Luxury holidays in Ollantaytambo

When to go

The driest season is between May and September, and though you’ll likely see herds heading to Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo is relatively quiet year round. For a dose of local Cuscan culture, visit seven weeks after Easter, when the annual Señor de Choquekillka festival fills the town.

Getting there

• Planes

  Flying to Ollantaytambo from Europe often requires two layovers – one in the US and another in Peru’s international Jorge Chávez airport – before landing in Cusco, a 90-minute drive from the town’s centre.

• Trains

  There’s a direct train from Ollantaytambo’s station to Machu Picchu, which usually takes around half an hour.

• Automobiles

  Peruvian roads are a little risky unless you’re a local, but if you’re feeling brave, there are rental booths at Cusco’s airport.