Machu Picchu by train - 2 days
Short description:
For those short of time or who simply do not wish to indulge in trekking to Machu Picchu. We offer “Machu Picchu by train” packages which means that we take care of everything for you including your hostel in Aguas Calientes (the nearest town to Machu Picchu), a guided tour of the ruins in English, train and all transfers.
Price:
1 person $210 ($200 for ISIC card holders)
Includes:
• Transportation Cusco- Ollantaytambo- Piscacucho
• Transportation Piscacucho-Cusco
• Train tickets Piscacucho- Aguas Calientes- Piscacucho
• Hostel in Aguas Calientes
• Breakfast
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• English speaking guide in Machu Picchu (English and spanish)
• Transfers to and from hostel
Not included:
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Water
• Bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes (optional)
Day 1:
You will be picked up from your hostel at 8:00 am, where we take you to catch transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. Here where we will take transport to the town of Piscacucho. We depart from Piscacucho to Aguas Calientes at 11.35 pm and arrive at Aguas Calientes at 13:00 pm (INCA RAIL) . There will be some one to pick you up from Aguas Calientes train station to take you to the hostel (Inti Quilla) where you will spend the night. At night your tour guide will to meet you at the hostel to brief you about your trip to Machu Picchu the following day. (20:00 hrs.-20:20 hrs.)
Day 2:
At 4:30am (or the time you desire) you will start your walking ascent to Machu Picchu in time for sunrise (you can also take the bus up to the ruins. The cost is $7 each way. If you wish to take the bus please inform us before departing as this can be done for you by one of our members of staff). After your tour of Machu Picchu (approx 1 hour 45 mins) you will have the rest of the afternoon free to spend in Machu Picchu. You need to return to Aguas Calientes at least 30 mins prior to the 19:25pm departure to Piscacucho (company :INCA RAIL). From Piscacucho there will be private transport waiting for you for your return to Cusco.
We Recommend:
• Wearing tennis shoes or trainers
• Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, especially during treks
• Long trousers
• Sweater and a jacket
• Rain wear (you never know when will rain even if it's the dry season)
• Camera
• Insect Repellent and Sun block (Sun is always stronger in such
altitude)
• Personal first aid kit
• Light backpack
• Gloves, scarf , hat or cap and sunglasses
