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We Know Which Machu Picchu Hike You Should Do Based On Your Fitness And More

How would you  
describe your fitness level?

How do you feel about camping in the woods?

What's your budget situation for machu picchu?

Who are you planning to go to machu picchu with?

What's the most amount of activity you want to exert?

How many days will you acclimate in cusco before machu?

You definitely want a challenge so you can feel like you "earned" Machu Picchu, but you're not super into the idea of camping overnight and hiking 26 miles. The [2-days, 1-night tour](https://www.llamapath.com/en/short-inca-trail) is a great option because it's really only one day of hiking! You also get to see extra sites on the Inca trail, visit Sun Gate, and get off the grid for a day.

2-days, 1-night Inca trail

You're an outdoorsy adventurer! You are willing to camp for a few days, experience challenging hikes, and get in touch with nature. Get off the grid, visit some Inca sites, and enjoy the beauty of Machu Picchu. You can read more about the 4-days, 3-nights tour and all the details [here](https://www.llamapath.com/en/inca-trail-group-service).

4-days, 3-nights Inca trail

You don't want to do a full-on hike to Machu Picchu, but maybe you want to feel like you "did something." You can take the stairs from Aguas Calientes and hike up for about an hour and a half. So you're not doing a super strenuous trek, but you're also putting in some physical effort to get there. The stairs are free, and once you hit the top, the view of Machu Picchu will be beyond worth it.

Stairs from Aguas Calientes

So here's the thing: You do not have to hike to get to Machu Picchu — and that is ok! Maybe you have an injury, or you're with family, or you just don't want to exert too much energy. You can take a train to Aguas Calientes, take a bus up to Machu Picchu, and take a bus down after visiting the citadel. Either way, you're going to see an incredible piece of history.

Bus from Aguas Calientes

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