Peru: the Sacred Valley
Acclimatise low, climb slowly, and see Machu Picchu before the crowds.
Peru · Couples and honeymoons
Peru for couples
The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu by train and Cusco, in small hotels with a private guide, at a gentle pace.
Peru for two is best taken slowly: a few nights in the Sacred Valley to settle into the altitude, the train to Machu Picchu, Cusco for its colonial streets, and a second region if there is time. The hotels are small and the guiding is excellent.
Tell us how many nights and whether the Amazon or the coast belongs in the plan. Ten to twelve is right.
Where we go
The Sacred Valley for ruins, markets and walks; a night at the foot of Machu Picchu for an early entry; Cusco for two or three nights; then the Amazon, Lake Titicaca or Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. Lima for the food at either end.
How the week runs
A private guide and driver throughout, with mornings for the sites and afternoons free. A picnic in the ruins, a cooking class in Cusco, a horse ride in the valley. The train to Machu Picchu is part of the pleasure.
Who it suits and when
Honeymoons, anniversaries and couples who want culture and landscape at a gentle pace. April to October is driest; the shoulder months of April, May, September and October are quieter.
- Best time
- May to October for the dry season in the Andes. Lima is best from December to April.
- Suits
- Honeymoons · Anniversaries and milestones · Couples who travel often and want something quieter
Example journeys
Couples and honeymoons itineraries in Peru
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Questions about couples and honeymoons in Peru
Will the altitude spoil it?
Rarely, with the right pacing. We start in the valley, keep the first days gentle and leave Cusco until later in the trip.
Is there a planning fee?
No. The first conversation and the proposal are free. You pay when you accept the plan.
Is this a live booking?
No. It is a starting point. A specialist writes a private proposal and availability is confirmed then.
Plan couples and honeymoons in Peru
A specialist replies personally with a first private proposal: stays, pacing, and a guide price. No obligation for the first conversation.