Exploring Machu Picchu Full Day Tour takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest that surrounds Machu Picchu Full Day you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the high Andes throughout the course of the journey. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you are met by your guide and go up to Machu Picchu for your guided tour of the site.
In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu (“old mountain”). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River.
It was probably abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and, after the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained ‘lost’ for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
Briefing between 5pm – 7pm the evening before the trip in our office, explaining all tour details from our guide.
After your tour you’ll have free time to explore the site by yourself. There are various areas that are not included in the tour such as the Inca bridge, you can ask your guide for suggestions. Later in the afternoon you take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes where you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo (aprox. 2 hours) and then carry on by bus to Cusco (another 2 hours).
Train (Expedition class) back to Cusco time: 16:55pm (to be confirmed depending on season and on the availability).
Expected arrival time in Cusco: 21:00pmish.
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04:00 – 05:30
Transfer from hotel to Ollantaytambo by bus.
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05:00 – 07:30
From Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes by train.
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07:45 – 08:30
Reception in the Aguas Calientes train station.
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08:30 – 09:00
Bus journey from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
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09:30 – 11.30
Guided tour of one of the New 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.
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11:30 – 18:00
Free time to go back to Aguas Calientes, have lunch, see the town, or relax in the Hot Springs.
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18:30 – 20:20
Return to Ollantaytambo by train.
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20:30 – 22:15
Return to Cusco by bus for your overnight in Cusco.
