The Best of Peru in 8 Days: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca

Lima → Cusco → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Rainbow Mountain → Puno → Lake Titicaca

Tour typeClassic & Cultural
Duration8 days / 7 nights
DestinationsLima · Cusco · Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu · Rainbow Mountain · Puno · Titicaca
Train included Round-trip scenic train to Machu Picchu Pueblo
Tickets included Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Local guide Professional English-speaking private guides
Local operator 100% Cusco-based
Fair price No hidden costs

One trip, seven wonders

The must-see destinations of Peru

A private journey designed to experience the best of Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Lake Titicaca.

DAY 1

Arrival in Lima

Airport pick-up and private transfer to your hotel.

DAY 2

Lima and flight to Cusco

Private city tour in Lima and flight to Cusco to acclimatize.

DAY 3

Imperial Cusco

Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

DAY 4

Sacred Valley

Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines, Moray and Ollantaytambo, with a train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

DAY 5

Machu Picchu

Guided visit to the Inca citadel and return to Cusco.

DAY 6

Rainbow Mountain

High-altitude landscapes at Vinicunca, in the heart of the Andes.

DAY 7

Route of the Sun

Cusco to Puno visiting Piquillacta, Raqchi and La Raya.

DAY 8

Lake Titicaca · End of tour

Full-day tour of the Uros and Taquile Islands. Your 8-day adventure ends in Puno.

Overview

A complete journey through southern and central Peru

Discover the best of Peru on an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night private tour from Lima to Puno. Explore the historic capital, Lima, the ancient Inca city of Cusco, the spectacular Sacred Valley and legendary Machu Picchu.

Continue your journey to the majestic Rainbow Mountain and travel from Cusco to Puno along the famous Route of the Sun. Close out your Peruvian adventure with a full-day tour of Lake Titicaca, visiting the fascinating Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile Island.

This private package includes comfortable 3-star hotels, private transportation, professional local guides and entrance tickets to the attractions on the itinerary. Pick-up and departure times are flexible because it’s a private tour.

  • Professional English-speaking guides on every leg
  • Private transfers and transport throughout the trip
  • 7 nights in 3-star hotels with daily breakfast
  • Entrance tickets included for Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Titicaca
Cusco's Plaza de Armas, the starting point of the journey
8Travel days
7Hotel nights
3Regions visited

Day by day

The full itinerary

8 days exploring Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca.

01
Day 01

Arrival in Lima

Welcome to Peru! Upon arrival at Lima International Airport, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or explore Lima.

No meals · Night in Lima
02
Day 02

City tour in Lima and flight to Cusco

Enjoy a private city tour of Lima and discover its historic and cultural highlights. Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, with a private pick-up on arrival. The afternoon is free to acclimatize to the altitude.

Breakfast · Overnight in Cusco
03
Day 03

City tour in Cusco

Explore Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, on a private guided tour.

  • Qorikancha
  • Sacsayhuamán
  • Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay
Breakfast · Overnight in Cusco
04
Day 04

Sacred Valley and train to Machu Picchu Pueblo

Private tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting Chinchero, the Maras Salt Mines, Moray, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. Afterward, board your scenic train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).

  • Chinchero
  • Maras Salt Mines and Moray
  • Urubamba and Ollantaytambo
Breakfast and lunch · Overnight in Machu Picchu Pueblo
05
Day 05

Machu Picchu and return to Cusco

After breakfast, take the included bus to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a private guided tour of the legendary citadel, its temples, terraces, and ancestral architecture. Then return to Aguas Calientes by bus and to Cusco by train and private transport.

Breakfast · Overnight in Cusco
06
Day 06

Rainbow Mountain

Head into the spectacular Peruvian Andes to visit Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). Enjoy high-altitude scenery and panoramic views of the multicolored mountain.

Breakfast and lunch · Overnight in Cusco
07
Day 07

Cusco to Puno · Route of the Sun

Travel from Cusco to Puno along the famous Route of the Sun.

  • Piquillacta
  • Raqchi
  • La Raya and Pucará
Breakfast and lunch · Overnight in Puno
08
Day 08

Lake Titicaca · End of tour

Enjoy a full-day tour of Lake Titicaca, visiting the famous Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile Island. Afterward, return to Puno, where your 8-day adventure through Peru comes to an end.

Breakfast · End of tour, accommodation not included

What's included

Everything taken care of for your 8-day trip

Included

  • Private 8-day / 7-night tour of Peru
  • Private airport and hotel transfers
  • Private transport throughout the entire itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking private guides
  • 7 nights in 3-star hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Lunches mentioned in the itinerary
  • City tour in Lima
  • City tour in Cusco
  • Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines, Moray, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo
  • Round-trip scenic train to Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket
  • Round-trip bus between Machu Picchu Pueblo and the citadel
  • Private Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
  • Rainbow Mountain Tour
  • Route of the Sun from Cusco to Puno
  • Full-Day Lake Titicaca Tour
  • Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Flexible pick-up and departure times
  • Local assistance throughout the trip

Not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flight Lima → Cusco
  • Flight Juliaca → Lima or other connecting flights
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • ATV excursion
  • Hotel category upgrade
  • Train upgrade
  • Optional additional nights

Optional

Vistadome Observatory trainUpgrade your train to Machu Picchu to the Vistadome Observatory panoramic service.
Upgraded hotel categoriesChoose your preferred hotels at each destination.
ATV excursionATV experience available at Rainbow Mountain, subject to availability.

Trip moments

Tour gallery

Archaeological sites of Cusco
Peruvian cuisine
Machu Picchu Citadel
Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley
Rainbow Mountain

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Before you pack

Travel recommendations

Eight small details that make a huge difference between 11,150 and 17,060 feet of altitude.

Passport or ID

Carry it at all times: it is required for Machu Picchu and train tickets.

Comfortable shoes

Trekking footwear for walking and exploring all the archaeological sites.

Small backpack

Keep your camera, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent close at hand.

Book tickets in advance

Secure your Machu Picchu tickets several months ahead.

Personal medication

Bring your usual medicines and something for altitude sickness.

Water and snacks

A reusable bottle and energy snacks for the long days.

Extra cash

Cash in soles for personal expenses, tips and handicrafts.

Extra warm clothes

A shirt, socks, pants and a poncho for your day at Rainbow Mountain.

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