30 days in Cusco Region Itinerary

On a trip to Andahuaylillas, you'll experience the culture and traditions of the indigenous Quechua people, who make up the majority of the town's population of 5,400.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Tipon and Piquillacta. Templo San Juan Bautista de Huaro and Museo Ritos Andinos are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Andahuaylillas driving holiday planner.

Lima to Andahuaylillas is an approximately 20.5-hour car ride. When traveling from Lima in April, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Andahuaylillas: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 7°C at night. You'll set off for San Pedro on the 26th (Thu).

San Pedro is known for historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi.

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Traveling by car from Andahuaylillas to San Pedro takes 2 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 7°C. You'll set off for Calca on the 30th (Mon).

Get in touch with nature at Peruprofundo Adventure and Lares Hot Springs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Calca: Aguas Termales de Lares (in Lares) and Mercado de Artesanias (in Chinchero).

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Calca online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from San Pedro to Calca takes 3 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Machu Picchu.

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

Get some historical perspective at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu and Winay Wayna. Visiting Zipline and Phutuq K'usi will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Arte Joyeria Rumi Wasi, take in nature's colorful creations at Mandor, stroll through Jardin Botanico en Machu Pichu, and don't miss a visit to Intipuncu.

Before you visit Machu Picchu, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Calca to Machu Picchu. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Cusco.

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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sacsayhuaman and Plaza de Armas. Step out of the city life by going to Manu Wildlife Peru and Salinas de Maras. Venture out of the city with trips to Pisac (Mullu & Pisac Market), Urubamba (Museo Inkariy & Seminario Ceramics) and Ollantaytambo (Perolniyoq Waterfall, Misha Wasi, &more). There's much more to do: view the masterpieces at Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco, take a stroll through San Blas, steep yourself in history at Choquequirao Archeological Park, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Qorikancha.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Cusco driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Machu Picchu to Cusco in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. May in Cusco sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.