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10 Days in Peru & Brazil, incl. Lima and Rio de Janeiro
A full day at Machu Picchu features a 2-hour guided archaeological tour. Vistadome train glides through Sacred Valley to Rainbow Mountain. Package includes 4 nights in Cusco with daily breakfast.
- Days 1-2
Lima
Begin your journey in Peru's capital. The city stays misty until about 10 AM, so plan accordingly. Stay in Miraflores or Barranco for convenient access to attractions. Visit Huaca Pucllana pyramid in the early morning before the tour buses arrive at 11 AM. Plan your Plaza Mayor visit for late afternoon when temperatures cool down.
- Days 3-6
Cusco & Sacred Valley
Your body will need time to adjust to Cusco's high elevation of 11,152 feet. Schedule your Lima-Cusco flight after 10 AM to avoid morning fog delays. Most visitors experience mild altitude effects. Stick to coca tea and skip alcohol on your first day. A recent visitor shared: "The San Pedro Market was fantastic for trying local foods, but go with small bills - vendors rarely have change for large notes." The Machu Picchu trip starts early at 4:30 AM. Take the Vistadome train from Poroy station, located 40 minutes from Cusco. Book right-side seats on the outbound journey and left-side for the return to get the best views. The Rainbow Mountain hike is challenging at over 16,000 feet. Consider using a horse service if you're still getting used to the altitude.
- Days 7-9
Rio de Janeiro
Plan for a full travel day from Cusco to Rio, with a connection in Lima. Choose accommodations in Copacabana or Ipanema for convenient beach access and better security. Start your Christ the Redeemer visit early. The first Corcovado Mountain tram leaves at 8 AM when lines are shorter. Visit Sugarloaf Mountain later in the day to catch the sunset over the bay. A visitor advises: "Take the official yellow taxis or Uber rather than unmarked cabs, and keep valuables at your hotel when heading to the beach." Your city tour includes lunch at a traditional churrascaria. Start slow with the meat servings since servers continuously bring new options to try.
- Day 10
Departure
10 Day Peru Itinerary, incl. Lima and Machu Picchu
A comprehensive two-hour guided tour reveals Machu Picchu's secrets. The itinerary includes Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, and Temple of Three Windows, with optional hikes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Guests stay at Golden Sunrise Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Day 1
Lima City Discovery
Begin your Peru journey in Lima's Miraflores district. The Parque del Amor is less crowded in the afternoon. Make sure to visit the pre-Inca Huaca Pucllana pyramid before 5pm closing time. One traveler shared: "The afternoon city tour was perfect - you avoid the morning traffic and catch beautiful sunset views over the Pacific from Miraflores." Round off your day with Pisco Sour tasting at sunset.
- Day 2
Paracas and Huacachina Desert Adventure
Leave at 4am for Paracas (3.5 hours by car). Take the boat tour to Ballestas Islands in the morning when the sea is calmest. Head to Huacachina oasis for afternoon sandboarding. Pack sunscreen and a bandana to protect from sand. A recent visitor suggests: "Do the dune buggy ride before sunset around 4pm when temperatures cool down and the photo opportunities are incredible."
- Day 3
Lima to Cusco Transition
- Day 4
Sacred Valley Exploration
Start at Chinchero textile center early to avoid crowds during demonstrations. Next up are Moray's agricultural terraces and Maras salt ponds. Bring small bills to buy salt from local families. Take the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. One traveler advises: "Stay hydrated and take motion sickness pills if needed - the train ride has lots of turns."
- Day 5
Machu Picchu Discovery
Catch the first 5:30am bus up and enter Machu Picchu at 6am opening. A recent visitor notes: "Morning fog usually clears by 9am - be patient and you'll get those postcard views." Spend 2-3 hours exploring with your guide before peak crowds arrive. Want an extra adventure? Hike Huayna Picchu in the afternoon (book months ahead).
- Days 6-7
Rainbow Mountain and Cusco
- Days 8-10
Amazon Rainforest Adventure
Fly to Puerto Maldonado (50 mins) and take a river boat to your jungle lodge (45 mins). You'll see most wildlife early morning and at dusk. Pack light with quick-dry clothes and sturdy hiking boots. A visitor shares: "The night walks are incredible but challenging - bring a headlamp and watch your step on muddy trails." Plan your departure flight after 11am on the final day.
Peruvian trekking (Salkantay trek, short inca trail, rainbow mountain)10 days
A three-day immersion in the Machu Picchu area includes an approach trek, evening in Aguas Calientes, and full morning at the citadel.
View itineraryLima Peru
357 miCusco Peru
14 miSacred Valley Peru
14 miCusco Peru
40 miSalkantay Mountain Peru
12 miAguas Calientes Peru
5 miMachu Picchu Peru
5 miAguas Calientes Peru
18 miOllantaytambo Peru
26 miCusco Peru
51 miRainbow Mountain Peru
51 miCusco Peru
357 miLima Peru
What people love about 10-day Machu Picchu tours
- PERU JEWELS - 10 DAYS (Lima - Cusco & Puerto Maldonado)
The tour was fantastic, from the beginning my travell agent was helpful , she was Luz and she helped me with everything, even when I requested pre-accommodation, she gave me options. As advice, if you want to customize your trip, I recommend contacting her.
- Inca Encounter
Besides good and healthy food meal prep, cozy accommodations, new buses rides, historic knowledge downloads from guides, and many good things, The most important was Our guide was able to take us everywhere but avoid the crowd or lineup. The transition between places to places are almost flawless which is follow the guide and then next Moment we’re there!
- Premium Peru
Loved Peru. I found the people take great pride in their cities, culture and history and it shows in how clean the streets are, how great the food is and how wonderful the guides are. Loved the wildlife, the scenery and archeological sites too. My only downside was the airport.. Delayed flights and when trying to return home, no signage to show the directions from domestic (Cusco to Lima) to international section of airport. When I asked for help, I was told to go out the door, come back in the door next to it, only to find out that I needed to go outside, go to section adjacent and then go upstairs to departures which also had no sign there for "international departures". The LATAM staff gave me the run around on my luggage. One person said it would go automatically to Newark another said pick up your luggage in Lima and transfer to United. My luggage never arrived in Lima nor in Newark. When I arrived in Newark the United people said that LATAM was lying as it is never sent on directly and had to be collected and transferred by hand in Lima. I had to file a lost baggage claim upon final arrival in Canada . Still waiting for news.
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