Three circuits, ten routes
The official Machu Picchu website lists the circuits and the routes that make them up. Choosing the circuit is choosing the type of tour; the route sets where you go within that circuit. The routes with a mountain (1-A and 3-A) are the ones that shape the plan most.
- Circuit 1 (Panoramic): 1-A Machupicchu Mountain, 1-B Upper Terrace, 1-C Intipunku Gate, 1-D Inka Bridge
- Circuit 2 (Machupicchu Classic): 2-A designed route, 2-B Lower Terrace
- Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty): 3-A Waynapicchu Mountain, 3-B designed route, 3-C Great Cave, 3-D Huchuypicchu
Routes that depend on high season
According to the official website, routes 1-C, 1-D, 3-C and 3-D are available only in high season. If one of them is the one you want, first look at what Tuboleto offers for your date before buying flights or train.
How to choose for your visit
If you buy an excursion with tickets from Cusco, the operator arranges the ticket and confirms the route; ask which one you are assigned and check whether it matches what you expect. If you buy on your own, you choose circuit, route, date and time slot on Tuboleto. To climb a mountain, see the Machu Picchu Mountain page.
Rules that apply on any circuit
The official code of conduct sets limits that affect what you carry, and park rangers can expel anyone who breaks them, without a refund. Read it all before packing your bag.
- Backpacks and bags up to 40 x 35 x 20 cm
- Food and utensils are not allowed in
- Walking sticks, umbrellas and tripods are not allowed
- The established circuits and routes must be respected