Aguas Calientes and tour Machu Picchu with a guide the following morning. On day five, fly back to Lima to connect with your international flight. Perfect for a long weekend, a stopover or an add-on to a trip in South America.
Your 5 days at a glance: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Tap any day to see the details.
Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.
Day 1
A driver meets you in the arrivals hall of Jorge Chávez International Airport and takes you to your hotel in Miraflores, the seaside district perched on cliffs above the Pacific. Rest after your flight, then take an easy walk along the malecón gardens to Larcomar and enjoy your first Peruvian dinner — ceviche, lomo saltado and a pisco sour.
Day 2
Fly from Lima to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m), the ancient capital of the Incas. After check-in, rest and let your body adjust to the altitude. In the late afternoon, take a gentle walk to the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the Inca walls of Hatunrumiyoc.
Day 3
Travel down to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the terraces and market of Pisac and the Inca town of Ollantaytambo beneath its fortress. In the afternoon, board the panoramic train along the Urubamba River and spend the night in Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu.
Day 4
Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu and explore the Inca citadel with your guide — the temples, plazas and terraces built in the 15th century on a ridge above the Urubamba River. In the afternoon, return by train to Ollantaytambo and by road to Cusco for your last night.
Day 5
Transfer to Cusco airport for your morning flight to Lima, where you connect with your international flight home. End of services.
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Yes. Five days is enough to fly from Lima to Cusco, explore the Sacred Valley, take the panoramic train and tour Machu Picchu with a guide, then fly back to Lima for your international connection.
4 nights of accommodation with breakfast, all airport transfers, the Sacred Valley tour, the panoramic train, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket with guide and shuttle bus, and all listed entrance fees.
Staying at the foot of the mountain lets you take one of the first buses up in the morning, when the citadel is quieter and the light is beautiful. You avoid the very early train from Cusco on the day of your visit.
Yes. Many travelers add a Lima city tour or a food tour at the start or end of the trip; just mention it in the request form. For more time in Peru, see our 7-day Peru Escape or 8-day Peru Getaway.
You fly to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m) and rest that afternoon, then descend to the Sacred Valley (approx. 2,900 m) and Machu Picchu (approx. 2,430 m), which are lower. Drink plenty of water and check with your doctor if you have a medical condition.
April to November is the dry season and the most reliable for clear views. Machu Picchu is open every day of the year; from December to March expect showers and very green landscapes.
Yes. Departures are daily, all year, and every day of this 10-day itinerary can be adapted: add nights, upgrade hotels, switch to a luxury train to Machu Picchu or add Huayna Picchu. Just tell us in the request form.
The price depends on the hotel category you choose (Essential 2★, Comfort 3★, Superior 4★ or Deluxe 5★) and on the number of travelers. Open the Rates tab for the current price per person, based on double or twin accommodation. Domestic flights are quoted separately so you can choose airline and schedule.