Summary
Machu Picchu is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Every year it is awarded as one of the best destinations in South America and the world. It is located in the Cusco region, the capital of the Inca empire in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Machu Picchu is located about 2,430 meters above sea level, in a simply beautiful Andean and tropical geography.
To get to Machu Picchu you must first go to the city of Cusco or to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Cusco, because it has a greater offer of tourist hotels, is usually the first option. From there you take a tourist train to the town of Aguas Calientes, located a little more than 100 kilometers from Cusco. In this magical town, finally, you take a tourist bus to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu.
Entry to Machu Picchu is with a ticket purchased online in advance. There are up to 10 different types of tickets, all offering a different experience in the Inca citadel. The most recommended tickets are the ‘Machu Picchu Classic’ and ‘Machu Picchu Classic Lower Terrace’ tickets, which allow you to do circuit 2, the most complete and recommended tour of the archaeological site.
Circuit 2 of Machu Picchu allows you to take a route through the upper, middle and lower parts of the archaeological site. It includes a visit to famous Inca buildings, such as: the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Hall of Mirrors and the Sacred Fountains. It also allows you to get the best postcard photo of Machu Picchu, from the Guardian’s House sector.
In total, circuit 2 takes two hours and thirty minutes on average. Although this circuit can be done without the company of a tour guide, an excellent option is to hire the company of a guide to better understand the historical importance of the Inca citadel. The guide allows for a safe, entertaining and informative visit.
All guides have extensive experience in Machu Picchu. They are fluent in Spanish, English, as well as Quechua, the language of the Incas, their ancestors. The group service in Machu Picchu allows the guide to share with visitors from different backgrounds but using the same language. The service lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes on average. It is perfect for creating an unforgettable memory of your visit to Machu Picchu in Cusco.
Itinerary:
Included
- Group tour guide service in Machu Picchu through circuit 2 (tour of 2 hours 30 minutes on average).
Not included
- Train ticket.
- Bus ticket.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Lunch or breakfast in Aguas Calientes.
- Use of toilets.
- Snacks or calls.
- Tips.
Guided tour route map
The most famous photo of Machu Picchu at the ‘Guardian’s House’ – The group tour guide service in Machu Picchu is carried out through circuit 2, also called the classic circuit. This circuit includes a visit to the main Inca temples and also offers a visit to the sector known as the Guardian’s House or the Watchman’s House. There you can get the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu, the photo that most tourists look for on their visit. From there you have an almost complete panoramic view of the Inca constructions. The tour guide spends some time there to explain to tourists the historical importance of the Inca city. It is the perfect place to rest and enjoy a pleasant moment with the best view of Machu Picchu. There the tourist will have free time to get the best photos helped by the guide who also has experience in photography. This is one of the best moments in the Inca citadel.
How to book?
- There are two ways to book the group tour guide service in Machu Picchu: the first is through our online payment form. The second is by receiving a payment link via email.
- To purchase with the first option, you must register your personal information (names and passport or ID). To receive the payment link, you must contact a sales advisor via WhatsApp. He or she will also register your necessary personal information, as well as your email address to send you the payment link.
- In both cases, payment is made online using any credit or debit card, such as: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal. All of these payment methods protect your personal information and are very secure.
About changes and cancellations
Regarding the change of date of the group tour guide service at the archaeological site of Machu Picchu:
- Changes to the date or names of the group tour guides in Machu Picchu are permitted as long as they are requested up to three days in advance. Date changes are made by sending a simple request via email to info@machupicchuterra.com. The penalty for changing the date is 10% of the total value of the service.
Regarding the cancellation of the group tour guide service at the Machu Picchu archaeological site:
- Cancellation of the group tour guide service in Machu Picchu is allowed as long as it is requested with a final notice of up to three days before the day of the service. Cancellation is made by sending a simple request via email to info@machupicchuterra.com. The penalty for cancellation is 25% of the total value of the service.
