You’ll take a guided tour, which takes two to three hours, and if you exit, you won’t be able to get back in. Now you buy your ticket based on hourly entrance times, and although you can enter after the time stamped on your ticket, you won’t be able to get in before, though your ticket might have a more specific time table that you would need to adhere to. Machu Picchu recently made changes to its ticketing policy in an effort to manage the flow of crowds. You can use a Google Chrome browser to translate the site into English. Note that the government website only accepts bookings with a Visa credit card ( not Mastercard or American Express), and can be a bit confusing to use, especially if you don’t speak Spanish. You must buy your ticket to Machu Picchu in advance, through either the official government website or a travel agency: You can’t buy Machu Picchu tickets on arrival. Alternatively, you can walk from the pueblo to the ruins, which takes about 90 minutes and is mostly uphill. You can buy tickets to do so from the booths next to the bus station in downtown Machu Picchu Pueblo. To get to the ruins, most visitors take a 20-minute bus ride up a winding mountain road. Peru Rail and Inca Rail are the two main providers you can buy tickets on their websites or at their ticket offices around Peru. Most travelers arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo (also known as Aguas Calientes) via a train from Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo. Not a fan of traveling with groups? It’s easy enough to arrange your own visit to Machu Picchu. Planning an Independent Visit to Machu Picchu If you have the time, we’d recommend an overnight stay in the Machu Picchu area driving to and from Cusco makes for a long, grueling day trip, starting as early as 4:00 a.m. Just about every travel agent in Cusco can book a day or overnight trip from there to Machu Picchu, or you can reserve one in advance on SmarterTravel’s sister site, Viator. You can also book a shorter tour of Machu Picchu as part of an independent vacation. G Adventures, Intrepid Travel, and National Geographic Expeditions are among the many companies that offer package tours of Peru. I get restless on long flights and like to be able to move around without disturbing anyone else."Įmail Sarah at nearly impossible to book a group tour of Peru that doesn’t include a stop at Machu Picchu. Travel Motto: "'To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.'-Freya Stark"Īisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Aisle. Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Road tripping and hiking through the rugged mountains of Patagonia." Even years later, reading my notes from a trip can bring back incredibly vivid memories."
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