Visiting Machu Picchu should feel exciting, not complicated. At Qosqo Expeditions, we’re a local team based in Cusco, and we take care of everything for you: the train, the bus, your tickets and a friendly expert guide. Whether you want a classic day trip, a luxury train journey or a few days in the Andes, we’ll help you find the Machu Picchu tour that fits you best.
Choose the Machu Picchu tour that fits your pace and budget, from a classic day trip from Cusco to multi-day trips with a night in Aguas Calientes. Our local team takes care of the train tickets, bus transfers and Machu Picchu entrance tickets, so you can relax and enjoy the views, the history and the experience of visiting the Inca citadel.
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We are not just a travel agency, we are your local hosts in Cusco and the Andes. Our mission is to turn your Peru vacation into a story of a lifetime. Unlike standard group tours, we offer hassle-free, fully personalized itineraries that put your safety first and connect you with Andean culture. From the Amazon rainforest to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, we handle every detail so you can focus on the journey.
We design bespoke Peru tours around your interests, so every trip fits your pace, dates and travel style.
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Planning a trip to Machu Picchu raises a lot of questions, and we are happy to answer them. As a local team based in Cusco, we help travelers every day with Machu Picchu tickets, train options, the best time to visit, altitude and what to bring. Here you will find clear answers to the questions we hear most, so you can choose your Machu Picchu tour with confidence and arrive ready to enjoy it.
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel built on a mountain ridge in the Peruvian Andes. It is famous for:
Machu Picchu is in the Cusco region of southern Peru, about 80 km northwest of the city of Cusco. It sits above the Urubamba River and the town of Aguas Calientes, also called Machu Picchu Pueblo, which is the gateway to the citadel.
Machu Picchu sits at about 2,430 m (7,970 ft) above sea level. That is lower than Cusco, at around 3,400 m, so most visitors find it easier on the body. The nearby climbs are higher:
You get to Machu Picchu in three steps:
No train goes directly to the citadel, since every service ends in Aguas Calientes.
The best time to visit Machu Picchu is the dry season, from April to November, with sunny days and clear views.
Machu Picchu is open all year. Only the Inca Trail closes, during February.
A guided visit to Machu Picchu usually takes about 2 to 4 hours, depending on your circuit and entry time. Climbing Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain adds more time. For the whole trip:
Yes, you need a ticket to enter Machu Picchu, and tickets are sold by timed entry slot with a limited number of visitors per hour.
We recommend booking 2 to 3 months ahead, or 4 to 6 months for high season.
The main rules for Machu Picchu are:
