Discover the Lost City of the Incas in graceful style with this comprehensive 2-day tour of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Climb. Learn the Inca way of life by journeying from the ancient Inca capital to the hidden city of Machu Picchu by train. You can explore the ruins of Machu Picchu, one of the Wonders of the World, by climbing Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain). The towering mountain overlooks the remains of the entire Incan city which allows you to immerse yourself in the spectacular view. With time to spare you may even travel around the nearby town of Aguas Calientes.
You will be picked up from your hotel at 05:40am transfer to Poroy station. You will travel by train to the town of Aguas Calientes, an experience in which you will see the striking scenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes reception and transfer to your hotel – at 11:00am take lunch at local restaurant.
At 12:00 noon you will ride a bus to the Machu Picchu archeological site and the tour includes every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Your guide will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets. You can then wander around the town squares as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered as the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom. Afterwards, there is some free time for you to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate.
Later on, you will descend to Aguas Calientes and stay overnight at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Expedition train schedule — Cusco depart (06:40am) – Aguas Calientes arrival (09:54am)
Breakfast at the hotel; at 06:00am take bus to Machu Picchu citadel from there you can enjoy the glorious sun rise over Machu Picchu. You can experience the mystery and sense the energies of the citadel (second day not included guide in Machu Picchu).
Afterwards, climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain from where you can observe the landscape of Machu Picchu. The climb is not technical though, it is not as easy too. This peak shelters another archeological site, the Temple of the Moon that is connected to Machu Picchu and is a marvel in its own right for the wondrous underground galleries built there.
From 11:00am to 13:00pm after returning from Mount Huayna Picchu, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate.
From 13:00pm to 13:30pm take bus to Aguas Calientes.
From 13:30pm to 15:00pm take lunch at local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.
Return to Cusco: later board the train for the return trip to Cusco. You will stop at the Poroy station and then be picked up and driven to your hotel in Cusco.
Expedition train schedule — Aguas Calientes depart (15:20pm) – Cusco (Poroy) arrival (19:05pm)
Note about train tickets: We will attempt to book tickets on this train, but if there are timetable changes or trains are fully booked, we may need to book an alternative service.
Hotel category: | Double or Triple room | Single room – Additional cost |
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Tourist: | US$ 589 | US$ 40 |
Superior Tourist: | US$ 630 | US$ 85 |
Notes.-
* Prices per person in US dollars.
* Additional charge for single travelers: US$ 68.00.
* All prices are based on 2 to 3 people traveling together, discounts available if you are more than 3 people traveling together.
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