South America
Peru — Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
Peru & Machu Picchu tour package · 8 nights / 9 days
Lima, Cusco and the Sacred Valley, built around altitude rather than against it.
- Duration
- 8 nights / 9 days
- Best time
- May to September, the dry season. February is when the Inca Trail closes.
- Ideal for
- History travellers, walkers, bucket-list trips
This Peru & Machu Picchu tour package is an 8-night, 9-day itinerary. The best time to go is May to September, the dry season. It suits history travellers, walkers, bucket-list trips. World Destinations, a travel agency in Mumbai, plans it end to end — flights, hotels, transfers, visa and insurance — and prices it on your dates.
Peru & Machu Picchu tour highlights
- Machu Picchu at first light
- Sacsayhuaman and Cusco's Inca stonework
- The Maras salt pans and Moray terraces
- Rainbow Mountain for the fit
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Lima
Transfer to Miraflores. Evening on the clifftop above the Pacific.
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Day 2
Lima
The colonial centre, the catacombs at San Francisco, and Larco Museum. Lima is one of the best eating cities anywhere — we book accordingly.
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Day 3
Lima to Cusco
Fly to 3,400m. A deliberately empty afternoon — coca tea, no exertion. Altitude is the thing that spoils this trip when rushed.
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Day 4
Sacred Valley
Down to lower altitude at Pisac and Ollantaytambo, which also helps you acclimatise.
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Day 5
Maras and Moray
The salt terraces and the circular Inca agricultural terraces. Overnight in the valley.
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Day 6
Machu Picchu
Train to Aguas Calientes and up early. Guided circuit, then time alone with it before the day crowds arrive.
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Day 7
Cusco
Back up to the city. Sacsayhuaman, Qorikancha and the San Pedro market.
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Day 8
Cusco to Lima
Fly back. Last afternoon and dinner in Lima.
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Day 9
Depart Lima
Transfer to Jorge Chavez airport.
Inclusions
- Two internal flights
- Vistadome train and Machu Picchu entry with guide
- Sacred Valley touring
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- Peru visa where applicable
- Machu Picchu tickets are capped daily and must be booked months ahead
- Inca Trail permits are separate and sell out a year in advance
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
Peru & Machu Picchu: common questions
When is the best time to visit Peru & Machu Picchu?
The best time to visit Peru & Machu Picchu is May to September, the dry season. February is when the Inca Trail closes.
How many days do you need in Peru & Machu Picchu?
We plan the Peru & Machu Picchu trip over 8 nights and 9 days, which covers the full day-by-day route on this page. With fewer days we shorten the route rather than cram it, and with more we add stops — tell us your dates and we adjust it.
What is included in the Peru & Machu Picchu tour package?
Included in the Peru & Machu Picchu package: Two internal flights; Vistadome train and Machu Picchu entry with guide; Sacred Valley touring; Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis. Not included: Peru visa where applicable; Machu Picchu tickets are capped daily and must be booked months ahead; Inca Trail permits are separate and sell out a year in advance. The full inclusions and exclusions are listed above.
Who is the Peru & Machu Picchu trip best for?
The Peru & Machu Picchu trip suits history travellers, walkers, bucket-list trips. The itinerary here is a starting point, and the route can be changed to suit your group.
How much does a Peru & Machu Picchu trip cost?
There is no fixed price for Peru & Machu Picchu: World Destinations quotes each trip against live airline and hotel rates for your dates, party size and hotel category. Season, hotel category and flights from Mumbai move the cost most. Send your dates on WhatsApp or call +91 9167919191 for a full costing.
Do Indians need a visa for Peru?
Only if you do not hold certain visas. Indian citizens with a visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence, from the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia or a Schengen state can enter Peru visa-free for up to 180 days in a 12-month period, under Supreme Decree 006-2017-RE. Other Indian passport holders need a Peruvian visa before travelling.
Source: Andina (Peru state news agency), reporting Supreme Decree 006-2017-RE · checked
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