For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
✔ Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
✔ Tourist Train Ticket
✔ Accommodation included: 1 night
✔ Bi-lingual guide
✔ Breakfast
✔ Entrance to Machu Picchu
✖ Food
✖ Entry/Admission - Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)
Pickup Locations
1. Estancia San Pedro Hotel
2. Hotel Piedmont
3. Yuyay Apartaments Cusco
4. Cultural Guest House
5. New Day Hotel
6. Sol Andino
7. Vitoque 611
8. Inkarri Guesthouse
9. Ayenda San Cristobal Premium
10. Luna De Oro Hotel
11. Hostal Kuntur Cusco
12. Qori Cusco Inn
13. Katari Apart Hotel At Qorikancha
14. Sara Casa Boutique
15. Tayta Wasi Hotel
16. Hotel Cusco Pacha Inti
17. Fiesta Inn Ceniza
18. Redy's House
19. Hostal Amankaes de San Blas
20. Hotel Santoyo Inn
Additional Info: We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.
Itinerary
Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
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Aguas Calientes
Leaving from Cusco in the morning, you'll travel by mini-bus to the village of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. From here, you'll board the train to Aguas Calientes. This journey in itself is an experience, as you’ll get to enjoy beautiful scenery and changing landscapes, all from the comfort of your seat.
Following the course of the river down the Sacred Valley, you'll arrive to Aguas Calientes by about lunchtime. After checking in to your hotel, you'll have the afternoon free. If you want to take advantage of your afternoon, you can visit the Machu Picchu museum and orchid exhibition, which is a 35-minute walk outside of the village. Alternatively, you can just relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (not included in the price)
Duration: 12 hours
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
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Machu Picchu
Waking up early, you'll take the first bus up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. You'll have a 2-hour guided tour of the site, during which you'll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After the tour, you'll have free time to explore the site by yourself. Snap some photos, relax, and absorb the mystical surroundings. If you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, now’s the time to do so. This will take about 3 hours, round-trip.
In the afternoon, you’ll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo, from where you’ll carry on by mini-bus back to Cusco.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
