{"id":2620,"date":"2019-11-09T12:40:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T12:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=2620"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:23:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:23:37","slug":"7-different-ways-get-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/7-different-ways-get-machu-picchu\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Different Ways to Get to Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Visiting\nthe magnificent Incan citadel is on almost everyone\u2019s to-do list when coming to\nCusco. It\u2019s no surprise when you think of its status and the fascinating fact\nthat it was constructed on the side of a mountain in the Andes. It surely is a\nmost wonderful sight to see and you feel like you are being swept back in time\nto the age of the Incas. It\u2019s mystical and magical and is well worth the trip and\nvisit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, to get\nto the archaeological site, there are a lot of options. It can often be a task\nin itself just selecting which of the various routes you want to take. You\u2019ll\nhave to take a few things into consideration such as how long you have, your fitness\nlevels, and financial aspects. Let\u2019s take a peek at each of the ways to get\nthere to give you a helping hand in choosing the right one for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents anchor-links\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-one-day-machu-picchu-tour-by-train\" data-level=\"2\">One Day Machu Picchu Tour By Train<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-two-day-machu-picchu-tour-by-train\" data-level=\"2\">Two Day Machu Picchu Tour By Train<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-inca-trail\" data-level=\"2\">The Inca Trail<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-salkantay-trek\" data-level=\"2\">Salkantay Trek<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-inca-jungle\" data-level=\"2\">Inca Jungle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-lares-trek\" data-level=\"2\">The Lares Trek<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-huchuy-qosqo-trek\" data-level=\"2\">Huchuy Qosqo Trek<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-take-your-time-deciding\" data-level=\"2\">Take Your Time Deciding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-one-day-machu-picchu-tour-by-train\">One Day Machu Picchu Tour By Train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are\nreally struggling for time, then the one day tour is a brief but excellent\ntrip. You will have to wake up very early this day, but can, of course, keep\nsleeping along the way until you get to Aguas Calientes if you need to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/machu-picchu\/machu-picchu-one-day-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">full-on day<\/a><\/strong>, so isn\u2019t for those who want to take things slowly. It\u2019s not a very cheap option either. Due to the fact that you will need two train tickets, a guide, and the entrance to the Incan fortress, the overall price isn\u2019t much less than opting for one of the more economical treks. However, if you really do only have just one day, it\u2019s the perfect way to make sure you don\u2019t miss out on the wonder that is Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/machupicchu-day-trip-by-train.jpg\" alt=\"One Day Machu Picchu Tour By Train\" class=\"wp-image-2625\" style=\"width:920px;height:920px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Photo by: @the.antarctic.riviera <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-day-machu-picchu-tour-by-train\">Two Day Machu Picchu Tour By Train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is similar to the one day tour, only with a night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes in between. This means that you get to relax a little more and aren\u2019t so rushed. The price isn\u2019t a lot different, so if you have the time, we recommend the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/inca-trail\/inca-trail-short\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two-day option<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/two-day-tour-machu-picchu-by-train.jpg\" alt=\"Two Day Machu Picchu Tour By Train\" class=\"wp-image-2626\" style=\"width:920px;height:613px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-inca-trail\">The Inca Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/inca-trail\/trek-inca-trail-machu-picchu-cusco-peru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">classic Inca Trail<\/a><\/strong> is made up of 4 days. You will experience walking along the tracks that the Incas once did, which can be a really special feeling. You will be camping all along the way until you enter Machu Picchu in the early hours of the morning on day 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a\nchallenging trek and you do need to be reasonably fit. Be prepared not to\nshower along the way either. So if you are a fan of staying clean, maybe look\nfor another trek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the\nfact that the Inca Trail requires a special permit, this trek is considerably\nmore expensive than others. Make sure you factor that in when thinking of\ncosts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a shorter 2-day version in which you just spend one day on part of the trail before spending the night in Aguas Calientes. A good option for those with less time or who aren\u2019t up for all the trekking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A whopping <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/salkantay-trek-inca-trail-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">7-day version<\/a><\/strong> exists that merges with the Salkantay trail, but more on that next.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/traditional-inca-trail-machu-picchu-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-2627\" style=\"width:920px;height:613px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salkantay-trek\">Salkantay Trek<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The classic Salkantay trek is a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/trekking-machu-picchu-salkantay-llactapata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">5-day trek<\/a><\/strong> that covers a lot of ground. You get to witness all kinds of climates from snowy cold mountain peaks to the humid jungle. You\u2019ll also get to see the stunning Humantay Lake if you go for this option. It\u2019s the next most popular option after the Inca trail, and with reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trek is far more economical than the Inca trail but is no less exciting. If you have 5 days and have been able to acclimatize beforehand, this is an excellent route to Machu Picchu. There are shorter options available that are 3 or 4 days long. The price doesn\u2019t differ a lot between the 3, so if you have the time, we say go for the full 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before there is also a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/salkantay-trek-inca-trail-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">7-day version<\/a><\/strong> that connects to the Inca Trail. You will do a couple of days of Salkantay to see the most important parts of the route before moving onto the Inca Trail. This is a real adventurers trek and is the perfect mix of both treks. It will cost you more though, so check out prices beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salkantay-trek-machu-picchu.jpg\" alt=\"Salkantay Trek, alternative route to Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-2628\" style=\"width:920px;height:613px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inca-jungle\">Inca Jungle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This trek isn\u2019t just a trek. It\u2019s for the thrill-seekers out there and for those who want something a little different. It\u2019s a <strong>4-day trek<\/strong>, so a good length in general, and includes all kinds of activities. You will get to try out some cycling and a few other options on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is great if you don\u2019t fancy walking the whole way and want a bit of an adrenaline rush. The trip is reasonably priced so should be more affordable to most. It\u2019s also perfect for those that don\u2019t like the cold, as you\u2019ll be spending the majority of the time on the humid outskirts of the jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/inca-inka-jungle-machu-picchu.jpg\" alt=\"Inca Jungle, alternative route to Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-2629\" style=\"width:920px;height:920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-lares-trek\">The Lares Trek<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lares<\/strong> is another 4-day trek, so you need to be in town for a while to be able to do it. It\u2019s a truly wonderful experience where you hike through small Andean villages and get to see how the folk live up in the mountains and witness a lot of their cultures and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also\nthe best option for families. The trek isn\u2019t too tough and is a great\nopportunity for kids as well as adults to see how people live in a different\nkind of place with different traditions. Again, the price is fair and it\nincludes the Machu Picchu ticket like all the others.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/lares-trek-machu-picchu.jpg\" alt=\"The Lares Trek, alternative route to Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-2630\" style=\"width:920px;height:613px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-huchuy-qosqo-trek\">Huchuy Qosqo Trek <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Huchuy Qosqo is one of the lesser-visited archaeological sites in Cusco. However, it\u2019s also one of the more fascinating. It has a different structure to most and the route to get there is very interesting indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to Lares, you will pass through small local villages and experience what the day to day lives of mountain dwellers is like. You will stay with families along the way, so is a great way to get stuck into the real Peruvian experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 2 days of trekking, you will take a train to Aguas Calientes to hike up to Machu Picchu on the last day. 1 and 2-day options are available to go to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/huchuy-qosqo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Huchuy Qosqo<\/a><\/strong>, but they don\u2019t end up at the world marvel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/huchuy-qosqo-machu-picchu.jpg\" alt=\"Huchuy Qosqo Trek , alternative route to Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-2631\" style=\"width:920px;height:613px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-your-time-deciding\">Take Your Time Deciding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So we\u2019ve given you a brief insight into each of the options available to hope to help you decide which one is the best fit for you. Take your time, though. You\u2019re going to be visiting one of the most spectacular places on the planet, so you\u2019ll want to get there in style. Take into consideration the cost and the type of experience you wish to have, and you will end up having the trip of a lifetime. We guarantee it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by:\nLiv Palmer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visiting the magnificent Incan citadel is on almost everyone\u2019s to-do list when coming to Cusco. 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