Machu Picchu Classic Full Day
Get to know one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World in a single day. Tour Machu Picchu combining a scenic train trip and a guided tour of its legendary Inca citadel.
1 Day
Duration
Moderate
Difficulty
2,430 meters above sea level
Maximum Altitude
Group / Private
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Machu Picchu Classic Full Day
During the experience you will tour the main sectors open to the assigned circuit, accompanied by a professional guide who will explain the history, architecture and legacy of the Inca civilization. In addition to discovering one of the most emblematic destinations in Peru, you will enjoy impressive Andean landscapes during the train ride and the charm of the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
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The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in the city of Cusco to transfer to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station, depending on the service confirmed at the time of booking. From there we will begin a rail trip considered one of the most scenic in Peru, following the course of the Vilcanota River while the landscape gradually changes from the Andean valleys to the montane forest that surrounds Machu Picchu.
Upon arriving at Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), our staff will provide the necessary assistance to board the tourist bus that ascends to the entrance of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The trip lasts approximately 25 minutes and runs along a mountain road with panoramic views of the valley.
Once at the citadel, we will begin a guided tour of the circuit assigned to you on your entrance ticket. During the tour we will learn about the history of the archaeological site, its urban planning, the main Inca constructions and the importance that Machu Picchu had within Tahuantinsuyo. The guide will also explain various aspects related to the architecture, engineering and conservation of this extraordinary cultural heritage.
Once the guided tour is over, you will have time to take photographs and enjoy the surroundings before descending back to Aguas Calientes. At the indicated time we will board the return train to the corresponding station, where our tourist transportation will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco, thus concluding this experience.
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