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Machu Picchu is one of the most popular destinations in Peru and entry numbers are regulated which can make getting last minute admission tickets tricky. This offer supplies just the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu which is perfect for travelers who have already booked transportation to the site but still need an entry ticket.

Exploring the Lost City of the Incas can be a great way for adventurous travelers to save money, but with limited numbers available, pre-booking your tickets is essential. Make your own way to Agua Calientes, use your pre-paid admission tickets to visit the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu, then climb the sacred peak of Huayna Picchu for a spectacular view.

With a history dating back to the lost Incan civilization, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed site of Machu Picchu ranks among the world’s most famous attractions. With this admission ticket, choose the morning visiting time to suit your schedule and explore the site at your own pace. Enjoy panoramic views over the famous ruins and surrounding peaks, and discover for yourself what makes Machu Picchu so special.

If you are looking for an adventure on your way to Machu Picchu at an unbeatable price, on a train with all the onboard comfort, the PeruRail Expedition train has just what you need. The train cars of the PeruRail Expedition train are steeped in the designs of Incan culture, the perfect way to start your trip to the Machu Picchu citadel. The PeruRail Expedition gives you the chance to take in the unbelievable scenery and take incredible panoramic pictures of a journey unlike any other. You will be waited on by a highly-trained staff member for the duration of your trip. Additionally, you will be able to enjoy a Food and Beverage service for sale, where you will find a wide variety of top quality products. You can find the catalogue here. Departures are scheduled everyday, with a variety of schedules and frequencies.

The PeruRail Vistadome train offers a full panoramic view, connecting with the scenery along the way to Machu Picchu, making passengers feel as if they were somehow part of the nature that surrounds them. On the return trips on the PeruRail Vistadome train, you can enjoy live dances inspired by the ancient culture of the Andes, with an onboard fashion show, featuring the exclusive baby alpaca wool collection with the latest trends in alpaca apparel, all available for sale. Passengers also receive a snack made from local ingredients, so you can get the full Andean experience through our cuisine. The trip also includes non-alcoholic beverages for your onboard refreshment.

Inca Rail offers unique travel experiences to and from the Machu Picchu Citadel in which you can experience the true spirit of Machu Picchu aboard its four services: The Private, The First Class, The 360 ° and The Voyager. On The Voyager service, start your journey enjoying comfortable seats, excellent service and panoramic windows. Delight in the incredible landscape that surrounds the road to Machu Picchu between snowy peaks, imposing mountains, meandering river and the change of vegetation until entering the magical humid forest that houses the Inca citadel. Enjoy a variety of complimentary natural drinks (*), prepared with Andean essences that represent the region. The hospitality of our staff will ensure you a pleasant experience until you reach the Aguas Calientes train station. Buy with Flexibility: Train tickets will allow changes until 03/31/2022. (*) Subject to current COVID-19 protocols. www.incarail.com

Inca Rail offers unique travel experiences to and from the Machu Picchu Citadel in which you can experience the true spirit of Machu Picchu aboard its four services: The Private, The First Class, The 360 ° and The Voyager. The 360 °, the most panoramic train that has an open-air observatory car and an on-board information and entertainment system that will allow you to learn more about each stage of the way to Machu Picchu with interactive maps with audio guide, access to books , movies, music and more. Enjoy the healthy box lunch (*) made with organic ingredients from the Sacred Valley, as well as an appetizing selection of hot and cold drinks prepared with fruit juices and Andean herbs. Buy with Flexibility: Train tickets will allow seamless changes until 03/31/2022. (*) Subject to current COVID-19 protocols. For more information and promotions visit: www.incarail.com

The Sacred Valley is home to some of Peru’s most historically significant sites of interest, with Incan settlements dating back thousands of years. On this full-day tour, reach key attractions including Moray and the Salinas de Maras by private vehicle, and learn how the Incas worked the land to survive and thrive. With pickup and drop-off at your Cusco hotel, cover the ground with ease and see the sights in one day.

Inca Rail offers unique travel experiences to and from the Machu Picchu Citadel in which you can experience the true spirit of Machu Picchu aboard its four services: The Private, The First Class, The 360 ° and The Voyager. The First Class train has maximum comfort and space on board. Enjoy a unique landscape inside the Observatory-Lounge car, a luxury car that offers live music, a bar (*) and an open-air balcony where all the beauty of nature and Andean culture will be revealed before your eyes. Includes entrance to Machu Picchu and guided tour. Buy with flexibility: Train tickets will allow seamless changes until 03/31/2022. (*) Subject to current COVID-19 protocols. For more information and promotions visit: www.incarail.com

The Short Inca to Trail Machu Picchu in 2 Days visits obscure Inca ruins, an exquisite mountainous landscape and lush rainforest vegetation. The Inca Trail enters Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, where most of the famous and fun photos are taken, before heading downhill to the world famous Machu Picchu. Those who choose to hike the 2-Day Inca Trail get to visit Machu Picchu twice, once on the 1st day when they arrive to Machu Picchu and again on the 2nd day when they take a private tour with our guide. The second day, we will head up to Machu Picchu by shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes early to catch the sunrise over the mountains and Machu Picchu (2,400m/7,907ft). We then begin our exploration of the natural and ancient culture in this Inca hideaway. Take your time exploring this site to discover all of the Inca secrets within.

We know very well every place of this tour, since we have been grown in this area and we studied over 3 years to get a guide license. as well, our vehicles have all the permits to operate. We know when and where to go first to avoid the crowds. We want you enjoy the beauty and peace of each place, but some times it is not possible, specially when you want to start and finish in different places, even though, we could fix it managing the starting time. Our tours are PRIVATE, so we are very flexible. We can stay in each place as long as you want, but do not forget that we have to be inside of the last archaeological párk before 4pm. We are honest, it means we are always going to tell you the true about the sites, places to eat, shops, etc. We are no gonna make you waste your time in shopping places, unless you want to get something, we will advice you. You can bring your own snaks or we can stop in a restaurant for lunch, if there is time.

The PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train travels the route between Cusco and Machu Picchu, making you live a unique travel experience. An exclusive atmosphere that surrounds you with the magical landscape thanks to its panoramic windows and the Observatory Car, living an unforgettable journey and enjoying our authentic culture through the music and the typical Saqra dance presentation. Along the route, passengers will be able to move between the panoramic car and the elegant observatory car, enjoying the experience on board. This new train service will run every day of the week in our Bimodal format (bus + train), departing directly from Cusco by bus to Ollantaytambo, where passengers make the transfer to the train with final destination Machu Picchu Station. The return journey is made from the same way, departing by train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo and returning to Cusco by private bus. Our schedules will allow you to enjoy a full day in the Inca Citadel.

Once you have your entry tickets and train tickets, this private tour to Machu Picchu lets you set your own agenda. Working with your private guide, customise your tour itinerary and explore the parts of this famous citadel that you want to visit, all without strangers pulling you to the parts you're not interested in. Walk to the Temple of the Sun for shots of Machu Picchu from above.

Machupicchu is undoubtedly the most important attraction in Peru, known as one of the 7 wonders of the world, which is why it is necessary to tour this wonderful work of engineering, architecture, urban planning with who knows the place and who better than a Professional guide with the necessary experience to make your trip the best experience.

For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.

You will start the day by going to a Peruvian family-run farm that also acts as an organic demonstration farm and speciality school for Peruvian farmers (campesinos). Connect with local Peruvians that you wouldn’t otherwise with the help of a translator from the AASD staff. This experience will have you learning about development, traditional knowledge, and organic agriculture. You also will have a chance to get your hands dirty by helping out on the farm depending on the needs of the season. A traditional Peruvian lunch will be made from fresh produce from the Ecohuella farm with an accommodation for dietary restrictions. After lunch, you will visit ruins in Urco where you will learn about the history and legend of the site. Next, you will go to the Youth Association of Urco where they specialize in making silver jewelry. You will make a personalized silver ring to take home. You also will be able to make additional purchases at Echouella or the Youth Association to support them.

The UNESCO–listed site of Machu Picchu ranks among the world most treasured sites of interest, but these ancient ruins hide many secrets. On this tour, explore Machu Picchu as your knowledgeable guide brings the site’s Inca history to life. Discover the significance of key features including the altars and temples, with free time to explore further at your leisure when your guided tour ends.

The Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike with beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna with fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains on the way to the lost citadel of the Incas. See our short Inca path reviews on TripAdvisor, ask for Inka tours permits and check the best inca trail tours → Let’s take a great adventure before arriving Machu Picchu; with our group service and enjoying at the same time a light hike through many archaeological sites. Arrive to Sun’s Gate (Inti Punku), prepare yourself to be amazed with the best panoramic view of the wonder of the world - Machu Picchu-

Located northwest of Cuzco, Nevado de Salkantay, the cordillera’s tallest peak rises to 6,271 metres above sea level. The name Salkantay means ‘Savage Mountain’ and it is a strikingly beautiful single peak providing a great focal point for this route. The trek normally takes 5 days and is popular with trekkers wanting to combine a quieter, less trodden route with a visit to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. One of the reasons the Salkantay trail is so popular is the incredible diversity of the views and ecosystems. Voted among the top 25 best treks in the world the walk is dominated by the 20,500-feet-high Mount Salkantay and cuts through the beautiful Mollepata Valley and passes Salkantay at an altitude above 15,000 feet before traversing around the mountains to arrive at Aguas Calientes. The trek is only a little more difficult than the Inca Trail, and horses are used to carry food and equipment.

Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the modern world. At this ancient Incan city, built during the 15th century, you can see the amazing engineering and architectural feats of the Incas. Today it is one of the most important and most popular tourist destinations in Peru, in the Americas, and in the whole world.

It is an easily accessible walk for everyone, without limitations or necessary permits (at least for the moment) next to the city of Mollepata, Cusco with Machu Picchu, Salkantay Trek are ancient treasures and outside the traditional route located in the same area, like the Inca Trail, where you can see large icy mountains covered with snow that combine with the abundant rainforest. The name of this mountain of Salkantay Trek is a contraction that comes from Salqa which means sullen, wild and Antay that means producing eyebrows or avalanches; This is an alternate route to the usual Inca Trail for those who did not get to get spaces, we have considered this route of Salkantay Trek as one of the best alternatives since in all this journey we can appreciate the flora and fauna and the tranquility that one needs to to be able to reflect and be in touch with the nature that surrounds us.

Salkantay at an altitude above 15,000 feet before traversing around the mountains to arrive at Aguas Calientes. The trek is only a little more difficult than the Inca Trail, and horses are used to carry food and equipment.

Make the most of your visit to the iconic ruins at Machu Picchu with a guided small-group tour from Aguas Calientes. Stand apart from the crowds as you travel with a small group of no more than 10 people through the Lost City of the Incas and learn about the rise and fall of one of the world's great ancient civilizations.

Cusco undoubtedly surprises us every day more, and now it presents its natural wonder the famous Humantay Lagoon. The Humantay Lagoon is formed as a thaw product of the Humantay Snowy which in turn is part of a mountain range called the Vilcabamba mountain range. What differentiates the Humantay Lagoon from other lagoons, is the natural color that it possesses, since it does not have much marine flora in its waters, it has an indescribable color in words, but understandable to the eyes, forming a unique landscape.