ITINERARY
DAY 1.-
We will pick you up at 08:00 a.m from your hotel. The tour will begin with a nice, scenic ride to Ollantaytambo, where we will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area as we take a short, 30-minute break in Ollantaytambo. From there, we will continue down a long, winding path to “Habra de Malaga”, which stands at an altitude of 4,316 meters. From that vantage point, we will see some of the most amazing landscapes that Peru has to offer.
After a brief stop, we will begin our descent into the thick jungle, passing through the different micro-climates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of the majestic snow-capped peaks with the hot, tropical entrance to the rainforest. We will continue along our route until we reach Alfamay, where there is a nice, paved road in perfect condition that we can use. We will need to take an unpaved road though, in order to continue on in the direction of Santa Maria, which is located at an altitude of 1575 meters above sea level. We will take a moment to rest here before continuing on to the small pueblo, Santa Teresa, where a delicious lunch will be awaiting us at approximately 2 pm. There will be a variety of different foods available to suit every taste.
Afterward, at around 3:45 pm, we will return to the route in the direction of the train station at the nearby Hydroelectric Plant. The train will have us in Aguas Calientes by 5.30 pm, at which point you will be taken to the designated hostals and hotels. If we have any extra time to use it, we can also go take a relaxing dip in the natural, heated waters of the hot baths. At 8 pm, though, it will be time to enjoy a hearty dinner along with the guide who will be taking you to the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu. At that time, he will have a chance to go over the plan for the following day and answer any questions.
DAY 2: (Sunrise at Machu Picchu).
You will have the option to go up to Machu Picchu by bus or by foot. Breakfast will be served from 5:00 am. The guided tour of the site will begin at 6:00 am and will last for at least 2 hours. Afterward, you will be able to enjoy some free time until approximately 11:30 am, which is the recommended time to begin returning down the mountain to the train station. The train back to the hydroelectric plant will be leaving Aguas Calientes at 12:35 pm.
Upon our arrival at the hydroelectric plant, we will transfer over from the train to a private van, which will take us to Santa Teresa. There, we will have a one-hour break for one last chance to get some food or use the restroom before we undertake the final leg of the ride. We will then proceed back to Cusco, returning down the same road that brought us here. We will arrive in Cusco around 9:30 pm (approx).
INCLUDES
The Service Includes:
- Servicio de Transporte Turístico Cusco, Hidroeléctrica, Cusco
- Aguas Calientes – Hidroeléctrica en Tren.
- Private, Tourist Transport ” from” (Cusco, plan hydroelectric)
- Aguas Calientes – Hidroeléctrica. By tren
- 1-night accommodation (w/ private bath, 24-hour hot water, Free luggage storage)
- 1 lunch, 1 dinner (Day 1), 1 breakfast (Day 2)
- Entrance to the City of Machu Picchu
- Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
What you should bring:
- Original Passport.
- A personal backpack.
- Sunblock.
- Raincoat.
- Long-sleeved shirt.
- Trousers
- Sneakers or light shoes.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Sunglasses and plastic bag.
- Camera and batteries.
- Water bottle or bottled mineral water.
- Medicines and personal items.
- Carry small denominations Soles coins or dollars.
Available Discounts: (students require identification , international Isic Card valid for the student and must be under 25 years old )
Note: The accommodation will be based on double or group room
Not Included in Price:
- Bus up to, or down from, Machu Picchu
- Lunch on Day 2
- Entrance to the thermal hot spring baths
