Machu Picchu
The lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu crowns a misty Andean ridge — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the unforgettable highlight of any Peru journey.
Things to do in Machu Picchu
Tour a Machu Picchu
200 tour · prices per person, book with partner
Machu Picchu is one of the world's truly unforgettable sights. The "Lost City of the Incas" sits dramatically on a high Andean ridge, its perfect stone terraces wrapped in cloud forest and mountain mist. A New Seven Wonder of the World, it is the breathtaking centrepiece of any journey through Peru.
Top Things to Do at Machu Picchu
Explore the Inca citadel itself with a guide to understand its temples, terraces and astronomical alignments. For the adventurous, hiking the classic multi-day Inca Trail — or the Salkantay route — to arrive through the Sun Gate is a bucket-list experience.
Most visits begin in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, with their own Inca ruins, markets and colonial towns well worth several days.
Tours Worth Booking
- Machu Picchu day tours from Cusco by train
- Inca Trail and Salkantay multi-day treks
- Sacred Valley ruins and market tours
- Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake day hikes
Best Time to Visit
The dry season from May to September offers the clearest skies and best trekking conditions — and the biggest crowds. The wet season (November–March) is greener and quieter, though trails can be muddy; the Inca Trail closes each February for maintenance.
Getting Around
Machu Picchu is reached by scenic train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then a short bus up to the entrance. Entry is by timed ticket with a licensed guide, so booking an organised tour well in advance is essential.