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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- 02 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Group Service
- 8 Days Tour: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Puno – Includes Domestic Flights & Vistadome Train
- Cultural Perú: Lima, Cusco, Machu Pichu, Paracas, Chinchero, Moray, Sacsayhuaman - 9 day
- 9 Days Peru's Treasures: Machu Picchu & Rainforest
- 8 Days From Cusco to Machu Picchu: A Week of Adventure in Peru’s Sacred Land
- A 10-Day Adventure in Peru and Brazil: From Machu Picchu to Rio de Janeiro
- Lima & Southern Peru Highlights: Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour
- 7 Day All Inclusive Peru Adventure + Domestic Flights: Lima, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Maras & Moray or Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake & Machupicchu
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 5D/4N (from Cuzco)
- The Total Peru Package: Cities, Deserts & Inca Ruins
02 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Group Service
“The tour was AMAZING! The hotels and surrounding town was nice as well.”
Anon, traveled in July
A complete package priced at approx. $250 per day includes Golden Sunrise Hotel stay, guided tours, train transport, and meals. Visit Machu Picchu, Wiñay Wayna ruins, and cloud forest trails with professional guides.
Duration 2 days Destinations Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $280 Operator Inkayni Peru Tours From
- US$560
8 Days Tour: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Puno – Includes Domestic Flights & Vistadome Train
“The itinerary was perfect. The visit to see the thousands of colonies of sea lions at the Palomino Islands was absolutely amazing.”
Catherine, traveled in October
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
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
9 Days Peru's Treasures: Machu Picchu & Rainforest
“Our itinerary gave us time to explore Lima, the Amazon rainforest, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley which is rich in Incan ruins.”
Eric, traveled in May
Duration 9 days Destinations Lima, Miraflores, Cusco, Saqsaywaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $254 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
15% off- US$2,290
8 Days From Cusco to Machu Picchu: A Week of Adventure in Peru’s Sacred Land
“The tour ensured that we were able to see the major spots we asked for. We were presented with many unique opportunities that allowed us to meet the goals of this dream vacation.”
Jan, traveled in January
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 $219 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
15% off- US$1,750
A 10-Day Adventure in Peru and Brazil: From Machu Picchu to Rio de Janeiro
“Every booking was managed perfectly and all tour confirmations, boarding passes, and transfers were sent ahead of time.”
Denise, traveled in July
Duration 10 days Destinations Lima, Miraflores, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Rio de Janeiro Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $348 Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $3,999
13% off- US$3,479
Lima & Southern Peru Highlights: Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour
“It took all the hassle out of having to arrange transfers etc and made life easy and safe for me as a lone female traveller.”
Alice, traveled in May
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
13% off- US$1,950
7 Day All Inclusive Peru Adventure + Domestic Flights: Lima, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Maras & Moray or Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake & Machupicchu
“Fabulous company to deal with. Everything was arranged very well. Never a hiccup.”
Judy, traveled in November
The complete package costs approx. $190 per day, with 3-star stays at Hotel Mariel and Hotel Muru including breakfast. Includes domestic flights, entrance to Machu Picchu, Ballestas Islands boat trip, and choice of mountain treks.
Duration 7 days Destinations Lima, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Ica, Huacachina, Cusco, Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Aguas CalientesSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $238 Operator Peru Trek 4 Good From
13% off- US$1,669
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
13% off- US$554
The Total Peru Package: Cities, Deserts & Inca Ruins
“I loved it and would do it all over again. My third time with G Adventures and for sure not the last one.”
Anna, traveled in May
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
13% off- US$1,479
What people love about Budget Tours in Peru
- 02 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Group Service
The tour was AMAZING! Just the right amount of hiking and sight-seeing. The hotels and surrounding town was nice as well. The tour was very well-organized. Our tour guide Ali Gutierrez was very friendly, accomodating, and knowledgeable of all the sights as well as surrounding nature.
- 8 Days Tour: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Puno – Includes Domestic Flights & Vistadome Train
This tour covers a lot of ground in a relatively short time, but Waman Adventures does an outstanding job with the logistics. Every time they told us a driver or guide would meet us at a certain time or place they were spot on. Unfortunately I got sick on our last full day, and without us even asking Waman made arrangements for us to get a later flight back to Lima. This was a real blessing that gave me more time to get my stomach back in order before our long flight home. Thank you Waman we greatly appreciated all you did for us.
- 7 Day All Inclusive Peru Adventure + Domestic Flights: Lima, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Maras & Moray or Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake & Machupicchu
Fabulous company to deal with. There tour operators were super. Everything was arranged very well. Never a hiccup. And always answering messages promptly.
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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