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Panoramic
Upper terraces with the classic postcard view from above. Variants include Machu Picchu Mountain, the Sun Gate and the Inca Bridge.
- Best photos from above
- Limited time inside the lower city
- Great for first-timers who want the view
Every way to reach Machu Picchu — by luxury train, on the Classic Inca Trail or through the Salkantay and Lares mountains. We secure your circuit tickets, trains and permits so you only need to enjoy the citadel.
Entry tickets are sold per circuit and time slot by Peru’s Ministry of Culture and often sell out 2–4 months ahead (Inca Trail permits up to 6 months). We confirm real-time availability before charging you. Always verify real-time availability on the official Ministry of Culture system — we do it for you.
April–October is the dry season; May and September offer clear skies with fewer crowds.
Circuits 1 and 2 sell out 2–4 months ahead; Inca Trail permits up to 6 months.
Machu Picchu sits at 2,430 m — lower than Cusco (3,400 m), so most travelers feel great.
Your original passport is checked at the entrance and must match your ticket.
Since 2024 tickets are sold for one circuit and one entry time. Choose your circuit before choosing your tour.
Upper terraces with the classic postcard view from above. Variants include Machu Picchu Mountain, the Sun Gate and the Inca Bridge.
The most complete route: upper viewpoint plus the main temples, plazas and residential areas. Our first recommendation.
Explores the royal sector at a lower level. Variants include Huayna Picchu, the Great Cavern and Huchuy Picchu.
Trains, treks and tickets to the Wonder of the World
Most booked 5 days / 4 nights
Salkantay Trek in 5 days: Humantay Lake, the 4,700 m Salkantay Pass, sky huts, cloud forest, c…
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Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: hotel pickup, Expedition train via Ollantaytambo, shuttle bu…
Most booked 4 days / 3 nights
Hike the legendary 4-day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: permits, expert guides, porters,…
The Inca emperor orders the construction of a royal estate on a ridge above the Urubamba River.
The site is abandoned around the time of the Spanish conquest and is never found by the conquistadors.
Hiram Bingham, guided by local farmers, brings Machu Picchu to world attention.
Declared a Historic Sanctuary and mixed cultural and natural World Heritage Site.
Voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Tell us your dates and preferred circuit. We check the official Ministry of Culture system and reply with real-time availability — free and without obligation.
At least 2–3 months for day tours and 4–6 months for the Classic Inca Trail, especially from May to September.
Circuit 2 is the classic route with the postcard view and most temples; Circuit 1 is the panoramic upper terraces; Circuit 3 explores the royal lower sector.