6 Nights Peru: Above the Clouds


Destinations:

Lima (1 night) → Sacred Valley (2 nights) → Machu Picchu (1 night) → Cusco (2 nights)

Trip Type:

Cultural immersion | Sacred sites | Iconic landscapes

Accommodation Styles:

  • Boutique hotels and lodges with Andean charm

  • Optional upgrade to luxury rail and heritage properties

Best Time to Travel:

  • Ideal months: May–September (dry season and clear mountain views)

Why This Destination?

Peru offers one of the most compelling cultural landscapes in the world, where the past breathes through stone walls, and the present flows through market stalls and mountaintop rituals. This itinerary blends legendary sites like Machu Picchu with intimate experiences in the Sacred Valley and the energy of Cusco, all paced with room for breath and beauty This journey is for the traveller who seeks not just to see, but to feel the places they visit and to walk away changed.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Lima

Vibe: Coastal, colonial, culinary

  • Arrive in Lima | Private transfer to boutique hotel in Barranco

  • Explore art galleries & have a chef-led Peruvian dinner experience

Day 2–3: Sacred Valley

Vibe: Ancient, fertile, spiritual

  • Fly to Cusco | Drive to Sacred Valley with photo stops

  • Explore Pisac Market, visit a weaving community, slow evening at lodge

  • Next day: Ollantaytambo fortress tour & riverside garden lunch

Day 4: Machu Picchu

Vibe: Majestic, bucket list, awe-filled

  • Scenic train to Aguas Calientes | Guided tour of Machu Picchu

  • Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes with thermal spring access

Day 5–6: Cusco

Vibe: Historic, high-altitude elegance

  • Return to Cusco | Visit Qorikancha temple & explore artisan quarter

  • Optional Andean ritual experience or chocolate-making workshop

  • Final day: Farewell dinner in a historic hacienda


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