Peru Essentials

Ten days is the minimum to see the Andes properly without spending the trip in transit. We open in Lima for the food and the museums, move to the Sacred Valley rather than Cusco so you acclimatise at a lower altitude, and reach Machu Picchu rested rather than rushed.

Itinerary

1. •

   Day 1–2

   Lima

   Arrival, Barranco and the Larco Museum, and dinner somewhere that explains why Lima matters.

2. •

   Day 3–5

   Sacred Valley

   Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray, and an afternoon with the weavers of Chinchero. Lower altitude means you sleep.

3. •

   Day 6–7

   Machu Picchu

   Train to Aguas Calientes, a night at the foot of the mountain, and the first entry slot of the morning.

4. •

   Day 8–9

   Cusco

   The city on its own terms: Qorikancha, San Blas, the market, and time that isn’t spoken for.

5. •

   Day 10

   Departure

   Flight to Lima and onward connection home.

What’s included

• Private guiding throughout
• Boutique hotels and lodges
• Domestic flights and rail
• Machu Picchu entry and permits
• Airport transfers
• 24/7 in-country support

Destinations