Machu Picchu circuits

Only the ticket that indicates "Llaqta of Machu Picchu" allows you to choose one of the four established circuits. The ticket that includes the Waynapicchu or Huchuypicchu mountains only allows you to visit circuit 4 and the ticket that includes the Machupicchu mountain only allows you to visit circuit 3.

Machu Picchu Circuit 1

Machu Picchu circuit 1

Aproximate hiking time: 2 hours

Places to visit with this circuit:

  1. Lower Platform
  2. Upper platform
  3. Dry pit
  4. Viewpoint of the Temple of the Sun
  5. Granitic Chaos
  6. Water Mirrors Set
  7. Pisonay Square
  8. Archaeological Reserve

Machu Picchu Circuit 2

Machu Picchu circuit 2

Aproximate hiking time: 3 hours

Places to visit with this circuit:

  1. Lower Platform
  2. Upper platform
  3. Dry pit
  4. Viewpoint of the Temple of the Sun
  5. Granitic Chaos
  6. Temple Square
  7. Intiwatana Pyramid (from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
  8. Sacred rock
  9. Twelve Openings
  10. Oriental Qolqas
  11. Water Mirrors Set
  12. Temple of the Condor (from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  13. Pisonay Square
  14. Archaeological Reserve

Machu Picchu Circuit 3

Machu Picchu circuit 3

Aproximate hiking time: 1:30 hours

Places to visit with this circuit:

  1. Qolqas
  2. Agricultural Zone
  3. Waterway
  4. Dry pit
  5. Temple of the Sun set
  6. Inka House Set
  7. Water sources
  8. Water Mirrors Set
  9. Pisonay Square
  10. Archaeological Reserve

Machu Picchu Circuit 4

Machu Picchu circuit 4

Aproximate hiking time: 2:30 hours

Places to visit with this circuit:

  1. Qolqas
  2. Agricultural Zone
  3. Waterway
  4. Dry pit
  5. Temple of the Sun set
  6. Inka House Set
  7. Water sources
  8. Sacred rock
  9. Twelve Openings
  10. Water Mirrors Set
  11. Temple of the Condor (from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  12. Pisonay Square
  13. Archaeological Reserve

Machu Picchu Circuit 5

Machu Picchu circuit 5

Organized groups of the Inka Trail routes 1, 2 and 5 (Classic Inca Trail in 4 days and Short Inca Trail in 2 days or 1 day)

Aproximate hiking time: 1:30 hours

Places to visit with this circuit:

  1. Qolqas
  2. Agricultural Zone
  3. Waterway
  4. Dry pit
  5. Temple of the Sun set
  6. Inka House Set
  7. Water sources
  8. Set Three Covers
  9. Pisonay Square
  10. Archaeological Reserve

Travelers' Choice 2022 - TripAdvisor

Great way to do part of the Inca trail and to see Machu Picchu

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Departure date: Aug 10th 2022

5 star rating 5/5 stars

I had a really great two days on the short Inca trail which includes one day of the Inca trail and one day exploring Machu Picchu. It was the perfect way to experience part of the Inca trail as we didn’t have time to do the full four days. Our tour guide Henry was absolutely brilliant, he was extremely knowledgable and passionate, and took many photos of the group over the two days which he shared at the end. Everything was organised for us and Henry always made sure we had what we ended and knew where we needed to be and at what time. Would highly recommend this tour with ITEP! :)

Incredible

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Departure date: Aug 4th 2022

5 star rating 5/5 stars

It was a fabulous experience. Incredible food, very kind porters, and an incredible good man, the guide Jorge Sanchez.

Great experience, although tough

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Departure date: Aug 4th 2022

5 star rating 5/5 stars

I did the 4-day trekking from Cusco to Machu Picchu. It was an incredible and unique experience!!! We were in a small group of 6 people. The atmosphere was really good. Be physically prepared though! The trekking was much more difficult than advirtised! One advice: bring water and snacks to have enough energy inbetween the meals! It was incredible to have "real meals" every day. The cook Paulino did an excellent job! Our guide Luis was great too! It was a great experience!