Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, is one of the world’s most well known sacred places. Machu Picchu (like most of the Quechua names of towns and different sites in the region) is a compound word that comes from machu = old or ancient, and picchu = peak or mountain; therefore, Machupicchu is translated as “Old Mountain”. The famous mountain that is seen in front, and appears in most of the classical views of the site is named Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain). We offer 1 or 2 day tours of Machu Picchu and include a trip to Huayna Picchu if requested.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco –  Aguas Calientes

Transfer to Cusco train station for a 4-hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, arrive at Aguas Caliente’s station and transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore the town of Aguas Calientes and visit its Hot Springs thermal waters.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight in Aguas Calientes Town

Day 2: Machupicchu – Cusco

Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise in Machupicchu, you’ll take a 30 minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we’ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archeological site at your leisure.
For the most adventurous people, if it’s not raining we suggest going up Huayna Picchu, this ticket you need to book in advance (not included in the overall tour price) from where you can appreciate the immensity of MachuPicchu, even more amazing being high and distant. An exciting adventure for the travelers who want to see, from the top, the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as a geological miracle. Return train leaves Aguas Calientes in the afternoon, arrival in Cusco and transfer to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Overnight: none

Included

What’s included:

  • Transportation from and back to hotel
  • Train tickets in Expedition class Cusco-Machu Picchu-Cusco
  • 1 night accommodation at Aguas Calientes + 1 Breakfast
  • Bus tickets up and down
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Tour guide in Machupicchu.

What is not Included:

  • Meals
  • Hot Springs
  • Tips (please note: It is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory).
  • Huaynapicchu ticket $25 or Machupicchu Mountain $20 upon request, please reserve it in advance.

What to bring:

  • Original passport and student card if applies.
  • Camera and extra batteries.
  • A jacket
  • Sun hat, sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Extra money for lunch, snacks and souvenirs
  • Rain gear during the rainy season (November to March)
  • Water
  • Daypack. The hand luggage per passenger on board must not exceed 1 bag or backpack of 5kg/11 pounds and/or 62 inch.

Price

The price will be based on final travel dates and other custom preferences. Feel free to reach us via email at info@localhost or by calling us directly at +51 984411618.

 

Tour, accommodation, Train and Flight options

Creating unique, creative and personalized programs based on your goals, budget, expectations and schedule is our specialty. Discover the Peruvian wonders with us!

Type of Tours 

All of our tours are offered in both Group and Private services; however, as we like to maintain control of the quality of our tours, even our group tours include PRIVATE transfers.  This is important, as when you get picked up; you will go directly to your hotel without having to drive around the city to drop off other people in their hotels.  Transportation is just for you.

Accommodations 

We offer all level of accommodations.  When creating an itinerary it would be important to know which your preferred level of accommodation is.  Please be sure that at all levels our recommended hotels offer great service and nice comfortable rooms. Our team has personally tried all our recommended hotels.

We mostly work with accommodations that have availability for taking reservations in advance which include communities with home stays, B&B, guest houses, apartments to two and three star hotels as well as luxury all-inclusive facilities. We periodically inspect hotels we use for cleanliness, hygiene and safety to make sure that services are in line with pricing to guarantee customer satisfaction

STANDARD
A standard room is the cheapest in the hotel. The standard room has the basic amenities, usually a television, telephone, closet and private bathroom. Other offerings in the standard room depend on the hotel. For example, two-star hotels may offer little more than the basics. A five-star hotel’s standard room may have a Jacuzzi tub, flat-screen television, honor bar and designer interior decorating.

MODERATE
3-star Superior: These are 3-star that should really be considered has 4-star Hotels. Nice location, great rooms and charming decoration. Excellent service, with restaurant, room service, business centre, laundry, etc. Buffet breakfast. Best value. Perfect for someone looking for an inexpensive option and still have some superior services.
4-star Hotels: Good location, very nice rooms, great decoration and excellent service. This hotel includes more services such as room service, business center, laundry, spas, more room features, etc. Some have gourmet restaurants. Buffet breakfast. Perfect for someone looking for some luxury and special services and do not need a 5-star option.

LUXURY
4-star Suites: Some 4-star hotels have suites that offer the same room features of a 5-star option. Perfect for someone looking to upgrade from a 4-star standard room and get more space and features.
5-star Hotel: What you usually imagine a 5-star hotel is. Great location, luxury accommodations and excellent service. Gourmet restaurants, spas, room service, business center, etc. Perfect for someone looking for a 5-star service but do not need the 5-star Deluxe option.
5-star Deluxe: These 5-star deluxe hotels offer ultimate luxury with outstanding service, luxurious rooms with deluxe room features and “you ask-you will get” concierge service. Properties have privileged locations or particular history behind it. Gourmet restaurants and spas. Ideal for the luxurious traveler.

Trains 

Expedition: The least expensive tourist train, recently renovated offers nice seats and good train service.
Vistadome: A higher category of train service, with panoramic roof windows. It offers a snack and fashion show.
Hiram Bingham: Luxury train which offers lunch, tea-time and dinner service.
Andean Explorer: Train service from Cusco to Puno or Puno to Cusco. Departs only on certain days of the week, depending on the season.

Flights 

LOCAL AIRLINES
Peruvian Airlines: Peruvian owned airline that offer the least expensive prices but has few frequencies. Both Peruvian and Foreigners pay the same.
Star Peru: Peruvian owned airline. It flyes to many destinations and offers good value prices, but has few frequencies. Both Peruvian and Foreigners pay the same.

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES
Avianca Airlines: Central American owned airline that offers great service but few frequencies to Cusco. It is moderately expensive. It offers sale prices for Peruvian Residents ONLY that cannot be purchased by tourists.
Latam Peru: Chilean owned airline.  It offers great service and many frequencies to Cusco (almost 13 flights per day).  Prices are the highest on the market. It offers sale prices for Peruvian Residents ONLY that cannot be purchased by tourists.

DOMESTIC TICKETS
Lima/Cusco/Lima: From US$350.00 per person. This is an example price, since prices depends on the airline, date and time of booking.