Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Discover the wonder of Machu Picchu at an unbelievable price
TRIP SUMMARY
Located at (2470 m/8103 ft) is Machu Picchu lay hidden from the world for a long time because its rather remote and inaccessible location is high up on a mountainside. The nearest town is Aguas Calientes which is located down in the valley next to the Vilcanota River Aguas Calientes is only a couple of kilometers away from Machu Picchu you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the high Andes throughout the trip.
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour ITINERARY
Day 1: Machu Picchu Tour
We will pick you up from your (Time to be confirmed upon your arrival in Cusco) to transfer you to the Poroy – Cusco train station. Upon arrival at the station, you will take the train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the trip, you will be able to see the impressive landscape with picturesque villages. Little by Little, we will go through the interesting landscape while admiring the rich vegetation of the area. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will go to the bus station. There we will take the shuttle that will transport us to the citadel of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, undoubtedly one of the most amazing urban creations of the Inca heyday.
Once in the citadel of Machu Picchu, we will have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours. Afterward, we will take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes (2040 m.a.s.l.). In this village, you will have time for lunch and then in the afternoon, we will take the train back,(Price includes Peru Rail – Expedition train). Please let us know if you want to upgrade the service to Vistadome for an extra cost.
Useful information:
- Altitude in Machu Picchu – 2400m – 7873ft.
- Train to Machu Picchu – Peru Rail Expedition
- Distance from Cusco to Machu Picchu – 112km – 69.6 miles
- Climate – dry from May to October, humid from November to April.
- To climb Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain it is necessary to book in advance.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRIP?
Includes
- English speaking professional guide.
- Pick up at your hotel
- Private transportation from Cusco to the train station
- Roundtrip transportation by expedition train from Ollantaytambo/Poroy to Aguas Calientes
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu and 2-hour guided tour of the site
- Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
Doesn't include
- Meals
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
Recommendations
- Original passport and your student card if you are a student. (Please if you want to apply for the student discount you must send your student card at the booking time)
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Comfortable t-shirts and pants
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour PRICES
Group service prices
- 240.00 dollars per person
Private Service Prices
- USD 300.00 per person for a Group of 2 persons
- Monte Huayna Picchu: USD 60.00.
- Mejora del tren Vistadome.
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