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10-Day Peru Itinerary: Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
A balanced first trip can combine major highlights without turning every day into a transfer.
Ten days is enough for a first taste of Peru if the itinerary respects geography. The biggest mistake is treating every destination as if it were next door.
\nWhat to plan before you go
Before booking, check the official operating information for the places and routes you will visit. Conditions, visitor rules and schedules can change.
\nThe local perspective
A useful itinerary leaves space for the human side of travel: meals, sleep, weather, transport and the occasional slow morning.
\nA better way to organize the trip
The best advice is usually simple: plan the important parts, but leave enough room to actually experience the destination.
\nMachulas Journey's approach
Machulas Journey builds trips around that balance, combining practical logistics with the local perspective that makes a Peru journey feel personal.
\nOfficial source / further reading: https://www.peru.travel/en
Local guides and travel planners based in Cusco. We walk these routes every season.
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days
Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days is the perfect adventure for travelers who want to experience…
- Moderate
- 3,600 m.s.n.m
- Group or private
From US$560per person
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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days / 3 Nights
The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days / 3 Nights is a journey created for travelers who want to…
- Challenging
- 4,200 msnm
- Group or private
From US$650per person
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Machu Picchu Tours
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco
A Full Day Machu Picchu Trip is one of those journeys that stays with you long after it ends. From the…
- Easy
- 3,400 msnm
- Group or private
From US$360per person
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