You are wondering how to get to Machu Picchu? a great question. There are several ways to get to Machu Picchu, all guaranteed to add to your experience.

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4. Machu Picchu is a dream of many, some work hard to save the money to travel
to Peru and experience all that ancient Inca site has to offer. You may have
booked your flight and now are wondering how to get to Machu Picchu and this a
great question. You will need to start you journey to Machu Picchu for the
imperial Inca City of Cusco.
Getting to Cusco, you will need to take a flight from the capital, Lima that will
take around an hour.
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Once you arrive into Cusco,
your Machu Picchu adventure can
truly begin. There are several ways
to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco
all guaranteed to add to your
experience.

5. The first is to take a luxury train to Machu Picchu; the best of the best train is
the Hiram Bingham train that leaves daily from Cusco Station. The nearly four
hour journey will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Inca in style, where
you will eat a wonderful lunch and enjoy fine wines and cocktails before arriving
into Aguas Calientes station relaxed and ready to explore.
Alternatively, if the budget will not stretch to the Hiram Bingham, then take
the Vistadome train that is the next best.
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The Vistadome will give you some
of the best views on your way to
Machu Picchu with glass panels in
the ceiling; the views of the
passing mountains are amazing.
The train features leather seats
and it a great way to travel to
Machu Picchu.

6. For the more budget conscience there is the Expedition train, a tourist class train
will be the train for you. Comfortable seats and good service feature on the
Expedition train a great choice to get from Cusco to the Inca ruin.
Alternatives on how to get to Machu Picchu are to take one of the many treks
that are available. Trekking to Machu Picchu is one of the most rewarding
experiences you will ever encounter. The treks are hard work walking up to high
passes and back down again the feeling of achievement at the end of the trek is
something all trekkers’ experience.
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At the end of your trek, you will
have a wonderful guided tour of
the ruins of Machu Picchu.

7. Some of the treks available to reach the Inca citadel are the famous Inca Trail, a
four-day hike that follows the path of the Inca to reach Machu Picchu. This is the
most popular of all the hikes and tickets sell out in advance so you will need to
reserve your spot. The other options are the seven-day Salkantay trek, which is
another spectacular hike passing some beautiful Andean scenery and ruins
before joining the same path to Machu Picchu.
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If you want to hike and do not like
the idea of camping for three
nights than try the two day Inca
Trail. Walk from the train line up
the Machu Picchu and stay
overnight in a hotel. The next day
visit the ruin and enjoy a wonderful
private tour.

8. Another option for those of you on a budget is to take a car from Cusco to San
Teresa; this takes you through some scary roads. Although this is an inexpensive
alternative, it is not recommended as there have been accidents and people
have been hurt and missed their Machu Picchu experience to save a few dollars.
You should really have all your Machu Picchu tickets before you leave Cusco.
You can buy your entrance and bus tickets to the ruin on the internet. If you
arrive at Machu Picchu without a ticket, you will not be able to enter.
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Most people buy their ticket as part
of a package from a travel agent.
This will include a transfer from
Cusco, return train ticket, bus ticket
to Machu Picchu and back, guide
and sometimes lunch at
the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge.
Sure, you will pay a little more but
everything will be organized for
you.

9. A vacation in Peru Machu Picchu is something that will live in your memory so
take advantage of all the Inca ruin has to offer. Most people go for a day trip to
Machu Picchu but if you have the time take a few days and revisit. Two days is
the perfect time to explore and revisit some of the places that you may have
missed.
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Another thing to consider is that if
you go for two days you can go to
Machu Picchu before all the day-
trippers and experience Machu
Picchu without the crowds.

10. It is a great idea to do some research about Machu Picchu before your visit. To
have some insight into the history of the Inca and their architecture will give you
a good head start and help you understand what your visiting and seeing. Machu
Picchu has something for everyone so come alone or bring the family.
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