MACCHU PICCHU RUINS TOUR
What is so special about the Ancient Ruins of Machu Picchu? Machu Picchu is recognisable to people all over the world. There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. The complex is situated on a ridge high above the Sacred Valley and survives to this day as relic of Inca civilization. Commonly referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas, it is accessible by train and road, or by walking the 4 day Inca Trail
The ruins also recently became one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Overview
Day-1. Lima Day-2. Lima - Cuzco (B) Day-3: Cuzco (B) Day-4: Sacred Valley - Ollyantaytambo (BL) Day-5: Cuzco to Machu Picchu (B) Day-6: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco (B) Day-7: Cuzco - LimaFast Facts
Detailed Itinerary
Day-1. Lima
Arrival in Lima, and transfer to hotel.Day-2. Lima - Cuzco (B)
Flight and arrival in Cuzco, reception and transfer to Hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.Day-3: Cuzco (B)
Afternoon guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Kenko, Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun.Day-4: Sacred Valley - Ollyantaytambo (BL)
Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Inca and then a visit to Pisac markets and OllantaytamboDay-5: Cuzco to Machu Picchu (B)
Transfer to the railway station for the 06.00 departure to Aguas Calientes by train and then bus to Machu Picchu ruins. Guided visit of Machu Picchu . This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. Later, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual wonder. Accommodation in Aguas Calientes.Day-6: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco (B)
Morning at leisure or option to return to the magnificent Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco with the 1530 train. Arrival and transfer to hotel.Day-7: Cuzco - Lima
After an early breakfast we will fly back to Lima.End of services
What's Included
Price includes
Airport transfers by private vehicleThree four or five star hotels with breakfast
All sightseeing tours, entrance fees, guide, transportation
Guide, their wages, insurance and expenses
Internal flights
Train to and from Aquas Calientes
Bus transfer to the ruins
Price Excludes
International flights, departure taxes and any excess baggage charges.Mandatory travel and medical insurance
Tips, baggage and porterage
Expenses of a personal nature such as bottled drinks, mineral water, morning and afternoon teas etc laundry etc.
Extra expenses and/of additional days caused due to unexpected events (such a flight delays, porterage because of land slides and other natural events.)
Entry Visa if applicable
Tips and gratuities
Single supplements if applicable
Route Profile Map
Easy add on to any tour
54km trek over 4 days
Shorter Inca trail or do the longer Salkantay
Ends at the ruins of Machu Picchu
Sacred valley and Ollyantaytambo
See
the Inca Bridge
Inca Trail Itinerary
Start point Lima then Huaraz
Several passes at high altitude
Spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca
Magellanic Penguin colony
More difficult trek than the Inca Trail or Santa Cruz trek
4830m or 15, 846 ft above sea level
Alpamayo Trek Itinerary
Start point is Lima and Huaraz
Most popular treks in the Cordillera Blanca
Highest pass on the trail at 4750m
Views of snow capped Huarascaran
Overnight on the trail in tents
Santa Cruz Itinerary
Start point is Lima and Cuzco
Known as the alternative Inca Trail
Less crowded than the Inca Trail
Longer and steeper than the Inca Trail
Ends at the ruins of Macchu Picchu
Mollepata Salkantay Itinerary
Easy add on to any tour
Visit the Lost City of the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu
Sacred valley and Ollyantaytambo
Optional climb up Huayna Picchu
See the Inca Bridge
Visit
the Puma shaped town of Cuzco
Machu Picchu Ruins
Extra tours can be added on
Includes enigmatic Nazca Lines
Penguins of the Ballestas Islands
Islands of Taquile on Lake Titicaca
Includes the Inca Trail
Visit
the Puma shaped town of Cuzco
Gems of Peru Itinerary
Extra tours can be added on
Sacred valley and the Inca Trail
Islands of Taquile on Lake Titicaca
Optional climb up Huayna Picchu
Puerto Maldonado to see the Amazon Jungle
Visit Llanganuco Lake
Exploration of ancient sites
Visit the Lost City of the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu
Tour Chavin and Llanganuco
Lord
of Sipan and Brunning Museum
See the Inca Bridge
Optional climb up Huayna Picchu
Ancient Peru Itinerary
Highlights of the Sacred Valley
Visit the Lost City of the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu
Sacred valley and Ollyantaytambo
Enigmatic Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands
See the Inca Bridge
Lush
regions of the Amazon Jungle
Classic Peru Tour