Peru

Machu Picchu and Kuelap Fortress

An incredible journey of discovery

Best time to travel
Year-Round
Recommended for
Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon
Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Price from
$13200
per person

Machu Picchu and Kuelap Fortress

Peru is a country steeped in history. Before the well-known Incas, there were a multitude of important civilisations stretched across the country, all leaving their mark with the structures they built and left behind. This 11-day itinerary takes you on an incredible journey of discovery from the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu to the fortress of Kuelap in northern Peru. In addition to the stand-out archaelogical sites of Machu Picchu and Kuelap, you will get to soak up Peru’s diverse, dramatic scenery. From exploring the picturesque Sacred Valley to hiking to Gocta Waterfall in the cloud forest, discover many sides to Peru’s history and landscapes.

 

Highlights

  • Visit the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Ride a cable car to pre-inca Kuelap fortress nestled in the cloud forest
  • Hike to Gocta waterfall, one of the tallest in the world
  • Meet the mummies of Leymebamba museum
  • Soak up the salt pans of Maras and ruins of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley
Kuelap Aracari
Machu Picchu

Daily Summary

Machu Picchu and Kuelap Fortress
An incredible journey of discovery
11 Days / 10 Nights
Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Leymebamba, Kuelap, Gocta
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Lima
International arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Villa Barranco
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Day 2
Urban Eats Food Tour & Into the Past City Tour
Lima
Urban Eats Food Tour and Into the Past city highlights tour with a specialist guide. Overnight at Villa Barranco
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Day 3
Fly to Cusco. Tour of the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Fly Lima-Cusco. Tour of the Sacred Valley. Overnight at Sol y Luna
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Day 4
Visit Ollantaytambo ruins, Maras and Moray
Sacred Valley
Visit Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray in the Sacred Valley. Overnight at Sol y Luna
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Day 5
Visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes. Visit to Machu Picchu. Train to Cusco. Overnight at Palacio Manco Capac
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Day 6
In an Around Cusco City tour
Cusco
In and Around Cusco city tour. Overnight at Palacio Manco Capac
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Day 7
Fly from Cusco to Northern Peru
Leymebamba
Fly Cusco to Lima and Lima to Jaen. Transfer to Leymebamba. Overnight at Kentitambo
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Day 8
Visit the Tombs of Revash and Leymebamba Luseum
Leymebamba
Visit the Tombs of Revash. Private tour of the Leymebamba Museum. Overnight at Kentitambo
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Day 9
Ride a cable car to the pre-Inca fortified city of Kuelap
Kuelap
Visit the pre-Inca fortified citadel of Kuelap. Overnight at Gocta Natura
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Day 10
Hike to Gocta waterfall
Gocta
Hike to Gocta waterfall. Overnight at Gocta Natura
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Day 11
Fly to Lima
International Departure
Transfer from Gocta to Jaen. Fly Jaen to Lima, for international departure

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An Unforgettable Peru & Rainforest Adventure

Marci Hamilton
May, 2026
We truly appreciated how supportive and attentive the team was throughout our Peru and rainforest journey, especially when medical assistance was needed. Communication was always clear and well organized, and every guide was knowledgeable, engaging,

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An Unforgettable South American Adventure

David Delaney
May, 2026
Mark was exceptional throughout the entire journey — responsive during planning and incredibly attentive even after the trip was booked. The Galápagos and Machu Picchu were unforgettable highlights, especially after hiking the Inca Trail. The

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We fell in love with Peru

Donna Duggan
April, 2026
A perfect planning to Peru for the first time. The activities like cooking and cocktail class, walking in the Andes with Quechua ladies and Town tours were really great additions. A perfect mix of landscapes,

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Perfect trip to Peru

Arthur Everly
April, 2026
Mark Green assisted us in planning the perfect trip to Peru. We were assisted every step of our trip by someone from Aracarri. This is true even though our trip had a number of flights,

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Amazing Trip to Peru with Exceptional Local Guides

Sarah Eaton
January, 2026
Mark was wonderful and had no problem making changes to the itinerary as we went along, satisfying both my husband, an archeologist, and me, a lover of architecture and trains. Gaby and Nadia were on

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