Luxury Travel to Machu Picchu
The seven Wonders of the World
Few places have the natural beauty and historic charm that can instantly captivate visitors. They include Machu Picchu. Morning or day, rain or shine, busy or not, the stone temples and infinite terraces set against green granite mountains never disappoint.
 | Huayna PicchuThe most popular Machu Picchu climb is up Huayna Picchu, the dome-shaped peak behind the Inca city. It takes approximately an hour to climb Huayna Picchu, but the sights are worth it. If you’re terrified of heights, don’t trek the narrow, steep upper trail. The trail is limited to 400 hikers each day, therefore you must buy an entry + trek ticket in advance to reserve a position. |  |
 | Luxury TrainFrom Cusco to Machu Picchu, the Hiram Bingham offers a once-in-a-lifetime trip with stunning views. After eating delicious Peruvian food, have a Pisco sour at our vintage cocktail bar. After admiring the citadel’s stunning ruins with a guide, visit Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, for a mountaintop cocktail. However, save energy for your return trip, where live music and a carousing spirit fill the carriages. |  |
Travel Guide to Machu Picchu
Even after its rediscovery four centuries after the Inca Empire’s collapse, Machu Picchu’s true identity is unknown. There may be unanswered mysteries, but the ruins of the Inca metropolis provide indisputable proof of the civilization’s superior stoneworking.
Reaching Machu Picchu is an exciting trip in and of itself, whether you go there by train or hike the Inca Trail. Near the Inca ruins at the mountain’s base is the little town of Aguas Calientes, where the majority of tourists stay for at least one night. To fully appreciate the sacred temples’ stated importance and remarkable engineering aspects, it is best to see the UNESCO Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and New World Wonder with a knowledgeable guide.
Best Time to Travel to Machu Picchu
June, July, and August are the busiest months to visit Machu Picchu. Many believe the months of June through August to be the finest for visiting Machu Picchu since they fall within the region’s dry season, when sunny skies are more likely to prevail. Make sure to book your hotel, entrance tickets, and other amenities ahead of time because they tend to fill up fast.
From December to February, during the rainy season, Machu Picchu is not visited as much. Inside the citadel, there are fewer sightseers and less people milling about the various attractions. On the other hand, you should bring rain gear because the likelihood of rain is significantly higher.
Unique Experience in Machu Picchu
Lima, the capital of Peru, offers a wide variety of activities, but if you’re searching for something unique, you’ve come to the perfect spot. There’s nowhere else you can take surf lessons from the locals, ride along the shore, and conclude the night singing along to música criolla (Peruvian polka) while sipping a pisco sour. These are the strangest and funniest things to do in Lima, ranging from partying in Peña La Oficina to exploring the eerie vaults beneath San Francisco de Lima Basilica.
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Luxury Hotels in Machu Picchu
