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Orange Nation Peru arrive at Machu Picchu Citadel, one of the 7th wonders of the world, with many different tours. If you choose to travel by train, travel through panoramic mountains, rivers and valleys as you pass by ancient cites of the Inca, eventually arriving at Aguas Calientes. There you take the shuttle bus up the mountain to Machu Picchu to begin your guided tour of the natural world and the thriving culture of the Inca people who once resided there. Be sure to allow yourself to take in the mystery and majesty of this mountain citadel.
With Orange Nation 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.
If you up to the challenge try the Inca Trail a 4 day trek through the Andes, the will test you both phyiscally and mentally, but the end result will be worth the effort. Arrive at the Inca City of Machu Picchu and enjoy a wonderful tour to learn about the history.
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. You get to choose your tour that best fits your needs. If needed Orange Nation can even customize your tour for you and your family.
What tours can I do to Machu Picchu?
The following are all the tours offered by Orange Nation Peru that arrive the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, contact one of our helpful travel advisors for more information.
1 Day in train to Machu Picchu
2 Day in train to Machu Picchu
1 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
2 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
4 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 or 5 Days
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 3 or 4 Days
Lares Trek and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 or 5 Days
Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu
Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu 8 Days
Inca Quarry Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days
Anascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days
How early must I book my tickets?
In recent years a limit has been put on the amount of people that are permitted to enter the Inca citadel. For this reason tickets to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail sell out months in advance.
Machu Picchu
The government of Peru has put a limit on the amount of tickets on sale per day. Also 3 circuits have been introduced to try and control the foot traffic at Machu Picchu. The new circuits are as follows.
Circuit 1A. Machu Picchu Mountain includes viewing points 1 and 2
Circuit 1B. Viewing points 1 and 2
Circuit 1C. Sun Gate, viewing points 1 and 2
Circuit 1D. Inca Bridge, viewing points 1 and 2
Circuit 2A. All Machu Picchu with viewing point 1
Circuit 2B. All Machu Picchu with no viewing points
Circuit 3A. Lower Part of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu
Circuit 3B. Lower Part of Machu Picchu
Circuit 3C. Lower Part of Machu Picchu, Big Cave
Circuit 3D. Lower Part of Machu Picchu, Huchuy Picchu
The Inca Trail
The Inca Trail Trek is known as one of the world’s ten best hikes. The trail was built by the Incas over 600 years ago to connect their capital city of Cusco to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu. This hike offers trekkers incredible vistas of Andean glacial peaks to tropical forests as they walk this historical trail of 45Km/26 miles through the Sun Gate to the legendary Machu Picchu Citadel. Besides the Classic Inca Trail of 4 days there are additional options of 1, 2, or 5-day treks to allow all travelers the option to experience this incredible trek. The 1 and 2 day treks are the last one third of the Inca Trail and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. Only 500 tickets are sold per day and this includes all the tourists, guides and porters.
It is an unforgettable experience with amazing and breathtaking panoramic views on the 3.5-hour Vistadome Train journey which travels from Cusco (Poroy Train Station) to Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco in style. We will see beautiful Andean meadows lying amongst the various colorful mountains peaks, the wide valleys, the Inca farming terraces built by hand hundreds of years ago, snow-capped mountains and sub-tropical jungle along the way to Aguas Calientes – the town at the feet of Machu Picchu. We will take a shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes up the zig zagging hill to the mystical UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7,907ft). We will enjoy a magical and mysterious journey back in time as we visit the Sacred Inca Citadel called Machu Picchu, “Old Sacred Mountain” and have plenty of time to explore this magnificent Incan wonder with an amazing history and many little secrets about the thriving culture of people who once lived there.
You will pass through amazing and breathtaking panoramic views on the train journey to the magnificent Machu Picchu, as you travel the rails through the ancient towns of the Incas. Voyage through the Andean meadows lying amongst the various mountains with colorful peaks, the beautiful valleys, Inca farming terraces built by hand hundreds of years ago, snow-capped mountains and sub-tropical jungle along the way to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. We will take a shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes up the zig zagging hill to the mystical UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7,907ft). We will enjoy a magical and mysterious journey back in time as we visit the Sacred Inca Hideaway called Machu Picchu, “Old Sacred Mountain.” We will have plenty of time to explore the magnificent Machu Picchu, the Incan ruins with an amazing history and many little secrets in the nooks and crannies of the thriving culture of people who once lived there.
This tour package visits the hot spots of the entire Sacred Valley with all of it’s ancient treasures and Incan sites, plus a 1-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate where the most famous photos of Machu Picchu have been taken! The Sacred Valley is very large and stretches from Pisac to Ollantaytambo with many small indigenous towns, secluded weaving villages, outdoor handicraft markets and 10th and 11th century Inca Ruins including Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Urubamba.
The 1-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu brings you to many ancient Inca ruins, towering mountains, various types of flora & vegetation and interesting micro-climates. The trail goes through the National Park and enters through the Sun Gate with breathtaking views of Machu Picchu, through cloud forest and sub-tropical climates. When we arrive at Machu Picchu, we will have a private guided tour, visiting all the hidden nooks and crannies of this magical Inca hideaway. You will have plenty of time to explore Machu Picchu on your own after learning about the history and secrets of its past and the culture of the Incas who lived there.
***The 1-Day Inca Trail is exactly the same as the 2-Day Inca Trail, but at a faster pace. Hikers need to be in very good physical condition to do this trek and arrive to Machu Picchu on time. If you have doubts about the altitude or this Trek, it may be better to book the 2-day Inca Trail which arrives to Machu Picchu at a slower pace and later in the day. Then, you would stay a night in Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu the next morning. There is also time to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain with the 2-day trek.
It is an unbelievable 2-Day experience with amazing and breathtaking panoramic views on the 3.5-hour First Class Vistadome Train journey from Poroy Train Station (Only 25 Minutes outside of Cusco) to Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco in style. We will enjoy the views of the alpine meadows lying amongst a wide variety of colorful mountain peaks, the beautiful valleys, the Inca farming terraces – built by hand in the form of ampitheaters, snowcapped mountains and sub-tropical jungle along the way to Aguas Calientes – the town at the base of Machu Picchu. We will take a 25-minute shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes up the zig zagging hill to the mystical called Machu Picchu (2,400m/7,907ft). We will enjoy a mysterious journey back in time as we visit the Sacred Inca Hideaway called Machu Picchu, “Old Sacred Mountain” and have plenty of time to explore this magnificent Incan wonder while learning the amazing history and many little secrets about the thriving culture that once lived there.
This tour package visits unique and classic spots in the Sacred Valley with all of its ancient treasures and Incan sites, plus 1-Day trip to Machu Picchu! The Sacred Valley is very large and stretches from Pisac to Ollantaytambo with many small indigenous towns, secluded weaving villages, alpaca and llama farms and 10th and 11th century Inca Ruins including Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Urubamba. Visiting the amazing Salt Mines with thousands of ponds carved into the mountainside and the hand-carved Terraces of Moray, which are different levels of circular structures and have different temperatures at each level to grow different crops. They were watered through a complex irrigation system and allowed the cultivation of over 250 different crops by the Incas. We will explore interesting and incredible ruins and the world-famous Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the New 7th Wonder of the World!
This adventure tour & trek package is an excellent experience visiting the of the most important sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate where the most famous photos of Machu Picchu have been taken, all in 3 Days . The Sacred Valley is very large and stretches for miles with many small indigenous towns, secluded weaving villages, outdoor handicraft markets and ancient Inca Ruins including Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Urubamba.
The Inca Trail displays many ancient Inca ruins, towering mountains, various types of flora & vegetation with various micro-climates. The trail goes through the National Park and enters through the Sun Gate with breathtaking views of Machu Picchu, through cloud forest and sub tropical climates. When we arrive to Machu Picchu, we will have a private guided tour, visiting all the hidden nooks and crannies of this small Inca hideaway. You will have plenty of time to explore Machu Picchu on your own after learning about the history and secrets of its past and the culture of the Incas who lived there.
This package visits the most interesting sites in the Sacred Valley with all of its ancient treasures and Inca ruins, the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the Wonders of the World, and the colorful sandstone Rainbow Mountain! The Sacred Valley is vast and stretches for miles with many small indigenous towns, secluded weaving villages, outdoor handicraft markets and ancient Inca Ruins including Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Urubamba. Orange Nation also includes the Salt Mines in Maras which has thousands of ponds carved into the mountainside and the Terraces of Moray, which are built in the form of an amphitheater and have different temperatures at each level to grow different crops. It was watered through a complex irrigation system and allowed the cultivation of the Incas to grow over 250 types of vegetables. We will explore astonishing ruins and one of the World Wonders, Machu Picchu, after walking in the footsteps of the Incas. Next, we will enjoy the radiant colors of the recently discovered Rainbow Mountain, hiking through some secluded communities, in which you may interact with the indigenous people who are still holding onto their traditional beliefs and culture. You will appreciate snow-capped peaks, herds of llamas, glaciers and blue lakes, all set within a breathtaking colorful mountain range. The Rainbow Mountain trek has different types of wildlife such as condors and Cara Cara falcons. The colorful sandstone mountains are probably the most unique and coolest thing you will ever see!
MACHU PICCHU CITADEL: There are 2500 Tickets sold to Machu Picchu every day, entrance hours from 6am to 14:00h
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 2 to 4 months in advance. Plus, this means that Huayna Picchu tickets will go up from $75 per person to $75 per person. There are 200 tickets sold each day for each site.
SHORT INCA TRAIL PERMITS: To protect this historical trek, the Peruvian government heavily regulates it. There are only 250 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.
It may be possible to book at the last minute in the low tourist season. In high season you will likely not get all the options you would like as a part of your trek, such as the time of day you prefer to enter Machu Picchu, or tickets for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain are sold out for your specific date. Also, you may have to take a very early or late train because the best train times are already gone.
In addition, if you want to trek the Short Inca Trail as a part of your combo trek, it is possible the permits may not be available. If you book at the last minute you must be very flexible with your dates and times and in addition you may not get all your chosen options. Please do not wait until the last minute, book now if you have set dates! Feel free to talk with our expert staff and they can let you know what is possible at the time you wish to tour.
What Personal Information is required to book?
Orange Nation needs your personal details and they must match your passport. What is required is your full name as written in your passport, passport number, date of birth, nationality and gender. Once again, it must match exactly your passport! After booking, please send us a copy of your current passport or driver’s license if you are booking with that.
If you are renewing your passport, Orange Nation can book with your old passport number (or your driver’s license number) and we will update once your new passport arrives. Further details are written below.
What if I dont have a passport yet or my passport will expire before the trek?
If you are still in the process of obtaining your passport, you can still book with your driver’s license information and when you obtain your new passport then simply email Orange Nation a photo of both your new passport and your driver’s license and we will update your permit information at the government office. Please bring your drivers license and new passport when you come to Peru.
If your passport will expire before you trek, you can book the tour with your current passport and when you obtain your new passport take photos of both your old and new passports. Then email Orange Nation those photos and they will update your information. It is also wise to bring both your old passport/drivers license if you booked with that and your new passport to Peru when you come.
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 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 short 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. ORANGE Nation 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.
How big will Orange Nation Trek Group Be?
Orange Nation 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 trek with us. Small groups allow you to get to know better the individuals trekking. You receive lots of individual attention from your guide. We want you to enjoy your hiking 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!
Can a private trek be booked?
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. Of course there will be other tour groups from Orange Nation and other travel agencies at the sites you visit or on the Inca Trail.
How do I book and alternative trek?
Booking with Orange Nation 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 or the USA 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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