Tag: Machu Picchu tour

Machu Picchu is situated in Peru’s Cusco region in Urubamba Province and is located close to the Vilcanota River. A trip to Peru wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the world-famous historical site of Machu Picchu. Here you’ll be able to view the fortress ruins of an ancient village and explore buildings such as temples and terraced gardens. A visit to this unique UNESCO world heritage site is a fantastic experience. The ancient Inca village will be unforgettable, whether you choose to get there on foot or by train. A variety of different tours are available which give details of the history of the site. This article will look at some of the tour options available to Machu Picchu. Trekking to Machu Picchu Machu Picchu was lost in the Andes jungle for hundreds of years and was unknown to most people. Its discovery has allowed thousands of people the opportunity to explore this ancient Inca site. We are still unaware of how or why Machu Picchu was built. Today visiting this ancient site is easy; several guided treks last anywhere from 2 to 10 days. We offer trekking opportunities to the adventurous traveler. They have a variety of tours available, which will allow you to get off the beaten track. On their five day Salkantay trek to Macchu Picchu, you’ll be able to climb to 6271m in altitude to the peak of Mount Salkantay. The trek then continues through beautiful Andean plains where you’ll be able to view wildlife such as condors and Alpacas in their natural environment. Highlights of the trip include relaxing in natural hot springs, seeing wild orchards in bloom, and tasting traditional Peruvian coffee. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the ancient village of Macchu Picchu and can even watch the sunrise over the