Tours to Machu Picchu

Visiting Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the dream of all Peruvians and foreigners who come to Cusco on vacation. There are several tours to know the ancient treasure of the Inca Empire. You can visit the Sacred Valley, adventure sports on the way, trekking through the snowy Salkantay, touring the Lares valley, doing the traditional Inca Trail or visiting coffee fields in the jungle of the Cusco region.

Tours options:

• Lares and Machu Picchu

This is a circuit that connects you with the history, people and culture of this region. The tour proposes an experience designed for those travelers who are passionate about long walks but also want a deeper connection with the native communities of the Lares Valley. This tour is a wonderful cultural experience and an adventure to discover beautiful landscapes.

In the Cusco region you can make excellent trekking routes, such as those proposed in this tour. Although, in this case you have the option of making a train connection via Ollantaytambo to the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. During the 4 days that the tour lasts, it will cross very high areas of the Andean region until it reaches the jungle of Cusco on the way to the archaeological complex.

• Cusco and Machu Picchu in 4 days

The Cusco and Machu Picchu tour of 4 days 3 nights is very dynamic and will fill you with adrenaline. You will not only know Machu Picchu at the end of the trip, but also many tourist and very valuable places. The tour begins with a tour of the city and its main tourist sites: from the Temple of the Sun «Qorikancha» and the Cathedral to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara, among other places.

In the following days you will visit the salt mines of Maras, the agricultural laboratory of Moray, the villages of the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo and Pisac) to finally go to Machu Picchu. It is a highly recommended adventure if you do not have much time and want to know many tourist attractions besides Machu Picchu.

• Coffee Jungle Premium

This adventure will take you to know the Peruvian high jungle (at 1,200 meters above sea level) and marvel at the nature, the flavors and the colors that exist in this area of ​​Cusco.

Although there are many ways to get to Machu Picchu, the Coffee Jungle Tour will give you the opportunity to live a different experience as you will know this iconic destination appreciating beautiful landscapes while doing adventure tourism activities such as hiking and canoeing. And the most salient of this option is the alternative of knowing a coffee plantation. You will learn everything you need about the cultivation and production process of this flagship food of Peru. He will even spend a night in a coffee plantation.

The tour includes a full day to discover the most spectacular attractions near Cusco as we move towards Machu Picchu. You can enjoy this complete proposal in just 4 days!

The tour has certain similarities with the Inka Jungle Tour, but there are fundamental differences such as: instead of a bicycle and zip line excursion, we offer you a 4-hour coffee tour, during which you will learn everything about the production process of this grain. and you will even have the opportunity to make your own infusion. This tour is ideal for families, groups of friends and those looking for travel alternatives. It is an accessible route that includes some difficult walks during the day (around 6 hours in total).

• Tour Cusco 7 × 7

The Cusco 7 x 7 tour is a group service that lasts a week and is the ideal option for those travelers who do not have much time in the city and wish to visit the main 7 tourist attractions of the ancient Inca Empire.

This tour allows you to combine history, archeology, agriculture, gastronomy, landscaping and adventure sports. During this tour of 7 days and 6 nights you will be able to see important tourist attractions.

Within the city of Cusco you will visit: Temple of the Sun «Qorikancha», the Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara.

In the Sacred Valley you will meet: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Písac and Ollantaytambo.

Later comes the part of the tour that has the characteristics of an Inka Jungle Premium. In this sense, in 4 days you can do adventure sports such as trekking, mountain biking, rafting and zip line, among other activities on the way to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu. During these days beautiful Andean landscapes and high jungle are crossed where we can see coffee plantations, coca, bananas, among other fruits of the area.

• Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour is a 2-day service that begins in Cusco and continues with the tour of ancient villages through the Urubamba Valley to reach the famous archaeological complex.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level and combines the charm of beautiful landscapes full of picturesque villages and imposing Inca archaeological complexes. In the Valley the climate is very pleasant, reason why its valleys always look fertile and allow the cultivation of, for example, the giant white corn (unique in the world) among other fruits and plants typical of the tropical lowlands.

The citadel of Machu Picchu (Old Mountain in Quechua), is located 112 kilometers northwest of Cusco. The archaeological complex is surrounded by a humid forest in the high jungle of this region and crossed by the Urubamba River. The concept of the tour is to arrive at the place on the first day at night so in the second one fully enjoy this incredible attraction, one of the most famous in the world.

• Sonqo Jungle

The Sonqo Jungle is a 7-day private tour that allows you to visit Cusco with a comfortable service and without you having to worry about accommodation, food, transportation, or tickets, among other assistance.

This circuit allows you to enjoy a complete city tour (on the first day), as well as appreciate with the calm and necessary time the beauty of the Sacred Valley (second day), which includes accommodation in Ollantaytambo. Later he will make the Inka Jungle tour in the Premium version (third to sixth day) until arriving at Machu Picchu as the final destination. The seventh day will be to rest and undertake the return and the farewell.

Among the places you will visit are the Temple of the Sun «Qorikancha», the Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara. But there are also Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Písac and Ollantaytambo.

• Inka Jungle Backpacker

This tour is ideal for travelers who want to practice sports in nature and at the same time have access to relevant historical and archaeological sites. The Inka Jungle is an expedition that combines the practice of adventure sports such as biking, canoeing, zip-line (canopy) and trekking for 4 days to Machu Picchu.

This tour is the economic version of the Premium tour and is very chosen by young people from all over the world who come to Cusco in search of adventure and good memories. This proposal has daily departures and usually in groups of 12 people on average.

This tour is proposed as an alternative to the famous «Inca Trail» tour but with the same final destination: Machu Picchu. The excursion allows you to discover the varied fauna and colorful flora of this region; contemplate incredible landscapes and climates; and learn about coffee, coca, corn and fruit crops, among other plantations. The accommodation is carried out in lodging houses and the feeding in local restaurants allowing supporting the primary economy of the towns where we will transit.

• Salkantay

The Salkantay Tour lasts 4 days and is known as the best alternative for those who enjoy long walks. This route reaches a height of 4,600 meters above sea level at its highest point and has a sunny climate during the day, but cold at night (0 ° C from June to September). In the season from December to March it is very rainy reason why the path is only recommended for walking experts (trekkers). The service offered runs along paths where there are not too many tourists and allows you to enjoy a beautiful view of the snowy Salkantay.

The Salkantay tour is among the 25 best hiking tours in the world according to National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.

• Salkantay + thermal baths

Unlike the previous one, this tour lasts 5 days and its final destination is the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, but using a different route. It will travel through the Nevado Salkantay in a total distance of 73 kilometers through routes that differ from the traditional routes and includes a visit to the famous Humantay Lagoon. This hike allows you to enjoy spectacular landscapes, high Andean peaks, streams and humid forests. You will have the possibility to rest 4 nights under a starry sky and surrounded by tropical forest plantations, among other natural attractions.

The Salkantay + hot springs tour is an authentic adventure in which you can climb and pass through one of the highest points of Peru: the pass (open) Salkantay, and then descend through a tropical cloud forest. During this tour you will not find many people in comparison to other tours that also go in the direction of Machu Picchu. It is recommended to acclimatise previously since the walk is a little demanding in addition to long and rugged.

• Inca Trail

The Inca Trail is the most classic tour since it crosses the old Inca trail in the direction of Machu Picchu. It is considered one of the best walking routes in the world. It is surrounded by fascinating natural and cultural beauty. The road meanders through different ecosystems that range from the Andean mountains to the misty forests. We will explore mysterious archaeological sites, some still covered with vegetation that will give us the sensation of discovering them for the first time. The walk ends with the impressive view of the sunrise at the entrance (Puerta del sol) of Machu Picchu.

These were the options you have for visiting Cusco, for more information about tours, prices or itineraries write to reservas@peruxperttravel.com