About this experience
This tour soffers challenging hikes, exploration of ancient Inca sites like Llactapata and Machu Picchu, and cultural experiences such as visiting coffee plantations perfect for adventurous travelers and those seeking a deeper cultural connection with Peru.
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar
Machu Picchu Tickets and Circuits Guide
Choose the right Machu Picchu circuit, understand the 2026 ticket system, and avoid common booking mistakes with this practical guide to routes, identification, seasonal access, and last-minute entry.
What is included
- Oxygen bottle and first aid kit
- Emergency horse
- Horsemen and horses to carry equipment
- Lunch
- 04 night accomodation in campsite
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Return bus Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- Camping equipment: tents and sleeping mats
- Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Kitchen tent, dining tent, tables and chairs
- 04 snack
- Transportation Cusco - Challakancha
- Return train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Not included
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Sleeping bag and Walking Sticks
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- If you're not staying in Cusco's historic center, please wait for us in the main square by the fountain.
- Please wait for our guide in the lobby of your hotel. He will greet you and escort you to the transportation for your tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Vicuna Expeditions
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What is the cancellation policy?
Traveller reviews and photos
Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.
