After almost four hours by train, on one of the most impressive and spectacular stretches in the world, from high, cold early morning plains down to lush vegetation in the frequently suffocating late morning heat, one arrives at the foot of the mountain Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Pick up from the Hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer (train departure at 07:43 Backpacker ) to the nearby train station to Poroy for the train journey to the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu, upon arrival transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.
Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Note: the train timetable will be confirmed when you book the trip.
Included:
All mentioned transport, entrance fee to Machu Picchu, guided visits and mentioned excursions, English/Spanish speaking guide to accompany visits, all transfers Hotel – Train Station - Hotel, Train tickets round trip.
Not included in the fee:
International airfares, domestic flights, airport departure (US$30 per person for international flights and US$6.5 for national flights) taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature, personal equipment, obligatory personal insurance and meals which are not mentioned (Lunch in Machu Picchu).