21 days in Cusco Region Itinerary
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Start: London
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Machu Picchu
— 3 nights
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Mollepata
— 1 night
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Lares
— 1 night
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Calca
— 2 nights
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Cusco
— 12 nights
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End: London
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Machu Picchu — 3 nights
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A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.Change things up with a short trip to Zipline in Santa Teresa (about 32 minutes away). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, take in the natural beauty of Banos Termales de Cocalmayo, delve into the distant past at Winay Wayna, and take in nature's colorful creations at Mandor.
To see photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Machu Picchu online sightseeing planner.
London, UK to Machu Picchu is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Peru Standard Time is minus 5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Mollepata.
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Mollepata — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Casa Salkantay Museo Restaurant.
To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Mollepata trip planning app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Machu Picchu to Mollepata. In May in Mollepata, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 4°C at night. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lares.
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To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Mollepata trip planning app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Machu Picchu to Mollepata. In May in Mollepata, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 4°C at night. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lares.
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Lares — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): take in the natural beauty of Aguas Termales de Lares and then trek along Lares Trek.
To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Lares trip planner.
You can drive from Mollepata to Lares in 4.5 hours. In May in Lares, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Calca.
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To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Lares trip planner.
You can drive from Mollepata to Lares in 4.5 hours. In May in Lares, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Calca.
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Calca — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): explore the ancient world of Huchuy Qosco and then delve into the distant past at Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at ChocoMuseo Pisac, then make a trip to Pisac, and then examine the collection at Museo de Pisac.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Calca online tour planner.
You can drive from Lares to Calca in 2 hours. In May in Calca, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cusco.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Calca online tour planner.
You can drive from Lares to Calca in 2 hours. In May in Calca, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cusco.
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Cusco — 12 nights
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Imperial City
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 Maras (Moray & Salinas de Maras), Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo (in Ollantaytambo) and Urubamba (Cerveceria Willkamayu, Hacienda del Chalan, &more). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Sacsayhuaman, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, contemplate the long history of Plaza de Armas, and see the interesting displays at Museo de Arte Precolombino.
To find more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Cusco visit planner.
Drive from Calca to Cusco in 1.5 hours. May in Cusco sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Cusco Region travel guide
Most visitors take a trip to Cusco Region for a chance to explore the eponymous city, capital of the mighty Incan Empire for over three centuries. Aside from discovering the World Heritage-listed city, which draws two million annual visitors, most Cusco Region tours involve visits to the legendary Machu Picchu. Known to many history buffs as the "Lost City of the Incas," these photogenic ruins remain one of the world's most visited archeological sites. A comprehensive Cusco Region vacation also includes an exploration of local cuisine, famed for specialties like the alpaca steak and roasted cuy (guinea pig).
