CELEBRATING 22 YEARS OF ADVICE PERU
Peru Discovery in seven days
7 days / 6 nights. Daily departures. From $1,429
From Lima’s Pacific coast to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. This is Peru distilled every day a highlight, no filler, no rushed mornings.
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$1,429
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THE DIFFERENCE
22 years of crafting Peru journeys.
A Peru journey shaped by local knowledge, not templates.
Since 2003, we’ve been crafting Peru journeys for travelers from around the world, with local expertise, personalized service, and a Cusco-based team that knows every corner of this country.
Over seven days, Peru Discovery moves from Lima’s world-ranked food scene to Cusco’s stone streets, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain. Designed by people who live in the Andes, it brings together Peru’s most iconic moments in one seamless journey.
More than 10,000 travelers have trusted Advice Peru since our founding, and to celebrate 22 years we’re offering anniversary pricing on our most popular itineraries throughout 2026.
What awaits you
Pack your bags. We’re taking you to Peru, the country where the Pacific coast meets the high Andes and ancient Inca temples sit above the clouds. Over seven days you’ll move from Lima’s world-ranked food scene to Cusco’s stone streets, the breathtaking Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu itself, and the legendary Rainbow Mountain.
This is Peru distilled. Every day a highlight, no filler, no rushed mornings. Locally designed by people who live in Cusco and know exactly which corners of this country leave you changed.
WHAT YOU´LL LOVE
What you’ll love
One trip, one week, a lifetime of stories.
Machu Picchu
Stepping into the citadel of one of the Seven Wonders of the World is the kind of moment you don’t forget. We get you there by panoramic train, no hiking required, with a local expert guide who knows every stone.
The Sacred Valley
A landscape so beautiful the Incas built their empire around it. Salt mines carved into the mountainside, terraced ruins still rising above living villages, and the slow rhythm of Andean life that hasn’t changed in centuries.
Rainbow Mountain
At 5,200 meters, Vinicunca is one of Earth’s most surreal landscapes. Slopes painted in stripes of red, ochre, green, and turquoise by ancient mineral oxidation, only revealed to the world in 2015.
WHY TAVEL WITH ADVICE PERU
22 years of local expertise
Since 2003
More than two decades designing personalized Peru journeys with local operational knowledge and real experience on the ground.
10,000+ Travelers
Trusted by travelers from over 40 countries who have explored Peru with our Cusco-based team.
Locally Rooted
Our team lives and works in Cusco, in the heart of the Andes, close to the destinations we operate every day.
DIRCETUR Certified
Officially registered and authorized Peruvian tour operator with professional local guides and operations.
TRAVEL PERU
Trip Highlights
Start in Lima with a welcome dinner and traditional Peruvian dance show. Fly to Cusco, the heart of the old Inca Empire. Explore the Sacred Valley with its iconic ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Train through cloud forest to Machu Picchu for the main event. Climb Rainbow Mountain on Day 6 for one of the most photographed peaks in South America. Fly home with stories that last decades.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
The Journey
01
DAY
Arrival in Lima
› Arrival and private transfer › Welcome dinner with traditional dance show › Overnight in Miraflores
Welcome to Peru.
You’ll be met at Jorge Chávez International Airport by your private driver and taken to your hotel in Miraflores, Lima’s coastal district facing the Pacific Ocean. The neighborhood is safe, walkable, and lined with cafés, parks, and ocean viewpoints if you arrive early enough to stretch your legs. In the evening, we kick things off properly with a five course tasting menu of Peruvian cuisine paired with a traditional dance show featuring Marinera, Festejo, and Andean folklore. It’s your official welcome to a country that takes its food and culture very seriously, and a chance to meet your local team before the journey begins.
02
DAY
Lima to Cusco
› Breakfast at the hotel › Domestic flight to Cusco › Acclimatization day at leisure
Onwards and upwards.
A short morning flight takes you up to Cusco at 3,400 meters above sea level. Your driver will be waiting at the airport and your hotel check in is ready early so you can rest. The rest of the day is yours to acclimatize gently, and that’s not a throwaway recommendation: how you spend Day 2 has more impact on the rest of your trip than most travelers expect. We suggest a slow walk around the Plaza de Armas, a coca tea at one of the cafés overlooking the square, and an early dinner at a restaurant close to your hotel. Avoid alcohol, heavy meals, and any strenuous activity today. Drink twice the water you normally would and turn in early. Your body will thank you tomorrow.
03
DAY
جولات سياحية في مدينة كوسكو
› Breakfast at the hotel › Half day guided tour of four Inca sites › Afternoon free
Where the Inca Empire ruled from.
Today you visit the four major Inca archaeological sites that surround the city. We begin at Sacsayhuamán, the massive ceremonial fortress whose stone walls fit together so precisely that not even a blade can slide between them. From there we continue to Qenqo, an underground ritual site carved entirely from a single rock outcrop, then Puca Pucara, the small red fortress that once controlled access to the imperial capital, and finally Tambomachay, the elegant water temple where the Incas worshipped the springs that flowed from the mountain. Your afternoon is free to explore the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, browse the textiles at San Pedro Market, or settle into a long lunch with a view of the red rooftops.
04
DAY
Sacred Valley and train to Machu Picchu
› Breakfast and buffet lunch › Pisac market and ruins › Ollantaytambo › Train to Aguas Calientes
One of the most beautiful drives in Peru.
We head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a long fertile corridor running between the snow capped peaks of the Andes. The day begins with the colorful market and terraced ruins of Pisac, where Andean weavers still work in the same patterns their ancestors used. After a buffet lunch with valley views in Urubamba, we continue to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town in Peru still inhabited today on the same street grid the Incas built. In the late afternoon, we board the train that winds through the cloud forest along the Urubamba River until reaching Aguas Calientes, the small town at the foot of Machu Picchu where you’ll spend the night.
05
DAY
Machu Picchu
› Early breakfast › Bus to the citadel › Guided tour according to assigned circuit › Train back to Cusco
The day you came for.
An early bus winds up the switchbacks of the mountain and into Machu Picchu itself, ideally before the morning crowds. Your local expert guide will lead you through the available circuit on the day of your visit. Since 2024, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture has assigned visitors to specific circuits according to capacity and conservation rotation, and we secure the best one available at the time of your booking. Whichever route you walk, you’ll see the temples, the agricultural terraces, the royal residences, and the heart stopping panoramic views that have made this one of the most photographed places on the planet. Time after the guided tour to absorb it all on your own. Train back to Ollantaytambo in the afternoon, then private transfer to Cusco.
06
DAY
Rainbow Mountain
› Early light breakfast › Trek to 5,200 meters › Buffet lunch on return
Earth doesn’t usually look like this.
A pre dawn pickup around 4:00 am takes you southeast into the Cusipata region. After a light breakfast en route, you’ll begin the trek up to Vinicunca, the famous Rainbow Mountain, at 5,200 meters above sea level. The hike itself takes around two hours uphill at altitude, with horses available if you’d rather ride part of the way. The summit views are exactly as wild as they look in photographs, with the mineral striped slopes stretching to the horizon and the Ausangate glacier looming behind. Buffet lunch on the descent and return to Cusco late afternoon, with time for one last dinner in town.
If the high altitude or the early start sounds intense, ask us about Palccoyo, our gentler alternative with three rainbow mountains, lower elevation, and an easier walk for the same price.
07
DAY
Departure
› Breakfast at the hotel › Private transfer to airport
It’s time to say goodbye.
After six nights, four cities, and one Wonder of the World, your driver will take you to Cusco airport for your domestic flight back to Lima and onward international connection. We recommend allowing at least three hours for the layover in Lima if your international flight departs the same day. Most travelers leave Peru already planning their next visit, and that’s no accident. There’s much more of this country still waiting for you.
Hasta pronto.
Itinerary is flexible and small details may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience. Your full personalized itinerary with hotel confirmations and arrival instructions is sent 30 days before your trip.
A country that moves through you
Experience Peru at your own pace, with a route designed for discovery.
TOUR INFORMATION
What’s Included
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Six nights of accommodation in your chosen category, three star, four star, or four and five star.
- Daily breakfast, buffet lunch on Days 4 and 6, and welcome dinner with dance show on Day 1.
- All private transfers airport to hotel and hotel to airport.
- Entrance fees to every site mentioned in the itinerary, including Cusco religious circuit, Sacred Valley sites, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain.
- Round trip train tickets to Machu Picchu. Three star category travels on PeruRail Expedition or Inca Rail Voyager. Four star and four and five star categories travel on PeruRail Vistadome Observatory with panoramic windows.
- Bus tickets up and down to the Machu Picchu citadel.
- Professional bilingual guides in English and Spanish for all tours.
- Rainbow Mountain excursion with lunch.
- 24/7 emergency assistance in English and Spanish throughout your stay.
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights to and from Peru.
- Domestic flights Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Lima on LATAM Airlines. Available on request at $280 per person, round trip in Economy class, including one cabin bag up to 12 kg plus one personal item such as a backpack or handbag.
- Tourist visa if required, though most US passport holders do not need one.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary above.
- Drinks during included meals
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance, highly recommended and available on quote
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
TOUR INFORMATION
Optional Upgrades
Hiram Bingham Luxury Train. Plus 500 dollars per person. Replace the standard return train with the Belmond Hiram Bingham, the most iconic train ride in South America. Includes brunch onboard, a gourmet four course dinner on return, live Andean music, and open bar throughout the journey.
Sacred Valley pre acclimatization night. Spend Night 2 in the Sacred Valley at 2,800 meters instead of Cusco at 3,400 meters for a gentler altitude adjustment. Highly recommended for travelers over 60 or with respiratory conditions. Quoted on request.
Palccoyo alternative for Day 6. Three rainbow mountains, lower altitude, and an easier walk. Same price as Vinicunca.
Welcome massage in Cusco. A 60 minute Andean herbal massage on arrival in Cusco to ease the altitude transition. Quoted on request.
Final pricing for optional activities is confirmed at the time of booking based on availability and provider rates.
TOUR INFORMATION
Pricing
Anniversary pricing for our 22nd year. Valid for all bookings confirmed through December 31, 2026.
Category | Regular Price per person, DBL | Anniversary Price 2026 | Single Supplement |
3 Stars | $1,429 USD | $1,429 USD | $1,999 USD |
4 Stars | $2,190 USD | $1,890 USD | $2,490 USD |
4 & 5 Stars | $3,090 USD | $2,590 USD | $3,100 USD |
الحجز and payment
- 30% deposit to confirm your reservation
- 70% balance due 30 days before arrival
- Confirmation within 24 hours of deposit
- Payment by credit card, wire transfer, or PayPal
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Our travelers come from across the United States, so we leave international flights to you for maximum flexibility on dates, airlines, and miles redemptions. We’re happy to recommend the best routings to Lima from your home airport.
Most US passport holders do not need a tourist visa for stays up to 183 days in Peru. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your travel date and have at least one blank page for entry stamps. Always confirm requirements with your nearest Peruvian consulate before departure.
Cusco sits at 3,400 meters and Rainbow Mountain reaches 5,200 meters. Most travelers experience some mild symptoms during the first 24 hours, including light headache, shortness of breath, or fatigue. Day 2 of our itinerary is built specifically as an acclimatization day for this reason. We recommend coca tea, light meals, plenty of water, and avoiding alcohol. If you have heart, lung, or blood pressure conditions, please consult your doctor before booking.
Since 2024 the Peruvian Ministry of Culture assigns Machu Picchu visitors to one of several circuits. We secure the best available circuit at the moment of your booking and confirm the exact assignment 30 days before arrival. We always guarantee entry and a complete guided tour with one of our local expert guides.
Light layers since mornings are cold and afternoons warm, a warm jacket for higher altitudes, comfortable walking shoes with good grip, sunscreen and sunglasses, a hat or cap, a reusable water bottle, a small day backpack, a rain jacket, and a power adapter. Peru uses Type A and Type C plugs at 220 volts.
Yes. The itinerary is designed to be physically manageable for travelers in good general health. Rainbow Mountain on Day 6 is the most demanding portion of the trip, and we offer Palccoyo as a gentler alternative. Children must be at least 6 years old for Machu Picchu and 8 years old for Rainbow Mountain due to altitude considerations.
Cancellation policy
- More than 60 days before arrival, full refund minus a 150 dollar administrative fee per traveler
- Between 30 and 60 days before arrival, 50% refund
- Less than 30 days before arrival, non refundable
We strongly recommend travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical evacuation, and lost luggage.
Daily departures.
This program runs 365 days a year and we can confirm any start date subject to availability of flights, hotels, and Machu Picchu tickets. We recommend booking at least 30 to 45 days in advance for high season from June to August, and 15 to 20 days in advance for low season.
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