Machu Picchu is one of the most famous places to visit in Peru. According to some archeologists, Machu Picchu was built in the XV century, and it probably was a religious sanctuary. Due to its remote location, it was inhabited by a small population of Inca priests and priestesses.
The Inca Trail was the route that connected Machu Picchu with the rest of the Inca Empire. The entrance to the citadel was reserved to the highest Inca nobles, such as the emperor and the royal family. Going to Machu Picchu was considered a sacred pilgrimage during the times of the Inca Empire.
The citadel of Machu Picchu is divided into three main sectors. The first and the second one are known as the lower and higher neighborhoods. These sections feature stone buildings located among terraces and water canals. The third sector comprises agricultural terraces that were used to grow crops to feed the local inhabitants.
Machu Picchu was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1983. Since then, this ancient Inca citadel receives thousands of visitors each day. Our 2-day tour to Machu Picchu is the perfect way to visit this wonderful Inca site. Unlike a full day tour, the 2 day tour allows visitors to explore Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu at a slower pace.
At Andean Luxury we are committed to provide the best tours and treks in the region of Cusco. Whether you want to visit the incredible Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, or explore the sinuous trekking routes of the Andes, we are your best option.
Visit Machu Picchu, the forgotten Inca city, accompanied by our expert team of professional tour guides. We also offer group tours to the most famous destinations of the region, such as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Rainbow Mountains of Cusco, and the Inca Trail. Explore the marvels of Cusco with us.
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Cusco hotel transfer
7:00 am
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 am. Afterwards, we will board our private vehicle and travel to Ollantaytambo town. Once we arrive there, we will catch a train to Aguas Calientes. The train goes along the Urubamba river, the main source of water of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
After arriving at Aguas Calientes, our staff will transfer you to your hotel room. After being accommodated there, you will have time to explore the town and visit its famous hot springs.
We will leave the hotel after having breakfast early in the morning. Then, we will board a bus to Machu Picchu citadel. We will spend around 30 minutes traveling by bus. After that, we will arrive at Machu Picchu’s entrance. Once we have passed the security checkpoint, we will enter the Inca citadel.
Then, you will have a complete guided tour of Machu Picchu. You will explore the numerous Inca monuments that dot the city. You will visit the Temple of the Three Windows, the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, and other Inca marvels. If you have purchased an entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain, our staff will guide you to the respective entrance.
Once the tour has finished, we will board the bus to return to Aguas Calientes town. Then, you will have free time to have lunch at a local restaurant. The price of the lunch is not included in the tour price.
Later, in the afternoon, we will catch a train to return to Ollantaytambo. Once we arrive there, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco city, where we will be arriving around 10:00 pm.
