10 days itinerary

10-day Peru itinerary

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain.

Ten days is enough to acclimatize properly, see Machu Picchu without rushing, and taste Lima's world-class food scene at both ends of the trip.

Best time to go

May–September (dry season in the Andes).

Trip length

10 days

Estimated budget

Budget

$50–80 / day

Total: $500–800

Mid-range

$120–200 / day

Total: $1,200–2,000

Comfort

$300+ / day

Total: $3,000+

Per person, excluding international flights.

Days 1–2: Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, Larco Museum, ceviche at Isolina or La Mar.
Day 3: Fly to Cusco — take it easy, coca tea, acclimatize.
Days 4–5: Sacred Valley: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray + Maras salt mines.
Day 6: Train to Aguas Calientes.
Day 7: Machu Picchu sunrise + Huayna Picchu hike.
Day 8: Return to Cusco. San Pedro market, San Blas evening.
Day 9: Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake day trip.
Day 10: Fly Cusco–Lima–home.

Book Machu Picchu tickets (Circuit 2) and Huayna/Machu mountain add-ons 2–3 months ahead.
Acclimatize in the Sacred Valley (2,800m) before Cusco (3,400m) if you can.
PeruRail vs Inca Rail: both fine; Vistadome/360 have panoramic windows.
Bring soles cash — many mountain vendors don't accept cards.

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