Machu Picchu Inca Treasure Tours, involves a fantastic short trek to the surrounding mountains of Machu Picchu. On this tour, you will visit the impressive Putucusi Mountain, a sacred place where it is said the Incas performed ceremonies & religious rituals. At the top of Putucusi you will be rewarded by an amazing view of Machu Picchu, as well as the great natural Mountain scenery around, featuring giant mountains covered by lush vegetation, all within a mysterious atmosphere.

Trip overview

• Duration: 02 Days.
• Starting point: Cusco.
• Ending point: Machu Picchu.
• Physical Demands Rating: Moderate.
• Age Restriction: 0 years old.
• Trip Code: MTS - 0011.
• Tour Type: Cultural, Adventure, Nature.
• Service Level: Standard - Deluxe.
• Guarantee: Departure is Guaranteed.
• Style: Personalized.
• Carbon Emissions: 320 CO2-E.
• Group Size: 2 Minimum, 10 Maximum.
• Transport: Train, walk, Mini-Van.
• Price From: ? US$

Day 01: Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Putucusi Mountain

Our clients are collected from their hotel at 5:30AM, and then they are transferred to the Train Station at Ollantaytambo. The train leaves at 8:15AM towards Aguas Calientes, a town close to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The train ride to Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful journeys that visitors can experience in our country. The trip offers a great natural view, so many staggering vistas of the Andes and a jungle atmosphere before descending to 2,000m. After approximately 4 hours, we will have arrived in Aguas Calientes, where a representative from our agency welcomes you and will take you (very near on foot; Sorry, no taxis in this town) to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will be picked up by our local representative and then we will start the trek to the Putucusi Mountain. This trek takes about 3 hours and will give you amazing views of the citadel of Machu Picchu, as well as the surroundings mountains. After our trek, we will get back to Aguas Calientes, and if you wish, you can go relaxing in the thermal baths. The hot springs are located on the upper section of the village and offers outdoor pools. Overnight at the designated hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Breakfast at your hotel; full day excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the Bus stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun-Dial (the most important preserved Inti Huatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, warehouses, a large central square, houses; all connected by narrow roads & steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountainside. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure. Opportunity to walk (approx. 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast.

What is included

• A professional guide, Bilingual Staff (English & Spanish).
• Transfer from your hotel - Train Station (Roundtrip).
• Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Roundtrip).
• Bus tickets up & down (Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu).
• Entrance fee to visit Machu Picchu.
• Guided sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary.
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• Meals as indicated.

Not included:

• Domestic flights.
• Meals not noted in itinerary.
• Airport taxes.
• Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc).

Departures : Every day

Optional extension trips: City Tours Cusco/Uros, Amantani, Island 2-day/Pachacamac, Lima City Tour/Colca Canyon tours 2-day/Nazca Lines 2-day/Rafting Chuquicahuana 1 day/ Biking Maras-Moray/Horseback riding Cusco/Ausangate trek 5-day.