10 Days Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Lima⌄

   Private transfer from Lima Airport to Hotel Lima Miraflores. Upon arrival, meet your guide for a smooth transfer to your 4* hotel in Miraflores. Check-in and relax.

   Overnight: Hotel Lima Miraflores

2. 2Lima City Tour & Culinary Experience⌄

   Admire Lima’s historic main square with colonial architecture and vibrant local atmosphere.

   Visit the iconic cathedral, home to stunning altars and rich history.

   Explore mysterious underground catacombs beneath the San Francisco Church.

   Experience the bustling market and authentic local flavors.

   Stroll through Lima’s colorful Chinatown, full of culture and street life.

   End the tour with a traditional Pisco Sour (optional) at this famous bar.

   Overnight: Hotel in Miraflores

3. 3Paracas & Huacachina Adventure⌄

   Activity: Shared full-day tour (4:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.), Explore coastal wildlife and stunning desert landscapes along Peru’s Pacific coast.

   See penguins, sea lions, and exotic birds on a scenic boat ride.

   Sample Peru’s famous Pisco at the historic distillery.

   Dune Buggy & Sandboarding : Enjoy thrilling rides on sand dunes and try sandboarding in the desert.

   Relax with a picnic while watching the desert sunset over Huacachina.

   Meals: Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel In Miraflores

4. 4Flight to Cusco⌄

   Private transfer to Lima Airport → flight to Cusco → transfer to Hotel Cusco

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

5. 5Cuatrimotos & Salineras⌄

   Ride ATVs around the serene Huaypo Lagoon, enjoying stunning mountain and lake views.

   Explore the ancient salt terraces carved into the Andes and learn about traditional salt extraction. Scenic Stops Along Route (1 hr): Pause to admire breathtaking landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and Andean villages.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

6. 6Sacred Valley Private Tour⌄

   Chinchero Archaeological Site (45 min): Explore Inca ruins and visit a local textile workshop.

   Discover Inca agricultural terraces shaped in concentric circles

   Ollantaytambo Fortress : Explore this ancient Inca town and its impressive fortress.

   Urubamba Buffet Lunch : Enjoy a traditional buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel in Ollantaytambo

7. 7Inca Trail Short Trek – Day 1⌄

   Visit an ancient Inca site along the short trek to Machu Picchu.

   Explore terraced ruins surrounded by lush cloud forest.

   Sun Gate (Inti Punku) – Machu Picchu View : Hike to the famous viewpoint for your first breathtaking glimpse of Machu Picchu.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Box lunch

   Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

8. 8Machu Picchu Guided Tour⌄

   Machu Picchu Citadel (2 hr guided tour + 1 hr free time): Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide and enjoy personal exploration time.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Box Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

9. 9Rainbow Mountain Trek⌄

   Vinicunca / Rainbow Mountain Hike (4 hr hike + 1 hr at summit): Trek to the colorful Rainbow Mountain at 5,100 m, enjoying panoramic Andean views. Scenic Andean stops & local communities (1 hr): Observe local life, wildlife, and stunning landscapes along the route

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

10. 10Departure⌄

    Private transfer to Cusco Airport (1 hr): After breakfast, enjoy a comfortable private transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport. Flight to Lima : Board your domestic flight to Lima, completing your Peru adventure. End of tour: Arrive at Lima Airport for onward travel or international connections.