Updated for the 2026–27 season.
In Peru, an all-inclusive trip rarely means a beach resort. It means a journey where everything is arranged before you land: hotels, transfers, guides, entrance tickets, the train to Machu Picchu and a team on call during your trip. This guide explains exactly what our all-inclusive Peru trips include, what is usually extra, and how a week looks day by day, so there are no surprises in your quote.
IncludedHotels, daily breakfast, private transfers, guides, entrance fees, trains and the Machu Picchu bus
Some mealsThe lunches and dinners listed in each itinerary
Usually extraInternational and domestic flights, most lunches and dinners, drinks, tips and insurance
OptionalHuayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Best forA first trip to Peru, couples, families and anyone who prefers not to arrange every connection
What “all-inclusive” means in Peru
Peru has only a few resorts in the style of the Caribbean, and they are far from Machu Picchu. The country is best seen on the move: the coast, the Sacred Valley, the citadel, Cusco, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon are hours apart, with flights, roads and trains in between. An all-inclusive trip here is an organised journey in which one company plans and books every piece, makes sure the connections work and helps you when something changes.
That is how we work from our office in Cusco. You get one itinerary, one quote that lists every service, and one team to talk to before and during the trip.
What our all-inclusive Peru trips include
| Included | What it means |
|---|---|
| Hotels | Every night in hand-picked 3-, 4- or 5-star hotels, in standard rooms or the room type you choose |
| Breakfast | Every day, at every hotel |
| Some lunches and dinners | The meals of the excursion days, such as a traditional lunch in the Sacred Valley; each itinerary lists them |
| Private transfers | All ground transport between airports, stations and hotels, with meet and greet on arrival |
| Guided tours | Bilingual local guides on every included tour, private or shared as you prefer |
| Entrance fees | Every site in the itinerary, including the Machu Picchu ticket (circuit 1 or 2, subject to availability) |
| Trains | The train to Machu Picchu and back, and the PeruRail Titicaca to Lake Titicaca when it is in your route |
| The Machu Picchu bus | The return shuttle between Machu Picchu town and the citadel |
| Support | Our team in Cusco, a WhatsApp message away during the whole trip |
Every itinerary has its own “included” and “not included” lists. You see both in your proposal before you book.
What is usually not included
| Usually extra | Why | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| International flights | They depend on where you fly from and how | You book them, or ask us for advice on the best arrival city |
| Domestic flights | Prices change by date and booking class | We quote them separately, free, and book them for you |
| Most lunches and dinners | So you can enjoy Lima’s and Cusco’s restaurants at your own pace | We recommend and book restaurants on request |
| Drinks | Not included with meals | — |
| Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain | Optional climbs with their own limited tickets | Ask for them when you book; they sell out first |
| Tips | Optional, at your discretion | We explain local customs before you travel |
| Travel insurance | Strongly recommended for every trip | Take it out when you book your flights |
| Early check-in or late check-out | Hotels charge them as an extra night or day use | We request them when your flights need them |
A week in Peru, day by day
This is the rhythm of the Peru part of our journeys, with what each day includes:
| Day | Plan | Included |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Lima; afternoon city tour | Meet and greet, private transfer, guided tour, hotel |
| 2 | Flight to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley | Private transfer, hotel with breakfast (flight quoted separately) |
| 3 | Maras salt mines, Moray and Ollantaytambo | Private guide and driver, entrance fees, traditional lunch |
| 4 | Machu Picchu, then on to Cusco | Train both ways, bus, Machu Picchu ticket, private guide, transfer to Cusco |
| 5 | San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo and a textile museum | Guide, entrance fees, lunch |
| 6 | A free day in Cusco | Hotel with breakfast; our restaurant suggestions |
| 7 | Departure | Private transfer to the airport |
See more routes in our Peru itineraries for 5 to 14 days, how we visit the Sacred Valley and Cusco, and all our Machu Picchu tours from Lima.
Private or shared, and which hotels
- Private or shared: each experience can be private, with your own guide and driver, or shared with a small group where that makes sense, such as some boat trips. You choose when we plan the trip.
- Hotel category: 3-, 4- or 5-star hotels, chosen for location and service. Read our Peru honeymoon guide for the most romantic options and our Peru family vacation guide for family rooms.
- Trains: the train to Machu Picchu and back is included, usually the Expedition one way and the panoramic Vistadome the other; you can upgrade to a luxury train such as the Belmond Hiram Bingham. Compare them in our guide to luxury trains in Peru.
Lodges with meals and excursions
Some stays work almost like an all-inclusive resort. Amazon lodges near Puerto Maldonado, such as Posada Amazonas and Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, are booked as programmes with meals and guided excursions, and the same applies to some lodges on Lake Titicaca. They are a good way to add a few days without planning each meal.
When to go
All-inclusive trips run all year. The dry season in the Andes, from May to September, is the most popular and the busiest, so book early for those months. Read our guide to the best time to visit Peru.
Peru with its neighbours
Many all-inclusive journeys combine Peru with Bolivia or the Galápagos, with the same kind of inclusions in every country. See our Peru & Bolivia Discovery (16 days) and Ecuador & Peru Highlights (15 days), or plan a tailor-made trip with exactly the inclusions you want.
Frequently asked questions
Are there all-inclusive resorts in Peru?
Very few, and they are far from Machu Picchu and Cusco. Most travellers choose an organised journey that includes hotels, transfers, guides, entrance fees and trains.
Are flights included in an all-inclusive Peru trip?
International flights are not included. Domestic flights, such as Lima to Cusco, are quoted separately and we can book them for you.
Are meals included?
Breakfast is included every day, plus the lunches and dinners listed in your itinerary. Most lunches and dinners are free, so you can enjoy the restaurants of Lima and Cusco.
Is the Machu Picchu ticket included?
Yes, the entrance ticket (circuit 1 or 2, subject to availability), the train and the bus are included, with a private guide. Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional extras with limited tickets.
Do I need to tip in Peru?
Tips are optional and at your discretion. We explain the local customs for guides, drivers and hotel staff before you travel.
How far in advance should I book?
Three to six months ahead is ideal, and earlier for June to August, when Machu Picchu tickets, trains and the best hotels sell out.
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Wilfredo Zúñiga Huamanguillas
Anthropologist & Hospitality Professional | South America Travel ExpertAnthropologist, hospitality professional and South America travel expert with 11 years of experience in tourism, trained at the Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco. Wilfredo writes about the people, traditions and landscapes of the continent, from the Andes and Machu Picchu to Patagonia, Brazil and the Amazon.
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