About this trip
Ten days across Peru and Brazil, covering the two big names most people have on a list: Machu Picchu and Rio. It moves fast but hits the key sights properly rather than skimming past them.
You start in Lima, then fly to Cusco to acclimatise and explore the old Inca capital before the main event — Machu Picchu itself. Back in Cusco there's time for more of the region's history and a hike up to Rainbow Mountain. The trip closes out with a shift in gear entirely: Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio.
It's a partially guided trip with domestic flights and transport handled for you, so the logistics of covering three very different places in ten days aren't left to you to figure out.
What you'll do
- Explore Cusco's old town and colonial-Inca architecture
- Visit the Machu Picchu citadel
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
- Wander Lima's museums and food scene
- Relax on Copacabana Beach in Rio
- See Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Fast-paced — three destinations in ten days with domestic flights between them
- Rated easy, so no serious fitness needed beyond the Rainbow Mountain hike
- Suits families and groups travelling over Christmas or New Year as well as any other time
Worth it if you want curated highlights across Peru and Brazil with excellent logistics and guides. Think twice if you prefer slower travel or independent exploration.
- Guides consistently knowledgeable on Inca history and Brazilian culture; immersive extras like Lima cooking classes and Rio samba sessions included.
- Multi-country logistics handled seamlessly—transfers, tours, and itinerary pacing between Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Iguazu, and Rio all well-coordinated.
- Solo travelers felt safe and integrated; group dynamics encouraged meeting fellow travelers during activities like Iguazu Falls tours.
- Itinerary covers major highlights rapidly across multiple countries—expect significant travel days between Peru and Brazil destinations.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Lima · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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