Peru is a hotspot for travellers for good reason - this country literally has it all - coastlines, rainforests, mountains, and the desert. We recently visited and below you will find our EXACT itinerary during our time in Peru: 3 days in Cusco, 4 days Trekking (to Machu Picchu), 2 days in Lima, and a 2 day tour to Paracas & Huacachina. This is a total of 11 days in adventure paradise. 

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This guide offers an itinerary for an unforgettable holiday in Peru. You can use it to plan a short or long vacation. 🗺️
⛰️all about Cusco, Sacred Valley and most importantly Machu Picchu - where to buy a ticket, how to get there
📍tips for places you must not miss
🏠 tips for accommodation - Ollantaytambo and Lima
🥑☕️what to try/tips for restaurants 
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🌎Lima - is it worth visiting? safe? which part to stay in?


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Experience the incredible beauty of Rainbow Mountain on a guided hiking tour. You get a chance to see alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas while soaking in the stunning mountain views during the journey. Savor a local lunch before heading back to your accommodation in Cusco. 



Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM. After a 2-hour drive, you will arrive in Cusipata where you will stop for breakfast and buy water and snacks for the trek. 



Following breakfast, you'll travel one more hour to the hike starting point, at 4,850 meters. From there you will start your 3.5-kilometer trek to Rainbow Mountain over both flat and uphill terrain. 



During your hike, you will enjoy amazing views and encounters with wild alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Once you reach the top at 5,010 meters, you can make use of some free time to take a break, and if the weather is good, you will be able to enjoy views over Rainbow Mountain.

You'll go downhill to the starting spot for another hour. Then, take transportation back to Cusipata where a local lunch will be waiting for you. Once you finish your buffet lunch you will travel back to Cusco, where you will arrive between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Plaza de Armas.

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In this guide, you will find everything you need to know to travel to Machu Picchu in your company. How to get there, how to get tickets, types of tickets, where to sleep nearby, what to do, where to eat healthy, and much more.

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Planning long-term travel through South America? My 3-month itinerary will take you through 9 out of the 12 amazing countries in South America! I've created this itinerary after traveling it ourselves and have editied it based on my success and failures! 

That being said, you can you trust that this guide has been carefully thought through while considering point of entry, elevation changes, the best seasons to explore, and the stunning geography you'll encounter. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with unique moments on this incredible adventure!

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My most recent itinerary from my trip to Peru! I mostly visited your typical tourist highlights but have also included the names and locations of restaurants that I visited and the places I chose to stay! 

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Cusco

Cusco is one of the most unique cities I've been to and the gateway to Peru's most famous tourist destinations. In order to see attractions like the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain, you will need to either fly over the Andes Mountains into Cusco or take a tourist bus around the mountains. Due to limited time, we chose to book a domestic flight from Lima with LATAM Airlines and had an overall positive experience flying with them! Prices typically float around the $120-$150 price range and the flight only took about 2.5 hours.  The city itself reminded me of a much larger version of Antigua, Guatemala, and you will have no problem finding just about any type of restaurant you could think of. 

You will arrive at Cusco and then go to Machu Picchu. Also, I highly recommend you stay a few days (at least one week) in the capital of the Inka's Empire... it has a lot of things to do! 

💫The historic center of Cusco is wonderful
💫Don't miss local brands
‼️Watch out for pickpocketing
🏠 Stay in a hotel or airbnb in the city center
☕️Visit a cafe with a view

O beautiful Cusco! If you're doing a trek spend some time here to adjust to the altitude! I'd recommend about a week. Some many things to do here! AND THE FOOD mmmmmmmmmmmmm

Cusco is the gateway to Machu Picchu! They have tons of restaurants, touristy spots, beautiful views, and is the town to stay in before hitting the mountains. 

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