PERU · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES
Every Peru itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 3-day experiences justify the slot — priced, timed and rated, so you can decide in minutes and get back to the map.
3 days from Lima to Paracas, Huacachina and Pisco: speedboat islands, sand dunes buggy and sandboarding, vineyard pisco tastings.
“Everything was perfect , good memories I will never forget, profesional staffing ready to help at any moment, definitely I'll do it again”
3 days from Lima to Paracas, Huacachina, and Nazca. Penguins, dunes, pisco tasting, and a Nazca Lines flight with hotel pickup.
“Very unorganized. Too much down/wasted time. Both mornings started 30 minutes late. Constantly changing bus, van, back to bus, and tour guides. Great activities, but poor execution of transfers.”
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata reserve with ziplining, a river boat for caimans, Lake Sandoval birding, and a clay lick.
“The guided tour, the guide and the flexibility it offered. The overall experience!”
Trek Colca Canyon in 3 days, with early starts, condors at Cruz del Condor, oasis swimming in Sangalle, and a full return to Arequipa.
“Absolutely beautiful scenery and well put together itinery. We were very fortunate that we arrived at a time when there were multiple condors to be seen from the view point - fantastic. The hiking was quite energetic - I was VERY glad I opted to take the 3 rather than 2 day option. The food at the 1st nights accomodation was surprisingly good. The room with ensuite basic but fine. The 2nd night we (couple) had a large room that could have slept 4 but it was definitely no frills. All quite acceptable if you are used to staying in basic hostels. However the pool at the second nights accom…”
A 3 day Salkantay Trek challenge from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a pass crossing, hut and hotel nights, plus train and guides.
“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”
Manu National Park 3-day Amazon tour from Cusco: cloud forest birding, boat rides on the Madre de Dios, and night walks at Guadalupe Lodge.
“Amazing environments and experience. I can't believe the guide finds all the animals. A little long transport to and from Lodge in the busesAuto-translated”
3-day all-inclusive jungle adventure from Iquitos to Maniti Eco-Lodge. Boat wildlife, Monkey Island, pink dolphins, night hikes.
“First off, I do want to say that this is not a private tour, but a group tour. Our tour guide Rene was very friendly and knowledgeable, and everyone really enjoyed him. Monkey Island was amazing to see, as were the dolphins. I think we were quoted a more expensive price for the butterfly habitat than is normal when the woman taking the entrance fee was trying to give us change back, but our guide is telling her no.”
3 days deep in Pacaya Samiria near Iquitos, with canoeing, night hikes, medicinal jungle walks, and artisanal fishing. Small group.
“We did a 3-day trip with Eli and Roman. Eli was our guide and took good care of us, including our meals (breakfast, lunch, and diner) and daily needs in the jungle. He was very responsible and made sure we stayed safe throughout the trip. Also, the meal was very delicious, we could not expect more in such a harsh living condition. Roman was our skipper and truly a master of the jungle. He knew how to spot wildlife, navigate different rivers, and kept the trip fun with his great sense of humor. Ruth was very responsive and accommodating. She handled our pick-up and drop-off smoothly and did a great…”
Eco Jungle 3 days 2 nights from Puerto Maldonado: Tambopata walks, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake boat ride, canopy sunrise.
“Excellent jungle experience. Couldn’t be easier with airport to airport transfers, all meals included (with large portions) and knowledgeable guides taking us through all our tours.”
Cusco Sacred Valley and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 3 days, with sunrise entry, expert guides, and train rides through the Andes.
“I hesitated about the score for this activity between 3 and 4 stars. You'll read and understand why.”
3 days in Tambopata National Reserve from Puerto Maldonado with Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, giant otters, caiman safari, and canopy hiking.
“Great food and clean accommodations. Very easy pick up and drop off from the airport and all the transportation went very smoothly. We had wonderful weather and did everything on the itinerary. We saw plenty of birds monkeys Caymans. All in all was a very great experience. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get a taste of the Amazon without anything to extreme. Beware though the treetop hike is quite high if you have a fear of heights!”
3-day Amazon adventure from Iquitos at Heliconia Lodge: river cruise, Yanamono hikes, pink dolphins, night walks, and sugarcane tastings.
“Very very interesting trip to see the amazon river , best food and lodge.”
3-day Amazon adventure from Iquitos in Loreto: boat rides, sunrise wildlife, piranha fishing, medicinal plants, and jungle sunset moments.
“For a group of 5 25 year old’s this 3 day Amazon jungle experience was well worth the money. Our guide Ernesto was amazing! He grew up in the jungle and was passionate with showing us everything it had to offer. Ernesto showed us numerous species of wildlife including locating a wild tarantula from the ground and picking it up for all of us to see, wild pink dolphins, a wild alligator, frogs, sloths, electric eels, monkeys, anacondas and many other species of birds and insects. We also went piranha fishing along the Amazon river which was amazing and we also had an evening where we actually got to dip…”
A private 3-day eco-sustainable Manu trip from Cusco with cloud-forest birding, Madre de Dios boat time, raft rides, and night walks.
“We had the best time with Alex! He’s not only super fun and easy to be around, but also incredibly knowledgeable and caring. He has a real gift for finding animals — we saw so much more than we ever expected thanks to him. You can tell hRead more”
3-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with a professional guide: condors at Cruz del Condor, Sangalle oasis, and Chacapi hot springs.
“We took the three day Colca Canyon trek with a transfer to Puno. The trek was well organized, with very nice accommodations and delicios food all the way. We would like to thank Ghersy, our trekking guide, who did a very great job. We are also thankful to the drivers who drove safely on steep mountain roads. The transfer to Puno went also well, with our luggages stored at the location where the trek started.”
Pick a kind of day, and see the best of it.
