This tour is designed for travelers who prefer not to walk much and wish to travel to Machu Picchu by train at a leisurely pace. We will spend a night resting in a hotel before exploring the majestic Inca citadel. We will be able to fully appreciate the magnificent Machu Picchu Archaeological Site. This Wonder of the Modern World is full of culture, history, and mysticism, making it the perfect vacation destination.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco (city center) in the morning to head to Ollantaytambo train station in a tourist transport. The train journey is approximately one hour and 45 minutes to “Machu Picchu Pueblo” (or the town of “Aguas Calientes” 2,000 meters above sea level). Upon arrival at the train station, we will head to our hotel to settle into your room and take a rest. From this moment on, you will have the afternoon free to enjoy lunch at a tourist restaurant in the town. You can take advantage of a refreshing bath in the hot springs of “Machu Picchu Pueblo” for as long as you wish. Return to the hotel to receive a briefing with our guide and/or transfer representative, spend the night, and wait for the much-anticipated day to visit Machu Picchu early in the morning.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a bus that will take you on a 30-minute journey, ascending a zigzagging road, to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu; also known as “The Lost City of the Incas” today a “New Wonder of the Modern World”.
The excursion includes a guided tour of the citadel, lasting approximately 2 hours. During the tour, you will visit the most important sites of Machu Picchu, depending on the circuit assigned to you. Based on this, you might visit the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the royal quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the cemeteries, or take a panoramic photo of the Inca citadel. During your visit, you can take advantage of the small rest stops to take photos and videos. After finishing the tour, return to “Machu Picchu Pueblo” for lunch. In the afternoon, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where the tourist transport will be waiting to return you to the city of Cusco.
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The tour lasts for two days, with an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
You can get to Machu Picchu by taking a tourist transport from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station, from here a train to Aguas Calientes and then taking a bus or hiking to the archaeological site of Machupicchu.
Accommodation is provided in 3-star hotels in Aguas Calientes, with breakfast included.
No, the tour does not include lunch or dinner. Visitors need to bring their own food or purchase it in Aguas Calientes.”
Yes, as long as you have an additional ticket for this mountain with an extra cost of US $65.00, subject to availability. This visit can be done on your own without a guide.
The altitude of Machu Picchu is 2,430 meters above sea level.
No, the tour doesn´t include breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Visitors should bring their own food or purchase it in Machu Picchu Pueblo or at the entrance to Machu Picchu.
Yes, cameras and video cameras can be brought to capture moments during the tour. However, larger equipment than standard is not allowed.
The weather in Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes is usually mild and humid. Wear light but also waterproof clothing, as rain is common.
Yes, you should follow the rules of the archaeological site, such as not touching the structures, not using large tripods, and following the designated trails. It is also important to respect the indications of the guide and security personnel.