Choosing the ideal itinerary for your visit to Machu Picchu and the Cusco region can be overwhelming. You don't want to miss out on anything and - let's be honest - trying to compare transportation logistics can result in a headache. To help you out, we've outlined 4 different itinerary options for experiencing Machu Picchu.
Choose Your Option
Relaxed Paced Day
Medium Paced Day
Active Paced Day
Itinerary Perks
Do all the classic tours - Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu.
Go Go Go pace of itinerary let’s you fit a lot into 6 days.
[Day 4] Full Day Tour + Overnight in Sacred Valley lets you really appreciate the region’s beauty and culture.
Do all the classic tours - Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu.
Go Go Go pace of itinerary let’s you fit a lot into 6 days.
Break up the long travel to Machu Picchu. (Day 4 take the train there after touring the Sacred Valley.)
Do all the classic tours - Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu.
2 days at Machu Picchu (not only 1).
Extended 7-day itinerary permits more relaxed visit to Machu Picchu region.
Do the classic tours of Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. (Ability to do Cusco City Tour depends on schedule of Day 6.)
Schedule permits easier acclimation to region’s high altitude. (Day 2 + Day 3)
2 visits to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Experience
Long transport schedule to/from Machu Picchu and guided tour all in one day.
Fun and memorable experience, but it’s a busy day and can be tiring.
Wake up at hotel in Aguas Calientes, base town to Machu Picchu.
Have fun exploring Machu Picchu with your guide. Afterwards, take the train back to Cusco.
Break up the long travel to and from Machu Picchu.
Visiting Machu Picchu 2 times lets you enjoy the site at a more leisure pace.
On Day 2, do a hike - Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Enjoy free time and relaxation in Aguas Calientes. (Day 5)
Break up the long travel to and from Machu Picchu.
Visiting Machu Picchu 2 times lets you enjoy the site at a more leisure pace.
On Day 2, do a hike - Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Enjoy free time and relaxation in Aguas Calientes. (Day 4)