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welcome to ... machu picchu - lost city of the incas

Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, is one of the world’s most well known sacred places.

Machupicchu (like most of the Quechua names of towns and different sites in the region) is a compound word that comes from machu = old or ancient, and picchu = peak or mountain; therefore, Machupicchu is translated as "Old Mountain". The famous mountain that is seen in front, and appears in most of the classical views of the site is named Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain).

we offer one day tours of machu picchu and include a trip to huayna picchu if requested.

"backpacker option"
This is the cheapest, but still a very comfortable way of getting to Machu Picchu. The excursion leaves at 6:15 am and includes the transfer from your hotel. You arrive in Machu Picchu around 10:15. A guided tour is included as well as the bus ticket from the train station to the ruins (roundtrip) and the entrance fee to the ruins. You arrive back in Cusco around 8:00 pm.

2010 prices

Included:

• Transfers as required
  Trains to/from Machu Picchu
  Entry fee to Machu Picchu
  Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
  Boxed lunch
  English/Spanish speaking guide service for 3 hour guided tour of Machu picchu.

** PLEASE NOTE - you can do this tour with an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes. the price is the same but you have to pay for your hotel and meals in Aguas Calientes. If you would like us to organise your hotel please see our Aguas Calientes Accomodation Options
If you wish to visit Machu Picchu for a second day, then you will need to pay your entry fee to Machu Picchu again ($45) plus buses up and down.

We can also offer specialised prices if you start and finish this trip in Ollantaytambo (in the Sacred Valley)

"vistadome option"
A more memorable way of visiting Machu Picchu. The trip leaves at 6:00 am and includes the transfer from your hotel. You arrive in Machu Picchu around 9:45. A guided tour is included, as well as the bus ticket from the train station to the ruins (roundtrip) and the entrance fee to the ruins. You arrive back in Cusco around 7:30 pm. Compared to the backpacker the Vistadome train is faster, has snack-service, bigger windows and is generally a more comfortable experience.

2010 prices

Included:

• Transfers as required
  Trains to/from Machu Picchu
  Entry fee to Machu Picchu
  Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
  Boxed lunch
  English/Spanish speaking guide service for 3 hour guided tour of Machu picchu.

** PLEASE NOTE - you can do this tour with an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes. the price is the same but you have to pay for your hotel and meals in Aguas Calientes. If you would like us to organise your hotel please see our Aguas Calientes Accomodation Options
If you wish to visit Machu Picchu for a second day, then you will need to pay your entry fee to Machu Picchu again ($45) plus buses up and down.

We can also offer specialised prices if you start and finish this trip in Ollantaytambo (in the Sacred Valley)

To make a booking:

• You need to email us to check availability, receive booking forms and then make your deposit.
• For our payment conditions and booking please refer to our page Payment & booking

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machu picchu links

Inca expert Gary Ziegler explores the riddle of how Machu Picchu, the center of Inca culture, could hide itself in the mountain jungle!

rediscover machu picchu - website packed with information and links about the ancient city

Peruvian and British explorers say they have discovered a lost Inca city on a peak in the Andes that was used as a place of resistance against Spanish conquerors. Read the article here

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

As always, Wikipedia provides a good, sound overview - this time of Machu Picchu

National Geographic Photos: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Peru - Travel and Tours from the quite comprehensive enjoyperu website.

Instituto Machu Picchu (IMAPI) an NGO which aims to conserve, protect and restore the cultural heritage around Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu Tourist Information- a guide to the lost city.

"Ancient worlds" is full of good information about Machu Picchu! As a result of its solely Incan influence, the site has become the most prevalent symbol of Tawantinsuyu and its people.

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