The Lost City Of The Incas - World Heritage Site UNESCO - Full day Tour
Machu Picchu Imbued with a magical silence, 120km (74mi) from Cusco on the slopes above the Urubamba River, lies one of the worlds most extraordinary archaeological sites. Machu Picchu (2400m / 7872ft) is probably the most familiar symbol of the Inca Empire. It is thought that the city was built by the Sapaq Inca Pachacuti, starting in about 1440, and was inhabited until the Spanish conquest of Peru in 1532.Archaeological evidence (together with recent work on early colonial documents) shows that Machu Picchu was not a conventional city, but a country retreat town for Inca nobility. The site has a large palace and temples dedicated to Inca deities Inca deities around a courtyard, with other buildings for support staff. It is estimated that a maximum of only about 750 people resided in Machu Picchu at any one time, and probably only a small fraction of that number lived in the town during the rainy season and when none of the nobility were visiting.
Machu Picchu, its name comes from the ancient Quechua word that means “Old Mountain”. This site was built entirely of stone, using every space in harmony with function. Machu Picchu has been known as the “Lost City of the Incas”. The most common way is to take the train to Machu Picchu in the morning, explore the ruins and the afternoon return to Cusco. An other better option is stay overnight in Aguas calientes and the next day to get in earlier to the complex.“Machu Picchu is a trip to the serenity of the soul, to eternal fusion with the cosmos, there we feel our own fragility. It is one of the greatest marvels of South America. A resting place of butterflies at the epicenter of the great circle of life. One more miracle”. Pablo Neruda (poet).
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS is independent recognized tour operator for Machu Picchu mystery ancient Inka town. We have daily guided tour to one of the 7 wonders in world.
Itinerary
At 5:30am pick up and transfer from your hotel to the railway station, four hours travel by train to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and from here continue traveling to Aguas Calientes village. At 10:30am breakfast and aboard the first tourist bus to drop us to Machu Picchu main door, and to be the first visitors Inside Machu Picchu archaeological site you will have complete guided tour of this spectacular and mystical place. The guided tour include walk through the different section such as urban, agriculture, and the religions zone was used by the Inca Culture. According with your feeling we coordinating with the guide climb to Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) this climbing take around 1 hour to get the summit from where you can have the best photos of all Machu Picchu and of deep green canyon surrounding the sacred Inca City. At according time descend to Machu Picchu and then free time to explorer on your own. At mentioned time aboard a tourist bus to descend to Aguas Calientes town. Lunch and then we travel by train to Cusco (4 hours), stay in the selected hotel in Cusco.Included
- Transfer from Hotel/train station/Hotel
- Complete ruin's tour with an English speaking guide
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu (one day)
- Backpacker train ticket (Round trip)
- Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Transfer by van from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Tour price include government sales tax (19% as know IGV)
| TOUR SCHEDULE & COST 2008 | ||
| DATE | TOUR | COST |
| Any day during all year |
MACHU PICCHU TOURS CUSCO PERU The Lost City Of The Incas World Heritage Site UNESCO Full day Tour |
Backpacker service (join group of 15 -20 people) 1 to more participants US$335 each Private VIP service (Private guided tour) 2 participants US$585 each 3-4 participants US$545 each 5 to more participants US$505 each |
| Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card |
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| Organized Groups: We offer private tours and departure any day | ||
| Group size: 12 participants per each tour guide | ||
| We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru | ||
Not Include
- Breakfast and diner on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Entrance to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes (US$2)
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes or Cusco
- Flight tickets reservations
What You Need To Bring/Carry
- Small backpack 35Lt
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco/Peru)
- Tennis Shoes
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Bottle of water
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- First aid kit and oxygen
- Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after Machu Pichu)
- You also need to bring your original passport
- Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Inca Trail).
Important New Trail Regulations - Inc (Instituto Nacional De Cultura)
Please note the INC has confirmed a 50% increase on the Inca trail fee for trekkers and porters but from August not January 2006 as previously indicated.A - Limited number of people can enter the trail each day and hikers require permits obtained in advance by a licensed tour operator to do so.
B - Your passport details and ISIC student card if applicable must be presented to the UGM park control to obtain a permit. You most scan / fax your valid ISIC card at the time of booking and carry these documents on the trail or risk loosing your permit. YOUTH TRAVEL CARD or ISTC is not accepted by the control.
C - We have daily departures for the 4 day Inca trail (except in all February) and from may to October (high season) you need to confirm your booking at least 3 months in advance if you do not have flexibility in a departure date.
D - For lower season dates November to April there are often many dates with permits available so just make your reservation through the website and confirm by email the deposit booking.
