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For this Machu Picchu Day Tour, early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Poroy Train Station, about 20 minutes outside of Cusco. The 3 ½ hour train ride that you will embark upon is world renowned for its beauty, weaving you through various micro-climates along the gorgeous route to Aguas Calientes.
From the Anta plateau, the bread-basket of the Cusco region, the train runs into the Pomatales gorge, and then zigzags down to Pachar in the Sacred Valley. Before reaching the Ollantaytambo station, several Inca terraces, lookout posts and ancient river bank reinforcements can be seen. As we pass the well-known town of living Inca culture, we will get a glimpse of some of the finest temples and other archaeological remains, among them the beautiful Mount Veronica (18,800 ft / 5750 m). Passing through 8 tunnels, the train journey finally comes to an end in town, Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu
Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, you will be met by our guide who will walk you into town to the bus pickup point. You will take a 30 minute bus ride winding up the mountainside until you arrive to the entrance to Machu Picchu (7,800 ft / 2400 m) the awe inspiring “Lost City of the Incas“.
The guide will take you around the immense, mystical ruins for 2 to 2 ½ hours, explaining the rich history or the ancient site. Afterwards, you will have some time to explore on your own before it is time to return down the mountain to Aguas Calientes.
In the afternoon you will catch a train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy/Ollantaytambo. Once in Poroy/Ollantaytambo, there will be a transfer waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
The train company Peru Rail stipulates that you may only take 5 Kilos, in one backpack, per person, on the train with you.
If you are traveling in a group please contact us for a customized price quote.
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