This Tour to Machu Picchu Full Day will take us on a charming tour of the entire Sacred Valley of the Inkas. Above all, you will travel by train following the course of the Vilcanota River, in which you will be able to obtain the best views of the impressive landscapes of the cloud forest, as well as the abundant and diverse flora and fauna.
Machu Picchu was one of the important cities where the Inca lived. That is why its buildings and walls are perfectly well made. Enjoy and feel how the magic of the Andes and the energy of mysticism fill your entire experience with magic in this impressive tour.
It is believed that the citadel of Machu Picchu was built around 1450 by order of Pachacútec, the great ruler of the Inca Empire. The luxurious urban complex was built between the mountains of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, which rise above the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In addition to being close to the Inca capital of Cusco, the climatic and geographical conditions of this area were ideal for the cultivation of corn and coca, a medicinal plant of great ritual value for the Inkas.
To start your tour to Machu Picchu Full Day, we will pick you up early in our private transport from your Hotel in Cusco and we will depart for the Train Station in Ollantaytambo.
Then, from Ollantaytambo, we will board our train to the town of Aguas Calientes, which lasts about 2 hours. This stretch of train journey is considered one of the most beautiful short journeys in the world. Highlighting the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Inkas and the great Sacred River of Vilcanota.
Once you arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes, our tour guide will be waiting for you to take you to board the CONSETTUR bus in which you will go for 30 minutes to the gate of the Inka Citadel of Machu Picchu.
We enter the Inka citadel of Machu Picchu, open your heart and feel the magical energy of this secret ancient place, enjoy the impressive view from the Inka citadel.
You will visit the main sectors of Machu Picchu and learn more about the history and architecture of this mysterious place.
After the guided tour of about 2 hours you will be able to enjoy Machu Picchu on your own, you will be able to take photos and explore the place freely. In the afternoon you will have time to have lunch and explore the town of Aguas Calientes, which has many restaurants and craft shops.
At the indicated time according to your choice we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo where our driver will wait for you with an announcement and your written name, he will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.