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Cusco Cathedral, Peru

3-Day Peru Itinerary with focus on Machu Picchu

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Blue Pullovers

Peru Itinerary: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco

Part of a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Journey

Day 1 – Arrival in Lima

  • Stay: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel
  • Experience: Arrive in Lima, meet your expedition representative, and walk to the hotel directly connected to the airport for a restful overnight stay.
  • Special to This Place: The location minimizes travel fatigue and sets you up for a smooth transition into the Sacred Valley the next day.

Day 2 – Lima to Cusco to Sacred Valley

  • Stay: Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley
  • Experience: Morning group briefing and flight to Cusco, followed by a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley to Chinchero. Enjoy lunch and a private weaving demonstration by National Geographic Grantee Nilda Callañaupa.
  • Special to This Place: Chinchero is an authentic Andean village where centuries-old weaving traditions are preserved and shared with warmth and pride.

Day 3 – Machu Picchu (click to read our article about Machu Picchu)

  • Stay: Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley
  • Experience: Ride the train to Machu Picchu, set in the lush high jungle. Explore the ancient citadel in the quieter late afternoon after crowds have departed, then return by train to the Sacred Valley.
  • Special to This Place: Visiting Machu Picchu after the day-visitors leave offers a peaceful, magical atmosphere to connect more deeply with the Inca wonder.

Day 4 – Sacred Valley to Cusco

  • Stay: Palacio del Inka, Cusco
  • Experience: Travel to Cusco for a full day of exploration. Tour the Cusco Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas, and the Temple of the Sun, marveling at the unique blend of Inca and colonial architecture.
  • Special to This Place: Cusco’s layers of history and architecture make it one of the most fascinating cities in South America — once the center of the Inca universe.

Day 5 – Depart Peru for Ecuador

  • Stay: Hotel del Parque, Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Experience: Fly from Cusco to Lima and then to Guayaquil, Ecuador, marking the end of the Peru segment and the start of the Galápagos adventure.
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