MACHU PICCHU BY CAR 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT (INKA JUNGLE) 1
Departure: 8:30 am (Day 1)
Return: 9:00 pm (Day 2)
Type : by car and Hiking
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Frequency: Daily
Participants : Minimum 2 - Maximum 15
Price : Contact please.
Day 01: Cusco - Hydroeltic - Aguas Calientes Town
We will depart at 08:30 a.m. from the starting point at Av.Pardo 885. The tour will begin with a nice, scenic ride to Ollantaytambo, where we will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area as we take a short, 30 minute break (approx). From there, we will continue down a long, winding path to “Habra de Malaga”, which is at (4316 masl – 14160 fts). From that vantage point, we will see some of the most amazing landscapes that Peru has to offer.
After a brief stop, we will begin our descent into the thick jungle, passing through the different micro-climates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of the majestic snow-capped peaks with the hot, tropical entrance to the rainforest. We will continue along our route until we have reached Alfamayó, where there is a nice, paved road in perfect condition that we can use. We will need to take an unpaved road though, in order to continue on in the direction to Santa Maria, which is located at (1575 masl-). Were we will take a moment to rest there before continuing on to the small pueblo, Santa Teresa, where we will have a delicious lunch whish will be ready 2 pm. approximately There will be a variety of different foods available to suit every taste.
Afterwards, at around 3:45 pm, we will return to the route in the direction of the train station at the nearby Hydroelectric Plant. The train will have us in Aguas Calientes by 5.30 pm, at which point you will be taken to the designated hostels and hotels. If we have time, we can also go take a relaxing dip in the natural, heated waters of the hot baths. At 8 pm, though, it will be time to enjoy a hearty dinner along with the guide who will be taking you to the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu. At that time, he will have a chance to go over the plan for the following day and answer any questions. Overnight.
Day 02 : Aguas Calientes Town - Sunrise at Machu Picchu - Cusco
You will have the option to go up to Machu Picchu by bus or by foot. Breakfast will be served from 5:00 am. The guided tour of the site will begin at 6:00 am and will last for at least 2 hours. Afterwards, you will be able to enjoy some free time until approximately 11:30 am, which is the recommended time to begin returning down the mountain to the train station. The train goes back to the hydroelectric plant,we will be leaving Aguas Calientes at 12:35 pm.
Upon our arrival to the hydroelectric plant, we will transfer over from the train to a private van, which will take us to Santa Teresa. There, we will have a one hour break for one last chance to get some food or use the restroom before we undertake the final leg of the ride. We will then proceed back to Cusco, returning down the same road that brought us here. We will arrive to Cusco around 9:30 pm (approx).
We suggest you bring :
A small back pack, 1 Long pants and 1 short pants, T-shirts, sandals (if you want to visit the thermal baths), 2 pairs of socks, towel, a rain Jacket or a poncho, a water bottle, a hat protect, sun block & insect repellent, Toilet Paper, Some extra snacks (biscuits, energy bars, chocolate), Personal medical kit, Camera, extra batteries.
Our Services
... INCLUDE
- Private, Tourist Transport “To and from” Cusco- Hydroelectric station, Train from Hydroelectric station - Aguas Calientes town, Train from Aguas Calientes town - Hydroelectric station and Cusco by car.
- Bus ticket up to Machu Picchu (you can down yourself by feet or buy your Bus ticket down to Aguas Calientes town, it´s $ 7)
- 1 night accommodation (w/ private bath, 24 hour hot water, Free luggage storage)
- 1 lunch, 1 dinner (Day 1), 1 breakfast (Day 2)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Professional, bilingual Guide
- First Aid Kit
Note: The accommodation will be based on double or group rooms
Do not Included:
- Bus ticket down to Aguas Calientes town
- Lunch on Day 2
- Entrance to the thermal hot baths
- Medical Insurance
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