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Machu Picchu By Car
Take a bus through the scenic Sacred Valley to tropical Santa Teresa in the jungle brow, continuing by train or on foot through lush high paths to the enchanting ruins Machu Picchu.
2 days / 1 night
Departures: Daily Departures at 7:30am
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Machu Picchu By Car
Travel by bus through the jungle brow, passing picturesque Andean towns, en route to the New Wonder of the World, the enigmatic ruins of Machu Picchu.
Detailed Itinerary: Day by Day
Day 1:
Cusco - Santa Teresa - Hidroelectric - Aguas Calientes
You'll be picked up at your hotel or hostel in Cusco between 7:00 and 7:30 in the morning and we'll depart in our Tourist-Class transport on an unforgettable trip to Santa Teresa. The journey takes about 6 hours and will take us into the lush ecological zone known as the jungle brow. We'll have lunch in Santa Teresa before continuing on past the tropical fruit orchards and coca fields to the Hydroelectric, where we can either board a train towards Machu Picchu Pueblo, the gateway town to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, colloquially known as Aguas Calientes, or conversely embark on a scenic 3 hour hike through the warm tropical valley to Aguas Calientes.
Upon our arrival to this bustling and colorful little town, we'll accommodate ourselves in our hostel before going out to dinner and having a planning meeting to agree upon the next day's schedule.
Included
- Tourist-Class Bus: Cusco - Hydrolectric
- Train: Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes
- Bilingual Guide
- 01 Lunch & 01 Dinner
- First Aid Kit
- 01 Night's Lodging: Aguas Calientes
Not included
- Breakfast
- Admission: Aguas Calientes Hot Springs (Optional)
Day 2:
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
We'll have quite an early breakfast in the morning so that we can begin our ascent to Machu Picchu at approximately 5:00am. The hike takes about 1½ hours and will allow you to view the diversity of tropical orchids and ferns which prevail in the region. Those who wish to sleep in a little longer can forego the hike and opt to take the 25 minute bus. Upon our arrival to Machu Picchu Archeological Complex, our knowledgeable guide will lead us on a 2 hour tour through the striking architecture of the site, the use and significance of different parts, and the storied history and culture of the Inca Empire. After the tour you'll have free time for independent exploration and photo taking. At around 11:00am we'll descent to Aguas Calientes anew so that you can have lunch before we must board the return train to the hydroelectric station. (Lunch on this day is not included, but there are many area restaurant options among which you will be able to choose.) Our tourist-class bus will be waiting for us at the Hydroelectric to take us back to the city of Cusco, where you'll be dropped back off at your hotel or hostel after this memorable adventure.
Included
- 01 Breakfast
- Admission: Machu Picchu Archeological Complex
- Bilingual Guide
- Train: Aguas Calientes - Hydroelectric
- Tourist-Class Bus: Hydrolectric - Cusco
- First Aid Kit
Not included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Roundtrip Bus: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu (Optional)
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2 days / 1 night
Departures: Daily Departures at 7:30am
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Aditional information about this service:
Included in the tour:
- Roundtrip Tourist-Class Bus: Cusco - Hidroelectric Station
- Roundtrip Train: Hidroelectric Station - Aguas Calientes
- Admission: Machu Picchu Archeological Complex
- Professional Bilingual Guide
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Meals:
- 01 Breakfast
- 01 Lunch
- 01 Dinner
- 01 Night's Lodging in Aguas Calientes
No included in the tour:
- Breakfast on Day 01
- Lunch on Day 02
- Admission: Aguas Calientes Thermal Baths
- Bus: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Archeological Complex
- Extras & Discretionary Spending
- Lodging in Aguas Calientes
Recomendations:
- Original Passport
- Valid ISIC International Student Card (if applicable)
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen & Hat
- Swimwear, Shorts, Towel & Sandals (for the Thermal Baths)
- Rainponcho (for Dec -Mar rainy season)
- Water Bottle & Snacks
Aditional information:
- If you wish to add an extra night to this itinerary, it is possible to do so with a slight increase in price to cover the extra night's lodging. You must let us know to pick you up on the third day from the Hydroelectric.
- For the return trip, you may request to take the train directly to Ollantaytambo in order to cut down on trip time rather than going by bus to the hydroelectric station, at a slight increase in price. Please let us know at the time of your booking
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Q: Are There Age Restrictions on the Tours?
The only restriction is that you must be at least 18 years old if you are traveling independently, otherwise you must be traveling with an adult. There is no upper age limit, but please disclose any health or mobility concerns so that we can ensure that your trip is as comfortable and pleasurable as possible.
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