Machupicchu Tour Full Day

Cusco, Machu Picchu

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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Overview

Trip Introduction

Built as a “royal estate” for the Inca emperor Pachacuti, Machu Picchu is an outstanding and perennially mysterious climax to one of the world’s most famous journeys: the Inca Trail. Perched high above a sinuous bend in the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu has lured explorers, poets and pilgrims to its mist-wreathed ridge top ever since its discovery by the American explorer Hiram Bingham in July, 1911. No one lived here before the Incas. Those mighty empire builders from Cusco discovered this extraordinary place, finding it rich in natural features sacred to their religion. Both inspired and humbled by its dramatic natural beauty, their answer was to create on a vast scale one of the planet’s most sensitive and harmonious works of art. The aesthetic. Genius of its layout and architecture coupled with the durability of its brilliant planning and engineering have given us today this finest of jewels among the UNESCO world heritage sites.

Travel Information – Full Day Machu Picchu Tour

Tour Name: Full Day Machu Picchu
Tour Operator: [Your Tour Company Name]
Location: Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes, Peru
Duration: Full Day
Departure Time: Daily, 05:45 – 06:00 from your hotel
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate – mostly walking at the archaeological site
Best Season: April to November (dry season)

Tour Highlights:

Scenic train journey from Cusco through the Chinchero countryside
Stunning views of snow-capped mountains and the Vilcanota River
Semi-tropical landscapes leading to Aguas Calientes
Guided tour of Machu Picchu – iconic sites, plazas, and temples
Free time to explore the citadel or enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes

Recommended to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Light jacket for early morning
Water bottle
Camera

Tour Category:

Cultural & Historical: Explore the heritage of the Inca civilization
Adventure & Sightseeing: Moderate walking and scenic train journey
Nature & Scenic: Stunning Andean landscapes and lush semi-tropical zones

Included/Exclude

Transport hotel – train station and back
Train tickets Cusco – Aguas Calientes and back
Licensed bilingual tour (English / Spanish)
Transport by bus to and from the site of Machu Picchu
Entry to Machu Picchu

Meals (lunch in Aguas Calientes costs approximately US$15)
The climb of Huayna Picchu (US$20)
Meals (unless specified)
Personal expenses and tips
Optional activities in Aguas Calientes

Tour Plan

Full Day

Every day between 05:45 and 06:00 we depart from your Hotel to the train station for an unforgettable train journey to Machu Picchu. The voyage takes us from the city’s turmoil through the beautiful Chinchero country side with its magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains, to the turbulent river of Vilcanota. Following the river, we’ll pass the spectacular semi-tropical zone, where the rich Amazon rain forest begins, to arrive to the train station of Aguas Calientes.

From there, our guide takes us to the now famous but once forgotten citadel of Machu Picchu. We’ll be shown the beautiful sites of this impressive and mystic city. Afterwards there is time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself or to have lunch in one of the many cosy restaurants in Aguas Calientes. At around 16:00 you return by train and bus to hotel ending a truly unforgettable day!