The Sanctuary at Machu Picchu is nestled in an ecosystem known as a Cloud Forest, characterized by exuberant vegetation, high mountains with sheer drops and a great deal of rain; it is located in the transition zone between the cordillera and the jungle, with altitudes ranging from 6250 to 1800 m.
This ecosystem is rich in biodiversity: Spectacled Bears (declared as the Sanctuary’s symbol), Rupicola Peruviana, or Cock-of-the-rock, Peru’s emblematic bird, Quetzal, mountain toucans, velvet-fronted grackles, tarukas (Andean deer) and a profusion of hummingbirds. It is also the habitat of rare orchids, giant ferns, mountain palms and bromeliads.
According to the latest theories, Machu Picchu was a place of retreat for the Incas due to its climate, seclusion, natural resources and the quality of its water. The Sacred Valley of Machu Picchu was strategically placed in a transition zone, between the mountains and the jungle. In 1993 it was declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
| Tour Duration (aproximate) | All day. |
|---|---|
| Total Time of visit | Depends on the train taken. |
| Time span of guided tour | 1 ½ - 2 ½ hrs. |
| Difficulty | Low. |
The tour includes: Round Trip train on the service chosen: (Backpacker or Vistadome), guided visit (2 hours aproximate), entry tickets to ruins, Round trip bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes, Buffet lunch at Totto´s Restaurant and Transfers Cusco – Ollantaytambo Station – Cusco.
Price per person:
$ 243 in Backpacker.
$ 272 in Vistadome.
Groups minimum: 4 persons.
Peruvians 8% discount* // Children (between 2 and 11 years old) 25% discount.
*previous presentation of document.
FIXED DATES:
October 9th // October 10th // October 16th.
If you wish, you can fill in the POOL SERVICE TOURS