This may or may not be the entire reason you came to Peru. It’s on everyone’s bucket list but it is surprisingly overwhelming to plan for. Hopefully this helps.
Machu Picchu
Coming
To trek or not to trek? These two posts cover in depth the various options you have to get to the famous ruins.
Eating
Sleeping
If you’re trekking you’ll have accomodation taken care of in Aguas Calientes. If not here are some suggestions.
What to do that isn’t Machu Picchu
For those who are trekking, accomodation, transportation, food and entrance tickets are paid for and taken care of beforehand. Here is some very helpful general information.
Doing
Trekking
Treks were mentioned before in the “Coming” section, but here is a closer look at your trekking options. I did the 5 day Salkantay trek and had the most amazing time. Highly recommend it!
You’ll just need to stay the night before you go to Machu Picchu, there is no real reason to stay any longer.
Staying
Going
Head back to Cusco and take it from there or continue your Incan adventure in the Sacred Valley.
