MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN - FULL DAY
Come and discover one of the wonders of the modern world: The citadel of Machu Picchu. Walk through its ancient Inca buildings and the beautiful countryside surrounding this mystical place! Experience the magic that surrounds this enigmatic archaeological site.
What’s included
INCLUDED
1. A briefing one day before your hike. Here, we’ll give you all the necessary information about the hike and answer any questions you may have.
2. Entrance permits to Machu Picchu. Once we have received confirmation of your reservation and your deposit, we’ll immediately apply for your permit at the Ministry of Culture (the institution which regulates Machupicchu) to ensure that there is enough space for you. We can also reserve tickets for either Machu Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu at the same time (note that these are optional and have an additional cost. See “Not Included” below).
3. Transportation:
- Pick up from Hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley in a private van to Ollantaytambo Train Station
- Train ticket (expedition class), from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes town.
- Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Return train ticket (Expedition class) from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo after your visit to Machu Picchu.
- Bus from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
4. Professional Guides: specialized in trekking and selected from accredited universities and specialized Institutes. Our guides are fluent in English and have five to twelve years of experience in different tours of the region. They are skilled at managing groups under pressure and are experts at first aid and rescue techniques. The majority of them come from different Andean communities and bring with them their cultural heritage. Along with the rest of the field team, our guides will make your journey a unique experience.
5. Lunch at Aguas Calientes
NOT INCLUDED
- The entry tickets to Waynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountains (we can help you purchase these separately).
- Tips – These are VOLUNTARY. Each traveler may decide for him or herself whether to give one.
- Travel Insurance: This is not a requirement, but we always recommend that our clients purchase it in case there are problems with their flights or unexpected health problems come up. Be aware if your travel insurance policy has altitude restrictions: some policies are void above 4,000m (13,123ft), and the Inca Trail goes as high as 4,200m. Other hikes in the Cusco region may go as high as 5,000m.
