Explore Peru by train, on foot or on a guided day trip. Visit Machu Picchu, follow the Classic Inca Trail or hike the colorful ridges of Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley. If you’re planning a longer trip, tell us where you’d like to begin, how much time you have and what you most want to see.

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Peru at a Glance

 

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These featured itineraries depart from Cusco. Choose between a full-day train trip, a four-day trek and a high-altitude day hike.

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train

Visit Machu Picchu in one day on an itinerary that combines round-trip train travel with a guided visit to the Inca citadel. It’s a good fit if Machu Picchu is your priority and you’d rather skip the multi-day trek. Ask which train and entry circuit are available for your date, and confirm pickup and return details.

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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Spend four days hiking through the Andes, passing Inca sites and camping along the route. Choose this trek if you want the journey on foot to be as much a part of the trip as Machu Picchu itself. Ask about permit availability, daily hiking distances and what equipment the trekking team provides.

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Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Hike

Hike to Vinicunca, better known as Rainbow Mountain, and continue through Red Valley. Choose this day trip if you want a full day on foot and have time to adjust to the altitude before you go. Check the expected walking time and route conditions when you inquire.

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Plan a Longer Peru Itinerary

Start with the places you most want to see. If you’re flying into Lima, you might spend time on the coast before continuing to the Andes. If you’re already in southern Peru, you might build the trip around the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and a few days in Cusco. Leave room between stops for travel and recovery after long hikes.

When you inquire about a Peru travel package, include your travel dates, arrival and departure cities, group size, preferred pace and must-see places. Let us know whether you’d like help with excursions only or want to discuss transport and accommodation as well. We can then confirm what’s available for your route and dates.

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Things to Do in Peru

Discover Lima’s Coast and Food Markets

Walk the clifftop Malecón in Miraflores, spend an afternoon in Barranco or explore Lima’s historic center. Leave time for a market visit or a meal built around local favorites such as ceviche and anticuchos. Lima works well as its own stop before or after the Andes.

Explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley

In Cusco, start with the historic center, the lanes of San Blas and San Pedro Market. In the Sacred Valley, consider the stone terraces at Ollantaytambo or the hillside ruins at Pisac. Stay overnight if you want more time in the valley rather than fitting both towns into one day.

Visit Machu Picchu by Train or on Foot

If you have limited time, choose the train. If you want several days of hiking, consider the Classic Inca Trail. In either case, check the entry circuit for your date: it determines which areas of the citadel you can visit.

Give Yourself Time Beyond the Andes

If you have extra days, consider a separate leg around the landscapes that interest you most. Paracas and the desert around Ica offer a change of scenery from the mountains, while an Amazon stay makes sense if wildlife and rainforest are priorities. These are trip-planning ideas; confirm availability separately if you want to include them in a package inquiry.

 

Plan Your Peru Trip

Choose Your Route Before Booking Transport

Decide where you want to begin and end, then work out which stops fit comfortably between them. If Machu Picchu is a priority, confirm the entry date and transport before locking in the rest of the route.

Check Machu Picchu Tickets and Trek Permits Early

For a guided trip, ask which entry circuit, train and transfers are included. For an independent visit, check Peru’s official ticket portal for current entry options. If you plan to hike the Classic Inca Trail, ask about permit availability for your dates.

Build in Time for Altitude and Travel

Keep your first day in the Andes flexible and schedule demanding hikes later in your stay. Avoid putting a tightly timed flight or onward transfer immediately after a full-day excursion.

Confirm What’s Included

Check each itinerary for pickup, meals, entrance tickets, equipment and cancellation terms. For a trek, ask what you’ll carry and what the team transports. For a longer trip, ask which transfers and overnight stays are included in the quote.

 

Peru Travel FAQs

Do all Peru tours and packages start in Cusco?

The three featured tours on this page depart from Cusco. If you’re planning a longer trip, tell us where you’ll arrive and where you’d like to start so we can discuss what fits your route.

Can I visit Machu Picchu in one day?

Yes. The featured train itinerary is a full-day trip from Cusco with a guided visit to the citadel. Confirm the train, entry circuit and return timing for your date.

Do I have to hike the Inca Trail to visit Machu Picchu?

No. The train trip is a separate option. You’ll still walk inside the site, so ask about terrain and stairs on your selected circuit if mobility is a concern.

Can I visit Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley on the same day?

Yes. The featured itinerary combines both on a day trip from Cusco. It involves high-altitude hiking, so review the walking time and route before choosing a date.

Should I stay in Cusco or the Sacred Valley?

Cusco is convenient for the featured departures. The Sacred Valley is worth an overnight stay if you want more time in its towns or are planning rail travel independently. Confirm your tour’s pickup area before booking accommodation.

Can I combine Lima, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu?

Yes, these can fit into a longer Peru itinerary. Share your dates and preferred starting city so we can discuss the route, how much time to allow between stops and which services are available.