Peru · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best 3-Day Trips in Peru

25 tours  ·  from $98

Three days is the shortest honest jungle stay and the shortest comfortable Machu Picchu trek. The 15 below are priced all-in, with transfers, meals and what the itinerary really covers.

Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights - Arriving in Puerto Maldonado and heading straight to the river
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Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights

1.Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · 3 days · from $350Our pick

Start in Puerto Maldonado with lunch, then zipline from a 35-meter tower and boat into Tambopata National Reserve. Over two nights, guides such as Ivan, Samuel, Saay, and Alan lead hikes, Lake Sandoval canoe trips, night walks, and wildlife searches before a final clay-lick visit.

“We had a splendid time during this tour! Our guide Miguel was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We felt very much like being in good hands. We saw many monkeys, birds, butterflies, even sloths, etc. After we left we had the feeling we had done every activity that you can do in the area. Our favourite part was the trip to Sandoval Lake where we saw also a cayman, monkeys and many many bird species. The lodge was great. Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. They were also flexible with the food. We had forgotten to mention that one of us doesn’t eat any fish. They gave us some vegetarian food…”

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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day two: coffee farms, jungle paths, and the Urubamba River
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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

2.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680Top rated

Take the demanding three-day route from Cusco over the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu. You’ll sleep at Mountain Sky View and in Aguas Calientes, hike through Andean and jungle scenery, and travel back by panoramic train. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe have led this trip.

“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”

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3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge - Monkey Island and the first afternoon at camp
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3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

3.3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $459

Travel from Iquitos to Maniti Eco-Lodge for three days of guided Amazon excursions. You will look for pink dolphins, caimans, monkeys, birds, piranhas, and Victoria regia, with private rooms, meals, boots, transfers, and English or Spanish guidance included.

“An excellent experience overall that I would highly recommend! This organization is very well-organized and provides a good variety of experiences during your time in the jungle. My photos are from a night walk through the jungle, a visit to a local community, and a visit to a local animal reserve. They also offered us the option of doing an Ayahuasca ceremony which a few of us partook of and they took very good care of us and guided us through that rather intense but positive experience. I highly recommend this tour with this organization.”

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Eco Jungle 3 Days - 2 Nights - Day one: forest trails, Monkey Island, and caimans after dark
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Eco Jungle 3 Days – 2 Nights

4.Eco Jungle 3 Days – 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $240

Spend two nights at an Amazon eco-lodge near Puerto Maldonado, reached by boat through the Madre de Dios area. Walk rainforest trails, visit Monkey Island and Sandoval Lake, search for caimans, and cross a high canopy walkway. Guides such as Fernando, Ronal, Elar, and Luis may lead the outings.

“It’s quite an adventure! Well organised and well looked after. Tito was a lovely guide, who has lived an interesting life. The activities have you feeding monkeys, swinging through the rainforest and seeing lots of different creatures. Be prepared for mosquitos, spiders and more. The food was ok and the accomodation was clean but not the most comfortable.”

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Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service) - Day one: Arequipa to Yanque and Cruz del Condor
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Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service)

5.Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $400

Walk deep into Colca Canyon with an English or Spanish-speaking hiking guide such as José, Pepe, Miguel, or Jarley. You’ll visit Yanque, Cruz del Condor, Pallca, Sangalle, Cabanaconde, Chivay, and Patapampa, with local meals, family accommodation, and a mule option for the final climb.

“The tour was very comprehensive and well organised by Jarley. Our tour guide Marcello was also very friendly and informative.. he gave interesting insights throughout the tour. 1 full day meals and next day breakfast was included. Our stay at Colca Canyon was cozy and had a pool to relax. I would highly recommend this tour with Jarley.”

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Cusco : Sacred Valley & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 days - The first night needs a hotel check
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Cusco : Sacred Valley & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 days

6.Sacred Valley & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $817

Travel from Cusco through Pisac, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo, then hike the Short Inca Trail from Km 104 to Machu Picchu. Guides Miguel and Edwar lead the Machu Picchu days, with train rides, meals, and two overnight stays included.

“I hesitated about the score for this activity between 3 and 4 stars. You'll read and understand why.”

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From Puerto Maldonado: Tambopata National Reserve 3-Day Tour - Monkey Island Across the River
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From Puerto Maldonado: Tambopata National Reserve 3-Day Tour

7.Tambopata National Reserve 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 3 days · from $279

Spend three days in Tambopata National Reserve with guides such as Umberto, Samuel, and Apollo. Travel by river, hike to Sandoval Lake, seek giant otters and caimans, visit Monkey Island, and finish with canopy views and optional ziplining.

“We had the most amazing experience. Our guide Umberto was the kindest, fun and knowledgeable guide. Would highly recommend to really delve into the Amazon.”

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3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge - A comfortable base, not a remote survival camp
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3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge

8.3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $482

Spend two nights at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, 80 km from Iquitos by boat. With an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Manuel, Freddy, or Victor, you will hike Yanamono Reserve, search for pink dolphins, fish for piranhas, watch birds, and explore the jungle after dark.

“This is one of the most amazing things we have ever done. Huge thanks to Nixon, our guide, and the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge. Their staff are just the best, so welcoming and the food is top notch. Piranha fishing is an experience everyone should have in their lifetime, the competition to catch one gets fierce!!. The itinerary is very broad and is very interesting. Don't forget your bug spray and camera. We were very sad to leave.”

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From Iquitos: 3-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure Trip - Day 1: Butterflies, village life, and a night walk
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From Iquitos: 3-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure Trip

9.3-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 3 days · from $467

Travel from Iquitos into the Amazon for three days with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Cruise the river, look for pink dolphins and caimans, fish for piranhas, visit a Yahua community, learn about medicinal plants, and sleep in a basic jungle lodge.

“I loved everything about this tour: itbwas well organised, the lodge was surprisingly confrtable, i learnt a lot about local plants and animals, and enjoyed the veryvtasty and healthy communal meals. I was particulsrly pleased with our guide Miguel who was very attentionate and knowledgable about plants and the river and is a very good guide and communicator. I spent a memorable time on this tpur, met fantastic people, saw a lot of wildlife both during the day at night. I totally recommend this tour to everyone who would want to bathe in the river andhug a sloth yet would like to have good meals at set times, a private…”

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3-Day Eco-Sustainable Private Tour Manu National Park - Machuwasi Lagoon by wooden raft
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3-Day Eco-Sustainable Private Tour Manu National Park

10.3-Day Eco-Sustainable Private Tour Manu National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $389

Travel from Cusco into Manu National Park with a private guide, boat rides on the upper Madre de Dios River, forest walks, thermal baths, Machuwasi Lagoon, a night walk, and a parrot clay lick. Guides such as José, Alex, Marco, and Nicholas are known for spotting wildlife and explaining the forest.

“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”

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3-Day Colca Canyon trek with Professional Guide - Day one: condors, canyon views, and a steep descent
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3-Day Colca Canyon trek with Professional Guide

11.3-Day Colca Canyon trek with Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $98Best value

Start at 3 a.m. from Arequipa for a guided three-day Colca Canyon trek. You’ll watch condors at Cruz del Condor, walk through farming villages, relax in Sangalle’s natural pools, and finish with an early climb and hot springs. Guides may include Marcos, Ghersy, César, or Jean Carlos.

“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.”

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Sandoval Lake & Parrot Clay lick 3 Days/2 Nights - From the airport to Monte Amazonico Lodge
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Sandoval Lake & Parrot Clay lick 3 Days/2 Nights

12.Sandoval Lake & Parrot Clay lick 3 Days/2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 37 reviews · 3 days · from $250

Travel by boat from the airport or bus station to Monte Amazonico Lodge, then explore Tambopata with English or Spanish guides. You will visit Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, a 30-meter canopy walkway, and a parrot clay lick. Guides such as Samuel and Julio are praised for their wildlife knowledge.

“Great tour, very well organised, beautiful lodge, simple but with all necessary equipments. There were various diet options and plates were huge and food delicious. Our guide Julio, was very professional, very knowledgeable and passionate about nature and wildlife. Julio was very patient in making us discover all the various species that can be found there. We saw monkeys, caymans , parrots , tarantulas and lots of other animals, birds and insects. Julio made everything very clear and interesting, also sharing anecdotes about the cultural life in the Amazonia and in Perou. We were very lucky to benefit from his great passion for nature. We loved our stay in this…”

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Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day 2: Puca Pass, Anantapata, and the first view of Vinicunca
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Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek – 3 Days / 2 Nights

13.Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $535

You’ll trek from Upis around Ausangate’s glacial lakes, cross Arapa, Puca, and Warmisaya passes, then reach Vinicunca before the crowds. Salkantay Trekking provides guides, meals, camp gear, transfers, snacks, poles, ponchos, and 7 kg luggage transport for a demanding high-altitude route.

“Our guide, chef, and horsemen were all amazing. Will never forget this experience! Totally recommend this experience.”

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Sandoval lake 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day one: road, river, lodge, and first forest walks
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Sandoval lake 3 Days / 2 Nights

14.Sandoval lake 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 3 days · from $210

You’ll travel from Puerto Maldonado to a jungle lodge near Sandoval Lake, with English or Spanish guides, boat rides, forest walks, Monkey Island, and night caiman searches. Expect local food, basic comfort, small-group plans, and plenty of heat, insects, and weather changes.

“It‘s good value for money, the lodge is nice and the food authentic. I also enjoyed the organization, since there were many groups no place felt overcrowded since different groups were on different activities. However, we were very unlucky with our guide. His English was not really good, leading to questions that remained unanswered as they were not understood. The knowledge was also basic since animals were described like „this is a black caiman because it is not white, it is black“. Communication could also be improved in general, like a detailed description of the activities here and a clear timetable in order to book flights accordingly. Pick up and…”

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From Cusco: Manu National Park Tour & Accommodation 3 Days - Day two, Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake and river wildlife
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From Cusco: Manu National Park Tour & Accommodation 3 Days

15.Manu National Park Tour & Accommodation 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews

Travel from Cusco to Manu with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Paucartambo, cloud-forest trails, waterfalls, Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, and the Alto Madre de Dios River. Expect basic lodging, early starts, night walks, boat trips, and small groups of up to 15.

“Tour ben organizzato! Abbiamo visto il parco del Manu ….guida molto disponibile. Il nostro gruppo era formato da 4 persone 2 italiani e 2 francesi: una guida, un autista, un cuoco. Abbiamo fatto passeggiate mattutine notturne con canoe zattere e abbiamo visto tantissimi uccelli, scimmie fiori piante ….inoltre una ragazza e un ragazzo ci hanno fatto fare lo zip Line. Grazie Silver e staff Consigliatissimo”

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