Machu Picchu Tours

When visiting this ancient citadel, you can expect to enjoy the following:

• Experience the sunrise behind this New Seven Wonder.
• Feel the magic of the Incas fill your soul as you gaze out across their ancient fortress and picture how things were back then.
• Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain - You can opt to climb either of these mountains as an extra to your entrance ticket. From both, you get an incredible view of the archaeological site.
• The Sun Gate - This was the original entrance to Machu Picchu, from where the hikers on the Inca Trail now enter daily.
• Enjoy a tour of all the important sites in the citadel in the company of an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

It's no secret that Machu Picchu is at a relatively high altitude, and you need to visit Cusco beforehand, which sits at over 3,000 masl. For this reason, it's very important to take precautions regarding the altitude. We strongly advise spending 2 to 3 days in the city before engaging in any strenuous activity to adjust.

You may find that your doctor back home is able to prescribe some altitude medicine, but if not, you can buy pills in the pharmacies in Cusco upon arrival. These also sell small cans of oxygen, which can help with feeling light-headed or nauseous.

If you prefer a more natural way to deal with the altitude, you can opt for a coca or muña tea. Both of these have been drunk since Incan times and are a great help for headaches or feeling unwell.

Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco Region, in the Urubamba Province, within the Machu Picchu District. This is above the Sacred Valley of the Incas and about 80 kilometres to the North West of Cusco.

As with any trip, the further ahead you plan, the better. This is especially true if you wish to do the Inca Trail or climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain inside Machu Picchu. Both of these sell out months in advance, particularly for the high season between April and October.

If you won’t have much time in Cusco, you can decide to go on a one or two day trip, which will take you to Aguas Calientes where you’ll visit Machu Picchu and then return to Cusco.

If you have more time, we highly recommend one of the treks available. You will experience walking through the incredible landscapes of the Andes as well as meet some new friends and have fun along the way.

Before heading to this World Wonder, there are a few things you should know:

• Take your passport because you won’t be allowed in without it. At the entrance your ticket details will be checked against your passport.
• Print out your tickets as you’ll need to hand them over upon arrival.
• Buy your tickets beforehand to avoid disappointment if they are sold out. Tickets are not available at the entrance gates.
• Make sure you take plenty of sun protection as well as an insect repellent. Long sleeves and pants are recommended to avoid insect bites.
• Once you go inside the archaeological site, there are no bathrooms, so make sure you go before you enter.
• There is no allowance for tripods, selfie sticks, or drones inside.
• Take a good camera to get some unforgettable photos.

The best time to visit Machu Picchu is from May to October, which is the dry season. May to August are especially popular with pleasant and sunny days.

From November to March it’s the rainy season, and you will find it rains frequently in the cloud forest. The Inca Trail is closed in February for conservation and maintenance.

Here are a few of the must-see sites while inside the citadel of Machu Picchu: