Cusco: Full-Day Machu Picchu Tour
ID: GYG269212-958462
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 1 days
Description
Take a trip to the wonderful Inca city of Machu Picchu. This majestic work of Inca engineering and architecture was built around the time of Emperor Pachacutec in the 15th century of the Inca expansion, and is nestled between the sacred mountains.
Your tour will start with transfer from your hotel at 3:30AM to the one-way train station. From there you will depart at 6:30AM from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (the train schedule may vary according to availability). The train trip lasts 1 hour, with a 20 minute break upon arrival.
Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign stating your name, and you will then be able to take some time for breakfast before either choosing to walk for 55 minutes or boarding the Consetur Bus. Following this journey you will then find yourself in the archaeological center of Machu Picchu, where you will receive a guided tour through the different architectural centers of this beautiful natural wonder.
Following your visit you will return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious lunch, at which point you will also have time to visit the city of Aguas Calientes to take photographs (you will also have the option to go to the thermal baths). You will later take the train at 6:20PM (train time may vary depending on availability) back to Ollantaytambo. Once there, your transportation will take you back to Cusco, where you will arrive at 10:00PM in the evening.
Your tour will start with transfer from your hotel at 3:30AM to the one-way train station. From there you will depart at 6:30AM from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (the train schedule may vary according to availability). The train trip lasts 1 hour, with a 20 minute break upon arrival.
Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign stating your name, and you will then be able to take some time for breakfast before either choosing to walk for 55 minutes or boarding the Consetur Bus. Following this journey you will then find yourself in the archaeological center of Machu Picchu, where you will receive a guided tour through the different architectural centers of this beautiful natural wonder.
Following your visit you will return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious lunch, at which point you will also have time to visit the city of Aguas Calientes to take photographs (you will also have the option to go to the thermal baths). You will later take the train at 6:20PM (train time may vary depending on availability) back to Ollantaytambo. Once there, your transportation will take you back to Cusco, where you will arrive at 10:00PM in the evening.
Highlights
- Discover the history of this ancient and sacred city
- Discover different areas of the citadel, such as the Temple of the Sun
- Explore the ruins of the lost citadel of the Incas, Machu Picchu
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please do not bring drugs or alcoholic beverages to the sanctuary
wait at your hotel on the day of the tour
wait at your hotel on the day of the tour
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.