Peru
10 days
This is a suggested itinerary according to our experience in the destinations.
As all other itineraries, it can be totally personalized to your preferences.
Lima, Cusco & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
History, Adventure and Delight in the Mystic Peru
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Lima
City Tour Historic Downtown
Dinner at Huaca Pucllana - View of the Pyramids of Huaca Pucllana
Day 2
Flight to Cusco
City Tour Cusco
Visit Koricancha - The Santo Domingo Convent, the spanish monastery built over the Sun Temple, the most important temple at the Capital of the Inca Empire
Visit Sacsayhuaman - The fort that protected the Inca Empire Capital
Day 3
Tour to the Sacred Valley
Pisac Ruins and the Agricultural Terraces
Ollantaytambo Archeological Site, the Inca city that remains alive
Pisac Market, the traditional Market
Moray Agricultural Laboratory
Inca Trail Briefing at the Hotel
Day 4
Day 1 of Inca Trail
Breakfast and Passport check at the Trailhead
14 km - 8.6 Miles to the first camp
Day 5
Day 2 of Inca Trail
16 km - 10 Miles
Climb to the Dead Woman Pass, the highest altitude of the Inca Trail
Visit Runku Raccay and Sayacmarka Inca Site
Day 6
Day 3 of Inca Trail
10 km - 6 Miles
Visit the Most Beautiful Inca Site of the Trail, Wiñay Wayna
Thank you Ceremony with the Porters
Day 7
Day 4 of Inca Trail
Machu Picchu Day!
5 km - 3 Mile
Visit the ruins of the Lost City of the Incas
Take the Bus to Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Pueblo
Train to Cusco
Day 8
Morning in Cusco to visit the San Pedro Market and Walk Cobblestone Streets
Flight to Lima
Nightlife in Barranco, the bohemian neighborhood
Day 9
Miraflores and Larcomar
Museo Larco
Day 10
Return Home
What to Pack
Hiking Boots
Moisture wicking socks (merino wool)
Dry Fit Shirts
Hiking pants
Base layers (for sleeping and early mornings)
Windproof rain jacket
Hiking Poles
Headlamp
Hat
Sunscreen (The sun in Altitude is much more aggressive)
Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder
Wipes
Lightweight fast drying towel
Plastic Bags for Trash
Sunglasses
Blister plasters
Power bank
Sleeping bag linens