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Everything about Machu Picchu tours
Machu Picchu is the masterpiece of Inca engineering: a 15th-century citadel built on a mountaintop between the jungle and the Andes, at 2,430 m (7,970 ft). It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World since 2007.
Our Machu Picchu tours include everything you need: hotel pick-up, tourist train to Aguas Calientes, round-trip bus, entrance ticket and official guide.
Which Machu Picchu tour should I choose?
- Machu Picchu Full Day: perfect if you are short on time; leave before dawn and return to Cusco at night.
- Machu Picchu 2 days / 1 night: sleep in Aguas Calientes and visit the citadel early, at a relaxed pace.
- Inca Trail: the historic trek that arrives through the Sun Gate (Intipunku). Permits sell out months in advance.
Best time to visit Machu Picchu
May to October (dry season) offers the best chance of clear skies but also more visitors. From November to March it rains often and the landscapes are lush and green. The Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance.
Why choose us
Why visit Machu Picchu with Inca Kumaru
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Tickets handled
We book your official entrance and train as soon as you confirm.
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Complete logistics
Transfers, train, bus and schedules coordinated end to end.
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Official guide
Guided tour of the citadel with Inca history and legends.
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24/7 assistance
An advisor stays with you on WhatsApp throughout your trip.
Before you travel
Important information about Machu Picchu
Limited-capacity tickets
Entry to the citadel has a daily capacity set by the Ministry of Culture. In high season (May to September) tickets sell out weeks or months ahead. We book your entrance as soon as you confirm.
Original passport
Bring the same document used to buy the tickets: it is checked on the train, the bus and at the Machu Picchu gate. Students: valid university ID.
Circuits and entry time
Visits follow signposted circuits at the time printed on your ticket. Arrive at the gate 30 minutes early. There are no restrooms inside the citadel: they are next to the entrance.
What to bring (and what not)
Small backpack, rain poncho, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat and water in a reusable bottle. Single-use plastics, food, drones, tripods and walking poles without rubber tips are not allowed.
Altitude and weather
Machu Picchu sits at 2,430 m (7,970 ft), lower than Cusco (3,399 m). The climate is subtropical: strong morning sun and sudden showers, especially from November to March.
Train and bus
You travel by train to Aguas Calientes (from Ollantaytambo or Cusco station) and then take a 25-minute bus up to the entrance. We coordinate schedules, tickets and transfers.
Conservation rules
Touching or climbing the walls, leaving the trails, smoking and feeding animals are not allowed. You will visit the citadel with an official licensed guide.
Inca Trail
Inca Trail permits are limited and issued by name (non-transferable). The trail closes every February for maintenance; during that month we offer alternatives such as Salkantay or the train tour.
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Questions about Machu Picchu Tours
How far in advance should I book my Machu Picchu tour?
We recommend 3 to 4 months for high season (May to September) and at least 6 months for the Inca Trail, because tickets have limited daily capacity.
What documents do I need?
Your original passport, the same one used to buy the tickets. It is checked on the train, the bus and at the citadel entrance.
Can I climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?
Yes, with special tickets that include the mountain. Spots are very limited, so request them when you book.
Is Machu Picchu Full Day very tiring?
It is a long day (about 16 hours) but of moderate difficulty: most of the journey is by train and bus, and the guided visit lasts about 2 hours.
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