2Days/1Night Classic tour to Machupicchu
Price per person: |
Cost of tour by Backpaker train = US$ 280 per per. ( From March,2012 = US$ 295.0 ) |
Cost of tour by Vistadome train = US$ 365 per per. ( From March,2012 = US$ 380.0 ) |
Student with ISIC card US$ 15 less Note: Valid green student card is only |
2 Days Classic tour to Machu Picchu – Tour to one of the 7 Wonders in the World
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.
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. An other 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.
Itinerary of 2 Days tour to Machu Picchu:
Day 1 Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calienes .-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 untill the end. Aguas Calientes town is set in 2,040 mts and is the closest access point to Machupicchu. 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 termal baths located next of town (US$4 for entrance). Overnight in a comfortable HOTEL PACHAMAMA INN 2** www.pachamamainncom with Private Bathroom, Hot Shower and Breakfast the next day. 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. (Buffet Lunch in Urubamba and Dinner in Aguas Calientes will be provided by South Adventure)
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Guided Tour – Cusco.-First Option: At 4:30am breakfast and begin of 2 hours climb to Machu Picchu archaeological site (2500m).Second 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 during 2 Hours 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.After to get 2 Hours guided tour in Machu Picchu you will have free time to explore by yourself. 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.
Important: If you decide to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain you must need to know the limit number for visitors is not more than 400 tourists per day, the climbing depends of the weather conditions ( to climb to Haynapicchu , there is an extra cost US$10 per person and must be booked in advance ). At mentioned time aboard a tourist bus to descend to Aguas Calientes town. Then we travel by train to Ollantaytambo and then we catch the van to drop us to hotel in Cusco ( 2 Hours by train and 2 Hours by Van ) end of service. We suggest being in Aguas Calientes at 4:00 pm to aboard the backpacker train leaves at 4:45pm or could be at 6:45pm, depending of the available tickets at Peru Rail so those trains can be arranged until Ollantaytambo or straight to Cusco and from here we will take you a private van to drop off to the hotel in Cusco (This day, the breakfast is provided except Lunch and Dinner)
Our tour Includes:
- English-Speaking tour guide in Machu Picchu during 2 Hours.
- Entrance fees to the Santuary of Machu Picchu
- Backpacker train ticket (round trip) Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Cusco.
- 01 Night at theHotel in Aguas Calientes,room includes private bath, hot shower & breakfast.
- Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- 01 Lunch and 01 Dinner in Aguas Calientes ( Vegetarian Optional )
- Private transport to the train station and to your Hotel In Cusco .
- Tour price includes government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
Our tour NOT Included:
- Breakfast on the first day ( You will have breakfast in your Hotel before the departure )
- Tips for guide in Machu Picchu
- Entrance to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes ($4 USD)
- International and national flight tickets
- Airport tax
- Hotel in Cusco
- Lunch and Diner on the Last Day
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry service
- Phone calls
- Last bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calienes which is US$7.5 or you can walk down ( it takes 35 minutes )
We recommend to Bring:
- Small Day Backpack 35Lt
- Rain jacket or poncho for the rain reason (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco/Peru)
- Tennis Shoes or hiking boots
- 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
- Personal First aid kit.
- Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after Machu Pichu tour)
- You also need to bring your original passport to get stamp as souvenir
- Extra Money for Souvenirs in Aguas Calientes
- Optional: walking sticks /poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Inca Trail).
