MACHU PICCHU (1 Day)
Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Historic Sanctuary (since 1983), as well as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (since 2007).
- Altitude: It is located at 2,430 meters above sea level, in the eastern mountain range of the Peruvian Andes.
- Strategic Location: The citadel is spectacularly nestled between the Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains, offering panoramic views of the deep canyon formed by the Urubamba River.
- Ecological Connection: Situated on the border between the Andes and the Amazon rainforest, it boasts unique biodiversity and a climate that ranges from temperate to humid. The Incas achieved a perfect integration between their architecture and this sacred natural environment.
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ITINERARY
Description of the Classic 1-Day Itinerary
• Ground Transportation: Round-trip bus/van transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the train station (Ollantaytambo or Poroy).
• Train: Round-trip train tickets to Aguas Calientes (generally on the Expedition or Vistadome service).
• Connecting Bus: Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and the entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Entrance: Admission ticket to the Machu Picchu citadel (Main Circuit).
• Guide: Professional guide service in Spanish or English within Machu Picchu (generally in a group).
INCLUDES
Inca Trail entrance ticket
✅Machu Picchu citadel entrance ticket
✅ Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
✅ Tourist transport from Cusco to the trailhead (km 82)
✅Professional guide
✅ Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
✅ Return bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
✅ Sleeping bag
✅ Trekking poles
✅Double tents and inflatable sleeping mats
✅3 breakfasts
✅ 3 lunches
✅3 dinners
✅ Porters to carry food and camping equipment
DOES NOT INCLUDE
❌Meals: Lunch in Aguas Calientes or near the citadel, and breakfast (unless a luxury package is specified).
❌Accommodation: Obviously, the hotel room for one night (since it’s a day trip).
❌Additional Entrance Fees: Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (these require reservations well in advance and take more time, making it difficult to fit into a one-day itinerary, so they are almost never included by default).
❌ Gratuities: For the guide, drivers, or support staff.
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