Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour (2 Days)
A full-day guided tour to the lost city of the Incas tops the bucket list of all travelers in South America. Our exclusive Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour is designed by our local travel experts to enhance your Machu Picchu Tour experience, you will be visiting the citadel early in the morning to witness the sunrise in Machu Picchu.
Witnessing sunrise at Machu Picchu citadel is truly a lifetime experience. As you enter the citadel you will get an awe-inspiring sight of the golden rays of the rising sun beaming on the Inca walls as the blanket of cloud would unfurl from above the citadel.
Keeping in mind your comfort and value for time, we offer all the basic essentials on this two-day Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour from Cusco. You can simply book the tour and let our crew take care of everything.
Why SAMEX Tours Peru?
SAMEX Tours Peru is a fully locally owned licensed tour operator based in Cusco. We have an excellent team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. They have excellent knowledge about archaeological sites, history, and culture.
We offer the Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour both in small groups and as a private tour. This two days tour is fully customizable with daily departures!
Machu Picchu nestles in the Peruvian Andes. It is subject to two seasons, dry season and rainy season. The best time to visit Machu Picchu is between March and November.
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We offer tickets for Expedition Class. If you wish to upgrade to Vistadome Train, do let us know at the time of booking.
Highlights
Machu Picchu. The lost city of the Incas surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery and with some of the most impressive Inca buildings ever constructed, Machu Picchu is the highlight of Peru.
Please Note: If you want to upgrade to Vista Dome train, it is subject to availability. Please advise us before the start date.DAY 01: CUSCO – PISAQ – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
Your Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour experience begins with a transfer from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning. We will be driving you to Pisac. This is a notable site in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and possibly one of the unmissable sites on your trip to Peru.
The archaeological nestles on a hilltop overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is massive and just second in size to Machu Picchu. Our local expert will be giving you an immersive tour of the complex.
Once you have had your fill of the ruins, we will be driving you down the hill to the center of the village. It is home to a handicraft market. This is the best place to buy souvenirs.
After a fun-filled and informative experience, we will be driving you to Ollantaytambo, the former administrative capital of the Incas.
Ollantaytambo is referred to as the living Inca town, this is primarily because the village is well preserved. The drainage system here runs through the village and was built by the Incas. Ollantaytambo features a prominent Inca site.
To the Incas, this was the most sacred site. However, in 1531 the site turned into a battleground when the Spanish conquistadors tried to invade the complex. Our local expert will be giving you an immersive tour of the complex.
Later in the evening, we will be boarding the train from Ollantaytambo train station to Aguas Calientes. The two hours journey offers captivating sights of the highland Andean villages tucked under the snow-capped Andean peaks.
In Aguas Calientes, we will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room for the night. The village is popular for the natural hot springs so you can spend the evening taking a dip in the thermal waters.
DAY 2. MACHU PICCHU SUNRISE TOUR – CUSCO
Early in the morning, the crew will be handing you over a snack box. You will then be boarding a bus up to the Machu Picchu citadel. It is a 25 minutes drive.
Our tour guide will be assisting you in clearing the security control. As we enter the citadel, you will witness the clouds clearing by as the golden rays of the rising sun beaming on the Incan ruins.
After seeing the sunrise at Machu Picchu, your Machu Picchu guided tour starts with an introduction to the Inca civilization. We will then visit some of the notable sites here like the remains of the royal quarters, and ceremonial sites to name a few.
After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own.
Alternatively, you can hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu mountain. If you wish to hike please let us know at the time of booking the tour.
You can also hike to the Sun gate. It offers a spectacular view of the citadel. This is the point of entrance for those on the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.
After the Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour, you will be taking the bus back down to Aguas Calientes. You will have some free time for lunch (not included in the tour package).
Late that evening, you will be boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. Our representative will be meeting you on arrival and will be transferring you back to your hotel in Cusco city. We will be arriving in Cusco by 09:30 PM.
What is Included:
- Private transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
- Sacred Valley Tour
- Train to Aguas Calientes and back
- Assistance in Machu Picchu
- 1 Night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Pick up from the hotel to the bus station
- Bus Tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
- Entrance fee for Machu Picchu
- English speaking guide
- Private transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco
- Optional free Airport pick up (Please request)
Services NOT Included:
- Extra night hotel accommodations
- Meals (Lunch, Dinner)
- Optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain which need to be requested in advance (US$ 30)
- Vistadome train Upgrade US$ 95
- Optional, Hot springs (during your free time)
- Additional expenses
Gratuity (optional)
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS
Our staff hand picks the best hotels in the country to ensure you experience utmost comfort and character.
Feel free to browse our recommendations and let us know if you’d like to incorporate a specific property in your customized journey!
Seven Machu Picchu Hotel
Hatun Samay Machupicchu
Inti Punku Machupicchu Hotel & Suites
Tierra Viva Machupicchu
PRICE IN REFERENCE
This example tour has costs beginning at US $ 450 per person, based on two sharing accommodations. If more will travel in your private party, it will benefit you as the cost per person” will reduce.
Prices are based on final accommodation choices, travel dates and other details within your tour, which are flexible to your individual interests and desires.
Feel free to reach us via email at info@samextoursperu.com or by calling us directly at Whatsapp +51942926118.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peru
South American Exclusive Tours Peru present you the list of Frequently Asked Questions about your travel in Peru, together with the detailed answers. We hope it will provide you with the solid knowledge about the country and let you enjoy your stay to the fullest. We wish you all the best while preparing for your journey! Let it be a beautiful preparation period before the unforgettable experience in Peru and Cusco.
Yes, it is totally worth witnessing the sunrise at Machu Picchu. To most visiting Machu Picchu is a lifetime experience, make the most of it by seeing the sunrise.
The best way is to sign up for the tour. You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel in Aguas Calientes and will be driven up the hill to the citadel so you can get to see the sunrise.
Normally the sunrises between 0500 and 0600 AM depending the time of the year.
Guest Reviews
Thanks a lot SAMEX Team
This was a highlight of our trip to Peru. We booked this overnight trip to Machu Picchu exclusive to see the sun rising from the Inca ruins. The experience was organised exceptionally by SAMEX Tours. The guide met us the night before at our hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo and explined the following day’s itinerary. What we liked is that the guide had excellent knowledge and explained the history of Machu Picchu, Hiram Bingham and Spanish Conquest in detail.
Although Machu Picchu is below Cusco at 2430 metres above sea level, i did feel a bit sick. So make sure to acclimatise before your trip.
Thanks SAMEX crew for making this dream come true.
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A great and serious agency who can take you anywhere around Cusco! We went with them to Rainbow mountain, sacred valley and most of all Machu Picchu!
We had an absolute blast! Awesome experience, great staff and everyone was super friendly! Our adventure wouldn’t have been the same without our awesome guide MATEO! He made this trek even better and I can’t wait to go for another adventure with him and Machu Picchu reservations!
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