Budget Tours to Peru
Ready to visit Peru's big destinations? We’re talking Cusco and Lima, both of which don't require spending a fortune to visit. The country stretches from Andean mountains where Incan ruins sit hidden in valleys down to the Pacific coast where Lima sprawls. You're looking at dramatic elevation changes, multiple climate zones, and archaeological sites that date back centuries - all more accessible than people often think.
10 best Budget Peru tour packages
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- 8 Days Tour: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Puno – Includes Domestic Flights & Vistadome Train
- 8 Days From Cusco to Machu Picchu: A Week of Adventure in Peru’s Sacred Land
- Lima, Cusco, Machupicchu & Titicaca Lake: Budget Trip
- Cultural Perú: Lima, Cusco, Machu Pichu, Paracas, Chinchero, Moray, Sacsayhuaman - 9 day
- Lima & Southern Peru Highlights: Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 5D/4N (from Cuzco)
- The Total Peru Package: Cities, Deserts & Inca Ruins
- Peru Classic 7D-6N ( Lima, Nazca, Paracas, Cusco, City tour, Sacred valley, Machu Picchu )
- 6 Days Classical Peru
- Last Minute Peru Adventure – Machu Picchu, Butterfly Sanctuary, Rainbow Mountain by ATV & Cusco – 7 Days
8 Days Tour: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Puno – Includes Domestic Flights & Vistadome Train
“We were 3 couples in our 70s and enjoyed every minute!! Our emails with questions or asking for information were always timely answered.”
john, traveled in April
This 8-day Peru trip runs around $150/day with stays at 3-star hotels like Miramar Hotel in Lima, Ayni Cusco Hotel, and Qalasaya Hotel in Puno—breakfast included. Ride the Vistadome panoramic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and see UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu citadel plus Moray's agricultural terraces in the Sacred Valley.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lima, Miraflores, Paracas, Ica, Huacachina, Callao, Palomino Island, Cusco, Chinchero, MoraySee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $220 Operator Waman Adventures From $2,346
25% Off- US$1,760
8 Days From Cusco to Machu Picchu: A Week of Adventure in Peru’s Sacred Land
“The tour is very well organized. I was able to visit all the beautiful places on time.”
Kevin, traveled in February
Duration 8 days Destinations Cusco, Nevado Humantay, Sacred Valley, Maras, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $203 Operator Responsible Travel South America From $1,655
2% Off- US$1,622
Lima, Cusco, Machupicchu & Titicaca Lake: Budget Trip
“We had so much fun! We were a group of four and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and created memories to last a lifetime.”
Amanda, traveled in June
This $150 daily package provides 3-star hotels, guided tours of Machu Picchu and Cusco's ruins, plus authentic lunches. Transfers, entrance fees to major sites, and train tickets included, making Peru's highlights accessible on a budget.
Duration 9 days Destinations Lima, Miraflores, Cusco, Moray, Maras, Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu PicchuSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $121 Operator Peru Trek 4 Good From
2% Off- US$1,090
Cultural Perú: Lima, Cusco, Machu Pichu, Paracas, Chinchero, Moray, Sacsayhuaman - 9 day
“Perfect organization, friendly guides and a lot of great experiences in Lima, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco.”
Julia, traveled in April
Your cultural journey costs approx. $180 daily including breakfast and accommodations. Tour Lima's Cathedral, Arequipa's Santa Catalina Monastery, and Machu Picchu with included Vistadome train tickets and guided tours in English or Spanish.
Duration 9 days Destinations Lima, Cusco, Saqsaywaman, Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Paracas, Ballestas IslandsSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $141 Operator Aborigen Tours From $1,489
15% Off- US$1,266
Lima & Southern Peru Highlights: Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour
“A great trip, hitting all the highlights of Southern Peru - the Condors at Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and the floating islands, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.”
Edward, traveled in July
This $160 daily tour includes 3-star hotels and breakfasts. Highlights feature UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu, Cusco's Koricancha Temple, and Lake Titicaca's native communities.
Duration 11 days Destinations Lima, Arequipa, Chivay, Canon del Colca, Puno, Uros Reed Islands, Taquile Island, Cusco, Moray, MarasSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $177 Operator Peru Trek 4 Good From
15% Off- US$1,950
The Peru eco-adventure costs approx. $110 per day, with eco-lodge accommodation, guided Taricaya Reserve excursions, and meals. Included activities feature turtle project visits and nighttime caiman spotting on the Madre de Dios River.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios Territorial Reserve Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $111 Operator Bamba Travel From
15% Off- US$554
The Total Peru Package: Cities, Deserts & Inca Ruins
“One of the best trips of my life. I loved the people I met and felt like I would never have been able to experience Peru in the same way on my own.”
Elena, traveled in April
This $130 daily Peru adventure offers social hostel stays with internal flights and selected meals. Additional activities like Rainbow Mountain trek ($65) and Cusco city tour (45 PEN) complement guided Machu Picchu visits.
Duration 11 days Destinations Lima, Huacachina, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Cusco, Saqsaywaman, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Rainbow Mountain Age Range Ages 18-35 Price Per Day $134 Operator G Adventures From
15% Off- US$1,479
Peru Classic 7D-6N ( Lima, Nazca, Paracas, Cusco, City tour, Sacred valley, Machu Picchu )
“We got to see a lot of the country, things we didn't know existed.”
Axel, traveled in May
Seven-day Peru highlights tour costs around $1,500, including hotel stays, domestic flights, and entrance fees. Visits include UNESCO sites like San Francisco Monastery and Machu Picchu. Airport transfers and English-speaking guides included.
Duration 7 days Destinations Lima, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Nazca, Ica, Huacachina, Cusco, Saqsaywaman, Chinchero, MoraySee all destinations Age Range Ages 5-66 Price Per Day $229 Operator CondeTravel From
15% Off- US$1,600
6 Days Classical Peru
“This tour is an excellent way for someone with limited time to get the best out of Peru.”
Peter, traveled in September
A $220 daily Peru tour features 3-star Lima and Cusco hotels. Visits include San Francisco Convent, Sacred Valley markets, and Machu Picchu, with train tickets and most meals included.
Duration 6 days Destinations Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $225 Operator Responsible Travel South America From $1,380
2% Off- US$1,352
Last Minute Peru Adventure – Machu Picchu, Butterfly Sanctuary, Rainbow Mountain by ATV & Cusco – 7 Days
Duration 7 days Destinations Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Chinchero Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $214 Operator Waman Adventures From $1,874
20% Off- US$1,499
What people love about Budget Tours in Peru
All the tour guides were professional and experienced. They were very friendly. Especially my tour guide Julio Cesar who accompanied me for my last two days trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back. He knows the Inca history very well. He explained to me the brief history about how Inca empire was conquered by Spanish conquerors and how Machu Picchu site was rediscovered. I am so glad that I made a right decision of climbing the Machu Picchu mountain. Julio’s encouragement energized me climbing to the top. The views from the mountain top on the Machu Picchu Citadel were breathtaking . Along with the tour guides, all the drivers who picking me up and sending me from or to a hotel or a tour point were also provided great services. Even though due to my flight delay, I couldn’t find a driver holding my name sign on arriving at the Lima airport, but once I made a WhatsApp call, the problem was solved right away. Besides the tour itself, the hotels were also very well picked, especially the locations of the hotels which were always near the city center. Among them, the hotels in Puno and Cusco were the best, not only the location but the room amenities provided. I have to point out that due to my trip order was reversed because of sold out tickets to Machu Picchu for the original planned date, I was transferred from Lima directly to Puno that is the highest altitude among all of my tour stays. Due to sudden high altitude changes, I was sick upon arrival at Puno. Despite this glitch, I had still enjoyed my trip.
8 Days Tour: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Puno – Includes Domestic Flights & Vistadome Train
- Lima, Cusco, Machupicchu & Titicaca Lake: Budget Trip
The trip itself was quite good. I was able to see almost everything I wanted to see. Yuri Chavez was very helpful in keeping me informed as to when we would go to the various sites and when and how my transportation would take place. The only two negatives for the trip were that this was not like other group tours I have been on where the same group of people travel together with common transportation and stay together in the same hotels and that I as the traveler had to arrange my own intra-country transportation including back to the starting point. Those segments of the trip should have been included in the cost even if it meant a higher cost. In regard to the first negative, I felt like I was pretty much on my own in that I was the only one on the tour in a particular hotel or doing a particular activity. It felt as if several semi-independent tours had been put together and the mix of participants for a particular activity was never the same. There was never the chance to get to know your fellow travelers well. Yuri Chavez was my only constant and I appreciate his efforts in communicating the daily schedules and what was needed to follow that.
- Cultural Perú: Lima, Cusco, Machu Pichu, Paracas, Chinchero, Moray, Sacsayhuaman - 9 day
Perfect organization, friendly guides and a lot of great experiences in Lima, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco.
What our customers ask about Budget Tours to Peru
What is the typical price per day for budget tours in Peru?
Budget tours in Peru range from 96-306 USD per day with most options falling between 130-180 USD daily. The Total Peru Package gives travelers access to Lima Cusco and Machu Picchu for about 130 USD per day with accommodations at budget-friendly spots like the Golden Sunrise Hotel in Aguas Calientes. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "Made friendships that will last a lifetime and got amazing value considering all the activities we did."
When is the most affordable time to visit Peru on a budget tour?
Mid-season periods of April-May and September-October provide the best deals for budget-conscious travelers. These months avoid peak season costs of June-August and dodge the wet weather from December to March. April tends to have good rates for Amazon adventures from Iquitos while September offers lower prices around Cusco and Machu Picchu. According to booking data many travelers choose May and September with one TourRadar traveler noting "The weather was perfect and the crowds were smaller during May."
What entrance fees should I budget for that aren't included in Peru tours?
While major site entries like Machu Picchu (70 USD) and Huayna Picchu (30 USD) are usually part of tour packages you'll need about 50-80 USD for other attractions. This covers places like Lima's Larco Museum (15 USD) the Lima Cathedral (3 USD) and optional Sacred Valley activities. One TourRadar traveler mentioned "The only extra fees we needed to pay were for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes and some optional museum visits in Cusco." The Cusco Tourist Ticket costs around 45 USD if not included in your tour.
Which regions in Peru offer the best value for budget travelers?
The Sacred Valley and Cusco areas provide strong value with their local markets reasonable lodging options like Cusco Plaza Nazarenas and reliable public transport. One TourRadar traveler shared "The Sacred Valley towns like Ollantaytambo offered great value with local markets and affordable dining options." The Amazon areas near Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado give good value too with all-inclusive lodge stays starting at 130 USD daily including food and activities.
What type of accommodation can I expect on budget tours in Peru?
Budget tours typically provide 3-star hotels and camping facilities. You'll find places like Ayni Cusco Hotel or Royal Inka I in Cusco and Golden Sunrise Hotel in Aguas Calientes. For treks expect quality camping gear with spacious 4-person tents shared between two travelers. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The hotels were cozy and clean providing a comfortable base to reconnect with nature and explore Peru's highlights."
Which hiking trails offer the best value for budget travelers?
Colca Canyon and Huaraz area trails provide excellent value with 3-day treks starting around 250 USD per person including guides food and camping equipment. While the classic Inca Trail costs more routes like the Lares Trek deliver similar experiences at lower prices. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Colca Canyon trek was an incredible value offering amazing views and cultural experiences at a fraction of the cost of more popular treks."
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