View Peru & Signatures designed a full-day tour of the majestic Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Journey by train from the Poroy or Ollantaytambo station to Machu Picchu and immerse yourself in the spirit of the magnificent Citadel sitting in the middle of the mountains and valley. The Incas built Machu Picchu around 1450 AD, with each stone precisely cut and adjoined together. Discover the world of the Incas touring the iconic site which is the most visited in Peru.
From your hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley
The suggested train departures from 6 am to 9am.
Our View Peru Representative, will meet you early in the morning at your hotel and set off from Cusco or the Sacred Valley en route to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station to board the PeruRail Expedition, Vistadome or Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes train station, our professional guide will be waiting to take you to the bus stop to board the shuttle bus up to Machu Picchu, One of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most visited site in Peru.
Now is the WOW moment you have waited all your life coming face to face with the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu! Discover the world of the Incas with your well-versed guide who will provide the theories behind this astonishing citadel. Relish in its beauty and be inspired by the spirit of Machu Picchu that the Incas once frequented. Stroll by the many temples, corridors, Sun Temple and check out the carefully cut stones that were joined together, and not even a knife can penetrate it. The sheer genius of the Incas to have an out-of-this-world skill of building. After a fabulous time, exit the park with your guide or if you booked Huayna Picchu, please proceed to the entrance to do your thrilling hike to the top of the mountain to catch breathtaking views. Return to town and have lunch on your own before boarding your train to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy station, where our View Peru Representative will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Optional extra cost:
Add one night to the Machu Picchu full-day tour
Add another day and do the Sacred Valley on day 1 and Machu Picchu on day 2
Do the Short Inca Trail hiking to Machu Picchu instead of taking the train
Add Huayna Picchu or Montaña Hike
