The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World (2007) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983), built in harmony with the mountain at 2,430 m / 7,972 ft above sea level. Two days are enough to do it without rushing: arrive by train, spend the night in Aguas Calientes and enter the citadel calmly, with an exclusive guide on all the open circuits — the most complete way to experience one of the most impressive places ever built by human beings.
Places you will visit:
- Ollantaytambo Valley (transfer and train station)
- Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo)
- Machu Picchu Citadel
Day-by-day itinerary:
Reference times: the actual transfer, train and citadel entry times depend on the ticket assigned according to nationality, category and availability. Machu Picchu entrance tickets must be bought 2 to 3 months in advance.
Day 1
- According to your assigned train time — Hotel pick-up in Cusco, van transfer to Ollantaytambo.
- Scenic train (PeruRail/Inca Rail) departs for Aguas Calientes.
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes, free afternoon.
- Check-in and overnight stay in Aguas Calientes (included).
Day 2
- 05:00 — Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- 05:30 — Bus transfer to the Machu Picchu citadel.
- 06:30 — Guided visit to Machu Picchu (approx. 2.5 hours).
- 09:30 — Free time for photos and exploring.
- 12:00 — Return to Aguas Calientes, lunch on your own.
- Approx. 3:32 PM — Train back to Ollantaytambo.
- 17:00 — Van transfer to the city of Cusco.
- 19:00 — Arrival in Cusco.
Included
- Transfers: Cusco–Ollantaytambo and return to Cusco.
- Train: Round-trip ticket Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes.
- Accommodation: 1 night in Aguas Calientes, with breakfast.
- Machu Picchu entrance and round-trip bus to the citadel.
- Exclusive Professional Guide throughout the visit.
Not Included
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Optional entrances to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Tips, personal expenses and travel insurance.
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