Get ready
for the altitude.

The 15 must-do plans in Cusco and around it, with altitude tips, schedules and how to combine them in a few days.

How to buy your Machu Picchu ticket: circuits, schedules, reference prices, how far ahead to book and common mistakes.

Full or partial ticket: how much it costs, how many days it lasts, which sites it includes and how to know which one to buy for your Cusco trip.

3, 5 and 7-day itineraries for Cusco and Machu Picchu, with acclimatization planned so you can enjoy every day.

How much to spend per day in Cusco, what Machu Picchu costs and how to build your budget with tickets, train, lodging, food and tours.

A turquoise lake at the foot of a snow-capped peak, at 4,200 m: what the hike is like, how long it takes, what to bring and why it is perfect for acclimatizing.

What to see in the Sacred Valley in one day, how much the tourist ticket costs and how to combine it with the train to Machu Picchu.

Distance, altitude, difficulty, permits and scenery: an honest comparison of the two most famous hikes to Machu Picchu.

Rainbow Mountain sits at 5,036 m: how to get there from Cusco, how far you walk, the best season and how to avoid altitude sickness.

Train, Inca Trail or Salkantay: times, 2026 prices and how to choose the best route to Machu Picchu for your time and fitness.