Overview
So remote that it was discovered by Hiram Bingham only 100-odd years ago, Machu Picchu is now disarmingly accessible. The journey there by road and rail through an ever-tightening river gorge is all part of an amazing experience of multiple sensations. Everyone is familiar with the dramatic shot of the citadel, astride a series of man-hewn terraces carved into a rainforest-clad mountain saddle at 2,430m in the Andean foothills. A visit never disappoints: the steep stone staircases, bridges, temples, houses and palaces are easy to explore, and beg to be photographed.
To enhance the experience of your Machu Picchu tour, travel from Cusco via the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Speak to one of our travel experts today to start planning your Machu Picchu holiday today. With over 40 years of experience in organising award-winning holidays to Central and South America, we can tailor-make your trip to suit you.
Holidays Machu Picchu
From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.
Private Journeys
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A Taste of Peru
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Peru / Bolivia / Lake Titicaca
Active Peru and Bolivia: trekking Andean peaks to tropical rainforest
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Private Journeys
Peru
Active Peru: Cycling, rafting and the Inca Trail
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Peru
Active Peru: The Ausangate Trek
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Things to do
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Accommodation
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Where to go when - our guide to Machu Picchu
The weather in Machu Picchu is wide and varied
Machu Picchu can be visited throughout the year. With its semi-tropical and humid climate, the city can be shrouded in mist at any time, but you’d be unlucky if the sun didn’t shine at some time during your visit. Most rain falls between December and March.
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