Sample Peru itineraries
At Aracari we are always asked for our favourite itineraries - the perfect trips that truly capture the essence of our amazingly varied country.So here are our top sample itineraries, honed to perfection, which you can book as they stand, or adjust to fit your own particular requirements. Go travel Peru!
Adventure Trips
Peru’s Best Kept Secret (7 days)
 | Visit "Indiana Jones country" of Chachapoyas in Northern Peru featuring lush vegetation, gently mountainous terrain, and impressive archeology hidden in the undergrowth. Chachapoyas |
Cynthia’s Favorite (11 days)
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A leisurely visit of 3 Peru highlights: Lima, Cuzco/Machu Picchu and the Amazon. Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco – Delfin Amazon Cruise |
Exploring the Land of the Incas (9 days)
 | A soft adventure itinerary including a one night camping trek and the 1 day Inca Trail to ensure you reach Machu Picchu on foot. Urubamba Valley (Trekking) – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail trek) – Cuzco - Lima |
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (9 days)
 | Experience the most famous trek in South America the Aracari way! Arrive to Machu Picchu on foot visiting 3 major sets of Inca ruins along the way. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (4 day Trek) – Cuzco – Lima |
Trekking at its Best (15 days)
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This itinerary features the best of Peru’s trekking experience by combining the famous Inca Trail with the high altitude lodge-to-lodge trek in Ausangate. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (4 day Trek) – Cuzco – Ausangate (5 day lodge-to-lodge trek) |
Nila's Favorite (13 days)
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A perfect Peruvian sensory overload combining culture, adventure, cuisine and nature. Enjoy this active journey set at a relaxing pace. Lima - Huaraz (trekking) - Urubamba Valley (trekking) - Cuzco - Lima |
Trips with Trekking
Family Adventure in the Andes (14 days)
 | Explore the Andes with special activities designed for 5-9 year olds and 9-13 year olds. Lima – Tambopata Rainforest – Urubamba Valley (overnight trek) – Machu Picchu – Cuzco (Surfing Extension Suggested) |
Marisol's Favorite (11 days)
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Includes out-of-the-ordinary treks, a one-day trek on the Inca Trail and a fantastic culinary experience Lima –Urubamba Valley (Trek) – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail) – Cuzco
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Active Long Weekender (5 days)
| | Cuzco, Urubamba Valley and Machu Picchu in 5 days! Ideal for those who have little time but loads of energy Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail trek) – Cuzco |
Exploring the Land of the Incas (9 days)
| | A soft adventure itinerary including a one night camping trek and the 1 day Inca Trail to ensure you reach Machu Picchu on foot. Urubamba Valley (Trekking) – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail trek) – Cuzco - Lima |
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (9 days)
| | Experience the most famous trek in South America the Aracari way! Arrive to Machu Picchu on foot visiting 3 major sets of Inca ruins along the way. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (4 day Trek) – Cuzco – Lima |
Trekking at its Best (15 days)
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This itinerary features the best of Peru’s trekking experience by combining the famous Inca Trail with the high altitude lodge-to-lodge trek in Ausangate. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (4 day Trek) – Cuzco – Ausangate (5 day lodge-to-lodge trek) |
Ricky's Favorite (11 days)
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The perfect itinerary for the repeat visitor to Peru taking you from the mountains to the sea So kick back and enjoy some culture and maybe a ceviche and a beer on the beach. Lima - Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Piura (Northern beach) - Lima |
Nila's Favorite (13 days)
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A perfect Peruvian sensory overload combining culture, adventure, cuisine and nature. Enjoy this active journey set at a relaxing pace. Lima - Huaraz (trekking) - Urubamba Valley (trekking) - Cuzco - Lima |
Honeymoons
Highlights of Southern Peru (12 days)
 | See the highlights and essentials while staying at the most sumptuous properties of Southern Peru. Lima – Urubamba Valley – Cuzco – Machu Picchu – Lake Titicaca – Colca – Arequipa |
Cuisine trips
Classic Luxury Peru (7 days)
| | The perfect Peru escape: the best of Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu in just one week! Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco |
Marisol's Favorite (11 days)
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Includes out-of-the-ordinary treks, a one-day trek on the Inca Trail and a fantastic culinary experience Lima –Urubamba Valley (Trek) – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail) – Cuzco
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Highlights of Southern Peru (12 days)
| | See the highlights and essentials while staying at the most sumptuous properties of Southern Peru. Lima – Urubamba Valley – Cuzco – Machu Picchu – Lake Titicaca – Colca – Arequipa |
Corpus Christi Festival (10 days)
 | A carefully planned itinerary that allows you to witness Cuzco’s most magnificent Festival: Corpus Christi.
Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco |
Peru for Art Lovers & Foodies (17 days)
 | Provides an in-depth view of the sophistication Peru can offer in terms of arts, crafts and cuisine in both Lima and Southern Peru - including Machu Picchu. Lima – Arequipa – Colca – Cuzco - Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu |
Weekend Breaks
Express Weekend to Machu Picchu (3 days)
| | Ideal for those who are in Lima on business and do not want to miss this world wonder. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco |
Pre Inca Treasures of the North (3 days)
 | Visit the outstanding archaeology in the Northern Coast of Peru including two state-of-the-art museums and a stay at the novel surf resort. Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco |
Extension 1 - Trujillo & Chiclayo (2 days)
 | A quick visit to the archaeological sites of Northern Peru. Trujillo - Chiclayo |
Extension 2 - Paracas & Nazca (2 days)
 | Overfly of the Nazca lines and a visit to the Ballestas Islands. Nazca - Paracas |
Active Long Weekender (5 days)
| | Cuzco, Urubamba Valley and Machu Picchu in 5 days! Ideal for those who have little time but loads of energy Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail trek) – Cuzco |
Corporate travel
Express Weekend to Machu Picchu (3 days)
| | Ideal for those who are in Lima on business and do not want to miss this world wonder. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco |
Family-friendly trips
Family Adventure in the Andes (14 days)
| | Explore the Andes with special activities designed for 5-9 year olds and 9-13 year olds. Lima – Tambopata Rainforest – Urubamba Valley (overnight trek) – Machu Picchu – Cuzco (Surfing Extension Suggested) |
Marisol's Favorite (11 days)
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Includes out-of-the-ordinary treks, a one-day trek on the Inca Trail and a fantastic culinary experience Lima –Urubamba Valley (Trek) – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail) – Cuzco
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Ricky's Favorite (11 days)
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The perfect itinerary for the repeat visitor to Peru taking you from the mountains to the sea So kick back and enjoy some culture and maybe a ceviche and a beer on the beach. Lima - Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Piura (Northern beach) - Lima |
Luxury trips
Classic Luxury Peru (7 days)
| | The perfect Peru escape: the best of Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu in just one week! Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco |
Cynthia’s Favorite (11 days)
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A leisurely visit of 3 Peru highlights: Lima, Cuzco/Machu Picchu and the Amazon. Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco – Delfin Amazon Cruise |
Highlights of Southern Peru (12 days)
| | See the highlights and essentials while staying at the most sumptuous properties of Southern Peru. Lima – Urubamba Valley – Cuzco – Machu Picchu – Lake Titicaca – Colca – Arequipa |
Peru for Art Lovers & Foodies (17 days)
| | Provides an in-depth view of the sophistication Peru can offer in terms of arts, crafts and cuisine in both Lima and Southern Peru - including Machu Picchu. Lima – Arequipa – Colca – Cuzco - Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu |
Exploration trips
Peru’s Best Kept Secret (7 days)
| | Visit "Indiana Jones country" of Chachapoyas in Northern Peru featuring lush vegetation, gently mountainous terrain, and impressive archeology hidden in the undergrowth. Chachapoyas |
Family Adventure in the Andes (14 days)
| | Explore the Andes with special activities designed for 5-9 year olds and 9-13 year olds. Lima – Tambopata Rainforest – Urubamba Valley (overnight trek) – Machu Picchu – Cuzco (Surfing Extension Suggested) |
Cynthia’s Favorite (11 days)
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A leisurely visit of 3 Peru highlights: Lima, Cuzco/Machu Picchu and the Amazon. Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco – Delfin Amazon Cruise |
Extension 2 - Paracas & Nazca (2 days)
| | Overfly of the Nazca lines and a visit to the Ballestas Islands. Nazca - Paracas |
Cloud Forest and Rainforest: Machu Picchu and Manu (11 days)
 | Visit Machu Picchu, the city of Cuzco, as well as the magnificent Manu National Park - South America’s largest and best protected Tropical Forest National Park. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail trek) – Cuzco – Manu Rainforest - Lima |
Exploring the Land of the Incas (9 days)
| | A soft adventure itinerary including a one night camping trek and the 1 day Inca Trail to ensure you reach Machu Picchu on foot. Urubamba Valley (Trekking) – Machu Picchu (1 day Inca Trail trek) – Cuzco - Lima |
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (9 days)
| | Experience the most famous trek in South America the Aracari way! Arrive to Machu Picchu on foot visiting 3 major sets of Inca ruins along the way. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (4 day Trek) – Cuzco – Lima |
Trekking at its Best (15 days)
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This itinerary features the best of Peru’s trekking experience by combining the famous Inca Trail with the high altitude lodge-to-lodge trek in Ausangate. Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu (4 day Trek) – Cuzco – Ausangate (5 day lodge-to-lodge trek) |
Ricky's Favorite (11 days)
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The perfect itinerary for the repeat visitor to Peru taking you from the mountains to the sea So kick back and enjoy some culture and maybe a ceviche and a beer on the beach. Lima - Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Piura (Northern beach) - Lima |
Nila's Favorite (13 days)
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A perfect Peruvian sensory overload combining culture, adventure, cuisine and nature. Enjoy this active journey set at a relaxing pace. Lima - Huaraz (trekking) - Urubamba Valley (trekking) - Cuzco - Lima |
Festival trips
Corpus Christi Festival (10 days)
| | A carefully planned itinerary that allows you to witness Cuzco’s most magnificent Festival: Corpus Christi.
Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco |
Holy Week (12 days)
 | Witness unique Holy Week processions in Cuzco and the Colca while staying in a wonderful assortment of properties in Southern Peru. Lima –Uruba
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Cultural trips
Pre Inca Treasures of the North (3 days)
| | Visit the outstanding archaeology in the Northern Coast of Peru including two state-of-the-art museums and a stay at the novel surf resort. Lima –Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu – Cuzco |
Extension 1 - Trujillo & Chiclayo (2 days)
| | A quick visit to the archaeological sites of Northern Peru. Trujillo - Chiclayo |
Holy Week (12 days)
| | Witness unique Holy Week processions in Cuzco and the Colca while staying in a wonderful assortment of properties in Southern Peru. Lima –Uruba
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Handcrafted Peru (16 days)
| | "Off the beaten path" itinerary that includes a unique mix of highlights in both Northern and Southern Peru, including the archeological treasures of the North, the Colca, Lake Titicaca and of course Machu Picchu. Lima – Trujillo – Chiclayo – Arequipa – Colca – Lake Titicaca – Cuzco – Machu Picchu |
Peru for Art Lovers & Foodies (17 days)
| | Provides an in-depth view of the sophistication Peru can offer in terms of arts, crafts and cuisine in both Lima and Southern Peru - including Machu Picchu. Lima – Arequipa – Colca – Cuzco - Urubamba Valley – Machu Picchu |
Nila's Favorite (13 days)
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A perfect Peruvian sensory overload combining culture, adventure, cuisine and nature. Enjoy this active journey set at a relaxing pace. Lima - Huaraz (trekking) - Urubamba Valley (trekking) - Cuzco - Lima |
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