Wow, We Did it!
9 Day Peru Itinerary
We had the most amazing adventure — the husband, the kid, and I. Peru is a must-visit for anyone going to South America. Simply the best of the best.
Our favorite part of the journey...
Our first leg of the journey was spent in Lima and Puerto Maldonado. We stayed at the Inotawa Lodge, which was nicely located in the jungle and provided a unique experience of a "primitive" lodge stay. We could see many types of wildlife and the restaurant had a great vegetarian option. We also got to visit the local market in Puerto Maldonado. The experience was nice and relaxing, and we met a lot of friendly locals selling special products like chocolate soap and banana chips.
Inspired by the culture of Machu Picchu.
The cultural tour of Machu Picchu was simply — best of the best. Our guide Walter was very helpful & explained many things and got us good photos. We also did an excursion to the Sacred Valley. The ruins of Ollantaytambo were spectacular. It's a great place to visit and enjoy the Inca civilization local hospitality.
Putting the trip together takes a village...
There were excellent coordination and very helpful staff throughout the trip. We had such a fun time exploring the culture and environment of a new destination drastically different from our home. Peru is a must-visit for anyone going to South America.
Places
| 2 | nights | Lima |
| 2 | nights | Puerto Maldonado |
| 2 | nights | Cusco |
| 1 | night | Aguas Calientes |
| 1 | night | Cusco |
Sites
| 9th | day | Main Square Lima |
| 7th | day | Ollantaytambo Fortress |
| 9th | day | Huaca Pucllana |
| 7th | day | Pisac Market |
Activities
| 7th | day | Sacred Valley Excursion |
| 7th | day | Expedition Train - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes |
| 8th | day | Cultural tour to Machu Picchu |
| 8th | day | Expedition Train 34 Aguas Calientes to Poroy |
| 9th | day | City Tour |
Hotels
| 2 | nights | El Tambo II Hotel |
| 2 | nights | Inotawa Expeditions |
| 3 | nights | Hotel Rojas Inn Cusco |
| 1 | night | Retama Inn Machu Picchu |
Meals
| All Meals Included for 2 days |
| Free Breakfast for 6 days |
Transport
| private driver | To El Tambo I Hotel in Lima |
| flight | Lima to Puerto Maldonado |
| flight | Puerto Maldonado to Cusco |
| private driver | To Hotel Rojas Inn Cusco in Cusco |
| flight | Cusco to Lima |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Lima
El Tambo II Hotel
- night 1 of 2
Lima to Lima
1 room.
El Tambo Two is located in Lima’s Miraflores district. The hotel offers travelers quiet, well-equipped rooms.
DAY 2
Lima
El Tambo II Hotel
- night 2 of 2
DAY 3
Lima / Puerto Maldonado
El Tambo II Hotel
Inotawa Expeditions
- night 1 of 2
Lima to Lima
Lima to Puerto Maldonado
8:56 am - 10:35 am pickup/drop-off time
1.63 hours duration
If you only have a few weeks to travel in Peru and want to see several major destinations, flying is your best bet. Domestic airports are scattered across Peru in most major cities.
1 room.
The Inotawa Lodge is nestled in the thick jungle of the Tambopata National Reserve. This lodge will put you nearby some of the reserve’s most scenic lakes, as well as the reserve’s famous parrot-covered ...
DAY 4
Puerto Maldonado
Inotawa Expeditions
- night 2 of 2
DAY 5
Puerto Maldonado / Cusco
Inotawa Expeditions
Hotel Rojas Inn Cusco
- night 1 of 2
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Cusco to Cusco
1:48 pm - 2:37 pm pickup/drop-off time
0.80 hours duration
If you only have a few weeks to travel in Peru and want to see several major destinations, flying is your best bet. Domestic airports are scattered across Peru in most major cities.
1 room.
Hotel Rojas Inn works to capture the look and feel of the colonial era, preserving the inn’s history as first an 18th-century home and then a monastery. It’s located just a couple of blocks north of Cusco’s ...
DAY 6
Cusco
Hotel Rojas Inn Cusco
- night 2 of 2
DAY 7
Cusco / Aguas Calientes
Hotel Rojas Inn Cusco
Retama Inn Machu Picchu
- night 1 of 1
Sacred Valley Excursion
Expedition Train - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
1 room.
Retama Inn offers simple accommodations just outside of Machu Picchu. Stay here to get the most out of your time in the Andes and stay in a room that provides all the coziness you could want in a simple ...
On this tour you’ll spend a day exploring the great variety of attractions the Sacred Valley of the Inca has to offer. In the marketplace at Pisac you’ll have the opportunity to buy crafts made by Peruvian ...
These train are ideal for those who are staying at the Sacred Valley's hotels. or for those who want to go to Aguas Calientes after the Sacred Valley Tour.
DAY 8
Aguas Calientes / Cusco
Retama Inn Machu Picchu
Hotel Rojas Inn Cusco
- night 1 of 1
Cultural tour to Machu Picchu
Expedition Train 34 Aguas Calientes to Poroy
Cusco to Cusco
1 room.
Hotel Rojas Inn works to capture the look and feel of the colonial era, preserving the inn’s history as first an 18th-century home and then a monastery. It’s located just a couple of blocks north of Cusco’s ...
This tour introduces you to local history and some truly stunning views. On this educational tour, your guide will point out the agricultural, residential, and religious buildings. Because we have so few ...
You're on vacation, so slow down and take the scenic route. This throwback lets you enjoy the ease and comfort of traveling by train. If you've never done it before it's a treat. Whether you're traveling ...
DAY 9
Cusco
Hotel Rojas Inn Cusco
City Tour
Cusco to Cusco
Cusco to Lima
Lima to Lima
10:18 am - 11:50 am pickup/drop-off time
1.53 hours duration
If you only have a few weeks to travel in Peru and want to see several major destinations, flying is your best bet. Domestic airports are scattered across Peru in most major cities.
This city tour serves up some of Lima’s best attractions and introduces travelers to the city’s pre-colonial, colonial, and modern periods.
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