Chronicles of Planning a Trip to South America - Machu Picchu, Peru

This probably is the most helpful post I have found about visiting Machi Picchu on your own. Taken from http://www.perutreks.com/machu-picchu-by-train-1-day.html

Peru Treks & Adventure
Machu Picchu by Train (1 day)

     

Chronicles of Planning a Trip to South America: Peru

WHAT TO SEE

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites Cuzco City
• UNESCO World Heritage Site Machu Picchu
• Amazon Rainforest

Here's an excerpt of the suggested itinerary by Frommer's for a week in Peru.