This morning, meet your guide and head to the bus station to catch the pus up to the machu picchu ruins.

This 15th-century Inca citadel is located at 7,970ft (2,430 m) and is a masterpiece of engineering that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Incan Emperor Pachacutec and his royal court. machu picchu, which means "Old Mountain," is considered a World Heritage Site by unesco and is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Built as a seasonal residence for the Inca family, machu picchu was rarely home to more than 800 people, and during the royals' absence, a mere 100 servants would remain at the site to maintain the grounds. machu picchu was abandoned 100 years after construction due to the Spanish conquest and remained largely hidden to the outside world until the early 20th century.

Your guide will lead you around the site and explain the different buildings and curious corners of the building complex. Approximately one-third of the site has been reconstructed into its original structure, giving visitors a sense for the grandeur and artistry of the original citadel.

After the tour, take the bus back to aguas calientes to connect to your train to ollantaytambo and your connecting transfer to cusco.

This morning, you will be transferred to the Cusco airport for your flight back to Lima or your next destination. 

Meals included: Breakfast