1.- INTRODUCTION TO MACHU PICCHU LUXURY TOURS
When you decide to choose Machu Picchu as your next vacation destination, what comes to mind for many travelers is a traditional experience, however there is an alternative version which is a Machu Picchu Luxury tour in which you not only delight a visit to the Inca citadel, you enjoy a personalized and custom designed experience with the best first class attention, also including other compliments that make the visit something glamorous.
If you want to experience a more exclusive tour without being subject to schedules, without waiting for other travelers and even have free time for yourself, we are sure that our Luxury Machu Picchu Tour is made for you, there are the details that make this experience something unique. Here are some of our Best Luxury Machu Picchu Tours, you will feel very comfortable during each step of your trip.
2.- PLANNING YOUR MACHU PICCHU LUXURY TOUR
Generally all Peru Luxury Tours have a different planning and even more if it is a Machu Picchu Luxury tour, every detail counts and it is important to consider external and internal factors, within this you should also consider the weather. The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is available all year round to visit, however there is a time when it is more advisable to visit it and it is because there is no presence of rain along the way or fog when visiting the citadel, this occurs in the dry season (May to October) time of year where everything is more stable and easily accessible.
Luxury Machu Picchu Tour can take the time of your preference, you can get several options, from 1 day to more, everything can be adjusted to your needs and desires. In the list of the Best Luxury Machu Picchu Tours there is the 1 day alternative with the Luxury Hiram Bingham Train version and the 4 day option with its trekking version over the mountains.
Steps to plan your Machu Picchu Luxury Tour:
- Send us an email at info@auriperu.com or call us directly at 1-800-590-5784
- Share with us your expectations for your Machu Picchu Luxury Tour.
- Then, we will be happy to make it happen for you!
3.- LUXURY MACHU PICCHU TOUR BY TRAIN
3.1.- First-Class Train Journey
This Machu Picchu Luxury tour is unique in its kind, for all those who seek to know the Inca citadel with style and comfort at the same time, this train was designed to provide comfort to all its passengers with a first class attention.
The interior of this train is characteristic for having the comforts of an exclusive space, its seats are quite wide and ergonomic that easily adapt to the body of the travelers to delight the trip, in the middle are integrated folding tables and at the ends wide windows (panoramic) to make the trip unforgettable while you appreciate the Andean landscape. Already on route the staff inside the train gives you a personalized attention giving you complimentary drinks and always being aware if you need anything.
Typical of a Machu Picchu Luxury tour this experience including food on board, unique dishes prepared by professional chefs on board that will make every bite like touching the sky, is a gourmet experience that you accompany with a glass of wine and thanks to the elegant and cozy atmosphere makes every moment of the trip is special. Finally to enjoy all the spaces you can go to the last car which is an observatory car where you share a pleasant space with the musicians and dancers before arriving at the Inca citadel and starting your tour.
3.2.- Hiram Bingham Train
A very traditional Machu Picchu Luxury tour is to experience the journey through the Sacred Valley inside the Hiram Bingham luxury train, considered one of the most luxurious means of transportation in the country. It is named after the American explorer who rediscovered the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in 1911 and since then became known to the world, belongs to the Belmond chain and provides the service with the company Peru Rail.
The tour is not only a form of travel, it is a complete experience from the moment you leave Cusco, a transport takes you to the Poroy station where a cast of music and dance awaits to welcome you before you board the wonderful Pullman style train (1920). Once inside the train, after finding your seat you have the freedom to move between cars, there are several kinds of cars such as an observatory car where the view becomes a different sensation over the Andes, a bar car to taste delicious drinks and the dining car where you can delight your palate with Andean flavors, all until you reach Aguas Calientes where your guide will be waiting to take you to a private and exclusive bus only for members of the train which allows you to reach the control gate of Machu Picchu, Here is where the tour begins by all the important places of the Inca citadel and at the end you have some free time inside the exclusive Sanctuary Lodge to relax with tea time, finally you descend in a private bus also to reach Aguas Calientes and then back to the train to return to Poroy station, along the way you also enjoy a nice live music show with dancers, appetizing cocktails and an unbeatable dinner, upon arriving at the train station a transport helps you to return to Cusco to the train station.
4.- LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS
It is recommended but no mandatory to combine any of the Peru Luxury Tours with accommodations of the same category, although the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is located on top of a mountain does not imply that it is something rural, there are options along the way and even in the same place that are completely exclusive luxury hotels and will make your next Machu Picchu Luxury tour something memorable. Among the main hotels that you can consider for your stay are:
Hotels in the sacred valley
- Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
- Aranwa Sacred Valley
- Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel
- Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
- Hotel Sol y Luna
Hotels in Aguas Calientes
Hotels in Machu Picchu
| Beyond luxury, into the extraordinary” |
5.- EXCLUSIVE MACHU PICCHU EXPERIENCES
5.1.- Private Guided Tours
The traditional tours in Machu Picchu consider groups up to 10 people with the company of 1 guide who can perform the service both in Spanish or English, however the Machu Picchu Luxury tour is much more personalized, you will have a professional private guide, then the guide is at your complete disposal and also performs the visit in the language of your choice, this dramatically increases the experience of all travelers.
5.2.- Sunrise at Machu Picchu
Usually all the traditional services in Machu Picchu give you the classic visit during the day or afternoon, but imagine being one of the first visitors to enter the citadel very early, so early that you can even see the first rays of the sun peeking through the mountains until it dips the entire citadel with an intense gold, this is what the Machu Picchu Luxury tour experience offers you, naturally you have to book it in advance to ensure your space.
5.3.- Huayna Picchu Climb
The ideal complement to the Machu Picchu Luxury tour experience, after the guided tour of the citadel give you the luxury of ascending the highest mountain in the sanctuary of Machu Picchu makes the visit unforgettable, a challenging climb for all travelers but at the top rewarded with an incredible panoramic view, regularly has limited spaces for this reason you should always book in advance.
6.- BOOKING YOUR MACHU PICCHU LUXURY TOUR
Remember that it is not the same to take a private service than to enjoy a Machu Picchu Luxury tour, luxury is about the experience and details in all the way and at Auri Peru we totally know it. Thanks to our years of experience we perfectly understand the differences and add the sustainable touch that makes the experience an exclusive and responsible visit.
7.- A TRIP UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Unlock Machu Picchu’s secrets with your expert archaeologist guide… Capture perfect photos with a National Geographic photographer. And, depart via the luxurious Hiram Bingham train, toasting your adventure! …. Traveling the Auri Peru Travel Way!
8.- FAQS ABOUT LUXURY MACHU PICCHU LUXURY TOURS
- How far in advance should I book a luxury tour to Machu Picchu?
This is an experience that has to be planned even better than the traditional visit to Machu Picchu, we recommend that you book it at least 6 months in advance, some details or activities are only done under special request which we can take care of.
- What’s the difference between a standard tour and a luxury tour to Machu Picchu?
During the standard tour all the services are basic (these are also comfortable but simple), the guided tour is with a group of at least 10 people and the guide has an entrance and exit timetable. With the option of the Machu Picchu Luxury tour is more personalized because you can spend more time staying in the citadel of Machu Picchu, you have available an exclusive guide for you in a particular language in addition to the complements such as accommodation, transportation, meals and accompaniment are first class.
- Is it possible to have a private guide throughout the entire luxury tour?
Yes of course, the private guide gives you many benefits since you are not subject to a specific schedule, you can interact directly with him and if you want a little more time in one of the places to take a picture or enjoy the scenery you can do it.
- Are luxury tours suitable for families with children or older travelers?
In fact it is the best way to visit the citadel of Machu Picchu, family trips that include children often want to have a little more time in the visit for this reason a Luxury Machu Picchu Tour gives you a planning tailored to your needs, plus all participants will be safe from start to finish. We have experienced and specialized guides in families, making a memorable trip for you and your loved ones!.
There are many ways to experience the Machu Picchu Luxury tour, whether you choose the Hiram Bingham train option or walk the trails of the Inca Trail, the experience will be unforgettable. Auri Peru is looking for experiences that create memorable memories for this reason we design tailor made adventures, contact us now and discover what we can do for you.
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