One week is a solid amount of time to visit Peru. Travelers can combine a comfortably-paced visit to Machu Picchu with another region—the Amazon and Lake Titicaca are both great choices—or take day trips from Cusco throughout the Sacred Valley. If you don't mind skipping Machu Picchu, you can explore a number of less-visited areas like northern Peru, the Ballestas Islands, and Colca Canyon. Trekkers can easily spend three days hiking—consider the Cachicata or Lares treks to Machu Picchu, or trek off the beaten path in the Huaraz and Cordillera Huayuash region.
See our itinerary options below, or check out our roundup of great 7-day trip options in Peru.
Explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu on this epic one week adventure. While in the Sacred Valley, you'll get to choose from a selection of great adventures, including mountain biking, horseback riding, or zip-lining.
This seven-day journey highlights all of the iconic landscapes, famous Incan ruins, and cultural experiences that make Peru a sought-after destination. Stroll the textile markets of Cusco, visit the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, spend a day at the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, and more.
From the remote Machu Picchu ruins to the lush Amazon rainforest, this seven-day itinerary brings you to Peru's iconic landscapes. Fly to metropolitan Lima, then connect with the Inca capital of Cusco. Explore colorful textile markets, small towns, and Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley before traveling east to Puerto Maldonado, your launch point to the lush Amazon. Spend three days viewing wildlife, like the giant river otter, river cayman, and vibrant parrot species, while enjoying a comfortable stay at an eco-lodge.
Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Cotahuasi is the deepest canyon in the world, cutting through the Coropuna and Surimana massifs. With numerous hiking trails and vantage points, Cotahuasi is a beautiful region that few travelers get to see. With single and multiday tours, you'll get to hike the length of one of the world's greatest natural wonders.
You don't have to venture far outside Peru's capital city for a week's worth of fascinating history, culture, high-altitude thrills, and world-class cuisine! On this 7-day itinerary, you'll base yourself in Lima, exploring the city's top museums and landmarks with a local guide. Learn how to make pisco sours and ceviche on a food tour around the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, then enjoy a few side trips away from the city. First you'll detour to the Inca site of Pachacamac, then you'll board a small plane for a ride high over the famous geoglyphs known as the Nazca Lines. Return to Lima for one last night on the town before this weeklong journey comes to an end.
Tour the essential highlights of Peru's Sacred Valley, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Rainbow Mountains over seven days. Starting in Lima, you'll travel to the Sacred Valley of the Inca's, where you'll find a huge concentration of ancient Incan sites, including nearby Machu Picchu. Spend a day hiking to the high-altitude Rainbow Mountains, which have to be seen to be believed. End in beautiful Cusco, a city with centuries of history and culture to be explored.
Explore the essential highlights of Peru, including visits to Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain, on this weeklong adventure. Begin with a night in Lima and head to the Sacred Valley, where you'll enjoy cultural experiences and a tour of the Maras Salt Flats. Hike part of the famed Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, where you'll spend a day immersed in Inca history. End your trip with a special hike to the brilliantly-hued Rainbow Mountain.
For people who enjoy backpacking in the mountains and beautiful hot springs, this is the ideal multi-day trek. You'll have a local guide who will help you discover Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, with stunning views of the Andes.
Explore Peru's iconic cities, ancient archaeological sites, and coastal wildlife in this seven-day exploration. Start in the capital of Lima, then head south to Paracas for a marine wildlife tour and views of a 2,200-year-old geoglyph. Try your hand at sandboarding in the desert oasis of Huacachina before heading to the imperial Inca city of Cusco. Explore Inca ruins, bustling textile markets, and the local culture of the Sacred Valley. Finish your visit with a day trip to Machu Picchu, the iconic 15th-century citadel.
This classic route through Peru introduces you to the country's top attractions for an immersive experience in seven days. See the contrast between old and new Lima, visit ancient archaeological wonders and textile communities in the Sacred Valley, and marvel at the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu. You’ll also spend a day and a night in the beautiful colonial city of Cusco for your fill of treasures from its Inca and Spanish legacy.
This 7-day adventure is perfect for those planning to visit the top two sights in Peru – Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. In addition to these unforgettable highlights, this itinerary will take a detour over some stunning Andean scenery, from icy peaks to steamy jungle. Along the way, enjoy a dip in hot springs, a visit to a coffee cooperative and shopping in traditional Andean markets.
Cachicata is a relatively new and less-crowded trek in Peru's Sacred Valley. You'll pass beneath beautiful snow-capped mountains, cross over a high pass, and descend down into the Sacred Valley, arriving at the village of Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, it's a short train journey to Machu Picchu where you can enjoy a private tour of the ruins.
From the city to the jungle, this 7-day exploration of Peru is perfect for adventurous travelers. Start in metropolitan Lima, then continue to the ancient Inca capital of Cusco. Explore the ancient Incan streets of Cusco then continue to the jungle for a stay at a jungle lodge. Explore the rainforest, visit a coffee plantation, and hike the Inca Trail to see the Llactapata ruins. Spend a day visiting Machu Picchu, the famed 15th-century citadel. Finally head back towards Cusco to see the colorful Rainbow Mountain.
If you wish to experience the Peruvian Andes with a private guide—and a touch of luxury—then this weeklong itinerary is for you. Starting and ending in Cusco, you'll tour the area's best villages and archaeological sites, take an epic hike to Machu Picchu, and visit a lesser-known Rainbow Mountain at 15,500 feet (4,724 m) above sea level. Of course, each day includes memorable meals on family farms, top-notch restaurants, and even a special train ride to round out this quietly sophisticated adventure.
On this weeklong journey through Peru, you'll get a taste of metropolitan Lima before heading south to Paracas for a marine wildlife tour. Next, head to Nazca and get an aerial view of some of the world's most impressive geoglyphs. Top it all off by trying your hand at sandboarding in the desert oasis of Huacachina.
Rejuvenate, awaken, and connect in Peru's Sacred Valley during this 7-day intentional wellness trip. Start in Lima's eclectic art neighborhood of Miraflores, then head to ancient Cusco and your cozy bungalow retreat in the Sacred Valley. Connect with your body and soul through ancient meditation practices and energizing yoga practices, ending your trip with a visit to the famed Machu Picchu ruins.
Immerse yourself in Peruvian tradition, from pre-Inca to the present, on this weeklong cultural tour around Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Along the journey, you'll see all the major sights, including Cusco's Qoricancha, the UNESCO-honored Machu Picchu, and the ruins of Pisac. But you'll also get off the beaten path, enjoying authentic experiences with locals. Hike with llamas, learn about Inca weaving techniques, and surround yourself with locals in Cusco's central marketplace — these are just a few of the unforgettable activities you'll enjoy on this insightful 7-day adventure.
This weeklong, family-friendly itinerary focuses on the many wonders of Peru's Sacred Valley. Starting in Cusco, acclimate to the altitude in Pisac before spending a day learning about Indigenous customs and making new friends in a local village. Ramp up the adventure with a thrilling family bike ride back down to the valley, then hop on a scenic train to chug your way up to the mighty Machu Picchu. The trip winds down with more incredible Inca sites like Moray and Chinchero before circling back to Cusco.
Leave the crowds behind with this week-long family trip that combines the lesser-visited gems of Peru's beautiful northern coast with the culture, food, and ruins of cosmopolitan Lima. Soak up the sights and sounds in the country's capital, earn major brownie points with the kids as you surf dunes and meet penguins in Paracas, and swim with giant sea turtles in the turquoise waters of Máncora.
Log off and escape to Peru with this seven-day family adventure that starts in ancient Cusco and follows the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley to ancient Machu Picchu. Explore the stunning Maras salt mines and Rainbow Mountain as the kids ditch their devices, and you spend quality time together—discovering Peru's culture, colors, and cuisine against a backdrop of towering Andean peaks.
Struggling to decide between the Peruvian Amazon and the Sacred Valley of the Inca for your family trip to Peru? There's no need because this week-long itinerary fits in both amazing destinations. Starting in Lima, your family will travel into the heart of the Amazon rainforest for a couple of days of choose-your-own-adventure activities. Continue to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu to enjoy some of the South American country's most iconic sights with kid-friendly tours and excursions.
Spend a week journeying around Peru as you explore Cusco, relax in the gorgeous Sacred Valley, visit the ancient Inca gem of Machu Picchu, and enjoy two luxury train rides. Starting in the ancient imperial city of Cusco, you'll immerse yourself in local culture plus dine at some of the finest restaurants in the country. Then, visit luxury lodges (and their pools!) in the unspoiled Sacred Valley, followed by a scenic three-day train ride south to lesser-known marvels, like Lake Titicaca and the vast Colca Canyon.
Travel back to the time of the Inca with this week-long family trip that draws you into the heart of Peru's ancient history and natural wonders. Amid the lofty peaks of the Andes, adventurous kids can uncover temples and traditional life in the Sacred Valley, wander through the clouds in Machu Picchu, whitewater raft down the Río Urubamba, and fill hungry bellies in the foodie capital of Lima.
This weeklong adventure in Peru will take you both on and off the beaten path, discovering highlights up and down the coast while staying in luxury hotels. Start with a stay in Lima's upscale Miraflores district before hitting the road to the unspoiled desert beaches around Paracas. After visiting the Ballestas Islands (the "Galápagos of Peru"), you'll learn about pisco production in Ica and cap the trip with a scenic flight over the legendary Nazca Lines—ancient geoglyphs etched into the arid landscapes.
Get ready for food, fun, and culture in one of the best places in the world for all three: Peru. Enjoy adventures of a lifetime over seven days, starting with guided tours of Lima's famous Spanish-colonial landmarks, plus dining at the city's best restaurants. More culinary highlights await when you head south into the Andes for traditional meals at haciendas, visits to local markets in the Sacred Valley, and tours of the country's most famous Inca ruins, like Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
Spend a week hitting three of Peru's top destinations while enjoying a bit of the good life. In the capital of Lima, you'll take a cultural tour and discover Peru's world-famous cuisine. Then fly to Cusco for more adventures in the southern highlands, where in between strolling cobbled streets, you'll feast on Andean barbecue and visit important Inca sites. Round out the week with spa sessions and hiking trails in the beautiful Sacred Valley, plus a luxury train ride to the one and only Machu Picchu.
This exciting weeklong escape to Peru covers not one but two of its most famous regions: the southern Andes highlands and the northern Amazon rainforest. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Incas and Spanish conquistadors in the imperial city of Cusco, capped off with a trip to legendary Machu Picchu (via luxury train). Then, you head east for three days in a luxury jungle lodge in the Amazon, where you'll pick between adventures like canoe rides, nature hikes, and wildlife spotting.
Spend a week soaking up the famous culture, ruins, food, and art of Peru, from Lima to the Sacred Valley. Sample seafood, walk seaside boulevards, and drink pisco sours in the capital before flying to the Sacred Valley. Explore ancient Inca villages, ride a horse through Andean meadows, and take a painting class with a view. Take a scenic train to the wonders of Machu Picchu for a day of exploration, then end your trip in Cusco, eating local specialties and visiting an old convent atop Inca ruins.
On this weeklong adventure from Peru to Bolivia, you'll savor the flavors of the Andes, wander the charming streets of Lima, and sail on South America's largest lake, Titicaca. Start in Peru's capital, touring museums, sipping on pisco sours, and dining at seaside restaurants. Then, fly to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca, and visit the lake's famous floating islands. Wrap things up in Bolivia, where you'll take cable cars around the city, tour the ruins of Tiwanaku, and visit the otherworldly Valle de la Luna.
