Machu Picchu Tour Full Day
At the top of the mountain, large and impressive blocks of stone joined together without any amalgamation, conforming one of the most important religious, political and cultural centers of the Inca empire: Machu Picchu.
Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, the Inca City is divided into two large sectors: the agricultural sector, with a vast network of platforms or artificial terraces, and the urban sector, with beautiful buildings such as the Temple of the Sun.
Its intense green platforms and the imposing mountain range that surround it make up a beautiful landscape that exceeds any expectation.
Machu Picchu is today a World Heritage Site and pride of Peru.
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Day 1Cusco – Machu Picchu - Cusco
Pick up from your accommodation at 03:00 am. Early in the morning transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo. At 05:30 am boarding the train bound for the majestic sanctuary of “Machu Picchu”, which since 2007 was considered a world wonder.
During the tour we will appreciate the beauty of the valleys and the indigenous people of the area, up to Machu Picchu town, or better known as Aguas Calientes. Then we will take you on a tour bus for about half an hour to the sanctuary. After rigorous check the admission booth, begins our unique experience in life, we are facing this amazing world heritage monument.
Our guide starts visiting the Inca complex, in the Temple of the Sun, where their main trade is observed, then the Intihuatana, the sacred rock group, the Temple of the Three Windows, the mausoleum, among other places of interest for tourists. This will give the tourist free time to take photos, scroll on their own wherever your interests take you.
In Machu Picchu town you can walk, go to places where they sell crafts, to the Plaza de Armas and others places, until the time to board the train back to Cusco. Around 08:00 pm, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo where our tourist transport awaits us to go to the Imperial city of Cusco, then transfer to your accommodation.
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If you want to make this tour it is important to follow these recommendations:
For this type of trip it is important to wear light clothing, long pants, hiking boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat because between the months of December to March the temperature can be between 8 and 22 degrees depending of the altitude as this area is rather a warm and humid subtropical area, with warmth during the day and cool at night. During the day it might rain so try to carry a poncho or an umbrella. During the winter months it is important to wear a jacket and warm clothes, because the cold can be intense during this time, especially at night. If you bring a camera or video camera don’t forget to bring a plastic bag to protect from rain.
If you want to make a reservation it is important to send all personal information and payment required for this service, then our reservation department will send an e-voucher or receipt, which you must print and present at the start of the tour.
Note: You can reserve these services even if you are only one person, since these services are shared and all prices are in dollars. For any questions please send us an email.
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