Peru

The most-requested destination in South America, and for good reason — but Machu Picchu now runs on timed entry and permits, so dates need locking in well ahead.

What it's known for

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• Machu Picchu Reached by train from the Sacred Valley, or on foot along the Inca Trail
• Cusco and the Sacred Valley The Inca capital, plus Pisac, Ollantaytambo and the salt pans at Maras
• Lake Titicaca The floating reed islands of the Uros, from Puno
• Arequipa and Colca Canyon White volcanic stone architecture, and Andean condors at the canyon rim

When to go

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The dry season runs May to September and is the most reliable for trekking. The Inca Trail closes each February for maintenance.

Getting there

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Flights into Lima, then a domestic hop to Cusco. Cusco is at 3,400 m, so most itineraries start lower in the Sacred Valley.

This page is a starting point, not a packaged trip. Larry builds each itinerary around what you want and quotes it once he has confirmed availability and current pricing.