Day 01: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco, then we will have a one and a half hour trip in our minivan until we reach the train station in Ollantaytambo, later we will take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes for an hour and a half, arriving at 12:50 p.m. and our hotel staff will be waiting for you outsidethe train station and then we will take you to our hotel.
Lunch in the afternoon, and then you can enjoy on your own a very relaxing bath in the thermal medicinal waters of the place, as well as visit the small waterfall of Alcamayo.
At night, dinner and talk by our guide at the hotel for the respective coordination for your visit to Machu Picchu on the second day.
Day 02: Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
In the morning we will take the bus to Machu Picchu and a visit of approximately two to two and a half hours, where we will visit important places such as the Temple of the Condor, The Intihuatana, The Ceremonial Plaza, The Temple of the Sun, among others.
At the end of the visit, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, have lunch and finally take the train back to Ollantaytambo, pickup and transfer from Ollantaytambo to the hotel in Cuzco.
Points of Interest
- Cusco
- Meals included: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Accommodation: 1-night 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Guided tour: Private English-speaking guide for Machu Picchu (2.5 hours)
- Round-trip train tickets included
- Transport: Shared service from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and back (15-person max)
- Admission: Machu Picchu morning entrance ticket
- Bus tickets: Round-trip to Machu Picchu
- Waynapicchu or Machupicchu Mountain ($55.00 USD)
Machu Picchu 2 days, is a good option for people who want to enjoy Machu Picchu with more tranquility without having to get up very early and so you can enjoy a very beautiful view of Andean landscapes and picturesque towns within the sacred valley.
Also once in the town of Machu Picchu you will enjoy its beautiful hot springs, a place located to 800 meters from the town. These waters emanate from under the sulfur soil and sprout from the rocks at different temperatures and offer natural resources for medical therapies, such as treatment for rheumatism, help to release stress and toxins, improve metabolism and prevent high blood pressure.
The maximum temperature of the Hot Springs is 46ºC, and it is open until 8 at night.
After or before visiting this place you can also visit a small waterfall called Allcamayo with a 30 meters high. On the way you can also see other waterfalls of less height. It is also possible to observe the great diversity of flora and fauna typical of the place.
- Use of umbrellas, selfie sticks, drones, babies pram, feeding…these are some restrictions issued by the Ministry of Culture
- Babies under 3 years old can go on top the lap of parents on our minivan and on the bus to go to Machu Picchu, but on the train after 3 years old children pay the service cost.
- Machu Picchu being located at 2,430 m.a.s.l. (7,972 ft) It will not hinder your visit for people who have health problems, as long as your doctor approves your trip from your place of origin, after a medical check-up and respective medication.
- When you arrive Cuzco, it is very important to have at least a day of acclimatization, drink a lot of coca tea, and you could also get massage services after the visit of Machu Picchu.
- Travel health insurance is very important and highly required.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
