This tour is designed for travelers who do not have much time to experience a hike to Machu Picchu. In addition, it is ideal for those who are only interested in visiting Machu Picchu enjoying a beautiful landscape by train from the city of Cusco.
Machu Picchu, the “New Wonder of the Modern World”, is located at 2,450 meters above sea level and was discovered by the North American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. Since then, it has been the most important and most visited archaeological center in South America.
The excursion begins very early, picking you up from the hotel at approximately 4:00. From there we will go by tourist transport to the train station for a captivating three and a half hour trip to the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, also known as “The City”. Lost of the Incas”, today “New Wonder of the Modern World”
Arrival at the Machu Picchu Pueblo station (formerly Aguas Calientes, 2000 meters above sea level), we will immediately board a bus that will take you to Machu Picchu, a 30-minute trip through a zigzagging path. Once in Machu Picchu, you will take a guided tour of approximately two hours during which you will visit the most important sites of the Inca citadel, such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the royal rooms, the temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Afterwards you will have free time to take a walk around the citadel, take photos and film, and at the end the transfer to the town of Machu Picchu for lunch before boarding your return train. In the afternoon at approximately 6:30 p.m. You will board the train heading to the town of Ollantaytambo, where a bus will wait for you to return to the City of Cusco, arrival time at 10:30 p.m.
A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.
2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person
Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.
The tour lasts a full day, starting early in the morning and returning in the evening.
The means of transportation used is the train, which departs from the Ollantaytambo station and arrives at the Machu Picchu Pueblo station (formerly Aguas Calientes).
The train trip lasts approximately three and a half hours.
A bus is used to transport visitors from Machu Picchu Pueblo to the entrance of the citadel, in a trip of approximately 30 minutes.
The entrance ticket includes entry to the Machu Picchu citadel and is valid for one day only.
During the guided tour, you visit sites such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the royal quarters, the temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries.
No, the tour does not include breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visitors must bring their own food or purchase it at Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Yes, in Machu Picchu Pueblo there are various stores where you can buy souvenirs and souvenirs from the trip.
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