Just like the classic full-day Machu Picchu tour where you can opt to travel by train or private transport, embarking on a 2-day or multiple-day tour to the Inca citadel offers you the choice between traveling by train or car. Nevertheless, no matter what the mode of transport, Machu Picchu is a destination worthy of thorough exploration.
Highlights of a multiple-day Machu Picchu Tour:
- A relaxed and luxurious tour experience
- No large crowds when doing a circuit tour
- Waking up with the sunrise to spectacular views of mountain ranges
- Scenic drive along the Sacred Valley and its verdant landscapes
- Visits and overnight stays in traditional communities including farms
Destinations:
Machu Picchu – the most famous and iconic ruins of Peru where you can explore various chambers of this ancient citadel including the Royal Tomb, Temple of Three Windows, Temple of the Sun, the Condor Temple, the Intihuatana or sundial rock, the main plaza, and so much more.
Sacred Valley – a sensational view of verdant hills flowing into a sweeping valley of farmlands with the Vilcanota River slicing right through the middle.
Ollantaytambo – home to Peru’s 2nd heaviest monoliths, the last Inca fortress, the intriguing Temples of the Sun, Moon, and Temple of the 10 Niches.
Aguas Calientes – common stopover for travelers to Machu Picchu as it is the gateway to the world-famous ruins.
Chinchero – the weaving village where local weavers use plant-based dyes to color intricately woven textiles.
Activities:
- Archeological site exploration
- Scenic drives
- Hot spring dips
- Weaving
- Community Immersion
Modes of Travel:
Train (regular or luxury), car or van, walking