Sample 5-day Peru itinerary

This page includes the table layout, using a simple five-day trip plan from Lima to Cusco and Machu Picchu.

The table makes it easy to compare all of the many things you can do!

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Five-day travel plan

Day Location Main Activity Reason for Stop
1 Lima Arrive, walk Miraflores, try local food Easy introduction to Peru and its coastal capital
2 Cusco Explore plazas, markets, and historic streets Begin adjusting to altitude(altitude sickness is VERY scary) and learn local history
3 Sacred Valley Visit villages and scenic ruins See the landscape and Incan cultural setting
4 Machu Picchu Guided visit to the citadel Experience Peru’s most iconic world heritage site
5 Cusco / Return Free time and departure Wrap up the trip with shopping or local museums

This section could later add cost estimates or transportation notes.