10 Highlights · 10 Days · Fully Private & Customizable
The highlights of southern & northern Peru
Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.
10 Days Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide
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About This Tour
A 10-day private route joining Peru's two classic regions — Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in the south, then Chachapoyas, Gocta Waterfall and the Kuelap fortress in the north. This route is genuinely two Peru trips in one: five days on the classic Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu circuit, then a transfer north to the Chachapoyas cloud forest for Gocta Waterfall and the Kuelap fortress — a real change of scenery most Machu Picchu visitors never see.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco.
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Day 1 — Sacred Valley Arrival
Arrival and acclimatization in Cusco, then a transfer down into the Sacred Valley.
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Day 2 — Ollantaytambo, Maras & Moray
The Sacred Valley's core sites: the Ollantaytambo fortress, the Maras salt pans, and the Moray terraces.
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Day 3 — Machu Picchu
The train to Aguas Calientes and a guided tour of the citadel.
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Day 4 — Back to Cusco
A return to Cusco via Ollantaytambo, with a traditional pachamanca meal along the way.
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Day 5 — Cusco Walking Tour
A guided walk through Cusco's historic center.
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Day 6 — North to Chachapoyas
A journey north through the Utcubamba Valley to the Chachapoyas region.
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Day 7 — Gocta Waterfall
A three-hour hike through cloud forest to the base of Gocta Waterfall.
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Day 8 — La Jalca
A day of community immersion and local activities in the highland village of La Jalca.
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Day 9 — Kuelap Fortress
A cable car ride up to the pre-Inca Kuelap citadel, with time to explore its stone ruins.
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Day 10 — Farewell, Peru
A transfer from Chachapoyas to Jaén Airport for your departure.
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Departure
The trip ends in Chachapoyas with a transfer to Jaén for your onward flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Voyzo runs it exclusively for your group, with your own guide and vehicle throughout both the southern and northern legs.
Overland through the Utcubamba Valley — it's a genuine journey between two very different parts of Peru, not a quick hop, so the itinerary allows a full travel day for it.
Yes — Voyzo secures your entry ticket and train tickets as part of planning your trip, since Machu Picchu caps daily visitor numbers.
Kuelap and Gocta Waterfall are genuinely different — a larger, less-visited pre-Inca fortress and one of the world's tallest waterfalls, set in cloud forest rather than high Andean terrain.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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