Top Peru Attractions & Museums - page 3

Hike to the summit of Huaynapicchu one of the top attractions when you visit Machu Picchu. You can choose to hike Huaynapicchu at 6am, 8am, 10am or 12pm. The hike will take you approximately 3 hours round trip for the short trail and about 4 hours round trip if you do the long trail to reach the Temple of the Moon. You can explore the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu with this same ticket but only for Circuit 4 of 4 which is the lower section of Machupicchu. The highlights of the lower section are the Condor Temple, Water Mirrors, Three Gates, Sacred Rock. If you want to see the other circuits 1, 2 and 3 please book an additional general Machupicchu ticket. Avoid long ticket lines at Machu Picchu by booking in advance.

Don’t waste time waiting to see a re-enactment of Inti Raymi, a sun festival and major event of the Incan calendar. Instead, book your admission ticket to the event in advance, to head straight inside the venue—located only 20 minutes away from Cusco. Choose from three different seating options to suit your budget.

Don't let confusing public transit, overpriced taxis, or lack of time keep you from exploring the wonders of Lima. This Lima city tour is specifically designed for passengers disembarking at the Port of Callao and includes a private van and professional guide to help you see the city's highlights, from its UNESCO-listed center to its famous cafes.

This Machu Picchu Full Day tour begins early with a pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to head to the Ollantaytambo train station, a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Once there, we’ll board the Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes. The journey, lasts 1.5hrs, and boasts incredible views of the Sacred Valley of Incas. Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, around 9:00 a.m., our guide will be waiting to take us to the Consettur bus station, from where we’ll ascend to Machu Picchu Citadel on a 25-minute journey. At Machu Picchu, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, exploring temples, plazas, and terraces while learning about the history and secrets of the majestic Inca Sanctuary. After the Machu Picchu trek, we’ll have free time to take photographs and explore independently. Then we descend again to Aguas Calientes, and, if time permits, relax in the famous Machu Picchu hot springs. Finally, we’ll take the return train to Ollantaytambo, and transfer back to Cusco.

Ideal for travelers heading to Machu Picchu, with the option of ending in Ollantaytambo. Discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with this small group tour, designed for travelers seeking a more authentic, comfortable and enriching experience away from the large crowds; accompanied by a local guide skilled in your language, you will explore some of the most impressive sites of Inca culture such as Chinchero, Moray, the fascinating Salineras de Maras and the majestic fortress of Ollantaytambo, enjoying a full tour full of history, spectacular landscapes and living Andean traditions; this full-day experience from Cusco offers a unique and organized way to get to know the Sacred Valley with daily departures and personalized attention so you can take advantage of every moment of your trip.