11 days in Cusco, Puerto Maldonado & Sacred Valley Itinerary

Capital of the Inca Empire for three centuries, World Heritage-listed Cusco is now a major tourist destination, drawing nearly 2 million annual tourists with its well-preserved colonial architecture and proximity to Machu Picchu.

Explore Cusco's surroundings by going to Salinas de Maras (in Maras) and Pisac (in Pisac). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Sacsayhuaman, explore the ancient world of Centro Historico De Cusco, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Qorikancha, and explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Precolombino.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Cusco trip itinerary tool.

Sydney, Australia to Cusco is an approximately 25-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Cusco, you'll gain 15 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Sydney in November; daily highs in Cusco reach 26°C and lows reach 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to fly to Puerto Maldonado.

Puerto Maldonado sits at the confluence of the Tambopata and Madre de Dios Rivers in the Amazon rainforest.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): explore the activities along Lago Sandoval. On the next day, stroll through Panthera Sanctuary and then contemplate the waterfront views at Tambopata River.

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Getting from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Cusco in November, you will find days in Puerto Maldonado are somewhat warmer (38°C), and nights are much hotter (26°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mollepata.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Casa Salkantay Museo Restaurant.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Mollepata trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Puerto Maldonado to Mollepata takes 12 hours. When traveling from Puerto Maldonado in November, plan for slightly colder days and colder nights in Mollepata: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 8°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Mon) before leaving for Machu Picchu.

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

Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu and then don't miss a visit to Intipuncu.

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Explore your travel options from Mollepata to Machu Picchu with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel to Yucay.

Yucay is a town in southern Peru. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): hike along Urubamba Weavers' Route, contemplate the long history of Sacred Valley of the Incas, and then examine the collection at Yucay Museo de Cultura Viva.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Yucay trip itinerary app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Machu Picchu to Yucay. In November in Yucay, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.