The Ultimate 10 Day Peru Itinerary

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Who says travel to amazing places, such as Peru, is only for the people that are willing to quit their jobs just to get the time?

Contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to quit your 9 to 5 to see Peru, and it’s possible to see the highlights in just 10 days.

We understand the challenge of only having a few vacation days in a year, and we’re here to help you find a way to make it work.

In this guide, we have shared the ultimate 10 day Peru itinerary for those who only have a short vacation time and want to get the most out of their trip.

At A Glance: Our Peru Itinerary For 10 Days

For those who are short on time, here is a rough overview of our 10-day Peru itinerary. This should give you an idea of what to see and expect.

• Day 1 – Arrive in Lima. This day will be about recovering from the flight and relaxing.
• Day 2 – Explore Lima, including open top bus tour of the city sights.
• Day 3 – Catch an early flight to Puerto Maldonado. This is the first day of a 4 day adventure with Wasai. Spend the evening walking the streets and relaxing by the Madre de Dios River.
• Day 4 – Wake up at 4am to see a Parrot clay lick, then late morning take a 4 hour boat ride to the Wasai Tambopata Eco lodge where you will journey deep in the Amazon Rainforest.
• Day 5 – Spend in the Amazon. See the Macaw clay lick, hiking and kayaking.
• Day 6 – Spend in the Amazon. Go zip lining, tree climbing and hiking.
• Day 7 – Catch an early boat ride back to Puerto Maldonado and catch an afternoon flight to Cusco. Spent the rest of the day exploring Cusco and adjusting to the altitude.
• Day 8 – Tour of the Sacred Valley including the Pisaq Market, hiking the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo. Catch a late afternoon train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
• Day 9 – Visit Machu Picchu! Late evening, return to Cusco.
• Day 10 – Catch a morning flight to Lima, spent the day at one of the parks, and depart home in the evening.

10 Day Peru Itinerary

Now let’s dive into the 10-day itinerary in full detail.

Day 1 & 2: Lima

When searching for flights to Peru, you will likely fly into the capital city of Lima arriving late at night.

This city is a vibrant, busy and crowded capital and I wouldn’t plan on too many days here.

If you plan your very first day in Lima, you will…