From 18 September 2025, Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City will provide a a virtual reality experience that recreates the ancient site using immersive VR technology in Singapore.
Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Inca citadel in Peru, is recognised as one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, intricate stonework, and historical importance.
This unique opportunity allows visitors to encounter Machu Picchu without travelling thousands of kilometres, offering both a visual and educational exploration of the historic site.
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Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City – A New Way to Explore An Ancient Treasure
The Machu Picchu VR experience in Singapore allows participants to move through lifelike reconstructions of the Peruvian Andes, including terraced farms, temples, and mountain trails.
The virtual environment is designed to reflect the historical and cultural significance of the site, combining accurate architectural details with storytelling elements that explain the role of each location in Incan society.
Visitors can experience the scale of the citadel, wander along misty paths, and observe sacred plazas that were central to the Inca way of life.
The experience is designed for small groups of up to six people, though multiple groups can participate at the same time.
This makes it suitable for families, school groups, or groups of friends looking for a shared interactive activity.
The experience is recommended for visitors aged 8 and above, making it accessible for both children and adults to enjoy together.
Immersive Free-Roam Virtual Reality
One of the key features of the Machu Picchu VR experience is its free-roam design. Unlike some VR setups that limit participants to a small, wired area, this experience allows visitors to move freely throughout the space, which makes the exploration feel much more immersive.
As we walked around, we could approach different elements in the environment and examine them in high definition. The graphics were realistic, though it still felt somewhat like navigating a highly detailed computer game rather than viewing actual photographs.
Even so, the level of detail was impressive, with textures and features remaining clear and well-defined even up close to the virtual structures.
The experience includes auditory and visual cues that enrich the setting, such as the distant sound of ceremonial drums, mist drifting along mountain trails, and animated depictions of ancient rituals.
It also offers perspectives impossible to experience in the real world, such as soaring with mythical creatures, stepping inside an Incan home and experiencing a solar eclipse.
Guided Exploration with a Virtual Host
Participants are led through the experience by Teri, a robot guide voiced by actor Terry Crews.
We found his distinctive voice a fun addition, and Teri carries the same humour and personality that Terry Crews is known for, which made the journey entertaining while also informative.
Teri the robot provides context and commentary at each stop, explaining the significance of temples, plazas, and terraced farms. This guidance makes the experience easy to follow, even for younger participants, and helps to connect the immersive visuals with the history of the site.
Cultural Storytelling and Historical Context
Beyond simply exploring the virtual landscape, the Machu Picchu VR experience emphasises cultural storytelling.
Each location, from the Temple of the Sun to the agricultural terraces, is presented with attention to its historical and spiritual relevance.
The interactive narrative helps participants understand the daily life, engineering achievements, and ceremonial practices of the Inca civilisation.
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City VR Experience
By combining free-roam virtual reality with careful historical reconstruction and engaging storytelling, the Machu Picchu VR experience offers a new way to explore one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites.
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City is located on the third floor of China Square Food Centre in Singapore. Each session lasts approximately one hour. Tickets can be booked in advance through the official website.
Where: 51 Telok Ayer Street, #3-00 China Square Food Centre, Singapore 048441
