10-Day Machu Picchu Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Machu Picchu tour itineraries

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• 10 Days in Peru & Brazil, incl. Lima and Rio de Janeiro

  A full day at Machu Picchu features a 2-hour guided archaeological tour. Vistadome train glides through Sacred Valley to Rainbow Mountain. Package includes 4 nights in Cusco with daily breakfast.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Lima

    Begin your journey in Peru's capital. The city stays misty until about 10 AM, so plan accordingly. Stay in Miraflores or Barranco for convenient access to attractions. Visit Huaca Pucllana pyramid in the early morning before the tour buses arrive at 11 AM. Plan your Plaza Mayor visit for late afternoon when temperatures cool down.

    
  • Days 3-6

    Cusco & Sacred Valley

    Your body will need time to adjust to Cusco's high elevation of 11,152 feet. Schedule your Lima-Cusco flight after 10 AM to avoid morning fog delays. Most visitors experience mild altitude effects. Stick to coca tea and skip alcohol on your first day. A recent visitor shared: "The San Pedro Market was fantastic for trying local foods, but go with small bills - vendors rarely have change for large notes." The Machu Picchu trip starts early at 4:30 AM. Take the Vistadome train from Poroy station, located 40 minutes from Cusco. Book right-side seats on the outbound journey and left-side for the return to get the best views. The Rainbow Mountain hike is challenging at over 16,000 feet. Consider using a horse service if you're still getting used to the altitude.

    
  • Days 7-9

    Rio de Janeiro

    Plan for a full travel day from Cusco to Rio, with a connection in Lima. Choose accommodations in Copacabana or Ipanema for convenient beach access and better security. Start your Christ the Redeemer visit early. The first Corcovado Mountain tram leaves at 8 AM when lines are shorter. Visit Sugarloaf Mountain later in the day to catch the sunset over the bay. A visitor advises: "Take the official yellow taxis or Uber rather than unmarked cabs, and keep valuables at your hotel when heading to the beach." Your city tour includes lunch at a traditional churrascaria. Start slow with the meat servings since servers continuously bring new options to try.

    
  • Day 10

    Departure

    The trip from Rio's beach areas to the international airport takes 45-60 minutes. Book afternoon flights to avoid morning traffic delays.

    

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• Peruvian trekking (Salkantay trek, short inca trail, rainbow mountain)10 days

  A three-day immersion in the Machu Picchu area includes an approach trek, evening in Aguas Calientes, and full morning at the citadel.

  

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  • Lima Peru

    357 mi

  • Cusco Peru

  • Saqsaywaman Peru

    9 mi

  • Chinchero Peru

    12 mi

  • Moray Peru

    3 mi

  • Maras Peru

    3 mi

  • Urubamba Peru

    10 mi
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  • Ollantaytambo Peru

    29 mi

  • Pisac Peru

    10 mi

  • Cusco Peru

    38 mi

  • Mollepata Peru

    12 mi

  • Salkantay Mountain Peru

    23 mi

  • Chaullay Peru

    12 mi

  • Aguas Calientes Peru

    2 mi

  • Winay Wayna Peru

    3 mi

  • Machu Picchu Peru

    5 mi

  • Aguas Calientes Peru

    5 mi

  • Machu Picchu Peru

    40 mi

  • Cusco Peru

    49 mi

  • Checacupe Peru

    4 mi

  • Pitumarca Peru

    10 mi

  • Rainbow Mountain Peru

    51 mi

  • Cusco Peru

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• Peru With Machu Picchu (Classic)

  This 10-day trip covers Lima, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and Cusco with 9 UNESCO World Heritage Site tours. You'll see the Qorikancha temple, trek through Sacsayhuaman fortress, and check out Moray's Incan agricultural terraces. The itinerary includes the Maras salt pans, Casa Aliaga mansion, and a 360° IncaRail panoramic train ride through the Andes.

  

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  • Lima Peru

    357 mi

  • Cusco Peru

    14 mi

  • Sacred Valley Peru

    5 mi

  • Maras Peru

    3 mi

  • Moray Peru

    8 mi

  • Sacred Valley Peru

    13 mi

  • Ollantaytambo Peru

    15 mi

  • Machu Picchu Peru

    5 mi

  • Aguas Calientes Peru

    18 mi

  • Ollantaytambo Peru

    26 mi

  • Cusco Peru

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