Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Code : ZM1C
Machu Picchu is the best known of the Inca ruins, as it is recognized worldwide, yet it is not mentioned in any of the writings of the Spanish Conquistadors. It is believed to have been constructed around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered” by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911.
Included
- Transfer from your hotel in cusco to the railway staition in Poroy or Ollantaytambo
- 1 Train ticket Poroy or Ollantaytambo to Aqua calientes ( Expedition train)
- 1 trainticket aqua calientes – Poroy or (Ollantaytambo)
- Bustickets aqua calientes – Machu picchu,1 up and 1 down
- 1 Entrance fee for 1 day to Machu Picchu archaeological complex. (only 1 entree fee included for 4 h )
- In and out transfers to your hotel in cusco
- All applicable taxes.
- Guided tour 1 time for about 2 h, English speaking guide
No included
- Travel & Accident insurance (obligatory)
- Food , take some snacks with you because the food at Machu Picchu is very expensive, you can lunch cheap at Aqua Calientes
- Wayna picchu permit, 16 USD iff there are permits left ! only 400 a day
- vistadome or hiram bingham train ( its possible for extra charge)
- Provided in private upon request!
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Destination
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Departure
Ruins, Cuzco | Altitude: 2050 – 4200 m. / 6730 – 13780 f -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket.
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Full Day :
Early in the morning, you have a transfer to the train station in Poroy or Ollantaytambo, to take the train to Machu Picchu. We drive through the sacred village to Aguas Calientes in about 4 h from Poroy or in 1 h 30 min from Ollantaytambo. Here a bus waits for you, to take you in 20 min to the actual site of the “Lost City of the Incas.” Machu Picchu.
Your bilingual guide will take you throughout the vast ruins. Machu Picchu is the best known of the Inca ruins, as it is recognized worldwide, yet it is not mentioned in any of the writings of the Spanish Conquistadors. It is believed to have been constructed around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered” by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911. The guided tour of this fascinating place is an awe-inspiring experience. Visit the Main parts of Machu Picchu. After the explanation (about 2 hours) in total you can stay 4 h maxima at Machu Picchu.
We are going to visit one of these circuits,
Ministry of Culture has introduced fixed circuits from November 2021, depending on which one is available on the purchase dates. The ticket can only be used once to enter. You will then gain access to one of the circuits below. It’s a one way walk, you can’t turn back.
Circuit 1 Alto Corto
Circuit 2 Alto Largo
Circuit 3 Bajo Corto
Circuit 4 Bajo Largo
Included is the standard ticket, without Huayna or Machu Picchu mountain
NOTE: Keep in mind that if you want a Huayna Picchu permit you need to book far in advance (limited seats) and in this circuit you will only see a small part of Machu Picchu (only the lower part).
Casa del Guardián (guardian house) can only be visited in circuit with Machu Picchu mountain permit. The sun gate is only accessible to people on the Inca Trail 2 and 4 days.
After you are done exploring Machu Picchu you can walk down, or take the bus (included in the price) to Aguas Calientes to have lunch (not included).
In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, from where there will be a transfer to Cusco, where you will arrive late evening after an amazing day !
Tour Location
History Of The City
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