MACHUPICCHU TOUR BY TRAIN
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE TRAVELING ON THE TRAIN TOWARDS MARVEL 2 DAYS /1 NIGHT
The historic sanctuary of MachuPicchu is one of the seven wonders of the world, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the region and the first world-famous tourist destination.
To get to the wonder of the MachuPicchu world, you have to get to Ollantaytambo from where you will take the train to get to the town of Aguas Calientes and once there you will have to take a bus that will take you to this important MachuPicchu archeological monument.
Upon arrival in MachuPicchu you will have the opportunity to visit the most important places in MachuPicchu and at the same time the guide will explain the history of this architectural wonder.
Early in the morning at the agreed time, we will pick you up from your hotels and transfer you to the Poroy Train Station. The train leaves at 8:25 am for Aguas Calientes, a town near the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The train trip to Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful and unique trips that visitors can experience in our country. The trip offers so many amazing views of the Andes and a jungle environment after descending to 2000 meters. After about 4 hours, we will have reached Aguas Calientes, where our guide will welcome you and take you (on foot, there are no taxis in this town) to your hotel.
To enjoy a calm atmosphere in MachuPicchu, it is advisable to go early in the morning; so we will leave at 5:30, after breakfast at the hotel. Our guide will take you to the local bus station to take the bus that goes up to the sanctuary of MachuPicchu.The bus trip to Machu Picchu It lasts around 25 minutes, and it offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Upon arrival, our guide will show you the most important sectors of this incredible Inca city: the great Inti watana (solar clock), the Temple of the Sun, the urban and agricultural sectors. For a long time, it was thought that Machu Picchu was legendary. Then, in 1911, the explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled over his remains.
Machu Picchu is located at 2,430 m above sea level, in middle of a tropical forest and mountains, in a an extraordinarily beautiful scene. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the empire of the heyday of this civilization; Its giant walls, terraces, cause admiration to locals and strangers who come to visit this majestic Inca city. On the slopes you can observe nature with its rich diversity of flora and fauna. The guided tour in Machu Picchu will last approximately 2 hours, and after, you will have free time to explore the ruins on your own. If you wish, you could climb the HuaynaPicchu mountain, the huge mountain that appears in the classic photograph of Machu Picchu. It takes about an hour to reach the top, following some very steep stairs, although it is a a bit challenging, at the top, you will be rewarded with one of the most impressive views. Later we will take the bus to AguasCalientes, where You will have lunch and you can also visit the craft market. Also if you wish, you can go to relax in the hot springs. The hot springs are located in the upper part of the town; visitors can ask theirLocal guide to get there. Finally around 4:00 pm, we take the train back to the city of Cusco.
