Discover One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
There’s a reason that Machu Picchu is high on every round up of bucket list destinations. Visiting the Lost City is like stepping into another world. The awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site is perched on a mountain ridge some 2,400m above sea level and commands jaw-dropping views over the surrounding landscapes.
The city itself is a testament to the skill and ambition of Incan civilisation with its incredibly well preserved structures telling the tale of lives lived in centuries gone by. Machu Picchu is one of the most archeologically important sites in Peru and perhaps the world.
Machu Picchu is situated to the north west of Cusco and can be reached in a number of different ways. Visitor numbers are limited to help ensure the preservation of the citadel, so with smart planning you’ll have an incredible, uncrowded experience.
For true luxury, travel by train from Cusco or the Sacred Valley on services like the Vistadome and the Hiram Bingham. If you’re after a more active approach then hiking the Inca Trail will take you on an adventure through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country before finally arriving at your destination.
As well as an in-depth private tour, we recommend that you take some time to explore the ruins by yourself – you could even climb Huayna Picchu for an alternative view. Your Jacada travel designer will help you decide on the best option for your trip and make sure that you have the Machu Picchu experience you’ve been dreaming of.
Highlights
Luxury train travel along winding tracks, through villages, along crashing rivers and glimpsing the ancient trail, walked by the incas to reach Machu Picchu
Spend a day at the ruins of Machu Picchu with expert guides who bring the citadel to life
Hike the Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for exciting activity and jaw-dropping views
Stay at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu for tasty Peruvian cuisine, relaxing spa treatments and wildlife walks
Visit the Sanctuary Lodge, with its enviable position at the entrance to Machu Picchu for traditional afternoon tea
Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
There is nothing quite like the feeling when you catch your first glimpse of Machu Picchu. The mountain setting alone is enough to take your breath away. And with the right guide the lost city seems to come to life before your eyes.
Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation at Machu Picchu
Why book with Jacada?
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When to Visit
You can visit Machu Picchu all year round. However, the driest months are May to October: something to keep in mind if you’re planning on trekking to the city.
Hiking
May - October
Incan History Tours
Year Round
Rainy Season
February
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By far one of the most detail specific itineraries we have ever followed. Lily and Berni were outstanding and followed through every step of the way. We could not be more pleased!
This is our third experience with Jacada so we will skip a lot of the preamble for the prior review. We obviously love this company to the point where we have visited three continents with them across three vacations. Any time I plan an international trip, they are my go-to. For our Peru trip, we wanted to have another great…
Jacada organized a completely custom made 17-day tour for our family of 4 to Ecuador and Peru, including the Galapagos and Machu Pichu. They really listened to our preferences and every details of the trip was well planned, super fun, and exceeded our expectations most of the time. Would highly recommend Jacada. We will definitely book with them again.
both pre-travel and during-travel support was great; communication avenues were always clear and provided. the local guides and drivers were fantastic. the hiking, views and accommodations on the lodge to lodge portion could not be beat.
Everything was wonderful. We really appreciated the thoughtful touches and surprises along the way.
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