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Machu Picchu, the royal retreat of the Incan emperor Pachacuti, sits atop the Urubamba Valley in Peru. Meaning "Old Mountain" in the Quechua Indian language, the complex was constructed in the 15th century as a place for the emperor and his retinue to relax, hunt or entertain foreign dignitaries. The site also boasts Huayna Picchu Mountain, which looms nearly 1,000 feet above terraces, plazas and stone ruins as mists swirl up from the Urubamba River.
After the Spanish conquest in 1532, jungle growth enveloped the structures and temples. In 1911, Yale historian Hiram Bingham stumbled upon the "lost city of the Incas." Since then, its magnificent setting and detailed stonework have captivated countless visitors.
The 'Economic' tour to Machu Picchu lasts approximately 16 hours. It includes entrance to Machu Picchu, complete transportation (by sprinter, train and bus), pick up from the hotel and tour guide service. Indeed, you will enjoy his trip to the Wonder of the World.
Starting the day:
3:30am – 5:30am
Start your 1 day Machu Picchu adventure from very early. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to travel on our shared sprinter to Ollantaytambo station.
6:10am – 7:40am
We will cross the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the comfortable seats of the 'Expedition' train until we reach the famous town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu town.
8:00am – 9:00am
Then, our assistant will drive you to the ecological bus station heading to the entrance gate to Machu Picchu.
9:00am – 11:30am
In the Inca City our professional guide will make you know Machu Picchu with enough time to take pictures and tour the Inca City on your own.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
We will return in the ecological bus to the town of Aguas Calientes.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
In Aguas Calientes, tourists who booked it, will have enough time to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (optional). Those that do not, may do it on their own.
2:00pm – 4:00pm
With the remaining time, tourists will be able to walk or shop in the village.
4:22pm – 8:30pm
At the scheduled time, we will return to the Ollantaytambo station on the 'Expedition' train. From there we will return to the city of Cusco in our shared sprinter. The service ends a few meters from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
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The 70-mile narrow strip of land, in the Peruvian Andes, that runs roughly from the old imperial capital of Cusco to the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu remains a place of eerie natural beauty.
Many locals still speak Quechua -- the language of the Incas. They also grow corn, raise alpacas and weave brightly colored textiles much as their ancestors did before the violent arrival of the Spaniards five centuries ago
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