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5 days
Peru in 5 Days
A compact day-by-day route that skips the long distances and spends the time in one region, with altitude eased in. See the itinerary → -
7 days
Peru in 7 Days
One region at an easy pace, with two valley bases, a night in Aguas Calientes and a full day in Cusco. See the itinerary → -
10 days
Peru in 10 Days
Lima, the Cusco region and Arequipa with the Colca Canyon, ordered so altitude rises in steps. See the itinerary → -
14 days
Peru in 14 Days
Two weeks in four stages: Lima, desert coast, Arequipa and a full Cusco region week, with time for Machu Picchu. See the itinerary →
Treks
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The classic four-day walk to Machu Picchu on original Inca paths, regulated, permit-only and best booked months ahead.
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Salkantay Trek
A high, scenic alternative to the Inca Trail that crosses the Salkantay pass and reaches Machu Picchu without a permit quota.
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Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
A striped mountain at around 5,000 m, reached on a very long day from Cusco that is harder than the distance suggests.
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Laguna 69 Hike
A demanding day hike in the Cordillera Blanca to a vivid glacial lake beneath Chacraraju, best done after acclimatising in Huaraz.
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Our Peruvian consultant, who knows the country, can help you plan the whole trip around your dates, interests and budget: routes, hotels, tours and transfers.
Before you go
- Altitude Sickness in PeruAltitude in Peru in plain language: which places are high, what people notice and how to schedule your first days.
- Is Peru Safe?A calm, factual overview of the risks most visitors actually meet in Peru and the sensible habits that reduce them.
- Money in PeruEverything practical about the Peruvian sol, cash machines, card use and exchanging money.
- Peru Entry RequirementsA checklist of the entry questions to settle before you fly to Peru.
- SIM and eSIM in PeruThe options for mobile data in Peru and what to know about coverage, registration and unlocked phones.
- Peru Packing ListA region-aware packing list for a trip that can cross desert, high mountains and rainforest.
Featured
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When to Go to Peru
There is no single best month for the whole country, but there is usually a best month for the region you care about.
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Peru Travel Costs
The budget hub: how to think about the cost of a Peru trip as a set of building blocks, with links to daily costs, saving tips and the building blocks.
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Getting Around Peru
A map of the ways to move around Peru and a rule of thumb for choosing between them.
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Peruvian Food Guide
Peru's cooking mixes coastal seafood, Andean staples, Amazon ingredients and Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and African influences.
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Peru Comparisons
Short, honest comparisons for the choices that trip people up when planning Peru, each ending with a verdict by traveller type.
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Peru Reality Check
Plain-spoken pieces on travel time, altitude, overloaded itineraries, tours, weather and missed flights.
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Peruvian History, Culture and Art
A guide to Peru's long history, living cultures and art, with a map of the articles that explain each theme.