One Week in Peru: Our Recommendations
Spending 1 week in Peru is enough to tick off some of the world’s greatest wonders. Go on a whirlwind jaunt around Lima and cover Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. Alternatively, head into the high Andes or the humid rainforests of the mighty Amazon during your 7 days in Peru. In between, you can sample the best of Peruvian cuisine, absorb the ambience of Cusco or drifting sedately across the world’s highest navigable lake – Titicaca.
- Kelley Lipphard
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| Day 1 | Welcome to Lima |
| Day 2 | Uncover the rich history of Cusco |
| Day 3 | Explore Sacred Valley and take train to Aguas Calientes |
| Day 4 | Set foot in Machu Picchu |
| Day 5 | Take the bus to Puno |
| Day 6 | Walk on the reed islands of Lake Titicaca |
| Day 7 | Travel back to Lima |
Highlights come thick and fast during this one-week Peru tour. After wandering the historic streets of colonial Cusco, you will head for the stunning natural landscapes and scattered Incan ruins of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This culminates in a day among the ancient stones of Machu Picchu, an Inca stronghold rediscovered in 1911. Then see the unique reed boats of Lake Titicaca and discover all that Lima has to offer before saying goodbye to Peru. See tour
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cusco, explore Sacred Valley |
| Day 2 | Explore Cusco’s colonial heart by yourself |
| Day 3 | Hike Yanacocha trail |
| Day 4 | Cross Pucacocha Pass into Anantapata |
| Day 5 | Behold colorful Mount Vinicunca |
| Day 6 | Continue to Jampa |
| Day 7 | End your trek in Pitumarca and head back to Cusco |
There are few better ways to spend one week in Peru than to explore its wealth of treasures at a walking pace. And that is exactly what this tour is about. So grab your hiking boots and head from the cobbles of Cusco to the mountains through narrow footpaths and trails where mules are still the best mode of transport. See the Rainbow Mountains and other highlight along the way. Your multi-day trek tops out at 6,400 meters at Ausangate. However, it does not end until you have walked among glaciers and returned back to Cuzco. See tour
| Day 1 | Get your first impressions of Lima |
| Day 2 | Visit Lima’s historic sights |
| Day 3 | Fly to Cusco and take in its attractions |
| Day 4 | Explore Maras and Moray |
| Day 5 | Board the train to Aguas Calientes |
| Day 6 | Spend a day in Machu Picchu |
| Day 7 | Say farewell to Peru |
This private, guided tour encapsulates Peru’s best bits within the time frame of just seven days. Discover the cultural charms and hidden gems of Lima. Then head Cusco, once the centre of the powerful Incan empire, and explore the sights of the Sacred Valley. Take in the region’s vistas from the train en route to Aguas Calientes and visit the world-famous Machu Picchu. This mountaintop citadel is the most intact Incan site anywhere in South America and a must-see destination for all travelers heading for Peru. See tour
Like the idea of one week in Peru but want to explore some more options? Browse through our list of 7-day Peru itineraries. For more duration ideas our guide on how many days to spend in Peru will come in handy. If you are interested in getting your own itinerary built from scratch, get in touch with our travel experts in Peru today!
