MACHU PICCHU - 2D/1N | Inner Pacha

Location

Cusco

Amount of people

Duration

2D/1N

Difficulty

Easy

DESCRIPTION

Two days/one night excursion on the EXPEDITION tourist train to one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, The Lost City of the Incas, MACHU PICCHU. Service provided in SIC BASIS or POOL (shared mode). For people looking for a different experience on their way to Machu Picchu at an unbeatable price, on a train with all the comforts on board, decorated with designs of the Inca culture and being able to visit the most important archaeological parks located near the majestic city of Cusco which are Saqsaywaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. The EXPEDITION train gives you the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent landscape and take incredible panoramic photographs of a trip like no other. Highly trained staff will assist you for the duration of your trip. In addition, you can enjoy an on-board service of food and drinks for sale.

The information contained in this post is based on the extensive experience we have of the expectations and preferences that our clients require. For more information about the other categories of trains (THE VOYAGER, VISTADOME and THE 360º, according to the characteristics and service on board), frequencies (departure and return times of the trains), guided schedules or the PRIVATE SERVICES we provide, contact us through our corporate email: info@southfaceadventures.com

Itinerary

DAY 1: CUSCO – 4 RUINS

09:15 AM

Pickup and transfer to the concentration point in order to get on the tourist transport and start the excursion.

10:00 AM

Departure from the city of Cusco and guided visit in the archaeological parks of Saqsaywaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

14:00 AM

End of the tour in the city of Cusco.

DAY 2: CUSCO – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

03:30 AM

Pickup from the accommodation and transfer by tourist transport to the train station of the town of Ollantaytambo (located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas).

06:10 AM

Departure of the tourist train EXPEDITION from the train station of the town of Ollantaytambo to the train station of the town of Aguas Calientes.

07:40 AM

Arrival at the train station of the town of Aguas Calientes where the citadel of Machu Picchu is located. Then, pickup at the exit door of the train station.

08:15 AM

Transfer to the bus station in order to go up to the citadel of Machu Picchu.

09:00 AM

Start of the excursion in the citadel of Machu Picchu (2:30 hrs. of a guided tour).

11:30 AM

Completion of the guided tour in the citadel of Machu Picchu. After the excursion, free time to tour the place on your own (optional).

13:30 PM

Buffet lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes (service between 12:00 and 15:00 PM).

THINGS TO DO AFTER THE TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU

Activities that can be done in the afternoon in the town of Aguas Calientes after lunch:

Visit to the site museum of Machu Picchu MANUEL CHAVÉZ BALLON, using the entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu citadel from 12:00 PM.
Visit to the Hot Springs in the town of Aguas Calientes.
Tour in the town of Aguas Calientes.

18:20 PM

Departure of the tourist train EXPEDITION from the train station of the town of Aguas Calientes to the train station of the town of Ollantaytambo.

20:05 PM

Arrival at the train station of the town of Ollantaytambo. Then, pickup at the exit door of the train station and transfer by tourist transport to the city of Cusco.

22:30 PM

Arrival in the city of Cusco and transfer to the accommodation.

Include

INCLUSIONS

Payment method fees included (by means of online credit/debit card payments, bank transfers, PayPal payment processor, or direct deposit).
Pickup and transfer from the airport to the accommodation.
Briefing (informative session of the itinerary of the excursion to 4 Ruins and Machu Picchu one day before the departure).
Pickup from the accommodation and guided visit in the archaeological parks of Saqsaywaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
Entrance ticket to the archaeological parks of Saqsaywaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
Tourist transport for the tour to 4 Ruins.
Professional accredited tour guide for the excursion to 4 Ruins.
Pickup and outward transfer in tourist transport from the city of Cusco to the train station of the town of Ollantaytambo.
Outbound and Inbound EXPEDITION train tickets from the train station of the town of Ollantaytambo to the train station of the town of Aguas Calientes.
Up and Down bus tickets from the town of Aguas Calientes to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Professional accredited tour guide for the tour in the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Buffet lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes.
Tourist transport back from the train station of the town of Ollantaytambo to the city of Cusco.
Pickup and transfer to the accommodation in the city of Cusco.
Water.
Coca leaf candies.

EXCLUSIONS

Entrance ticket to the Hot Springs in the town of Aguas Calientes.

Recommendations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Bring a valid original passport.
Bring a light backpack to carry water in the sport bottle, snacks, medications if needed, etc.
Carry domestic cash and currency in small denominations (Peruvian soles).
Wear waterproof clothing during the rainy season (between November to March).
Wear waterproof poncho.
Wear trekking shoes.
Bring insect repellent.
Bring a water bottle to transport your drinks.
Wear sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.

Terms & Conditions

If you cancel the excursion in its entirety, you will be offered the partial reimbursement of the amount paid based on the administrative expenses and the penalties established by the railway and transport companies.
If you change the day of the excursion due to whatever reason, you will be offered another visit date according to the availability or partial reimbursement of the amount paid based on the administrative expenses and the penalties established by the railway and transport companies.