Machu Picchu, The Lost City - Daily Fm 05H30 to 18H30

For centuries it was buried in jungle, until Hiran Bingham stumbled upon it in july 1911. It was then explored by an archaelogical expedition sent by Yale University. Machu Picchu was the only major inca site to scape 400 years of looting and destruction, it was remarkably well preserved. And it was no ordinary inca settlement.
You need one day, but we suggest two or more days. The tour Includes: Transfers, Train & Bus Ticktes, Entrance Fee to the archaelogical site, and a professional Guide. Lunch in Aguas Calientes.

MACHU PICCHU
Full day excursion by bus & train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inka civilization.
Early morning transfer to the rail station to board the train to Machu Picchu. The train journey to Machu Picchu is a highlight of any trip to the Andes. The scenery is simply spectacular, and the recently refurbished Vistadome Trains with their panoramic windows allow you to enjoy it in comfort. The 3 hour journey takes you through a changing landscape, passing by lush, green fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes.
On arrival in Machu Picchu your private guide will be waiting for you . You will be transfer by small buses to the entrance of the ruins to commence our touring. Machu Picchu rises to an altitude of 7,900 ft. above sea level between the Huayna Picchu (young peak) and Machu Picchu (old peak). It lies within the spectacular framework provided by the exuberant vegetation of nearby jungle and the rugged landscape. The ruins are situated on the eastern slope of Machu Picchu in two different areas: the agricultural and the urban. The latter includes the civil sector (dwellings, canalizations), and the sacred sector (temples, mausoleums, squares, royal houses). Although constructions show different levels of architecture, religious buildings exhibit a high degree of perfection. The construction was with general use of stone, and the roofs were built of tree trunks and thatched with ichu straw. The walls were made with an inward inclination for protection against earthquakes. Overnight in the village of Aguas Calientes, just at bottom of Machu Picchu. (B)

MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO
Day at leisure to explore Machu Picchu on your own. You can go back to the Lost City and visit this magnificent archeological site at your own pace or do some trekking...or stay in Aguas Calientes and visit the local market or the thermal baths. Afternoon return to Cuzco by train with transfer to your hotel.