Peru package
Classic Peru Explorer
9 days, from $1,950 per traveler
Our anchor trip and the one most travellers should start with: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu across nine unhurried days, with the citadel route chosen to fit you rather than a fixed template. It is the complete picture of highland Peru, arranged so the pieces connect without stress.
Right for / not right for
Right for
- Travellers who want the full highland-Peru picture, not just the citadel
- Anyone who prefers an unhurried pace with real acclimatisation
- Couples, friends, and families comfortable with moderate walking
Not right for
- Travellers on a tight under-one-week window
- Trekkers whose main goal is the Inca Trail itself
- Anyone wanting the lowest-possible-cost option
Sample itinerary
A starting shape, not a fixed plan. We tailor the days, pace, and hotels with you during planning.
- 1
Arrive in Lima
Welcome and an evening in the capital before heading to the highlands.
- 2
Lima to Cusco
Fly up to Cusco and ease into the altitude with a gentle afternoon.
- 3
Cusco
The city and its Inca and colonial layers at a relaxed pace.
- 4
Sacred Valley
Markets, terraces, and ruins at a kinder altitude.
- 5
Valley to Aguas Calientes
Explore more of the valley, then the train down to the citadel town.
- 6
Machu Picchu
Guided visit on the confirmed circuit, with time to take it in.
- 7
Back to Cusco
Return by train and transfer, with a free day to follow.
- 8
Cusco free day
Your day for markets, food, or a nearby site at your own pace.
- 9
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Machu Picchu access
Circuit 2 (Classic)
This trip is built around the classic Machu Picchu viewpoint. We confirm the exact circuit, route, and entry time with you during planning and arrange the entry through the official channel; nothing is left to chance at the gate.
Highland Adventures plans complete Peru trips around the right Machu Picchu access. We do not sell standalone tickets.
Where you stay
A step up from the Essential trip: characterful, well-located hotels in Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Aguas Calientes, with the option to go higher on comfort where it matters to you.
What's included
Included
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- Machu Picchu entry on the confirmed circuit, arranged through official channels
- Train tickets to and from Aguas Calientes
- English-speaking guides for the guided days
- Hotels with daily breakfast
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Most lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
What changes the price
- Hotel level and room type
- Travel dates and high-season demand
- Group size
- Private guiding or add-ons such as a mountain climb
Straight talk
Nine days is the right length for this trip. If you try to compress it into five, something good gets cut and the altitude gets harder. We would rather tell you that than sell you a rushed version.
Common questions
- Why start in Lima?
- It makes the domestic connections and acclimatisation smoother, and adds the coast and its food before the highlands. If you would rather skip it, we can adjust.
- Which circuit will we do at Machu Picchu?
- We confirm the circuit and route with you during planning based on your dates, fitness, and interests. The current route rules are on our Rules Center.
- Is this good for families?
- Yes, at a moderate pace. For younger kids or grandparents, the Family Comfort trip is built specifically around a lower physical load.
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