Peru · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

15 3-Day Experiences in Peru to Build a Day Around

25 tours  ·  from $98

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 3-day experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights - Arriving in Puerto Maldonado and reaching the forest
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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

Spend three days in Tambopata with English or Spanish-speaking guides such as Ivan, Samuel, Saay, and Alan. Zipline from a 35-meter tower, cruise the Madre de Dios River, hike to Lake Sandoval, search for monkeys and giant otters, walk in the forest at night, and visit a parrot clay lick. Expect basic jungle lodging, cold showers, early starts, and excellent wildlife spotting.

“A perfect way to disconnect, great place to stay, amazing night tours included, knowledgeable guides, great food. If you are a vegetarian, options are limited but they will do their best to make something for you. Be prepared for no mobile network, but was perfect.”

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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Mountain Sky View and the Santa Teresa Valley
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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 a fast, challenging route from Cusco to Machu Picchu via the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass. You will sleep in an Andean hut and an Aguas Calientes hotel, hike through mountain and jungle country, and travel home by panoramic train. Guides may include Marco, Guido, or Cesar Quispe, depending on the departure.

“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 - Pink dolphins, swimming, and a night walk
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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 outings. You will look for pink dolphins, monkeys, caimans, birds, piranhas, Victoria Regia, and nocturnal wildlife, with private basic rooms, meals, rubber boots, and transport included. Guides such as Alfredo, Linder, Edwin, and Ashoku have led this program.

“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 2: the long outing to Sandoval Lake
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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 eco-lodge near Puerto Maldonado, with airport or bus-station transfers, meals, guided forest walks, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, caiman spotting, and a canopy walkway. Guides such as Fernando, Ronal, Elar, Tito, and Luis are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining Amazon plants and animals.

“Great experience for 2 nights. Fernando was a fantastic tour guide, really helpful and knowledgeable about the wildlife and area! Overall we enjoyed our time”

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Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service) - Cruz del Condor and the canyon rim
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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

This three-day private trek from Arequipa takes you from Cruz del Condor into the Colca Canyon, with village lodging, local meals, a pool at Sangalle, and a sunrise climb to Cabanaconde. Guides such as José, Pepe, Miguel, and Jarley are noted for friendly, clear explanations of local plants, culture, and wildlife. Transport is shared, but the trek itself is private.

“We had a really nice experience, José (Pepe) is great, you could feel that he's passionate about his job!”

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Cusco : Sacred Valley & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 days - Day two: from Km 104 to the Sun Gate
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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. You will see Wiñay Wayna, enter through the Sun Gate, and return by Vistadome train. Guides Miguel and Edwar lead the Machu Picchu portion, with hotels, meals, trains, buses, and entrance fees 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 - Arriving in Puerto Maldonado and Taking 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 Humberto, Samuel, or Apollo. Travel by riverboat, hike to Sandoval Lake, search for giant otters and caimans, visit Monkey Island, and walk through the forest and canopy near a solar powered lodge. Ziplining is optional.

“Attività bene organizzate. Pasti particolari e ottimi. Bellissima l’uscita notturna sul fiume alla ricerca di caimani e quella nella foresta alla ricerca della fauna notturna. Il rientro a Puerto Maldonado di solito è a metà mattina.”

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3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge - Day two: birds, dolphins, fishing, and Victoria regia
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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

Travel 80 km by river from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge for two nights in the Yanamono rainforest. Your bilingual guide leads jungle hikes, bird watching, dolphin searches, piranha fishing, lake visits, night walks, and a sugarcane mill visit. Guides such as Manuel, Freddy, Victor, and Daniel have earned special praise for their local knowledge and friendly style.

“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 - The lodge: simple, practical, and part of the experience
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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 by boat to a riverside lodge for three days of guided Amazon outings. You will search for dolphins, caimans, birds, insects, and medicinal plants, fish for piranhas, visit a butterfly farm and eco-village, and meet the Yahuas. Guides such as Danny, Ernesto, Miguel, and Andrés have earned praise for their local knowledge and care.

“This Amazon experience was amazing. I was very fortunate that it was me and another person in the group which made it far better. My guide Joa was very friendly and helped when he could and provided some funny moments”

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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 on a three-day private tour with guides such as José, Miguel, or Alex. Expect cloud-forest birding, boat rides on the upper Madre de Dios River, jungle walks, a night outing, Machuwasi Lagoon, thermal baths, monkeys, capybara, and a parrot clay lick.

“Miguel was a knowledgeable, great guide. He made sure everyone was taken care of and the tour ran smoothly. Katia was the best cook I have ever had on a tour! I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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3-Day Colca Canyon trek with Professional Guide - Villages, farms, and the walk to Sangalle
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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

Spend three days hiking through Colca Canyon with a guide such as Marcos, Ghersy, César, or Jonathan. You’ll watch condors at Cruz del Condor, descend through farming villages, sleep two nights in simple canyon lodges, relax at Sangalle’s pools, then climb out before sunrise. The trek costs $98, with park fees, hot springs, and the final lunch extra.

“I want to start off with saying that our guide Ghersey was amazing. He made our trek very enjoyable. He was helpful, knowledgable and informative. The company is well organized and their buses are nice.”

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Sandoval Lake & Parrot Clay lick 3 Days/2 Nights - Monkey Island gives you an easy first wildlife walk
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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

Spend three days at Monte Amazonico Lodge in the Tambopata rainforest, with English or Spanish guiding, small groups of up to 10, and airport or bus-station pickup. You’ll visit Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, a 30-meter canopy walkway, and a parrot clay lick, plus search for caimans and nocturnal wildlife.

“Les prestations du lodge, pas d'eau au robinet le matin du départ, la nourriture vraiment abominable, Vaut pas le déplacement, piège à touristes.”

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Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day 2: Puca Pass, glacial lagoons, and Warmisaya Pass
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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

This three-day trek links Ausangate’s glacial lakes with Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain. You’ll hike above 4,800 meters, cross Puca and Warmisaya passes, camp in remote valleys, and travel with a guide, cook, horseman, and small group of up to 12. Guides may include Nestor, Marco, Fredy, or other Salkantay Trekking staff.

“Wow, wow, wow. This was one of the best, if not THE best, treks of my life. First off, the service from Nestor (my guide), Avelino (the muleteer/horseman), and Heber (the mountain chef) were phenomenal. They worked so hard every single day to provide an amazing experience - planning each day's route, setting up and tearing down campsites, cooking - all while doing the trek themselves.”

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Sandoval lake 3 Days / 2 Nights - What the $210 price really covers
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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

Spend two nights near Sandoval Lake in the Tambopata National Reserve, with airport or bus-station pickup, meals, guided forest walks, monkey-island visits, night caiman searches, and wildlife viewing. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 10, though group size may vary. The $210 price excludes the $20 reserve entrance fee and single-room charges.

“Gute Organisation, problemloser Transfer vom Flughafen zum Büro des Veranstalters und dann zur Lodge mit dem Boot. Zweisprachiger Guide vor Ort, sehr freundlich und kompetent. Sehr schön angelegte Anlage.”

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From Cusco: Manu National Park Tour & Accommodation 3 Days - The first afternoon: caves, palms, and night creatures
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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 into Manu National Park with a small group of up to 15, English or Spanish guide, river boats, jungle walks, Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, night wildlife searches, and a basic hostel stay. Silver is named among the staff in guest feedback, though guide assignments can vary.

“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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