Guided Tour
This morning you will have an early start to meet your guide and take the shuttle bus to the entrance to the citadel for your first glimpse of Machu Picchu. You will have a guided tour of the ruins and monuments such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Cemeteries. During your guided tour you will experience the uniqueness of the location and the genius that went into its construction. Making use of the provided headsets, you will be able to take pictures freely while enjoying the live briefings. The citadel was discovered in 1911 by the American explorer and academic, Hiram Bingham. Many theories on the citadel exist, but most agree it was a holy site, hidden for centuries and never found by the invading Spanish.
For those looking for adventure, we recommend the one and one half hour trek up unguided Huayna Picchu Mountain, which overlooks Machu Picchu and allows for spectacular views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding area. Includes guided tour and return bus from Aguas Calientes village.
Vistadome Train to Cusco
You will take the Vistadome train from Aguas Calientes through the Sacred Valley to Cusco today. The Vistadome train has large panoramic windows located both beside and above your seat, bringing you close to nature unlike anything you've experienced before. During the train trip you can enjoy some live entertainment, a snack and a non-alcoholic beverage.
As you disembark from the train you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel.
Breakfast included.