Types of tours to Machu Picchu

Visiting Machu Picchu with a tour is the safest and most organized travel method. These services start and end in the city of Cusco, where most tourist hotels are located. They include everything you need, such as: hotel pick up, train transportation, tour buses, professional tour guide and the entrance to the Inca citadel. Depending on the itinerary, the one-day services last 14, 15 or 16 hours. Learn more about the types of tours you can choose from in Machupicchu!

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Machu Picchu luxury tours
Machu Picchu cheap tours
Machu Picchu tours for the family
Machu Picchu adventure tours
Machu Picchu tours with mountains
Machu Picchu popular tours
Machu Picchu special tours

Machu Picchu luxury tours

The Machu Picchu luxury tours include the most exclusive services offered by the trip to the Inca citadel. These are the Hiram Bingham luxury train, the private tour guide service in Machu Picchu, and the buffet lunch at the 5-star Sanctuary Lodge hotel.

The Hiram Bingham luxury train is one of the most exclusive trains on the trip to Machu Picchu. It offers a welcome cocktail at the station, gourmet lunch (or dinner), Peruvian, Argentinean, and Chilean wine, as well as beers, soft drinks, and juices at the open bar, a music show on board, a beautifully decorated observatory car -with balcony-.

The private tour guide service is a tour of Machu Picchu exclusively for a tourist, your partner, family or a group of friends. The tour of the Inca citadel takes 2 hours 30 minutes on average. It includes a visit to the main temples and constructions, including the classic photo in the sector of the Guardian’s House.

The buffet lunch at the Tinkuy restaurant is the most luxurious gastronomic service on the trip to Machu Picchu. It is located in the only 5-star hotel next to Machu Picchu, the Sanctuary Lodge. It has a beautiful decoration and a varied choice of food, including the best of Peruvian gastronomy.

These are the luxury tours available in Machu Picchu:

Machu Picchu cheap tours

The economic tours include the least expensive, most accessible services to the Inca citadel. These are the Expedition train of Peru Rail, The Voyager train of Inca Rail, the alternative trip by the Hydroelectric route, and the group tour guide service.

The Expedition train is the most economical service for tourists offered by Peru Rail. The train is comfortable, spacious and safe. It includes seats for everyone, tables, large windows, space for luggage, music on board with tourist information, staff attention on board, as well as sale of snacks or drinks on board.

The Voyager train is the most economical service for tourists offered by Inca Rail. The train is spacious, comfortable and safe. It offers seats for all passengers, tables, large windows, space for luggage, music on board, show on board (musical drama Ollantay), as well as staff attention on board selling snacks and drinks.

The route to Machu Picchu by Hydroelectric is the most economical way to reach the Inca city. It is a road trip of approximately 6 hours to reach the town of Aguas Calientes passing through the Hydroelectric station in the jungle of Cusco. The route consists of three sections: from the city of Cusco to Hydroelectric (5 hours of travel), from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes (2 hours of travel on foot), and from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (30 minutes by bus and 2 hours on foot).

The group tour guide service in Machu Picchu is provided by a professional guide in charge of a group of visitors from different nationalities (usually speaking the same language). The groups have a maximum of 10 visitors. The tour of Machu Picchu lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes on average. It includes a visit to the main temples and constructions, as well as the classic photo in the sector of the Guardian’s House.

These are the economic tours that are available in Machu Picchu:

How to go to Machu Picchu without a tour?

There are two ways to visit Machu Picchu: with a tour or on your own. The latter option requires the advance purchase of at least two services: the entrance to Machu Picchu and the train ticket. Both can be purchased online. If you buy them at the last minute you run the risk of not finding availability. The other services required for the trip without a tour are the transfer to the train station, the final bus trip to Machu Picchu (from Aguas Calientes), and the professional tour guide. All can be purchased at the last minute during the trip to Cusco.

Machu Picchu tours for the family

Machu Picchu tours for the family include the safest and most entertaining services for everyone, from children to seniors. These are The Voyager train, Expedition train, Vistadome train, The Voyager train, 360 train, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Huchuy Picchu mountain, private tour guide, as well as buffet lunch at the 5-star Sanctuary Lodge buffet restaurant.

Peru Rail offers all included tourist train services, such as Expedition and Vistadome services. These offer maximum comfort, beautiful scenery, and on-board experiences: snacks, drinks, dances, music, and more.

Inca Rail also offers high-quality tourist train services, such as The Voyager and The 360. These include maximum comfort, large windows, beautiful scenery, as well as snacks, drinks, music on board, a music show on board (Ollantay drama), and more.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the best tourist attractions in Cusco. They include visits to important Inca archaeological sites, such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Maras, Moray, and more.

Huchuy Picchu mountain offers a short trekking route in Machu Picchu (30 to 40 minutes). This hike is suitable for the whole family. From the top of the mountain, you have a beautiful scenic view of the Inca archaeological site.

A private tour guide is recommended for family visits. The service lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. It includes the classic photo, as well as the best Inca constructions and temples.

The buffet lunch at Machu Picchu includes the best of Peruvian cuisine. This is the only restaurant located next to Machu Picchu, in the prestigious 5-star Sanctuary Lodge hotel. It is an ideal option for a family trip.

These are the tours for the whole family available in Machu Picchu:

Machu Picchu adventure tours

The private tour guide service is a tour of Machu Picchu exclusively for a tourist, your partner, family, or a group of friends. The tour of the Inca citadel takes 2 hours 30 minutes on average. It includes a visit to the main temples and constructions, including the classic photo in the sector of the Guardian’s House.

The buffet lunch at the Tinkuy restaurant is the most luxurious gastronomic service on the trip to Machu Picchu. It is located in the only 5-star hotel next to Machu Picchu, the Sanctuary Lodge. It has a beautiful decoration and a varied choice of food, including the best of Peruvian gastronomy.

These are the luxury tours available in Machu Picchu:

Machu Picchu tours with mountains

Machu Picchu is located in the southeastern sector of the Andes Mountains in Peru. The Incas chose its location for its landscapes, its stone bank, its strategic point bordering the Antisuyo (jungle region), as well as its proximity to mountains, considered Inca gods. The tours with mountains cover the main peaks surrounding the archaeological site: Huayna Picchu mountain, Huchuy Picchu mountain, and Machu Picchu mountain.

Huayna Picchu mountain is the most famous peak of Machu Picchu. It stands out in the classic postcard photo. The hike to its summit includes hundreds of Inca staircases (with steps with slopes of 30 to 50 degrees), beautiful views from its summit, as well as Inca temples (such as the Great Cavern).

The Huchuy Picchu mountain is a hillside with a viewpoint belonging to Huayna Picchu. Its name means ‘small mountain’, as the hike to the top takes only 30 to 40 minutes. The hike is suitable for visitors of all ages (Huayna Picchu is only suitable for those over 12 years old). From its highest point, you have a beautiful view of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu mountain is the highest point in the entire Inca citadel. The hike to the top is also the biggest challenge in Machu Picchu. It takes between 2 to 3 hours, depending on the physical endurance of the visitor. Its paths are wide but ascending and heavy. The visit is suitable for tourists of all ages.

These are the tours with mountains available in the visit to Machu Picchu:

Machu Picchu popular tours

Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. During the visit to the Inca citadel, in turn, you can enjoy popular tourist services and attractions, such as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Huayna Picchu mountain, the Expedition trains, The Voyager, the Hydroelectric route, and more.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is an area considered sacred by the Incas. It includes very popular places among tourists, such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Maras, and Moray. There, in addition, there are very popular tourist services, such as restaurants and hotels of great quality.

Huayna Picchu is the most famous mountain in Machu Picchu. Its hiking route lasts almost 2 hours. It is famous for its steep stairs, with frightening stretches such as the ‘stairs of death’ (although no one lost their life there).

The most popular trains among visitors to Machu Picchu are two: the Expedition train of Peru Rail and The Voyager train of Inca Rail. Both are tourist services, that is, they offer maximum comfort and attention on board: shows, music, panoramic windows, sale of snacks, drinks and more.

The route to Machu Picchu by Hydroelectric is very popular, especially among backpackers and adventurous tourists. It is the most economical route. It starts with a 5-hour trip from Cusco to Hydroelectric (in the jungle of the region). Then, a 2-hour hike to the town of Aguas Calientes. Finally, the next day, a 2-hour walk (or 30 minutes by bus) to Machu Picchu.

These are the most popular tours in the trip to Machu Picchu:

Machu Picchu special tours

Machu Picchu is a tourist destination that can be visited in the most classic way (an all-included 1-day tour) or in a special way. Among the most special variations are: the trip that includes the Inti Raymi (festival of the sun), the trip with a private guide, the luxury trip, the trip with a 5-star buffet, or even the wheelchair trip.

The Inti Raymi is a religious ceremony of Inca origin that is still celebrated in the city of Cusco every June 24. The tour includes three multitudinous spectacles in the Coricancha, the Plaza de Armas, and the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

The trip to Machu Picchu with a private tour guide is a special tour of the Inca citadel. It includes the company of a guide only for the visitor, your partner, family, or friends. The private guide is a more personalized service, special and recommended for a special trip.

A luxury trip to Machu Picchu includes the experience on the Hiram Bingham train. This train offers a welcome cocktail, gourmet lunch (or dinner), and free bar (with Peruvian, Argentinean, and Chilean wines), as well as beers, soft drinks, and juices, a show with a music band on board, beautiful decoration, a balcony in the observatory car and more.

A special experience should include a great lunch after the visit to Machu Picchu. The Tinkuy restaurant offers the best buffet on the trip. This is the restaurant of the 5-star Sanctuary Lodge hotel, the only one located next to Machu Picchu. It offers the most varied gastronomic options, such as salads, soups, breads, desserts, hot and cold drinks, and the best Peruvian dishes, including the famous ceviche.

Finally, a special visit to Machu Picchu is the wheelchair route. Although Machu Picchu is not prepared for this type of trip, there are short circuits to appreciate the Inca citadel in a wheelchair. It is recommended to make this visit with a special all-included tour for this type of trip.

These are the most special tours in Machu Picchu: