The tour Machu Picchu 1 day is one of the best options for the traveler who has little time to stay in the city of Cusco. It is perhaps the cheapest way to get to know the Inca wonder.
Today the trip to Machu Picchu presents many options for the traveler. You can make trips as in the tour to Machu Picchu 1 day by train, or you can take options of adventure trip of several days, as it is the case of the walk to Machu Picchu by the route Salkantay.
While it is known that the best experience lived by travelers is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It should be borne in mind that, in order to reserve a quota is required at least 3 months in advance. On the other hand, the trip to Machu Picchu of 1 day, can be made with a reservation of only with a couple of days of anticipation.
If you are looking for a short and economical trip, the Machu Picchu 1 day tour will be your best option.
Short itinerary of the Machu Picchu 1 day tour.
Generally the tourist companies give you enough information about the trip; they will give you information about the time of the trip, stations where the trip starts, tickets, food and above all security.
The tour to Machu Picchu starts in the city of Cusco. From there, the trip is made to the station of Ollantaytambo (sacred valley), almost always in tourist buses, but you can also travel in private services or as desired by the tourist.
The transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo will be in charge of your professional guide, he will be in charge of your security and give you all the information about Machu Picchu and other archeological centers that you will find during your tour.
The trip from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo lasts approximately 2 hours. You will pass by places like Poroy, chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo.
Depending on the time of your trip, you board the train and begin your adventure to Machu Picchu.
The trip by train has an approximate duration of 1 hour and 30 min. During the trip you will be able to observe beautiful landscapes always accompanied by the Urubamba river.
When you arrive to the city of Machu Picchu (hot waters), the guide in charge will give you necessary information and some important historical points. Then begins the journey by bus, from Machu Picchu town, to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
The ascent in bus from hot waters (Machu Picchu town) towards the Inca citadel is optional, many tourists carry out the climbing to own account (walk). That depends on the traveler and the guide will agree if it does not have inconveniences.
Once at the doors of the wonderful Machu Picchu, the guide in charge will do all the necessary paperwork for you.
Something very important to know; it is that the tour inside the Inca citadel will be in charge of another specialized guide, that person will be in charge of carrying out the tour through most of the archaeological group.
The guided tour within the citadel of Machu Picchu, has a duration of 2 hours, plus a free hour for the visitor to explore on their own.
After touring Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu or the Machu Picchu mountain at will and according to your itinerary. The return to the city of Cusco begins in the afternoon.
What places can be visited in the Machu Picchu 1 day tour?
Of course, one day will not be enough to know all the beautiful places that Machu Picchu offers. But, almost always the most important points are crossed as:
- Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Huayna Picchu.
- Machu Picchu Hot Springs.
That is why many tourists make the trip to Machu Picchu at least 2 days. Enough time to get to know most of the attractions and spend a nice afternoon with friends in hot waters.
Tourist agencies in Cusco that offer the Machu Picchu 1 day tour.
It should be known that this tour is one of the most requested at the moment. Therefore, most tourism companies offer this service.
Just by searching for information on the internet, you will realize that there are many tourist agencies offering a nice trip to Machu Picchu. All of them with different plans and costs according to their services. It is already a question of each traveler to contract a tourist operator of his liking and that offers the best information to him.
Something very important to keep in mind, before making your reservation or buying any service. It is that, your plan of trip and time of stay in the imperial city agree and do not present inconveniences during your trip.
