Private Tours
A private tourist service allows you to enjoy the best tourist attractions in Peru within a personalized experience for the visitor, their partner, friends or family. All services offer maximum comfort, including luxury services. Tours include pick-up, complete tourist transportation, entrance fees, professional guide and, in some cases, top-quality food. Get to know some of the best private tours in Peru and get excited to enjoy an excellent experience.
Private tours on the trip to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is the best tourist destination in Peru and one of the best in the world. The trip to the Inca citadel can be done within a private tourist service exclusively for the tourist and his personal group of companions. All services are all included. The tourist will only have to enjoy the excellent quality of the service.
What are the circuits in Machu Picchu that I can choose?
The visit to Machu Picchu offers four available circuits that the visitor can choose: circuit 1, 2, 3 and 4. They all allow you to see a large part of the Inca constructions, as well as a beautiful photo with the Inca citadel in the background. Get to know the available circuits!
Tourist circuits when visiting Machu Picchu | |||
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| Circuits | Photos available | Inca constructions | Walking time |
| Circuit 1 | Classic photo in the Casa del Guardian sector | Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Temple of the 3 Windows, Water Fountains, agricultural sector and more. | Approximately 2 hours |
| Circuit 2 | Classic photo in the Casa del Guardian sector | Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Temple of the 3 Windows, Intihuatana, Sacred Rock, Temple of the Condor, Water Mirrors, Water Fountains, agricultural sector and more. | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Circuit 3 | Photo with Machu Picchu in the background from a low point of the Inca city | Agricultural area, Temple of the Sun, House of the Inca, Temple of the Condor, Water Fountains and more. | Approximately 1 hour |
| Circuit 4 | Photo with Machu Picchu in the background from a low point of the Inca city | Agricultural area, Temple of the Sun, House of the Inca, Sacred Rock, Temple of the Condor, Water Mirrors, Water Fountains and more. | Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes |
The mountains that surround the Inca city of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is located on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains of Cusco. It is at an altitude of 2,430 meters above sea level. Around it there are different mountains belonging to the Vilcanota mountain range. Within the Inca city you can take short hiking routes to three mountains. Get to know them!
Huayna Picchu
Huayna Picchu is the ‘young mountain’, located north of the Inca city and at a height of 2,693 meters above sea level. The walk to its summit takes 1 hour 30 minutes on average. It is suitable for people over 12 years old. Inside there are Inca constructions such as the Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern.
Machu Picchu Mountain
Machu Picchu is the ‘old mountain’, located south of the Inca citadel and at an altitude of 3,082 meters above sea level. The hiking route to its summit takes 2 hours on average. It is suitable for visitors of all ages. It stands out for its complete view of all the geography that surrounds Machupicchu.
Huchuy Picchu
Huchuy Picchu is the ‘small mountain’ also located north of the Inca city, at the same access point of Huayna Picchu (Huchuy Picchu is a route within the ‘Huayna’ The walk to its summit takes only 40 minutes on average. It is suitable for all people. From its summit you have a beautiful view of the entire archaeological site.
This is the tour to Machu Picchu Private
Machu Picchu can be visited on a group tour or with a private tourist service. This last option is the most personalized for a visitor who wants to be accompanied by their partner, family or group of friends. Learn what the private tour to Machu Picchu is like through this educational video.
What services should a private tour to Machu Picchu include?
Private tours are exclusive services for a visitor, their partner, group of friends or family. All of these services must include hotel pickup, complete tourist transportation, entrance fees, and, above all, the company of a professional tour guide. Find out what this type of service includes!
- Pick up from the tourist’s hotel.
- Complete tourist transportation (round trip sections).
- Entrance ticket to all the tourist attractions to be visited.
- Final transfer to the tourist’s hotel.
- Private professional tourism guide (fluent in Spanish or English).
The main hiking routes on the way to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is the main tourist destination of Cusco and Peru. To get there you take a train ride, an alternative bus route or, the more adventurous way, via a multi-day hiking route. Get to know the main hiking routes on the way to Machu Picchu, all with private service options.
- The Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu – The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is recognized as one of the best hiking routes in the world. Travel approximately 43 kilometers through roads made by the Incas, the famous qhapac ñan. It is famous for offering the first view of Machu Picchu, just as the Incas did, through the Sun Gate, the Intipunku.
- The Salkantay trek 5 days to Machu Picchu – The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is a route through high mountains and the jungle of Cusco through 70 kilometers on foot. The route runs through important tourist attractions such as the Humantay lagoon, the Salkantay mountain pass, the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, the town of Aguas Calientes and, of course, the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
- The Inca Jungle 4 days to Machu Picchu – The Inca Jungle of Machu Picchu is a hiking route that includes the practice of different adventure sports such as canoeing, hiking, cycling, zipline, as well as a relaxing afternoon at the thermal baths of Cocalmayo. The Inca Jungle crosses the green landscapes of the high jungle of Cusco, on a route of approximately 50 kilometers on foot.
- The Inca Trail 2 days to Machu Picchu – The short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu lasts only 2 days and includes a route along Inca trails (the qhapac ñan) approximately 13 kilometers. The walk includes a visit to Inca archaeological sites such as Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna and, of course, Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (the Intipunku).
Questions and answers about private tours in Machu Picchu
Are you thinking about visiting Machu Picchu through a private tourist service? Find out the most frequent questions and answers asked by visitors interested in these services.
What is a private tourist service
A private tourist service offers an exclusive tour for the visitor, their partner, friends or family. No other person outside the private group can integrate this service. It is a personalized, exclusive and recommended experience for family travel.
What services does a private tour to Machu Picchu include?
A private tourist service to Machu Picchu includes the pick-up of the visitor from the door of their hotel, complete tourist transportation (by train, minivan, bus), the entrance to Machu Picchu that the visitor desires, the return to the door from the visitor’s hotel and, most importantly, the company of a professional tour guide in private service.
What services does a luxury tour to Machu Picchu include?
The luxury tour to Machu Picchu includes pick-up from the hotel, private tour guide, entrance to Machu Picchu at the visitor’s choice, as well as the private transportation service with the Hiram Bingham train, which offers lunch, gourmet dinner , live music show, open bar and more.
How long does the private tour guide service last in Machu Picchu
The private tour guide service in Machu Picchu is exclusive for the visitor, their partner, group of friends or family. It lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes through the circuit that the visitor chooses in Machu Picchu.
Which circuit to choose on the private trip to Machu Picchu
The tourist can choose any of the four circuits available in Machu Picchu: circuit 1, 2, 3 or 4. Circuit 2 is the most recommended as it includes a visit to the main Inca constructions.
Why choose a private service hiking route in Machu Picchu?
The private service hiking route in Machu Picchu offers a much more personalized experience with the best food and best quality of camps. The most recommended treks are: the Inca Trail 4 days, the Salkantay trek 5 days, the Inca Jungle 4 days, the Inca Trail 2 days, the Lares trek 4 days and the Huchuy Qosqo 3 days.
How to purchase a private tourist tour in Machu Picchu
You can purchase the tour directly through the ‘Machupicchu Terra’ purchase form. Another option is to request information from a sales agent and request a payment link to an email. Payment is made with any Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal credit or debit card.
Can I cancel a private tour to Machu Picchu once the purchase is made?
Yes, the private tour to Machu Picchu is open to cancellation if a simple request is made to info@machupicchuterra.com. Cancellation is requested with a final deadline of 5 days before the start of the service. The penalty for cancellation is 50% of the value of the tour (50% refund).
Can I change the date of the visit to a private tour to Machu Picchu?
No, once the private tour to Machu Picchu has been purchased, according to the rules of the Ministry of Culture of Peru, a change in the date of the service is not allowed.
Who organizes the private tour to Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu Terra is an official tourism agency with authorization from the Ministry of Culture of Peru to provide tourist services to Machu Picchu and its main tourist attractions.