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Machu Picchu Tours

Traveling to Cusco, Perú and knowing Machu Picchu is the goal of millions of travelers around the world. But the question arises, should I go to Machu Picchu on an organized tour or on my own?

The answer to this question depends on many factors and your ability as a traveler.


What aspects to consider before traveling to Machu Picchu?

To know if you must go to Machu Picchu on an organized tour or on your own you must take into account many factors, such as:
  • If it is the first time you come to Machu Picchu.
  • If you are an experienced traveler.
  • If you have a limited budget.
  • If you come with children or older adults.
  • If you like adventure.
  • If you travel with enough free time.

Who should choose an organized tour to Machu Picchu?

An organized tour is most suitable for people who visit Machu Picchu for the first time.

It is also ideal for tourists who want to travel comfortably and without frights.
Above all, it is ideal for those with reduced travel time.
Consider the following…

An organized tour is always the most reliable option to go to Machu Picchu.

The tour allows you to forget all the logistics of the trip such as tickets, train tickets, bus and more.
The tour generally implies a bigger budget.

Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of a tour is having to be governed by an itinerary.

Who should choose to go to Machu Picchu on their own?

Traveling to Machu Picchu on your own is a good choice for people traveling on a limited budget.
It is also recommended for people who like adventure.

Tourists who have several days off on their vacations can also choose to travel on their own.
Consider the following…

To travel on your own, you must buy the ticket, train and bus ticket to Machu Picchu online.
In addition, once in Machu Picchu the tourist must get one of the many tourist guides that offer their services at the entrance door.

Visiting Machu Picchu on your own allows you to save more and have free time to explore other attractions of the Wonder of the World.

How to hire a tour to Machu Picchu?

You can hire a tour to Machu Picchu online or once in the city of Cusco, Peru.

There are tours to Machu Picchu for 1 day, 2 days and more. In some cases, tours are included in the city of Cusco or in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

It is recommended to hire a tour with an authorized tourism agency that has the authorization of the Ministry of Culture of Peru.

Most popular tours in Machu Picchu

If you decide to travel to Machu Picchu with an organized tour you can choose from the following most popular tours:

1 Day Machu Picchu Tour

The tour to Machu Picchu Full Day offers an intense adventure. It lasts approximately 15 hours.
Part of the city of Cusco at approximately 4 a.m. Then you travel by bus and train to Machu Picchu. After visiting the Inca City, you return to Cusco at approximately 7 p.m.
Includes transportation, train ticket, bus, tour guide, entrance and lunch (optional).
The tour is recommended for people with few days of vacation.
A tour can be purchased online or directly in the city of Cusco (well in advance).

2-day Machu Picchu Tour

The tour is recommended for older adults, families, children and tourists with enough time to get to know Machu Picchu better.

The Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour starts with a bus ride to Ollantaytambo. From there a train is approached to Aguas Calientes where you spend the night. The next day you visit Machu Picchu with peace of mind. Finally, you return to Cusco.

Includes: transportation, train ticket, bus, tour guide, 1 night in hotel, entrance and lunch (optional).
A good option is to add the entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain. To do this you must book the tour online several months before.

Tour Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 2 days

This tour is one of the most preferred by tourists. It combines the tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with the visit to Machu Picchu.

It is recommended for all types of tourists. Especially if it comes as a family.

It starts in the city of Cusco. Then we proceed to visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo. You travel by train and spend the night in the town of Aguas Calientes. The next morning you visit Machu Picchu. Finally, you return to Cusco.

The tour includes: transportation, buffet lunch in Urubamba, train ticket, bus, tour guide, 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes and entrance to all sites including Machu Picchu.

4 Day Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu is one of the most amazing adventures you can have in Machu Picchu. It consists of a walk of 4 days and 3 nights of camping. The final destination is the Inca City.
The tours start in Cusco. Then you travel by bus to the starting point of the walk. It travels trails built by the Incas hundreds of years ago as well as beautiful landscapes.

On the morning of day 4, tourists arrive at the old entrance to Machu Picchu, the Intipunku. After visiting the Inca City, the return is by train and bus to the city of Cusco.

Doing the Inca Trail is considered one of the best hiking trails in the world. A shorter route is the 2 Day Inca Trail or the Machu Picchu 3 Day Hike.

Inca Jungle Tour to Machu Picchu 4 days

This adventure Machu Picchu Jungle Trek combines hiking with cycling. In addition, there is the option to perform zipline or boating. The tour includes a visit to Machu Picchu.

On day 1 you travel by bus to the ‘Abra Málaga’ where you descend by bike to the town of Santa María.

The other days trekking to Machu Picchu (day 2 includes a visit to the thermal baths of Santa Teresa). The return to Cusco is by train and bus.

During the Inca Jungle, tourists have the option of canoeing on the Vilcanota River or zipline in the town of Santa Teresa.

The Inca Jungle is one of the tours preferred by young adventurers from around the world.
Tips for traveling to Machu Picchu with tour

Verify that the tours to Machu Picchu are organized by authorized tourism agency and with secure websites.

All tours must include the following: entrance to Machu Picchu, train transportation, bus and transfer to the train station.

The 2-day tours must also include 1 hotel night in the town of Aguas Calientes.

If the tourist wishes he can add to the tour the entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain. This reservation must be made 2 or 3 months in advance.

o not forget to bring your passport, identity document and extra money to buy handicrafts in Aguas Calientes.

Other Treks to Machu Picchu

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