10 Days in Peru: Top 4 Recommendations

While centered around the rich cultural heartland of Peru’s south, the final pick on our list of ten-day itinerary in Peru actually begins in trendy Lima. From there you will head for Cusco, once the center of the Inca empire. Absorb the rich traditions of Cusco that have endured for centuries during your visit to the Yucay museum. You then have two full days to explore the Sacred Valley before following it up with a trip to Machu Picchu, the piece de resistance of all Peru tours. See more 9-day tours in Peru.

Dotted with diverse heritage sites, ranging from those built by the Incas to those that came into being after Spanish colonization, Peru offers a lot of variety. Capture the many faces of Peru during this ten-day tour as you unravel the complex history and culture of this part of South America. Then head out to admire the country’s natural beauty, from the bald peaks of the Colca Valley where vultures soar to the turquoise Lake Titicaca. To top off an already impressive list, the tour comes to an end among the ruins of Machu Picchu. See more 10-day tours in Peru.

If you are looking for a unique way to spend 10 days in Peru, this mini Huayhuash trek is the answer. Designed to showcase some of the country’s most impressive sights, including views of its second-highest peak, this tour blends stretches of hikes and visit to the country’s natural and cultural highlights with comfortable hotel stays. Along the way, you will also get the chance to learn more about the life of the people in the Peruvian highlands. Describe your ideal 10-day Peru tour for a customized itinerary.

The long-lost Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is high on the list of must-see sites in Peru. But perhaps the most memorable way of reaching its mountain-top walls is by following in the footsteps of the Inca themselves. For it is only from this vantage point that you can begin to understand the extraordinary effort involved in constructing this monument. So slip on your hiking boots for a trip of a lifetime through river valleys, canyons and mountain passes during this ten-day tour. See more 10-day tours in Peru.

Like the idea of a trip to Peru but don’t have 10 days to spare? Check out other duration ideas in our how many days to spend in Peru. If you’d like to design your own itinerary, connect with our travel experts in Peru. Alternatively, make your pick right now from our list of 10-day Peru trips.

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