Private Service info: The price of ou (private) service (depends very much on the number of people in your group (more people, less price).In this service NO other people you don't know/want will be part of your group unlike the in which you can be a part of a group of up to 16 people from different countries, ages, gender, level of fitness, etc, etc.Private service is generally recommended for families traveling with children, honeymooners, older people, group of friends, etc, etc
What are the benefits of doing a private trek?- One of the main reasons why the private option is sought after is because you do not need to worry about which dates we have departures set for or if our departures have enough space…Your only concern is whether or not there are permits available…You can choose almost any date that you want if permits are available… In addition to the convenience and flexibility in booking, the private option provides a more personal trip experience for your group. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel….The guide will focus all of his energy and attention on your group. You can also be more specific about the foods that you would like to be served during the trek. It is a truly wonderful experience to go on such an amazing journey with only your friends and loved ones. Ask a South Adventure Peru Tours Rep how you can arrange your own private tour.
This trip takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world to reach a magnificent site - Machu Picchu!! The route zigzags up to the highest point of the railway (3668m/12033ft) and continues through typical Andean regions down to the tropical area of Machu Picchu located at 2400m/7873ft above sea level. See and enjoy more...!
Machu Picchu Imbued with a magical silence, 120km (74mi) from Cusco on the slopes above the Urubamba River, lays one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites. Machu Picchu (2400m / 7872ft) is probably the most familiar symbol of the Inca Empire. It is thought that the city was built by the Sapaq Inca Pachacuti, starting in about 1440, and was inhabited until the Spanish conquest of Peru in 1532. Archaeological evidence (together with recent work on early colonial documents) shows that Machu Picchu was not a conventional city, but a country retreat town for Inca nobility.
Last Minute Information.- If you are wanting to include an ascent of Huayna Picchu in your visit to Machu Picchu beware that there are new regulations and permits have to be bought in advance. The cost to have a Machu Picchu entrance that includes the permits to climb Huayna Picchu is $10 extra and you need to indicate yes to this in your web reservation at the time of your booking….There is a limit of only 400 permits for climbing Huayna Picchu and only 200 people are permitted to enter for each of the 2 sessions scheduled for 7am and 10 am. The guide will organize the tour of Machu Picchu around people’s climb of Huayna Picchu depending on how many in the group have permits. Please note your entrance to Machu Picchu and permit for Huayna Picchu are with your name and passport details so are non transferable and non refundable.
The site has a large palace and temples dedicated to Inca deities Inca deities around a courtyard, with other buildings for support staff. It is estimated that a maximum of only about 750 people resided in Machu Picchu at any one time, and probably only a small fraction of that number lived in the town during the rainy season and when none of the nobility were visiting. Machu Picchu, its name comes from the ancient Quechua word that means “Old Mountain”. This site was built entirely of stone, using every space in harmony with function. Machu Picchu has been known as the “Lost City of the Incas”. The most common way is to take the train to Machu Picchu in the morning, explore the ruins and the afternoon return to Cusco. Another better option is stay overnight in Aguas Calientes and the next day to get in earlier to the complex. Machu Picchu is a trip to the serenity of the soul, to eternal fusion with the cosmos; there we feel our own fragility. It is one of the greatest marvels of South America. A resting place of butterflies at the epicenter of the great circle of life. One more miracle”. Pablo Neruda (poet). South Adventure Peru Tours is independent recognized tour operator for Machu Picchu mystery ancient Inca town.
Machu Picchu Comfort guided tour Itinerary.-
Day01: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes .- At 6:30am pick up and transfer from your hotel to the railway station of Poroy, 4 Hours travel by train to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and from here continue traveling to Aguas Calientes .After a 4-hour journey of majestic views you arrive at Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs Town) where you will spend the night. There will be plenty of time to relax if you want to have a hot bath in the natural springs!!! The train ride consist is an spectacular views along the way in this wonderful land of the Incas, amazing landscapes of mountains and valleys, Inca farming terraces, in both sides of the valley, snow capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle near the Ceja de Selva. From Pachar the sacred Vilcanota River will be our company untills the end. Aguas Calientes town is set in 2,040 mts and is the closest access point to Machu picchu. You will continue the last 30 minutes by train to the end of the line in Aguas Calientes train Station, the bottom town of Machu Picchu. If time permit.....
OPTIONAL.- visit the thermal baths located next of town (US$4 for entrance). Overnight in a comfortable hotel (3 stars) Hotel LA CABAÑA www.lacabanamachupicchu.com with private bathroom, hot shower and next day breakfast... Afternoon free time to wander around the markets and settle in. Buffet Lunch and Dinner will be provided. If you would like you can hike to the Mandor Waterfall, climb to Putucusi Mountain or just relax walking the plaza, where artists and handicraft vendors settled..
Day02.- Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Guided Tour - Cusco .-- 1st OPTION At 4:30am breakfast and begin of 2 hours climb to Machu Picchu archaeological site (2500m) 2nd OPTION…At 5am breakfast and half hour later aboard the first tourist bus to drop us to Machu Picchu main door, and to be the first visitors Inside Machu Picchu archaeological site you will have complete guided tour of this spectacular and mystical place. The guided tour include walk through the different section such as the urban sector, the agriculture sector, and the religions zone was used by the Inca Culture. According with the time and your feeling you can coordinating with the tour guide climb to Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) this climbing take around 1 hour to get the summit from where you can have the best panoramic view for photos of all Machu Picchu and of deep green canyon surrounding the sacred Inca City. At according time descend to Machu Picchu and then free time to explorer on your own. At mentioned time aboard a tourist bus to descend to Aguas Calientes town. Lunch will be in the town of Aguas Calientes and around 4pm we will aboard the backpacker train to Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) and from here we take a private van to drop us to the hotel in Cusco about 8:30 PM. (B - L)
Optional.- After complete guide tour of Machu Picchu, you can desire to ascend to Huaynapichu at 7am or 10am. Another new option for climbers is the Machu Picchu Mountain, this is another highest mountain from you can have a better view of Machu Picchu ruins and Waynapichu. South Adventure Peru Tours, recommend ascending to Machu Picchu Mountain and skipping the Wayna Picchu Mountain but since the 20th of July, 2011 the entrance has been limited to 4000 per day and everybody will have to pay another entrance cost which is S/25 per person and must be booked in advance!!
Stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes town.- AStay an extra night at Aguas Calientes? Yes, if you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes after the trek this can easily be arranged. We will purchase your train ticket to return to Cusco the following day. You need to let us know at the time of making the trek reservation so we can reserve your train tickets in advance. Obviously if you stay an extra night then you will have to pay for your accommodation which is US$ 70 per person at HOTEL LA CABAÑA ( the hotel is rated as 3stars with private bath and hot shower and next day breakfast)
Our PRIVATE Service Includes:
- English-Speaking tour guide starting and ending in Cusco during the 2 Days.
- Private van from your Hotel to the train station of Poroy and back to your Hotel
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
- Backpacker train ticket (round trip) upgrade to LUXURY VISTADOME US$85 (round trip)
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes, the room includes private bath, hot shower and next breakfast. The hotel is rated with 3 stars
- Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- 01 Buffet Lunch and 01 Buffet Dinner in Aguas Calientes on Day 01
- 01 Special Box Lunch to take to Machu Picchu on Day 02.
- Transfer by van from Poroy to Cusco
- Food and lodging for our camp staff
- Tour price includes government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
Our PRIVATE Service NOT Included:
- Breakfast on the first day & Tips for guide and camp staff
- Entrance to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes ($4 USD)
- International and national flight tickets / Airport tax / Hotel in Cusco
- Last day dinner /Alcoholic drinks / Laundry service &Phone calls
What you need to Bring/Carry:
- Small back pack 35Lt &Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco/Peru)
- Tennis Shoes & Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Bottle of water &Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent & Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- First aid kit and oxygen
- Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after Machu Pichu)
- you also need to bring your original passport
- Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Inca Trail).
2 DAY Classic tour to MACHU PICCHU price for 2011:
Nº of People Price per person $USA |
If you are interested in any of the tours we have on offer then simply e-mail us at info@southadventureperutours.com or reservas@southadventureperutours.com Indicate which tour you are interested in, when and we will send you relevant trip dossier outlining the itinerary with availability, tour price, terms and conditions. For contacting us regarding any of the tours or general issues fill in the form mentioned below. Fields mark with are required for processing the form correctly. We will response you as soon as possible.
