How many days do you need for Lima, Cusco & the Inca Trek?
- Most travelers spend 7-10 days with Lima, Cusco, and the Inca Trek combined
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are the Sacred Valley and Puno
How Many Days to Spend in Lima
Recommended Itineraries for Lima, Cusco & the Inca Trek
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Lima, Explore | Lima |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Cusco, Explore | Cusco |
| Day 3 | Cusco City Tour | Cusco |
| Day 4 | Inca Trek Day 1/4: Cusco to Yuncachimpa | Yuncachimpa |
| Day 5 | Inca Trek Day 2/4: Yuncachimpa to Chaquicocha | Chaquicocha |
| Day 6 | Inca Trek Day 3/4: Chaquicocha to Wiñay Wayna | Wiñay Wayna |
| Day 7 | Inca Trek Day 4/4: Wiñay Waynahuayna to Machu Picchu | Cusco |
| Day 8 | Sacred Valley Tour: Ollantaytambo, Moray & Maras | Cusco |
| Day 9 | Fly to Lima, Depart |
This seven-day tour of Peru's highlights is perfect for adventurous travelers. Experience metropolitan life in the capital city of Lima, then continue to the imperial Inca city of Cusco. Next, embark on a four-day trek on the Inca Trail. Walk on the same stone steps that Inca engineers built in the 15th century, cross Dead Woman Pass, and camp at night with sweeping vistas of the Andes. Finish your trek at the famed Machu Picchu ruins. Then, spend a day relaxing and exploring the Sacred Valley before returning home. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Lima, Explore | Lima |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Cusco, Free Day | Cusco |
| Day 3 | Moray Terraces & Maras Salt Mines Tour | Cusco |
| Day 4 | Inca Trek Day 1/4 | Yuncachimpa |
| Day 5 | Inca Trek Day 2/4 | Chaquicocha |
| Day 6 | Inca Trek Day 3/4 | Wiñay Wayna |
| Day 7 | Inca Trek Day 4/4, Transfer to Cusco | Cusco |
| Day 8 | Free Day in Cusco | Cusco |
| Day 9 | Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Trek | Cusco |
| Day 10 | Fly to Lima, Depart |
On this classic 10-day adventure, spend time in Peru's cosmopolitan capital Lima, in the ancient center of the Inca Empire, Cusco, and the pretty Sacred Valley surrounding it. Then, the main part of this trip is the four days of adventure on the classic Inca Trek: the world-famous trail to the magnificent Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Your itinerary finally finishes in eclectic style with a day trip to the stunning Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
8-Day Itinerary Including the Sacred Valley
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Lima, Explore | Lima |
| Day 2 | Fly to Cusco, Explore | Cusco |
| Day 3 | Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco, Chinchero & Ollantaytambo | Ollantaytambo |
| Day 4 | Inca Trek Day 1/4: Ollantaytambo to Yuncachimpa | Yuncachimpa |
| Day 5 | Inca Trek Day 2/4: Yuncachimpa to Chaquicocha | Chaquicocha |
| Day 6 | Inca Trek Day 3/4: Chaquicocha to Wiñay Wayna | Wiñay Wayna |
| Day 7 | Inca Trek Day 4/4: Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu | Cusco |
| Day 8 | Fly to Lima, Depart |
From bustling cities to remote Inca ruins, this 8-day tour of Peru's highlights is perfect for adventurous and fit travelers. Discover Peru's metropolitan culture in the capital city of Lima, then continue to the imperial Inca city of Cusco. Tour the Sacred Valley and explore Inca ruins and colorful textile markets before embarking on a four-day trek on the Inca Trail. Finish your trek at the famed Machu Picchu ruins. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Puno
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Lima, Explore | Lima |
| Day 2 | Fly to Cusco, Explore | Cusco |
| Day 3 | Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco, Pisac, Urabamba & Ollantaytambo | Cusco |
| Day 4 | Inca Trek Day 1/4: Cusco to Yuncachimpa | Yuncachimpa |
| Day 5 | Inca Trek Day 2/4: Yuncachimpa to Chaquicocha | Chaquicocha |
| Day 6 | Inca Trek Day 3/4: Chaquicocha to Wiñayhuayna | Wiñay Wayna |
| Day 7 | Inca Trek Day 4/4: Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu | Cusco |
| Day 8 | Fly to Puno, Explore | Puno |
| Day 9 | Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island | Puno |
| Day 10 | Fly to Lima, Depart |
From colonial cities to remote Inca ruins, this 10-day tour of Peru is ideal for travelers who like a bit of history with their adventure. Start by enjoying cosmopolitan Lima before jetting off to Cusco, a former Inca capital later conquered by the Spanish. From there, hit the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and finish the trip on the shores of mystical Lake Titicaca, where you'll visit floating islands. Read more
How to travel between Lima, Cusco, Yuncachimpa, Wiñay Wayna & Chaquicocha
The most popular place to head from Lima is Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca and the jumping-off point for Machu Picchu. For those with limited time, the easiest means of getting there is to fly. Flight prices per person are still not that much more expensive than heading overland by bus and cheaper than heading overland by private transfer. It isn't recommended to drive yourself due to road conditions and other dangers. Read more
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