There are many things to know about these tours, First of all how to get there. The typical Procedure is to arrive in Lima the capital city of Peru. Normally people spend few nights there, tour Lima and then head over to Cusco; here is where they begin to get ready for their tours.

When first arriving in Cusco it's very important for your body to begin to get accustomed to the high altitude, you definitely do not want to have altitude sickness while in your Machu Picchu tours; so this would be the best place to start acclimatizing. Don't over eat for the first 24 to 48 hours, no alcohol and try to take it easy; so no trekking just yet.

After a day or two you should be ready to continue on your Peru trip and onto your tours. From Cusco you will take a tour bus provided by your Peru vacation packages provider, to ollantaytambo where you will take a train to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas calientes you will most likely have to spend one night, before heading over to the last leg before arriving to Machu Picchu.

The night you will spend in Aguas Calientes before your Machu Picchu tours can be very enjoyable as well. Going out you will most likely meet many tourists from all over the world all here to visit the Inca Citadel of it, they are most likely taking a similar if not the same tour as you. This town is full of restaurants, bars and shops. A suggestion before taking your tour is to buy insect repellent, depending on the season you can find yourself under a swarm of mosquitoes during the tour.

The very next day you will take a bus up to the Machu Picchu; if you are an early bird you can get there and watch the sunrise over the Andean mountains from this ancient city. When you first arrive you will see many tour guides ready to assist you, however the best way to go is to have your Peru vacation Provider arrange one for you in advance; it is always better to make sure you have an experienced professional guide ready to answer all your questions.

You will surely enjoy and think of it as a memorable experience in which you met many people and learned new things about a south American culture. Remember to contact a professional travel agency such as http://www.peruvacationtours.com. They are a certified agency providing first rate travel. Enjoy your trip!