How to Spend 10 Days in Peru – The Ultimate Itinerary

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Day 1 – Arrive in Cusco and get acclimated

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Day 2 – Hike Rainbow Mountain

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Day 3 – See the Sacred Valley and hop on the train to Aguas Calientes

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Day 4 – Machu Picchu

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Day 5 – Visit Moray, Salt Mines and Chinchero

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