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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
Overview
The New Wonder of the World Machu Picchu deservedly tops the agenda of most visitors to Peru. Perched on a lofty plateau surrounded by soaring and descending Andean peaks, this ancient city is a poignant reminder of an advanced and powerful civilization.
For the traveler to have a better experience Explore Unlimited Peru provides the best local Cusco guides with the best possible quality of service and you will feel that the price you paid for the tour will be a fair deal for everyone.
What's included
Roundtrip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain (optional hike, must be booked in advance).
Meals or drinks.
What to expect
Ollantaytambo
Pass by
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you to Ollantaytambo train station. It is a three hours drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Here you will board the train to Aguas Calientes.
Aguas Calientes
1h
The train journey itself is a rewarding travel experience. You will be able to see some remote Andean farms and villages along the course of the Urubamba river.
You will then board the 2 hours train back to Ollantaytambo.
Once at Aguas Calientes, our crew will be transferring you to the bus terminal. Here you will be boarding the bus to Machu Picchu citadel
Machu Picchu
3h
Once at the entrance of the citadel, the local authorities will be verifying your passport and the entrance ticket so make sure to carry your original passport. We will then start with the two hours guided tour of the citadel.
After this unforgettable experience, at a designated time, you will be boarding the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will have some free time to have lunch (not included in the price).
On this tour, you will be introduced to the Incas way of life and how each area in the citadel was used by Incas. After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own. If you have booked a hike to Machu Picchu mountain or Huayna Picchu, our guide will be directing you to the entrance.
Alternatively, you can hike to the sun gate. It offers a spectacular view of the citadel. This is also the point of entrance to those on Inca trail.
Cusco
3h
Our representative will be meeting you on arrival and will be transferring you back to your hotel in Cusco. It will be a three hours drive from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. We will be reaching by 09:00 PM.
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Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
