Machu Picchu tour, 2 days
Napping at Machu Picchu
Important info: Only 900 spaces for Machu Picchu are sold per day, be aware of booking in advance (just measures about Covid-19).
Overview:
This is a relaxing time to visit this wonderful Inca site, considered the seven wonder in the world.
On the way by bus you are able to see the highlands of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba river, also the train lays along the Urubamba river bank to Aguas Calientes.
You can start this tour just arriving to Cusco leaving towards Aguas Calientes the same day in the afternoon (Aguas Calientes town is about 2000 masl, lower than Cusco city) being a relaxing way to explore Machu Picchu site.
Overview:
This is a relaxing time to visit this wonderful Inca site, considered the seven wonder in the world.
On the way by bus you are able to see the highlands of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba river, also the train lays along the Urubamba river bank to Aguas Calientes.
You can start this tour just arriving to Cusco leaving towards Aguas Calientes the same day in the afternoon (Aguas Calientes town is about 2000 masl, lower than Cusco city) being a relaxing way to explore Machu Picchu site.
First view of Machu Picchu
Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.
Leaving by bus from Cusco at 16:30 to take the train from Ollantaytambo at 19:04, so you get to Aguas Calientes at 20:45.
Driving from Cusco to Ollantaytambo takes 1 hour and 45 min. and by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes is about the same time, you roughly need 4 hours from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, where you will sleep in a comfortable hotel located in a quiet place.
Leaving by bus from Cusco at 16:30 to take the train from Ollantaytambo at 19:04, so you get to Aguas Calientes at 20:45.
Driving from Cusco to Ollantaytambo takes 1 hour and 45 min. and by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes is about the same time, you roughly need 4 hours from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, where you will sleep in a comfortable hotel located in a quiet place.
Main temple at Machu Picchu
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Cusco.
The next day in the morning, it is very recommended to wake up at 4:30 am so after having breakfast you can be in line waiting for the first bus which leaves at 5:30 from Aguas Calientes, after 30 minutes driving you will get to Machu Picchu citadel.
Your guided tour starts at 6:00 - 6:30 am until 9:00 at least visiting the most important highlights of this amazing place.
Nowadays it is allowed to stay in Machu Pichu only for 3 hours.
Your train back to Ollantaytambo leaves at 6:20 pm from Aguas Calientes (you can also leave at 14:55 from Aguas Calientes, let us know about this issue at booking time), it takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to Ollantaytambo where a bus is taken for 2 hours getting to Cusco at 10:30 pm approximately you will get off at Plaza Regocijo just 1 block away to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
It is much better to get to Machu Picchu as early as possible to see it less crowded.
Private service price as of 2021 (minimum 2 people):
On July, 2021: US$ 290
On August, 2021: US$ 320
On September, 2021: US$ 320
On October, 2021: US$ 320
On November, 2021: US$ 320
On December, 2021: US$ 320
The next day in the morning, it is very recommended to wake up at 4:30 am so after having breakfast you can be in line waiting for the first bus which leaves at 5:30 from Aguas Calientes, after 30 minutes driving you will get to Machu Picchu citadel.
Your guided tour starts at 6:00 - 6:30 am until 9:00 at least visiting the most important highlights of this amazing place.
Nowadays it is allowed to stay in Machu Pichu only for 3 hours.
Your train back to Ollantaytambo leaves at 6:20 pm from Aguas Calientes (you can also leave at 14:55 from Aguas Calientes, let us know about this issue at booking time), it takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to Ollantaytambo where a bus is taken for 2 hours getting to Cusco at 10:30 pm approximately you will get off at Plaza Regocijo just 1 block away to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
It is much better to get to Machu Picchu as early as possible to see it less crowded.
Private service price as of 2021 (minimum 2 people):
On July, 2021: US$ 290
On August, 2021: US$ 320
On September, 2021: US$ 320
On October, 2021: US$ 320
On November, 2021: US$ 320
On December, 2021: US$ 320
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What is included?
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco. - Cab service from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. - Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. - One night in hotel Pachaqutec 2-Star (single room). - Bus ticket up to Machu Picchu. - Entrance fee for Machu Picchu. - Bilingual guide (English and Spanish). - Bus ticket down to Aguas Calientes. - Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. - Cab service from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. -Ask for discounts: If you are a student (US$ 18 - university student card only, send a copy at booking), teenagers up to 17 years old (US$18). *Size of the group: Minimum 2 people. |
What is not included?
- Bottled water and snacks. - Entrance fee for hot springs at Aguas Calientes. - Lunch on day 2 in Aguas Calientes. What you need to take? - Original passport (ISIC student card if it is applicable). - A comfortable daypack. - Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate. - Waterproof gear, rain poncho. - Warm jacket (10 to 24 C, 50 to 75 F ). - T-shirts. - Toiletries. - Bathing suit (very nice hot springs at Aguas Calientes, US$4 -Sun hat. -Sun protection cream (35 SF recommended). -Insect repellent (20% DEET - no malaria has been reported). -Bottled water. -Camera fully charged and battery recharger. -We recommend to pack your belongs in plastic bags due the rain and a waterproof cover for your daypack. -Extra money (300 soles at least - ATM at Aguas Calientes only). *Important: To qualify like student , it is necessary to have a valid student card, and send a copy at booking. *Advise us about any allergy or personal health condition (asthma, etc). |
