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Peru Getaway is the 8-day itinerary for travelers who want Machu Picchu and something more. Start with a guided tour of Lima, the City of Kings, then fly to Cusco and take a day to adapt to the altitude. Hike to Rainbow Mountain, one of the most photographed landscapes in South America, explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas and ride the panoramic train to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the citadel. A final afternoon in Lima rounds off one of the most complete short trips to Peru.
Your Peru Getaway at a glance: Lima, Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in 8 days. Tap any day to see the details.
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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
A guided half-day in the historic center of Lima, founded in 1535 and listed by UNESCO: the Plaza Mayor with the Cathedral and Government Palace, the carved wooden balconies of the colonial mansions and the San Francisco Monastery with its library and catacombs. Spend the afternoon in Miraflores or Barranco and taste Lima’s world-famous cuisine.
Day 3
A short flight takes you over the Andes to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m). After the transfer to your hotel, the rest of the day is free to acclimatize: drink coca tea, have a light lunch and, later, walk slowly to the Plaza Mayor and the Inca walls of Hatunrumiyoc.
Day 4
An early pick-up takes you through the villages of the Cusco highlands to the start of the Vinicunca trail. Walk at your own pace through valleys of grazing alpacas, with the snow-capped Ausangate on the horizon, up to the viewpoint at over 5,000 m, where the slopes glow red, yellow, green and turquoise. Horses can be hired for part of the way. Back in Cusco in the evening.
Day 5
Descend into the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the market and terraces of Pisac and the temple fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the few Inca towns still lived in today. In the afternoon, the panoramic train follows the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu.
Day 6
Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu and discover the citadel with your guide: the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana and the terraces that seem to hang over the Urubamba canyon. In the afternoon, return by train and road to Cusco.
Day 7
Fly back to Lima in the morning and enjoy a free afternoon: visit the Larco Museum and its pre-Columbian treasures, shop for alpaca and silver in Miraflores, or watch the sunset from the clifftop parks over the Pacific.
Day 8
Free time until your transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport for your flight home. End of services.
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Eight days is enough for Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, plus one extra highlight — here, Rainbow Mountain. If you prefer the coast or the Amazon, see our 10-day tours with the Nazca Lines, Lake Titicaca, Tambopata or the Amazon River.
7 nights of accommodation with breakfast, airport transfers, the Lima city tour, the Rainbow Mountain excursion, the Sacred Valley tour, the panoramic train, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket with guide and shuttle bus, and all listed entrance fees.
Yes. This itinerary does exactly that: Rainbow Mountain on day 4 and Machu Picchu on day 6, with the Sacred Valley in between. Both are full days, so the rest of the itinerary is kept relaxed.
It comes on your second day in Cusco and reaches more than 5,000 m, so it is the most demanding day. If you are sensitive to altitude, we can move it after Machu Picchu or replace it with a gentler excursion such as Maras and Moray; horses are also available on the trail.
You rest on your first afternoon in Cusco (approx. 3,400 m), and the Sacred Valley (approx. 2,900 m) and Machu Picchu (approx. 2,430 m) are lower. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol on arrival and check with your doctor if you have a medical condition.
April to November is the dry season, with the best views at Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu. The tour runs all year; from December to March expect afternoon showers and 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.