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Peru is one of the top travel destinations in South America, and for good reason—the country’s beauty stretches from its northern coast to its southern valleys. When it comes to visiting Machu Picchu, there’s more than one way to experience this iconic site. So, get ready! We’re here to guide you through all the Machu Picchu tours available on the Howlanders site. This historical wonder is a must-see on any trip and it definitely deserves a spot on your travel itinerary to Peru.
Cultural Tours to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Tour
Sacred Valley, Peru is a must-see location if you’re already going to be visiting Machu Picchu. Luckily we’ve got a tour that takes you to both! The Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley tour is a traveler’s favorite and a classic. During this two-day tour, you will first visit the Sacred Valley by passing through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. After an hour-and-a-half train ride, you’ll stop in Aguas Calientes, where you’ll stay the night.
Finally, the second day is where you’ll enjoy the famous Inca Ruins via a guided tour, but you will also be given free time. This is one of the Machu Picchu tours from Cusco and if you’d like a better idea of what it’s like, our friend Javier tells us all about it in an article detailing his experience in Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
A Day in Machu Picchu
If you are not going to spend much time in Peru, we’ve got the solution for you to still see the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu tour in one day.
You will see the archaeological site during a 2-hour guided tour before roaming the streets of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).
It’s got everything you need to see the Inca wonder.
Trekking and Adventure Tours
Salkantay Trek
Is every Machu Picchu tour package created the same? Not necessarily. That’s why the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a backpacker’s favorite. You will hike 36 mi (58 km) with a professional guide through snow-capped mountains, tropical forests, Andean landscapes, and a jungle. It’s also one of the best and most well-maintained hiking routes from Cusco to the ruins and the most well-known. It spans a total of four days, although you also have the option to complete it in five.
Some of the locations on the four-day tour are Mollepata, Callacancha, the spectacular Lake Humantay, Soraypampa, the Salkantay Passage, Huayracmachay, Colpapampa, Sahuayaco Beach, Santa Teresa, Hydroelectric, Aguas Calientes, and finally, Machu Picchu.
The difference with the Salkantay Trek 5-day tour is the amount of sites you visit. And if you prefer a different level of experience, we present the Salkantay Trek Premium 5-day tour. This includes special diets and unique accommodations: the Sky Dome and the Jungle Dome. That is, you will be accommodated in two perfectly air-conditioned igloos for two people.
Finally, in our post Salkantay Trek 4 or 5 days, you can discover which of the two routes is perfect for you. You can also remove your doubts about Salkantay in the analysis of the difficulty of each route. Whichever trekking you do, we recommend reading the post Salkantay Trek Packing List, so you’ll know everything you’ll need for your adventure.
Inca Trail
Doing the 2-day Inca Trail Tour is a very cultural and natural way to get to Machu Picchu. You will hike along a rocky trail and have several destinations such as the archaeological site of Wiñaywayna, which is 3,280 feet (1600 meters) above sea level, and the Sun Gate (Aguas Calientes region).
Before returning to the center of Cuzco, you’ll finish the adventure by discovering the 8 most important sites of Machu Picchu. A two-hour guided tour of the archaeological site is a must 🙂. In addition, you can always have a more comprehensive experience by doing the 4-day Inca Trail Tour.
Inca Jungle – Machu Picchu
If you are seeking adrenaline, adventure, and learning about the history of Peru, Macchu Picchu, and the Inca Jungle, look no further than the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu. It has all these delectable ingredients. Ready to combine hiking and biking downhill? Let’s get started!
This excursion mixes adventure with luxury. You’ll ride through fascinating Peruvian landscapes, such as the surroundings of Santa Maria and Santa Teresa, bathe in hot springs, and sleep comfortably in hostels or hotels.
In addition to cycling 34 mi (55 km) from Abra Malaga to Huamanmarca. The total mileage covered during these days will be nearly 63 mi (101 km). It’s not as big as it seems, you’ll see how they fly by and you’ll only think about wanting to do it all over again.
Lares Trek
The history of the Inca culture is fascinating and there is nothing better than doing the 4-day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu to learn about it firsthand. With this tour, hike and visit the most authentic villages of the Andes such as Caracara, Quishuarani, and the Inca citadel of Pisac.
You will walk 29 mi (46km) of amazing nature and for dessert, you’ll visit Machu Picchu.
As you can see, there are plenty of tours to Peru, Machu Picchu, and many more cities, so there’s no reason to miss out on visiting. When’s the best time to visit Machu Picchu? The answer is always, now. No matter how long you’re in the country or what the weather is like, there’s bound to be a tour that suits you perfectly. Have you decided which activity you’ll try?
