Confused by the Machu Picchu circuit system? We explain all four circuits, what you see, who each one suits, and which one to book for your visit.
Into Peru23 June 2026
Is Palcoyo better than Vinicunca? Less hiking, fewer crowds, three colorful mountains, and a rock forest. Discover Peru's hidden Rainbow Mountain.
Into Peru9 June 2026
Exploring Circuit 2 of Machu Picchu: The Complete Classic Experience If you are planning your bucket-list visit to Machu Picchu, you have probably already discovered that the Peruvian Ministry of Culture now organizes visits to the citadel through a system of designated circuits. Among them, Circuit 2 — often called the “Classic Circuit” or “Designer Circuit” — is by far the most popular choice and the one we recommend to first-time visitors. It is the only route that combines the iconic postcard view from the upper terraces with a complete walking tour through the lower urban sector of the ancient city. In this post, we will walk you through exactly what to expect, what you will see, how long it…
Into Peru12 May 2026
If you are looking to travel from Urubamba to Aguas Calientes and back in style, the Sacred Valley train is genuinely the classy option. The Sacred Valley train by PeruRail is one of the only train services which leaves from Urubamba and arrives at Aguas Calientes and vice versa and it is absolutely worth taking…
admin9 April 2019
Machu Picchu features on most traveller’s bucket lists, and rightly so! Often visitors excitedly rush to Aguas Calientes to get a glimpse of the Wonder of the World as soon as they possibly can. In doing so, they skip straight through one of the most beautiful and fun-filled parts of Peru: The Sacred Valley of the Incas.
admin15 August 2018
