¡MACHU PICCHU, WONDER OF THE MODERN WORLD!
Full Day
Machu Picchu, considered the most emblematic icon of the country, the most important destination and the most visited among the other tourist attractions, these are some reasons why it is chosen as one of the most precious treasures of Peru.
Machu Picchu is considered one of the 7 wonders of the modern world and declared in 1983 as Cultural Patrimony of Humanity. ANDINA AMAZONICA, invites you to enjoy the perfect blend between Nature and Inca Architecture (due to the geographical location surrounded by its evergreen mountains, the blue sky, the magnificent views of the Vilcabamba mountain range, its snow-capped peaks, the Urubamba river canyon; all in harmony with the beauty of its architecture and the fine stonework of its constructions).
A piece of history through time:
According to historians and archaeologists, it was built in the middle of the 15th century by the visionary Inca and Great Architect called “Pachacutec” where he himself ordered it to be built for his residence and that of his family. The name in Quechua (ancestral language) means “Old Mountain” in allusion to the peak of the same mountain where the citadel was built, approximately 2430m.a.s.l. (7,972 ft), built on the same rocky chaos that was used as a quarry for the extraction of this granite rock.
Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel, has constructions of social, political, economic, administrative, religious and astronomical character, which makes it a functional citadel, an important citadel, capital of a Marka or a region as was Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Cusco itself.
According to archaeological discoveries, in Machu Picchu were found remains of pottery of pre-Inca influence, which would indicate that groups of these ethnic groups conquered by the Incas, were brought to this place to erect the construction on this mountain. What is known is that Machu Picchu was depopulated or abandoned approximately in 1537 because its inhabitants joined the army of Manco Inca, to fight against the Spanish invasion, which is why Machu Picchu was never finished.
ANDINA AMAZONICA, takes you to nourish yourself with all the history of our ancestors, to walk and touch each block with your own hands, blocks that not only show the ability of ancient man, but also tell you the story behind each of them and that are part of the construction of this great citadel.
Details
A DAY IN THE MAJESTIC MACHUPICCHU:
- The itinerary begins when your guide picks you up from your hotel to go to the train station, board the train and travel for an average of 1 hour and 40 minutes to the wonder of the modern world. On the train ride, you will enjoy dreamlike panoramic views, traveling parallel to the sacred river of the Incas (Vilcanota or Urubamba), appreciating the fields, local villages, hamlets, mountains, snow-capped peaks and of course the domestic flora and fauna of each place.
- Once in the town of Machu Picchu, your guide and you will board the buses that will take you to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, a majestic icon of Peru, with a lot of religious and astronomical symbolism.
- Your professional guide will share with you the history, geography, archaeology and more of the legacy of our ancestors, taking you back to pre-Hispanic times and thus understand the importance and magnitude of what was the most important civilization in South America.
- After a tour of approximately 3 hours, we return to the town of Aguas Calientes to enjoy a magnificent lunch in one of the nicest restaurants in town, before boarding the train that will take us back to Ollantaytambo, where our driver friend will be waiting to take us in our van to the historic city of Cusco and rest at the hotel.
- Pick up from your hotel to the train station and vice versa.
- Private and/or shared transportation (according to your request).
- Professional bilingual, accredited and certified guide (from the city of Cusco or Site Guide, according to your requirement).
- One bottle of mineral water per passenger.
- Train ticket (in the service of your choice).
- Bus ticket (round trip) from Aguas Calientes town to Machupicchu.
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
- Visits and activities not specified in the itinerary.
- Personal extra expenses of the traveler.
- Everything that is not described in the inclusions.
- Entrance to HuaynaPicchu mountain (in case you require this activity, we help you to get the entrance according to availability).
- Carry money in local currency or dollars in case you want to buy any item.
- Bring original identity documents or passport.
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, mosquito repellent.
- Bring a rain poncho or waterproof jacket in case it rains.
- Bring a camera.
- Bring some snacks for the day.
- Light clothing for the day and thermal clothing for the night.
- A small backpack to carry your personal belongings.
- This itinerary is designed to visit the wonder of the world in one day, in case you wish to have a second day visiting Machu Picchu and / or the mountain of the same name or Huayna Picchu mountain, the reservation must be made in advance to find availability and purchase them.
- The Machu Picchu entrance hours are governed by the availability in the system of the Ministry of Culture.
- The train schedules are governed by the existing availability in the system of the train company.
