Machu Picchu by Train 3D/2N Cusco

TOUR ITINERARY

TOUR ITINERARY

my_location Day 1: Arrival to Cuzco & Pre-departure briefing

Arrive to Cuzco anytime. Enjoy the rest of the day to walk around town and make last minute preparations for your trip ahead. Make your way to our Cuzco office to attend your pre-departure briefing, then get a good night’s sleep before leaving on your exciting adventure the next day.

Note: During your pre-departure briefing, we will give you all of your tickets for the buses, trains and entry to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site. For the majority of this 3-day trip, you will not be accompanied by a guide. You will only have a guide during the Machu Picchu Archaeological Site tour.

my_location Day 2: Transfer Cuzco – Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)

Accommodation pick-up in Cuzco after breakfast and transfer to Ollantaytambo for the journey to Aguas Calientes by train on the Peru Railway, with amazing views of the Andean mountains on the way. Wander through the quaint town of Aguas Calientes on your own and have a fulfilling lunch at a touristic restaurant. In the town you will find internet cafes, cafes with board games and cards, plenty of shops and places to relax. Enjoy a typical dinner at a local restaurant on your own. Your guide will meet with you to give you indications for the next day.

my_location Day 3: Machu Picchu Visit – Return to Cuzco (B)

Take an early bus to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. Meet your English Speaking guide for a guided visit to the archaeological site (approximately 2 hours). After your tour, your guide will return to Aguas Calientes and you will be on your own with plenty of free time to explore the hidden corners of this ancient Inca city. Choose from the optional treks to climb Huayna Picchu (at an additional cost – to book at least 2 weeks in advance) or walk to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for panoramic views of the site. Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes at your own convenience. Return to Ollantaytambo by train and finish the trip with a van back to Cuzco. Upon arrival to Cuzco City Center, you will need to make your own way to your accommodation.

• Take an OPTIONAL hike up the steep peak named Huayna Picchu, which is located inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site. This sometimes muddy peak takes about 45 – 60 minutes to hike up and awards you with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu from a coveted perspective. Keep in mind that if you want to take this optional hike, you must now purchase your ticket at least 2 weeks in advance for an additional cost in order to get one of the 400 passes (200 people are allowed up at 7:00am and 200 more at 10:00am). Please send us an email directly to request this extra ticket.

Additional Information:

Accommodation Options: Dorm, Single Room, Double Room Hostel Accommodation available on Day 1; Travellers will have a private room on Day 2.

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger, waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer. Bring extra cash for snacks, water and meals.

DON’T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card.

ACCOMMODATION

• Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up
• 1 night accommodation at Milhouse Backpackers & Hotel in Cuzco
• Tourist Bus Ollantaytambo – Cuzco
• 1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Day 2 Lunch & Dinner, Day 3 Breakfast.

INCLUSION

Inclusion

• Pre-departure briefing
• Professional Bilingual Guide only in Machu Picchu Archaeological Site
• Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up
• 1 night accommodation at Milhouse Backpackers & Hotel in Cuzco
• Tourist Bus Cuzco – Ollantaytambo
• Tourist Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
• Tourist Bus Ollantaytambo – Cuzco
• Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
• Machu Picchu Entrance Fee
• 1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Day 2 Lunch & Dinner, Day 3 Breakfast.

Exclusion

• Guide for transfers by car, bus and train (these portions are on your own)
• Day 2 Breakfast, Day 3 Lunch
• Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (30 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
• Optional Hot Springs (10 soles)
• Tips for Guid

TRIP NOTE

RECOMMENDATION TO BRING:

• Use good Shoes for walk
• Water for drink
• Rain coat
• Normal Pants
• Insects Repelents
• Sun Cream for skin
• Binuocular
• Sun Glass
• Necessary Bags
• Camera and battery

Please note:

** Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.

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