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Peru and Bolivia: Lima → Machu Picchu → La Paz, 10-night itinerary

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  1. ITAdeparture
  2. outbound flight, flight
  3. Limaland here
  4. 10 nights, 5 stops
  5. La Pazfly home from here
  6. return flight, flight
  7. ITAhome
The outbound flight lands in Lima (LIM), the return flight leaves from La Paz (LPB). It's an open-jaw flight: a single return trip with two different cities, so you don't lose days going back to where you started.

What are the stops?

  1. Lima

    2 nights

    Domestic flight, about 1.5 hours: Lima → Cusco

  2. Cusco

    3 nights

    acclimatisation

    Train, about 3.5 hours: PeruRail

  3. Machu Picchu

    1 night

    Bus, about 10 hours: via Cusco

  4. Puno / Titicaca

    2 nights

    Bus, about 5.5 hours: Copacabana border

  5. La Paz

    2 nights

When is the best time for this trip?

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

The best time is May,June,July,August and September.

What should you know before you go?

  • The itinerary crosses 2 countries (Peru and Bolivia): check the entry requirements for each one on viaggiaresicuri.it before booking.
  • Lima → Cusco: this flight isn't included in the outbound and return flights we search; you book it separately after fixing your outbound and return dates.
  • Overland and sea travel costs about €145 per person in total: it's an estimate, real prices change with season and class.
  • With less time the itinerary shrinks to about 6 nights, taking days off the longest stops.
  • Cusco, Lake Titicaca and La Paz are above 3,000 metres: keep the first days light to acclimatise.
  • Entry to Machu Picchu is capped: book your ticket in advance.

Entry requirements on viaggiaresicuri.it

The flight that lands in Lima and flies home from La Paz: let's see what it costs for your dates.

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