Machu Picchu Day Tour from Poroy: Explore Inca Citadel & Huayna Picchu

$491
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Enjoy a full day tour to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu from Cusco, taking the train from the station of Poroy towards the town of Aguas Calientes.

Explore this amazing World Heritage Site and wonder of the world with us. Spend a wonderful time walking through mysterious squares, the temple of the sun, stone streets and terraces. If you are adventurous you have the option to climb the Huayna Picchu mountain.

Don’t miss this special tour and visit Machu Picchu from Cusco by train.

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Max People
10
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Inclusions

* Transfer Hotel / Poroy Train Station / Hotel
* Round trip Train Expedition or Train Vistadome (according to choice)
* Bus Up / Down The Citadel
* Entrance to Machu Picchu Citadel
* Shared Tour With Local Guide

Exclusions

* Food and drinks
* Assistance in Trains, and during free time.
* Gratuities

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Cusco - Poroy Train Station

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco to go to the train station of Poroy in private transport.

Day 2 Aguas Calientes Train Station

You will board the train and start the travel to Machu Picchu a little more than 3 hours’ journey to Aguas Calientes train station. Upon arrival, you will board the bus until the entrance of the wonderful Citadel of Machu Picchu.

Day 3 Machu Picchu guided tour

Machu Picchu means “Old Mountain”, and is located 80 miles on the northeast of the city of Cusco, in the Peruvian Andes Mountain Range, surrounded by the River Vilcanota. The citadel was built by the Inca Pachacutec between 1,400 and 1,500 A.D., being the exclusive housing of Inca aristocracy. Machu Picchu is located in a subtropical area with different microclimates, and has an altitude of 2,430 meters above sea level.The guided tour will let you explore this awesome archeological site, also known as The Lost City of the Incas, for 2 hours. This place has an important local flora and fauna, surrounded by different types of orchids, and tree forests. Also, in this area lives insects, mammals, and birds as the “Gallito de las Rocas”, declared the Peruvian national bird.Enjoy your free time in Machu Picchu taking pictures or if you are brave you can climb Huayna Picchu mountain (optional), and admire the entire citadel around. Huayna Picchu means “Young Mountain” and it has an altitude of 2,700 meters above sea level. It is a challenging climbing; however, it could be the best experience of your life.Declared a World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu has incredible landscapes, and it was the main place of Inca’s farming, and the most important urban place from Incan Empire. Connected by different roads, known as Inca Trails, as the best way to promote trade throughout the Inca Empire territory. This place was the main residence of Inca Pachacutec and his family. Also, you have the option to back to Machu Picchu town and have lunch (optional).scapes, and it was the main place of Inca’s farming, and the most important urban place from the Incan Empire. Connected by different roads, known as Inca Trails, as the best way to promote trade throughout the Inca Empire territory. This place was the main residence of Inca Pachacutec and his family.

Day 4 Aguas Calientes - Poroy - Cusco

After enjoying a full day in Machu Picchu, you should arrive at the train station of Aguas Calientes at the arrange time to back to Cusco City, arriving to Poroy train station first and take a private transport to the hotel.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on your lap
  • Passport required

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • You should bring comfortable shoes, camera, sunglasses, repellent, sunscreen
  • The guided tour lasts around 2 Hrs. After that, you are free to explore Machu Picchu on your own.
  • Trains time varies depending on their availability and season.
  • We recommend a good altitude acclimatization before start any activity.
  • We recommend to book this tour with at least 30 days in advance
  • If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us! OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 6224-2222 (After office hours)
  • Pick up from centrally located downtown Cusco hotels
  • The Poroy station does not operate from January to April, because it is the rainy season. 

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