When Machu Picchu Entry Tickets Are Sold Out
Tickets to Machu Picchu can sell out from time to time. But something happened in 2025 that has affected Machu Picchu ticket availability on a scale we have never seen before. The change cannot be attributed only to an increase…
All Inca Trail Hikes to Machu Picchu Closed March 1-15, 2025
On March 31, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture announced that Inca Trail hikes will reopen on April 1, 2025. But this is not for all hikes. This announcement only applies to the Inca Trail. And yes, although the trails are officially…
Free Consult For Your Trip to Machu Picchu
I'm offering a 20 minute complimentary consult by phone (In English!).to anyone who needs a little hand holding to set up their trip to Peru. After 17 years of visiting Machu Picchu more times than I can count, setting up a trip…
Changes to Circuit 1 Routes at Machu Picchu in 2025
It wouldn't be a new year at Machu Picchu unless there were unannounced changes to circuits, rules and other significant info which could affect your visit. Without any advance notice, the authorities of Machu Picchu have unvelied…
Space Available in 2025 for Small Group Adventures to South America
Join our small group classic trips to get up close to the most iconic and beloved destinations in Peru, Ecuador and Chile. Book your favorite adventure in 2025 now. Discover Machu Picchu, explore Galapagos Islands or traverse…
Machu Picchu Seasonal Hikes Available Easter 2025
"Never look a gift-lama in the mouth" I always say! Without any forewarning, the head honchos at Machu Picchu released tickets for entry in April 2025 and dropped a surprise bonus for entry to the seasonal hikes at Machu Picchu.…
2025 Machu Picchu Entry Tickets Release Dates
Get ready to buy your Machu Picchu tickets for entry in 2025. The Peru government released the schedule indicating the date that each batch will be available. They do not release all the tickets for the year at one time. As of…
Why You Shouldn't Make an Ash of Yourself at Machu Picchu
A panel of jurists in Cusco are outraged over a video that depicts a woman who appears to scatter human ashes on the sacred grounds of Machu Picchu. The video was originally shared on Tiktok where it went viral before it was removed.…
Best Time For Sunrise and Sunset Photos at Machu Picchu
Is there a "Golden Hour" at Machu Picchu for travelers who are interested in taking enigmatic sunrise and sunset photos? Yes is the short answer. We believe the best strategy is to plan for a window of time, rather than a moment…
Is the Classic Inca Trail the Only Hike That Goes Into Machu Picchu?
Yes! There is only one trail that literally takes hikers in to Machu Picchu on foot. That's the famous Inca Trail. The only other way to get to Machu Picchu is to take the train to Aguas Calientes and from there you ride the shuttle…
