Lima
La Merced, the Plaza Mayor and the catacombs of San Francisco.
Private journey · 6 days / 5 nights
Peru in 6 Days: Lima & Machu Picchu
Six private days for Peru’s essentials: colonial Lima, Machu Picchu by train, the Sacred Valley, Cusco, Maras and Moray.
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Route
- Lima · Cusco · Machu Picchu · Sacred Valley
- Service
- Private, with bilingual guides
- Hotels
- 3★, 4★ or 5★, your choice
- Meals
- Breakfasts and 3 lunches
- Price
- Personalized quote
Your private journey
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Talk to our local teamThe experience
Places to remember. A journey of your own.
Peru’s essentials, well paced. Begin in colonial Lima and its catacombs, then fly to Cusco for a full day at Machu Picchu by train, the markets and ruins of the Sacred Valley, the Inca capital itself and, on your last morning, the salt pans of Maras and the terraces of Moray.
More about this experience
Tip: book a flight landing in Lima before 10:00 AM on day 1 and leaving Cusco after 6:30 PM on day 6.
Highlights
- Colonial Lima and the San Francisco catacombs
- Machu Picchu by panoramic train
- Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero
- The salt pans of Maras and the terraces of Moray
PLACES ALONG THE WAY
Machu Picchu
The Inca citadel, reached by train through the Urubamba Valley.
Sacred Valley
Inca terraces, markets and living towns along the Urubamba River.
Cusco
The Inca capital, with Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán and its cobbled streets.
Maras & Moray
Ancestral salt pans and the circular terraces of an Inca agricultural laboratory.
Your journey
Your itinerary
Suggested outline
The sequence and timings are confirmed in your personal proposal.
Day 01
Welcome to Lima
Meet our team at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, La Merced, the Plaza Mayor and the San Francisco catacombs.
Day 02
Fly to Cusco
A short flight to the Inca capital and a transfer to your hotel. Take the afternoon to acclimatize around the Plaza de Armas.
Day 03
Machu Picchu by train
A 6:30 AM pickup, the train from Poroy, lunch in Aguas Calientes and a 2.5-hour guided visit of the citadel. Back at your hotel around 10:00 PM.
Day 04
The Sacred Valley
The Ccorao market and Pisac, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and the weavers of Chinchero. Back around 6:30 PM.
Day 05
Cusco and four Inca sites
The Cathedral and Qorikancha, then Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Free afternoon in the city.
Day 06
Maras, Moray & farewell
From 7:30 AM, Chinchero, Moray and the salt pans of Maras, with lunch in Urubamba. Back around 2:00 PM, then your transfer to the airport for an evening flight.
Clear from the start
Know what your journey covers.
- Airport, hotel and train station transfers, as listed
- Round-trip train Poroy–Aguas Calientes and shuttle bus
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour, with lunch
- Lima Historic Center tour
- Sacred Valley tour with buffet lunch
- Cusco City Tour and four Inca sites
- Maras & Moray, with lunch
- Professional bilingual guide on every tour
- Entrance fees: San Francisco Monastery, Cusco Tourist Ticket, Cathedral, Qorikancha and Maras
Not included
- Domestic flights (quoted separately, or book your own)
- Hotels, priced by the category you choose
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
Good to know before you go
Travel with peace of mind.
Pickup and return
- Meet-and-greet at Lima airport on arrival
- All transfers between airports, hotels, train stations and tours
- Final transfer to the airport on your last day
What to bring
- Your passport, required for trains and Machu Picchu
- Warm layers for the Andes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
- A light rain jacket
- A small daypack
Important information
- Cusco sits at 3,400 m. Day 2 is kept free to acclimatize.
- Machu Picchu tickets and trains are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early.
- The itinerary may adjust for weather, train schedules or local conditions.
- Day 3 starts early and ends around 10:00 PM.
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Departure times
- Start any day of the year, on your dates
- Exact times are confirmed in your personalized itinerary
Clear before you confirm
Your personalized proposal confirms the itinerary, hotels, inclusions, prices and cancellation terms before you book.
A few things you might be wondering.
How much does it cost?
Private service, per person: US$1,050 for 2–3 travelers, US$800 for 4–6 and US$700 for 7–10. Hotels and domestic flights are quoted separately, to your choice.
Are hotels included?
Hotels are quoted separately so you can choose your style: 3★ (Casa Andina Standard or similar), 4★ (Casa Andina Select or similar) or 5★ (Casa Andina Premium or similar).
Are domestic flights included?
No. We can quote them for your dates, or you can book your own and we’ll coordinate every transfer around them.
Can I adjust the itinerary?
Yes. Every journey is private and tailor-made: we can change the pace, swap tours or add nights.
Make room for a different kind of journey.
Tell us your plans. We’ll help bring them together.