Peru & Machu Picchu Adventure
10 days, 4 cities |
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3 or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
Start in the bustling city of Lima, where old meets new. Then, step back in time and above the clouds into the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. This trip is a dash of ancient history, a drop of breathtaking vistas, and a heaping helping of adventure.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 9 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 9 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- 3 insider tours with local guides
- Guided excursion to Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
Picture yourself
- Watching a legendary sunrise at Machu Picchu
- Taking selfies with llamas and alpacas
- Exploring Cuzco, a modern city at a staggering elevation of 11,150 feet
- Visiting Incan archaeological sites like the fortress of Sacsayhuaman
- Learning to make (and drink) pisco sours, a Peruvian classic
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Lima
Board your flight, and arrive in Lima late tonight. After you get through customs, your Tour Director will be there to take you to the hotel.
- Land at the airport and meet an EF representative.
- Transfer to your accommodations and check in.
- Meet your Tour Director and get deets on the schedule
Day 2: Sightseeing Tour of Lima + Welcome Dinner
Today, a local guide will lead you on a tour of both the modern and colonial quarters of Lima. Lima was once the center of “the New World,” and is now a bustling metropolis. The city is home to many of South America’s best museums, swankiest shops and tastiest restaurants.
- Venture around the city’s cathedral, Plaza de Armas.
- Spend some time at the Church of San Francisco, which houses a museum of religious art and some creepy 16th-century catacombs.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 346 traveler reviews
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If you’re debating booking this trip, DO IT!! The trip itself was one of the BEST I’ve ever done. Our tour director, Angela, was amazing & definitely made the trip a fun & educational one. She was extremely helpful and has lots of passion and love for her country, which shows!...
Clari is the best tour guide! I had the time of my life in Peru! I saw so many things and learned so much history throughout the entire trip. It was amazing to see one of the wonders of the world and explore the beautiful culture and country of Peru. Would highly recommend this...
Such a lovely experience in Peru! Clari was absolutely fantastic as a TD! Would definitely recommend booking the return trip to Machupicchu in case of bad weather, and also just to take it all in one more time. Rainbow mountain was also a great excursion that I booked through...
This was my third EF trip and it’s been one of the best trips. The scenery, the food, culture, and people was amazing and it kept getting better. I will say it is one of the more active trips I’ve taken and felt like we’re constantly on the go but it’s the only way to get...
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