Wheelchair-Accessible Machu Picchu
If Machu Picchu is on your bucket list, then rest assured you have choices as far as wheelchair-accessible tour providers are concerned. In fact, these three South American-based companies offer special Machu Picchu packages designed specifically for wheelchair-users and slow walkers.
Latin America for All
This Quito-based company is operated by two locals who are passionate about sharing the wonders of South America with everyone. Their 11-day Peru adventure begins in Lima, and includes visits to the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu. Transportation to Machu Picchu is provided on a private bus; and an off-road wheelchair and personal assistance are available for all activities. Accessible accommodations, transportation, a private guide and some meals are included in the tour. Wheelchair-accessible tours of the Amazon, Galapagos Islands and Argentina are also available.
Accessible Travel Peru
Based in Lima, the trio that heads this company is equally enthusiastic about opening Peru up to wheelchair-users and slow walkers. Their 18 day Peruvian tour begins in Lima, and visits Iquitos, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. The tour includes accessible accommodations, transportation, entrance fees and a personal guide. Tours of Machu Picchu and other places with access obstacles are conducted in a joelette-type trekking chair. Physical assistance is also available. Additionally, Accessible Travel Peru offers several shorter accessible Peru tours, some of which also visit Machu Picchu.
View Peru
Founded by Cusco native Marco Antonio Condori, View Peru offers a number of tours for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. Their accessible tours all feature airport transfers in a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and a private accessible tour of Machu Picchu. A manual wheelchair is also available for slow walkers. The tours range from four days to 11 days and can include Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Arequipa and Pisac. All accessible tours include accommodations at wheelchair-accessible hotels and a personal guide and driver. disabledtravelperu.com
