Travel guides

Written by the people who plan the trips

Explore our collection of travel guides written by local experts who know every trail, season, and detail of Peru. From altitude management to Machu Picchu logistics, find the insights you need to plan confidently.

Logistics

Getting to Machu Picchu

Trains, buses, permits and the queue at the gate.

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The Best of Southern Peru Tour

The long one: Machu Picchu, Titicaca and the Colca

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Lima

Two days, mostly for the food

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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

The classic four-day walk, permits and all

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Classic Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu

Cusco, the Valley and Machu Picchu without rushing

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Machu Picchu

The one everybody comes for, and still worth it

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First Time in Peru

The route we send people on when they have never been

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