Tours to Machu Picchu

Our Tours to Machu Picchu offer an immersive adventure to one of the world’s most renowned ancient wonders. With a range of options tailored to different interests and fitness levels, our tours provide everything from challenging treks on the Inca Trail to relaxing guided visits with breathtaking views. Experience the majestic ruins, delve into the rich history and culture of the Inca civilization, and enjoy exceptional service and expertise. Join us for a journey that combines exploration, education, and awe-inspiring scenery at Machu Picchu.

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All the tour packages with SAM Travel Peru arrive at Machu Picchu Citadel. Be transported by train passing panoramic mountains, rivers and valleys. Pass through ancient Inca cites, before arriving at Aguas Calientes. Take the shuttle bus up the mountain to Machu Picchu and begin your guided tour discovering the thriving culture of the Inca people who once resided at Machu Picchu.

With SAM Travel Peru you get to choose from various tour packages to Machu Picchu that may include Cusco City, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, or the latest attraction of Rainbow Mountain. You can also choose as a part of you tour to hike to Machu Picchu starting at KM 104 on the last 1/3 if the Inca Trail, arriving to Machu Picchu through the famous Sun Gate. Choose the tour that best fits your needs. If needed SAM Travel can even customize your tour for you and your family. If you want a Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu tour or just a simple trip to the ancient citadel via Vistadome train, just let us know your preference.

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Day Trips to Machu Picchu

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Tour to Machu Picchu by Expedition Train

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Tour to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train

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Frequently Asked Questions about Machu Picchu Tours

We advise you to book a tour with us as soon as possible to make sure that you get the date you want.

One of the hike options you may choose is the Inca Trail trek. This trek is one of the 10 best hikes in the world. The Inca built this path more than 900 years ago to connect Machu Picchu to their capital city of Cusco. This hike provides trekkers with spectacular views of the glacial peaks of the Andes and tropical forests. The journey along the 26-mile historical trail is via the Sun Gate to get to the renowned UNESCO heritage site.

Apart from the four-day classic Inca Trail, we provide one-, two- and five-day options to travelers. The one- and two-day treks cover the last third of the Inca trek and pass through the Sun Gate to enter Machu Picchu.

MACHU PICCHU CITADEL

All visitors will now be limited to 2 hour visits. This is to regulate and reduce visitor traffic within the citadel.

HUAYNA PICCHU OR MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN

The new regulations have a direct impact on: Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain (not to be confused with the citadel itself). To enjoy your tour of the citadel and hike the additional mountains, you will need to purchase an extra entrance ticket to the ruins extending your time allowed inside. These tickets can sell out up to 4 months in advance. Plus, this means that Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains tickets are $75 per person.

INCA TRAIL PERMITS

To protect this historical trek, the Peruvian government heavily regulates it. There are only 500 permits issued per day for the short Inca Trail. In past years there were usually enough permits for the short Inca Trail trek, however due to the high demand in the months of May through September, some dates are now selling out.

Booking one of our Machu Picchu tours at the last minute is possible during the off-peak season. However, we discourage you from doing this in the high season. Certain tour options, such as your preferred time of day to enter Machu Picchu and tickets to Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu Mountain, might be unavailable during this time. When it comes to transportation options, you may need to take an early or late train, as other tourists may take up the best time slots. If your Machu Picchu trip involves traversing the short Inca trail, the permits you need may not be available with a last-minute booking.

Remember that you need to be flexible with your dates and times if you book at the last minute. If you have set dates for great treks, such as the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu journey, we advise you to book with us as soon as you can. Feel free to get in touch with our expert staff for assistance. They’ll inform you of the available schedules for your journey to Machu Picchu.

***Read why to book early above

We’ll need your full name, date of birth, gender, nationality and passport number. All your personal details must match what’s on your passport. After booking, send us a copy of your passport. You may also provide us with a copy of your driver’s license.

If you’re renewing your passport, you can book with your driver’s license number or old passport number. We’ll make the updates once you have your new passport.

If you’re in the process of getting a passport for the first time, you can use the information found on your driver’s license to book with us. Then email us a photo of both your driver’s license and your new passport. We’ll take care of updating the permit information at the government office. Also, please bring these two documents when you come to Peru.
If you have an expiring passport, you can use your current passport to book the tour. Once you get your renewed passport, email a picture of both your old and new passport. We’ll update the details for you. When you visit Peru, please bring your old passport as well as your new one.

Yes, it is possible to do some tours without a tour provider. However, purchasing tickets and entrances have become much more complicated due to new government regulations for Machu Picchu Citadel and the increased tourist traffic. It has become very complicated to coordinate all the entrance times, trains, and transfers required to be able to experience a hazzle free tour. If you wish to trek the Inca Trail as a part of your tour, please note that the government of Peru strictly controls the Inca Trail. This hike can only be booked by a fully licensed tour operator. SAM Travel Peru is a 100% licensed Inca Trail tour operator by the government here in Cusco, Peru. (Not all tour operators can do the Inca Trail)

***Please read above all the reasons under why booking early is important to fully understand why it is difficult to be able to do a coordinated tour to Machu Picchu without a knowledgeable tour operator.

SAM Travel specializes in small intimate groups of 2 to 8 persons! We want to guarantee the best possible experience for all our clients who choose to tour with us. Small groups allow you to get to know better the individuals touring with you and to receive lots of individual attention from your guide. We want you enjoy your touring experience and make memories that will last a life time. Also, unlike other tour companies, if 2 persons book we guarantee you go even if no other people book. You book, pay your deposit, you go!

YES, you absolutely can book a private tour at an additional cost! The cost varies depending on the size of your private group. A private tour means that you will have your own personal guide, van, driver and only the members of your group will be part of the entire tour group. Of course there will be other tour groups from SAM Travel and other travel agencies at the sites you visit or on the Inca Trail.

Booking with SAM Travel is easy. All you need to do is click on the BOOK NOW link and follow the instructions. If you have questions, please chat with us or give us a call using the phone numbers on the top of the main page for the Peru office.

***Please be sure you have all your passport information ready when you book and send us a copy of your passport via email afterwards. (see earlier instructions if you do not yet have a passport or it will expire before the trek begins. It is still possible to book now!

As soon as we receive your completed booking form and your $200 deposit per person, we will email you a confirmation.

      
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 Verified Incredible 1-Day Sacred Valley Tour We loved our 1 day Sacred Valley tour. Our guide Ray and our driver Fortu were great! Ray answered all of our questions about Peru history, politics, society so in-depth. Such an incredible guide! We also felt in great hands with Fortu as our driver. We had been on a couple other tours where the driving was a bit nerve wracking but Fortu made us feel very safe! We also really appreciated how Ray took photos for everyone in the group!
  
 
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   Elizabeth 
 
 
 
 Verified A tour review from someone who normally avoids tours. A friend and I had planned to visit Machu Picchu in March 2020. Finally we got around to rescheduling our trip and chose SAM travel. I am not one for group tours but have to say, if they were all like this, I would do more! We were so well handled before arrival by Eddy it faces us ease. My friend was coming in from CA and I was coming from MA so he was awesome handling our different schedules and questions. Our first day with Ray as a tour guide was amazing. He was knowledgeable, skilled with all our cameras and aware of the fact we wanted more than photos but a true understanding of the culture. Futura handled the winding rides in a way that comforted me even when I should have been nervous. We have days left in our trip but we are so happy and talked with others on the tour expressing the same. Highly recommend this company. Family owned and employing locals. All the things you could ask for when visiting such a sacred cultural location.
  
 
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   Bert V 
 
 
 
 Verified Private tour Sacred Valley. Wow! Antonio and William are amazing guides. Very professional and knowledgeable of all the sites and towns we visited. This tour was worth every penny. An experience we will never forget.
  
 
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 Verified Private sight seeing day in Sacred Valley William and Antonio took great care of us. Prompt, informative and helpful. It’s a full day of driving and sightseeing but you will see a lot! It was just the two of us, our guide and driver. Highly recommend over a big group tour.
  
 
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 Verified Stunning experience for a day tour in pisac, moray, sacred valley and Ollantaytambo It was a remarkable experience and Ray our guide was fantastic! We had so many information and everything was so organised. Amazing experience and I hope I will do it again!
  
 
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   Georgina P 
 
 
 
 Verified Inca Trail Our trip with Jorge @Sam Travel was brilliant. Well paced, great knowledge, very professional and fun.I would highly recommend our trip. Taking in the wonders of Peru from a cultural point of view - getting close to nature and the people 🎉
  
 
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   Jen 
 
 
 
 Verified Machu picchu with Ray Such a good experience, we my husband and i supposed to do the short inka trail but for weather problems it was shut down but sam travel helped us to do other activities and still visiting Machupicchu.Our guide Ray was beyond of his jon helping and explaining everything btw, good photographer and very professional.
  
 
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   Annie Y 
 
 
 
 Verified Enjoy the tour a lot We went out with Carlos who is wonderful and knowledgeable. The whole trip is nothing but wonderful. Looking forward to his guidance on the hiking trail in next few days
  
 
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 Verified Visit of life time Carlos is our guide for today. His knowledge is like a live text book. Even as a teaching profession myself, I am 110 % satisfied and enjoying.
  
 
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   Jose luis B 
 
 
 
 Verified FOR UNIQUE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS THE INCA PATH IS THE BEST OPTION! If you love photography and wonderful views, the Inca trail of 4 days and 3 nights , is the perfect option; I went to photograph and film as is the crossing through this wonderful trail and I was marveled, Ray, is a very professional guide in his explanation and Fortunato the cook, along with team, left us delighted with the food. Recommended!!
  
 
  
  
 
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Tours to Machu Picchu

Choose the Ulitmate Tour to Machu Picchu for 2025

Best Selling Tour Package to Machu Picchu

Sacred Valley Tour, Short Inca Trail & Rainbow Mountain Hike – 4 Days

Day Trips to Machu Picchu

Hiking Tours to Machu Micchu

Frequently Asked Questions about Machu Picchu Tours

How Early Must i Book My Tour to Machu Picchu

Examples of why to Book Early

MACHU PICCHU CITADEL

HUAYNA PICCHU OR MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN

INCA TRAIL PERMITS

Can I make a last-minute booking?

What information do you need to book a tour to Machu Picchu?

My passport will expire before the trip (or I don’t have a passport yet). What should I do?

Can I do a tour to Machu Picchu without a tour provider?

How big will SAM Travel tour groups be?

Can a private tour be booked?

How do I book a tour to Machu Picchu?