10 days in Machu Picchu, Easter Island & Bora Bora Itinerary

A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.

On the 7th (Sun), get great views at Intipuncu.

To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Machu Picchu trip planner.

San Salvador, El Salvador to Machu Picchu is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from San Salvador to Machu Picchu is 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Hanga Roa.

The main town and capital of Chile's Easter Island, Hanga Roa serves as a base for most visitors to the island, with all explorations of Easter Island and its famous moai monoliths beginning here.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Ahu Nau Nau and Church of Rapa Nui. You'll get in some beach time at Ovahe and Playa Pea. Spend the 9th (Tue) exploring nature at Rapa Nui Parque Nacional. There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Hanga Kioe, get impressive views of Rano Raraku, make a trip to Ahu Tongariki, and steep yourself in history at Ahu Tahai.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Hanga Roa trip itinerary planning site.

Fly from Machu Picchu to Hanga Roa in 17 hours. Traveling from Machu Picchu to Hanga Roa, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Hanga Roa can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Bora Bora.

There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): kick back and relax at Matira Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Sun): stop by Baldini perles, stop by Arc En Ciel Bora-Bora, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Bora Bora trip builder website.

Getting from Hanga Roa to Bora Bora by combination of flight and ferry takes about 17 hours. The time zone changes from Easter Island Standard Time to Tahiti Time, which is usually a -4 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.