MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY
FULL DAY | Estarting from US$ 00.00 per person.
Group size: Maximum 15 pax.
Duration: Full day.
Type of service: Private or group.
Maximum altitude: 2,430 meters above sea level.
Transportation: Train, bus or car.
Places to visit: Machupicchu Pueblo and the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Overview
The ancient citadel of Machupicchu is one of the 7 wonders of the world and you can’t miss it!
Inside there are many buildings that have remained intact since the Incas left this territory more than 500 years ago! Sacred shrines, civil constructions, farming terraces and many other features of this enigmatic culture await your visit.
There is no easier, more economical and practical way than to visit it with this Machu Picchu full day tour.
Inside there are many buildings that have remained intact since the Incas left this territory more than 500 years ago! Sacred shrines, civil constructions, farming terraces and many other features of this enigmatic culture await your visit.
There is no easier, more economical and practical way than to visit it with this Machu Picchu full day tour.
What to expect:
- Travel by touristic train following the Vilcanota canyon.
- Personalized reception at Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- Guided tour inside the wonder for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Visit the main platform of Machupicchu to have the best pictures of your life.
- Appreciate llamas living in the citadel of Machupicchu.
- Visit the botanical garden of Machu Picchu.
- Free time for lunch in Machupicchu Pueblo.
Itinerary
This unforgettable Machu Picchu full day tour will start very early (3:00 a.m.), when our driver will pick you up from your hotel to travel by touristic transportation for two hours until arriving at Ollantaytambo train station. Where you will board the touristic train at 5:00 a.m.
This experience of travelling by train is not boring at all, because on the way you will be able to appreciate from your seat many hidden surprises, such as La Veronica snow-capped mountain, the beginning of the 4-day Inca trail, farming fields, cedar trees and many archaeological sites (Wiñaywayna, …)
After 1 hour and 40 minutes, you will arrive to Machupicchu Pueblo station, where you will meet our tour guide, who will welcome you to go together to take the touristic bus towards the entrance gate of the Historical Sanctuary, Machupicchu (30 minutes).
IMPORTANT: Bring your passport or ID card with you; it will be necessary for entering into this Peruvian wonder!
Once you are inside, one of your best experiences will begin, owing to you will visit the most iconic sites of this world heritage site. Beginning by visiting the guardian’s house, passing through the sacred square, the quarry area and the sacred stone, and ending with the water mirrors or the temple of the condor.
Furthermore, you will have free time to take lots of photos!
After enjoying our fascinating guided tour, you will board the touristic bus back to Machupicchu Pueblo. Here you will find many restaurants of Peruvian, fusion, Italian and more varieties of cuisine.
At 6:00 p.m. you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will be waiting for you to pick you up and keep traveling by car to your hotel in Cusco. Arriving at 10 p.m. approx.
This experience of travelling by train is not boring at all, because on the way you will be able to appreciate from your seat many hidden surprises, such as La Veronica snow-capped mountain, the beginning of the 4-day Inca trail, farming fields, cedar trees and many archaeological sites (Wiñaywayna, …)
After 1 hour and 40 minutes, you will arrive to Machupicchu Pueblo station, where you will meet our tour guide, who will welcome you to go together to take the touristic bus towards the entrance gate of the Historical Sanctuary, Machupicchu (30 minutes).
IMPORTANT: Bring your passport or ID card with you; it will be necessary for entering into this Peruvian wonder!
Once you are inside, one of your best experiences will begin, owing to you will visit the most iconic sites of this world heritage site. Beginning by visiting the guardian’s house, passing through the sacred square, the quarry area and the sacred stone, and ending with the water mirrors or the temple of the condor.
Furthermore, you will have free time to take lots of photos!
After enjoying our fascinating guided tour, you will board the touristic bus back to Machupicchu Pueblo. Here you will find many restaurants of Peruvian, fusion, Italian and more varieties of cuisine.
At 6:00 p.m. you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will be waiting for you to pick you up and keep traveling by car to your hotel in Cusco. Arriving at 10 p.m. approx.
Includes
- Private touristic transportation (Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco).
- Guided tour in the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Boarding tickets for touristic train (Ollantaytambo – Machupicchu Pueblo – Ollantaytambo).
- Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Boarding ticket for touristic bus (Machupicchu Pueblo
- Machu Picchu – Machupicchu Pueblo).
Not Included
- Meals.
- Drinks.
- Extra expenses
- Tips.
- Souvenirs.
Recommendations
Bring with you a backpack that contains your passport or ID card, vaccination card against covid 19, face masks, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, a rain poncho and extra money.
FAQ'S
- What is the best time to visit Machupicchu?
If you prefer to enjoy strolling without many people around you, the best option is to visit it after 13:00 hours. Because there are not many tourists in the afternoon. - Are there more activities to do through the Machupicchu full day tour?
Of course there are. For example, after visiting the citadel of Machupicchu you can go to relax in the hot springs of the town, visit the municipal library or enjoy the countless stone sculptures that exist throughout Machupicchu Pueblo. - If I stay in the sacred valley can I book the full day machu picchu tour?
Of course, you can even wake up a little later than described in the itinerary, owing to travelling from hotels in Urubamba to Ollantaytambo takes only 30 minutes on average or less.