MACHUPICCHU FULL DAY

INTRODUCTION

The Town of Machu Picchu is connected to the city of Cusco ("the world's navel") by a railway system that joins both tourist resorts. The trip takes three hours approximately, through paradise-like landscapes, covering a distance of 110 kilometers, with daily frequencies and numerous options regarding timetables, categories and fare. 

Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary is strategically situated at the top of the Machu Picchu Mountain, at 2,350 meters above sea level (7,710 ft) in Vilcabamba Mountain Range's western slope. The Vilcabamba Mountain Range is bordered by the Apurimac and Urubamba Rivers. The Historic Sanctuary is specifically located in the Valley of the Urubamba River (Also known as Vilcanota) at the lower part of the Holy Valley of the Incas, where you can access the high forest.

Duration of the trek:  01 full Day
Distance of the train ride: 110 kilometers (one way)
Season: From January to December
The maximum height:  2,350 m.a.s.l (7,710 feet

ITINERARY

DAY 01: CUSCO/ MACHUPICCHU TOWN

We start with an early transfer from your hotel to the Cusco train station to take a train riding to Aguas Calientes town. The train ride takes from 3 to 4 hours passing through the Sacred Valley of the Incas never seen when it took buy car and picturesque landscapes. On arrival to Aguas Calientes town we take a short bus trip to Machu Picchu citadel for around 30 minutes. Once there you will enjoy a guided tour for two hours where you will explore the most important and interesting places then we take again bus down to Aguas Calientes town and train back to Cusco city.

THE SERVICE INCLUDES:

Hotel pick up in Cusco

Transfer from hotel to the train station

Professional Bilingual tour leader

Bus from Aguas Calientes town to Machupicchu (round trip)

Entrance fees to Machupicchu

Train ticket from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (round trip)

SERVICE DOESN'T INCLUDE: 

Meals

Tips for stuff

Vistadome train service (U$ 50 plus)

RECOMMENDATIONS THINGS TO BRING:

Backpack

Hiking shoes or tennis

Rain coat and poncho or umbrella

Warmth clothes

Insect repellent

Sun block, sun glasses and hat

Water bottle

Snacks (chocolates, candies, cookies, etc)

Personal health Kit

Extra national currency (soles; Peruvian currency)

Original passport

ISIC Card for students

Price for shared service: US$ 280 per person (adult)

US$ 20 Discount for student with INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CARD (ISIC)