9 days in Sacred Valley, Cusco Region & Peru Itinerary
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Start: Boston
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Machu Picchu
— 3 nights
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Cusco
— 3 nights
Fly
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Lima
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Boston
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Machu Picchu — 3 nights
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Machu Picchu is known for historic sites, nature, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, pause for some photo ops at Rocas Sagradas, explore the ancient world of Winay Wayna, and take some stellar pictures from Intipuncu.
For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Machu Picchu trip itinerary planning website.
Boston, USA to Machu Picchu is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Cusco.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Machu Picchu trip itinerary planning website.
Boston, USA to Machu Picchu is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Cusco.
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Cusco — 3 nights
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Imperial City
Step out of Cusco to go to Urubamba and see Cerveceria Willkamayu, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Sacsayhuaman, admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte Precolombino, admire the landmark architecture of Centro Historico De Cusco, and trek along exploor.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Cusco trip builder tool.
Getting from Machu Picchu to Cusco by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In August in Cusco, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 36°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to fly to Lima.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Cusco trip builder tool.
Getting from Machu Picchu to Cusco by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In August in Cusco, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 36°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to fly to Lima.
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Lima — 2 nights
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City of the Kings
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): make a trip to Alameda de los Descalzos, admire the local landmark of Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), then stroll around Circuito Magico Del Agua, and finally take an in-depth tour of Museo Larco.
To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Lima holiday planner.
You can fly from Cusco to Lima in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for much warmer nights when traveling from Cusco in August since evenings lows in Lima dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.
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To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Lima holiday planner.
You can fly from Cusco to Lima in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for much warmer nights when traveling from Cusco in August since evenings lows in Lima dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.
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Peru travel guide
Land of the Incas
In a country renowned for its pre-Columbian archeological sites, no Peru vacation would be complete without an adrenaline-inducing hike to Machu Picchu, World Heritage-listed symbol of the once-mighty Incan Empire. Aside from visiting these spectacular ruins set against the backdrop of photogenic mountain peaks, most holidays in Peru also include an exploration of the country's pretty cities, boasting well-preserved colonial architecture and a slew of modern buildings housing fine museums, galleries, shops, and restaurants. Ideal for active vacationers, Peru trips are also tailor-made for gourmands, as the country's eclectic cuisine blends tasty influences from Africa, Asia, and Europe.
