Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu by Train (2 Days)

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2 days (approximately)
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For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.

What's Included

Round Trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Breakfast
Round Trip Train Expedition
Professional bi-lingual guide
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Transport Cusco- Train Station and back
Meals
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

    1 stop
  • 1
    Aguas Calientes

    We will pick you up from your hotel with our transportation at 10:00 a.m and drive to the train station approximately two hours. There we will take the train at around 12:36 The train goes through lush fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes, and has great views of the mountains and of the beautiful Vilcanota river which runs through the Sacred Valley. When you arrive at Aguas Calientes, our staff will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to your selected hotel at 14:25 hrs. Our local guide will see you at your hotel around 19:30 hrs to brief you about the next day tour. You will have the afternoon free to explore by your own, visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or go to walk around the beautiful town. You can taste Peruvian food at the restaurant of your choice in the town of Aguas Calientes.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 2
    Machu Picchu

    We will pick you up from your hotel at 4 am and then we will board by bus to Machu Picchu for about 30 minutes. We will arrive at the checkpoint of Huayna Picchu at about 7 a.m and begin to hike up the awesome mountain. It will take about 45 minutes to reach the top, and once there you will be able to enjoy the impressive view of Machu Picchu and the nature that surrounds it. It will take about 40 minutes to go back down. At 10 a.m. You will begin a guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. Have in mind your MachuPicchu ticket valid from 6 am to 12:30 hrs. You will then be able to take the bus back to Aguas Calientes town, and have free time to get lunch. At about 18:20 hrs. Depart to return to Ollantaytambo and then take a bus to arrive in Cuzco at about 22:30 hrs. In case you want to come back with the earlier train at 14:30 hrs, just let us know once you book.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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