This 2-day tour will allow you to discover the wonderful Citadel of Machu Picchu, and enjoy the quietness of this place early morning
Highlights
*2-day tour to the citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco.
*Get to know one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
*Visit a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.
*Learn about the Inca Empire from professional guide.
*Spend a night in Aguas Calientes village.
Itinerary
Located in the province of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu is within an intangible zone of the National System of Protected Areas of the State. The Machu Picchu altitude is 2438 M.A.S.L., and the weather is warm and humid during the day, and cool during the night. This magic place has forests with native trees such as cedar, and has more than 400 species of Orchids, and other flowers as begonias. Amazing wildlife like The Gallito de las Rocas, the national bird of Peru, lives in this area.
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes on your own.
This archaeological complex is divided by two areas: the first one is the agriculture zone with terraces and platforms, and the other one is the urban zone where the main civil and religious activities were developed. The Inca Empire emerged from the Peruvian highlands in the early thirteenth century, and culminates with the death of Inca Atahualpa in 1533.
The Citadel of Machu Picchu was built in 1450 A.D. under the dominion of Inca Pachacutec, and it was an important urban and religious center for the Incan Empire, the biggest civilization during pre-Columbian era. The population was mainly dedicated to agriculture, and they built platforms in order to cultivate their food.
After a guided visit, you will have time enough to stay for more time in the citadel or take the bus to back to the town of Aguas Calientes, and have lunch (optional). At the arranged time, we will take the bus to return to Cusco from the train station of Ollantaytambo, and drop you off at your hotel located in the city center of Cusco.
included with
* Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
* Bus up / down to the entrance of Machu Picchu
* Ticket entrance to the Citadel of Machu Picchu
* Guided group tour in Spanish and English
* Transfer from the Ollantaytambo train station to the hotel in Cusco
excluded by
* Gratuities
* Meals and beverages
* Accommodation in Aguas Calientes and Cusco
* Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional)
* Transfer to the train station of Ollantaytambo - day 1
Essential
Information
Non Refundable Tour.
* ALL traveler passport details are needed for the Machu Picchu Day Trip (Full name, number, nationality and birthdate). Please provide all traveler passport details when booking, otherwise the tour is not confirmed
* Trains time could change, depending of the availability and season
* Non Refundable Reservation
* The guided tour in Machu Picchu lasts around 2 hours and a half. Then you will have free time to explore the place on your own
Restrictions
This tour is suitable for all ages.
This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
