Machupicchu Experience 1 Day
Overview
Machu Picchu, is an Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, it was a very important place of the Inca civilization. It was a sacred place. The architectural jewel that went unnoticed for centuries. Where you can also appreciate the varieties of flora and fauna of the area.
Machu Picchu (in Quechua, ‘old mountain’), is located on the top of a mountain that dominates the deep canyon of the Urubamba River, in the middle of the tropical jungle, it was both a center of worship and astronomical observation and a private hacienda of the family of the Inca Pachacútec. It consists of two large areas: an agricultural area, formed mainly by platforms and food storage areas; and another urban one, in which the sacred area stands out, with temples, squares and royal mausoleums worked with an exquisite level of perfection. The carved stone steps and channels are a constant throughout this unique archaeological site. Opposite the citadel rises Huayna Picchu (in Quechua, ‘young mountain’), which is accessed by a steep stone path.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis.
- Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
- Raincoat (long poncho) in the rainy season.
- Long sleeve shirts.
- Long pants.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Medicine and/or items for personal use.
- One backpack or light briefcase per person.
- Camera or film camera.
- Have on hand checks and coins in small denominations of dollars, euros or soles.
Included/Exclude
- Information prior to the tour.
- Personalized transfers from your hotel in Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo, round trip.
- Train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes, round trip.
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, round trip.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Group guide service. English - Spanish professional guide
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
- Extra expenses,
- Food,
- Tips, as well as expenses and services not mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Plan
Very early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, to travel for 2 hours by car to the train station located in the town of Ollantaytambo, this is where you will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas in a fantastic route that goes from the Andes to the edge of the jungle in Aguas Calientes, this beautiful train trip lasts 1h 45min. Upon arrival in this small town, our representative will be waiting to assist you until you take the bus that will take you to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the trip takes 30 minutes.
Finally we will arrive at the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, open your arms and feel the magic of this ancient place, enjoy the impressive view from the Inca citadel, surely it is a moment that you have been looking forward to. After the unforgettable moment, our guide will start the tour that will last 2 hours so that you can better understand the history and architecture of this wonderful place, you will also know the areas in which the citadel was divided, which despite being isolated could auto hold on
After the guided tour you can enjoy Machu Picchu in your own way, you can take photos and explore the place freely. In the afternoon you will have time to have lunch and explore the town of Aguas Calientes, which has many restaurants and craft shops. Here we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo where our representative will wait for you with a sign and your name written, he will drive you to Cusco and thus we will finish our full day tour to Machu Picchu in one day.
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