Machu Picchu is one of the most visited places in Peru. This ancient Inca citadel was built during the XV century. According to some historians, Machu Picchu served as a royal residence for the Inca Emperor Pachacutec. The citadel is located on a hill between the Huchuy Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains.
The citadel was abandoned in the XVI century after the fall of the Inca Empire. It was not until 1911 when Machu Picchu was rediscovered by an American expedition led by Hiram Bingham. Since then, Machu Picchu has become a major tourist attraction in Peru. Additionally, Machu Picchu was declared as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1983.
Machu Picchu stands out for its almost intact stone buildings, which display the classic Inca architecture style. The temple of the Sun is among the most distinctive buildings of Machu Picchu. This temple is the only circular structure of the citadel and it looks like a medieval tower.
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.
Explore the picturesque Inca citadel of Machu Picchu 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 Inca Trail, and the Rainbow Mountains of Cusco. You can also check our 2 day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco.
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Cusco hotel transfer
6:00 am
Our tour begins when we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco around 6:00 am. Afterwards, we will board our private vehicle to travel to Ollantaytambo town, which is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Once there, we will catch a train to Aguas Calientes town, the entry point to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
We will be traveling by train for around 2 hours. The train tracks follow the course of the Urubamba river, so you will get incredible views of the Sacred Valley on your way to Machu Picchu.
Once we arrive at Aguas Calientes, we will board a bus to the Machu Picchu citadel. The bus trip just takes between 30 and 40 minutes. After arriving at Machu Picchu, we will need to pass a security checkpoint before entering the archaeological site.
Then, your complete guided tour of Machu Picchu will start. You will visit the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, among other incredible Inca monuments. If you have purchased a ticket to Machu Picchu mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain, our staff will guide you to the respective trailhead.
Once the tour has finished, we will board a bus to return to Aguas Calientes. Once at Aguas Calientes, you will have time to have lunch at a local restaurant. The lunch is not included in the tour price. After lunch, we will catch a train to return to Ollantaytambo town.
After arriving at Ollantaytambo, our staff will transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco city. We will be arriving at Cusco around 10:00 pm.
