Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuamán, Sacred Valley. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters. It is situated in the Machupicchu District of Urubamba Province about 80 kilometers northwest of Cusco, above the Sacred Valley and along the…
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Sacsayhuamán or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca…
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The Sacred Valley of the Incas, or the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes of Peru, north of the Inca capital of Cusco. It is located in the present-day Peruvian region of Cusco.
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Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores, or Montaña Arcoíris, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 5,036 metres above sea level. It is located…
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The Coricancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire.
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Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 72 km by road northwest of the city of Cusco. It is located at an altitude of 2,792 m above sea level in the district of Ollantaytambo, province of Urubamba, Cusco region.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €28 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €44 |
| Private room with bathroom | €58 |
| Standard hotel | €91 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €11 | €22 |
| Local transport | €4 | €7 |
| If you cook yourself | €6 | |
| Total per day | €73 | €120 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €29 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €33 |
💶 5 days in Cusco & Machu Picchu: ≈ €427 on a budget or ≈ €662 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are July. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
The striped, multicoloured mountain at over 5,000 m
🚆 ≈ 3 h + trek · ≈ €30–€50 return · entry ≈ €8On a budget, about €73 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €120. For 5 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €427 to €662, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are July.
We recommend 5 days to see the essentials without rushing, plus one more if you want to add Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
The must-sees: Machu Picchu; Sacsayhuamán; Sacred Valley; Vinicunca; Coricancha; Ollantaytambo.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €58 per night and a hostel bed €28.
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