Peru · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

Top 15 3-Day Experiences in Peru

25 tours  ·  from $98 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 3-day experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights - Puerto Maldonado to the Madre de Dios 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

Spend three days and two nights in Tambopata National Reserve with English or Spanish guides, river rides, ziplining from a 35-meter tower, a Lake Sandoval hike, wildlife searches, night walks, and a clay lick visit. Guides such as Ivan, Samuel, Saay, and Franklin have earned strong praise for spotting animals and explaining jungle life.

“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 - 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 the fast, demanding route from Cusco over the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu. You will sleep at Mountain Sky View and in Aguas Calientes, with meals, a guide, horse-carried duffel, safety gear, train, and transfers included. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe have been praised for patient support and strong group spirit.

“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 - Key points to know before booking
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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

Spend three days at Maniti Eco-Lodge near Iquitos with boat trips, Monkey Island, pink river dolphins, piranha fishing, night walks, caiman spotting, jungle hikes, and a local community visit. Guides such as Alfredo, Linder, Edwin, Ashoku, and Rene have led past departures. Lodging, meals, transfers, boots, and excursions are included.

“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.”

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Eco Jungle 3 Days - 2 Nights - Day one: river transfer, ancient trees, and Monkey Island
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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 lodge near Puerto Maldonado, with a local guide such as Fernando, Ronal, Elar, or Luis. Expect forest walks, Monkey Island, a night search for caiman, Sandoval Lake by rowing boat, canopy views, and simple rooms with mosquito nets, meals, and a pool.

“We had a great time. The environment was amazing. The employees at the lodge were very helpful and friendly. A fan in the room would be very helpful, as during the day it is very warm.”

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Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service) - The pre-dawn ride from Arequipa to Yanque
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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 private Colca Canyon trek follows a small-group route from Arequipa through Yanque, Cruz del Condor, Pallca, Sangalle, Cabanaconde, and Chivay. Expect family-run lodging, local food, an English-Spanish hiking guide such as José, Miguel, or Jarley, and a demanding final climb.

“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 - Pisac reveals the Inca engineering
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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. Miguel and Edwar guide the Machu Picchu days, with train rides, meals, permits, buses, and two hotel nights included. Expect moderate walking and a busy but rewarding schedule.

“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 - Day 1: River travel, the lodge, and Monkey Island
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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, or Apollo. Travel by river to a solar-powered jungle lodge, hike to Sandoval Lake, search for giant otters and caimans, visit Monkey Island, and walk through the forest canopy. Meals, transfers, lodging, and scheduled guided activities are included.

“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 three: sugarcane, lunch, and the trip back to Iquitos
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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, about 80 km from Iquitos by river. You’ll fish for piranha, search for pink dolphins, hike the Yanamono Reserve, watch birds, explore after dark, and visit a sugarcane mill. Guides such as Manuel, Freddy, Victor, and Anthony have earned special praise for their local insight.

“The lodge was really comfortable, the staff really nice and the food delicious ! Ou guide, victor, was amazing!! Totally recommend.”

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From Iquitos: 3-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure Trip - Butterfly farm and riverside village on day one
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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 jungle lodge for three days of wildlife outings, piranha fishing, sunrise and sunset trips, a butterfly farm, a Yahuas village, and a medicinal plant walk. Guides such as Danny, Ernesto, Miguel, and Roberto are known for sharp eyes and local river knowledge. Expect basic but comfortable rooms, communal meals, and plenty of jungle sounds.

“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…”

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3-Day Eco-Sustainable Private Tour Manu National Park - The parrot clay lick and the ride back
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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 privately from Cusco into Manu National Park with an experienced guide such as José, Miguel, Alex, or Marco. Expect cloud forest birding, Upper Madre de Dios boat rides, Machuwasi Lagoon by raft, thermal baths, jungle walks, a night search for wildlife, and a parrot clay lick.

“Very unique and delightful tour with a variety of activities to do. From bird watching to boat ride in the Amazon and walking in the middle of the jungle to see wild life, it was really something special and that I recommend.”

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3-Day Colca Canyon trek with Professional Guide - Cruz del Condor and the 3 a.m. start
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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 trek through Colca Canyon. See condors at Cruz del Condor, walk through farming villages, sleep in simple canyon lodges, relax at Sangalle’s pools, and finish with an early climb and hot springs. Guides may include Marcos, Ghersy, César, Jonathan, 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 - Arrival at 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

Spend three days at Monte Amazonico Lodge in Peru’s Tambopata region, with boat rides, Sandoval Lake, Monkey Island, night walks, caiman spotting, canopy bridges and an early parrot clay lick visit. English and Spanish guides lead small groups of up to 10. Guides such as Samuel and Julio are praised for their wildlife knowledge.

“All ran really smoothly. Samuel was a great guide, obviously the jungle is his passion and you could feel this throughout. He was knowledgeable and informative. Really lovely guy. The lodge was nice, small pool to cool off in and clean. Food was good, lots of it. Activities were well planned.”

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Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day one: Upis, Ausangate, and Hatun Pucacocha
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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 from Cusco takes you around Ausangate’s glacial lakes, over Arapa, Puca, and Warmisaya passes, and to Vinicunca before the crowds arrive. You’ll camp two nights, carry only a small daypack, and travel with a mountain guide, cook, horseman, meals, gear, oxygen, and private transport. Strong fitness and two days of altitude adjustment are essential.

“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: From Puerto Maldonado to the forest lodge
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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 three days and two nights near Sandoval Lake in Peru’s Madre de Dios region. You’ll travel by boat, walk primary and secondary forest, visit Monkey Island, search for caimans and capybaras at night, and learn about Amazon wildlife with an English or Spanish guide. Expect roughly 48 hours on tour, with an early departure after breakfast on day three.

“Super um in Kurzer Zeit etwas die Natur zu erkunden, Guide war sehr nett, Abholung hat super geklappt, Kommunikation war immer vorhanden & die Lodge ist sehr schön und vor allem sehr sauber ! 10/10 Allerdings sind es eigentlich nur 2 Tage , da man am letzten Tag schon nach dem Frühstück fertig ist , trotzdem sehr empfehlenswert. Man sollte nicht zu viele Tiere erwarten- es ist natur und je nach Jahreszeit mal hat man Glück mahl weniger 😊”

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From Cusco: Manu National Park Tour & Accommodation 3 Days - Day 1: From Cusco to the cloud forest
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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

Leave Cusco at 6:00 AM for a three-day trip through Paucartambo, the cloud forest, and Manu National Park. With an English or Spanish guide, you’ll walk jungle trails, cruise the Alto Madre de Dios River, explore Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, and search for monkeys, birds, caimans, reptiles, and amphibians. Accommodation is basic, and groups are limited 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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