Day 1 · Lima
Arrive in Lima
Arrive in Lima and use the first night to rest before the highland part of the route begins.
Things to do
- ◆Walk the Malecón in Miraflores if time allows
- ◆Keep dinner close to the hotel
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This is an illustrative route, rather than a fixed itinerary. The final route, stays and experiences are shaped around your dates and priorities.
Arrive through Lima and head into the Sacred Valley before spending longer in Cusco. Use the valley for Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray, then take the train to Machu Picchu. Cusco has room for Qorikancha, San Pedro Market and its neighbourhoods once you are acclimatised. Train, site-entry and weather details are confirmed around your dates.
What this journey makes room for
- ◆Sacred Valley before Cusco
- ◆Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
- ◆Machu Picchu with the right ticket
- ◆Cusco after acclimatisation
One way the days could unfold
Choose a day for the detail. This is a useful starting point, not a fixed schedule.