Machu Picchu by Train + Sacred Valley 2 Days 1 Night

Sumary

DESCRIPTION

If you are short of time or simply do not want to trek to Machu Picchu, this 2-day trip by train is a package, a good option for you, Including return transport, hostel in “Aguas Calientes”, entrance fee and guided tour of Machu Picchu.

IMPORTANT FACTS

PRICE : 2 days
260 USD for adults.
240 USD with a student ISIC card as holder.

DURATION: 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
AVAILABILITY: THE WHOLE YEAR.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: WAYNA PICCHU MOUNTAIN 15 USD.
MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN 10 USD.

10 USD Early at 18:20 p.m (22:30 p.m Cusco) return train.
25 USD Bus from “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu and “Aguas Calientes”.

**Optional bus ticket from “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu costs: 12,50 USD each way and both $25, please let us know in advance or you can buy it there.
**In addition to the tour price, you must purchase a tourist ticket. A full tourist ticket costs S/.130 or S/.70 for students with a valid ISIC card. The full tourist ticket is valid for 10 days and allows entrance to the majority of the Inca sites around Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
This is a better option if you plan on also combining the city tour, or visiting any of the archeological sites outside of the Sacred Valley in Cusco.
An alternative option is to buy a partial tourist ticket which is S/.70 or S/.40 for students with a valid ISIC card.
This is valid for 1 day and will allow entrance to all of the sites on the Sacred Valley Tour.

** If you would like to book your ticket to climb the Wayna Picchu mountain, you might be on the second group, otherwise you will miss the 2-hour tour in Machu Picchu.

Itinerary

FIRST DAY:

You will be picked up from your hostel at the reception between 08.00 a.m and 08:15 a.m.

PISAC MARKET:

Pisac is famous for its Andean market where you can buy all kind of souvenirs for good prices, it is totally recommended to try the “Empanadas” (meat pies) with cheese with basil bites on it or the chicken option! Also don’t miss the artisanal factories where the artists work the silver.

PISAC RUINS:

After a trip to the market, we’ll visit the impressive ruins that formed an ancient citadel and an important agricultural center of special note is the “Intihuatana” or Inca sundial.

OLLANTAYTAMBO:

This is almost the last ancient town alive in our society surrounded by different “Apus” (gods) who protect the amazing complex of Inca terraces used as religious and agricultural purposes.
Don’t miss the Temple of the Sun and the Ñusta bath.

From here, you will have to be 30 minutes before catching your train to “Aguas Calientes” at 07:00 p.m (Train times are subject to change, depending on availability) The train trip is just under two hours and once you arrive, there will be someone from the “Intiquilla” hostel to pick you up and bring you where you will spend the night. Your tour guide from the “Peter Group” will meet you up at your hostel to brief you about the tour in Machu Picchu.

SECOND DAY:

Starting your ascent to Machu Picchu to arrive in time for sunrise (1 hour and 30 minutes), the bus is optional, 12,50 USD each way; first bus departs at 05:30 a.m).
If you have purchased a pass for Wayna Picchu in advance, you will have the opportunity to climb the mountain (climbing time will be determined in advance depending on availability).
There will be a two-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu following which you will have rest on the afternoon to explore Machu Picchu. You need to return to “Aguas Calientes” at least 30 minutes prior to your train departure at 21:50 hrs.There will be a transport called “Mara tours” waiting for you in Ollantaytambo with your name on a list (check the sticker on your ticket envelope) to bring you back to Cusco, dropping you off at “Regocijo Square”.
If you prefer to return in the 18:20 hrs train (arriving to Cusco 22:30 hrs) it is an additional US$ 10.

Included

Touristy bus on the Sacred Valley tour and shared transport on the way back to Cusco.
Train tickets (expedition service) from Ollanta to “Aguas Calientes” and Ollanta
Hostel in “Aguas Calientes” with private bathrooms, hot water and luggage storage for while you are visiting Machu Picchu.
2 meetings: before your departure for the tour and with Machu Picchu guide the night before you will visit it.
Basic Continental Breakfast at the hostel in “Aguas Calientes”.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu in English.

Not included

Other meals like Lunch or dinner in “Aguas Calientes” or lunch at the Sacred Valley (24 soles).
Water.
Optional bus from “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu (12.50 USD each way).
Tourist ticket (130 soles the 10-day ticket and 70 soles for just 1 day).

We recommend that you take

Tennis shoes or trainers
Long trousers, sweater and a rain jacket just in case
Long-sleeved T-Shirt, lightweight clothes for sunny days in Machu Picchu (the sand flies will eat you alive otherwise)
Insect Repellent
Camera with charger (can be recharged in the hostel).
Sunblock and sunglasses.
Personal first aid kit / medications.
Water bottle.
Light backpack.
Flashlight if you plan to walk up to Machu Picchu early to get a pass for Wayna Picchu.
Original passport.
Student ISIC card (if applicable –without this card you won’t get the student discount from Machu

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Address: Santa Teresa Streeet # 375/1 - Cusco - Perú
Phone: 0051 84 234626
Emergency number: 051 941728522
Email: info@cuscoperuviajes.com

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