SUMMARY:

Machu Picchu by Car (2 days) Group Service

Embark on an exciting journey to Machu Picchu in 2 days by road. From Cusco, reach Hidroeléctrica, trek to Aguas Calientes and explore the majestic citadel. Includes transportation, accommodation, guide and entrance to Machu Picchu.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE / DON’T INCLUDE:

WHAT TO BRING:

• 30-liter backpack to bring what are you going to use during the two days
• Comfortable shoes
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Rain poncho
• Hat for the sun
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries
• Water

PRICE:

• Resident in Andean Community:             US$ 100 per person.
• Non-resident in Andean Community:      US$ 129 per person.

Resident in Andean Community price is for citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia, and foreign residents of other nationalities in Peru.

Price for non-residents in the Andean Community applies to foreigners not residing in Peru.

Discounts

• Students: US$ 10 on the local price and US$ 20 on the international visitor price.

To access to these discounts, write us at reservas@greattripworld.com

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Transportation from Cusco and trekking from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes.

We will gather early in the morning in the Galería Las Mercedes, El Sol Ave. to begin this Machu Picchu by Car tour. The first stop will be the town of Chinchero, where we will have breakfast and be able to use the facilities. After that, we will resume our trip by a road with many bends and not in a very good condition, to pass by the Abra Málaga, the highest point in the way at 14,108 ft. of altitude.

Then, we will begin the way down by the winding road so we will be able to identify the landscape change while we go further, from a cold and mountain landscape to a jungle warmer one.

We will retake the hard route to reach the Hidroeléctrica station. From this place, after having lunch and getting some rest, we will walk for three hours by the train rail to arrive at Aguas Calientes, where we will be placed in our corresponding accommodations. If we have some time, we will go over the town and maybe go to the hot springs to relax. Anyways, we will gather with the group and the guide for dinner; he will give us some directions for the next day. After that, we will get some rest to get up early the next day.

Day 2: Visit to Machu Picchu, trekking from Aguas Calientes to Hidroeléctrica and transportation from Hidroeléctrica to Cusco.

We will get up very early so we can go up to the archaeological site by bus or walking for one hour, following the stairs for reaching the entrance to the place. We will meet with our guide to begin the guided tour in Machu Picchu. We will receive some explanations about special places, about the re-discovering of the place by Hiram Bingham and, after that, we will have some time to visit the archaeological site on our own.

Around noon, we should leave the place to walk for three hours by the train rail to Hidreléctrica. In that place, we will take our transportation to begin the return trip. We will make one last stop in Santa Teresa, where we will be able to buy something to eat and use the bathrooms, which we recommend because we will not make any more stops until reaching Cusco, where our tours ends.

• The road used to reach Hidroelectrica has many bends and it is not a very good condition, which makes it a little bit difficult for some people.

Visit to the archaeological site

To enter to Machu Picchu archaeological site, you must have the so-called Llaqta Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Remember that, in case you select a program without entrance fee, you can buy it in the Ministerio de Cultura website.

The entrance will give you access to the archaeological site following one of its 4 circuits, which you will have to choose once you are in the citadel entrance:

• Circuit 1: high and low part of the archaeological site, as well as the platforms and terraces area for 3 hours.
• Circuit 2: high and low part of the archaeological site, as well as the routes to the Inti Punku and the Inca’s Bridge for 4 hours.
• Circuit 3: low part of the archeological site including the agricultural area, Temple of the Sun, Inka House, Sacred Rock, and Archaeological Reserve for 1 and a half hours.
• Circuit 4: low part of the archeological site including the agricultural area, Temple of the Sun, Inka House, Sacred Rock, and water mirrors for 2 hours.

We recommend that you choose circuit 2 to tour the citadel, as you will be able to visit more attractions inside Machu Picchu and take the classic photographs.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• If you cancel or reschedule 45 days before starting the tour, we will make a full refund of what you paid for the booking.
• If you cancel or reschedule until 3 days before starting the tour, it will be a penalty of US$ 50 per person included in the booking.
• If you cancel or reschedule less than 3 days before starting the tour, there will be no refund.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

I have already bought my entry ticket to Machu Picchu, is it possible to book the program without the entry ticket added to the total price?

Yes. To make the booking in this way, you have to write us at reservas@greattripworld.com, indicating the number of people travelling and the date you want to begin the program, and we will send to you the corresponding quotation along with the instructions to make the booking.

How long does it take the visit to Machu Picchu?

The visita has a duration of three hours. The first hour, we will make the guided tour by the citadel. Then, you will have the rest of the time to go over freely by the citadel.

What document to I need to prove that I am a student?

The students discount is valid as long as you are maximum 25 years old. The same way the discount is valid if, at the moment of booking, you send us a copy or picture of your university ID card. This card needs to have the following information:

• Full name of the university.
• Full name of the student.
• Picture of the student.
• Year on which it is valid (if you will viist Machu Picchu during 2020, the card must indicate 2020 on it).

The following documents are not valid to prove you are a student:

• Registration voucher.
• Regular student certificate.
• Transportation card for students.
• ISIC card.

How far in advance should I book the activity?

We receive bookings with minimum 48 hours in advance. However, the places are limited and are always subject to availability. The entry tickets to the Machu Picchu citadel have a high demand, running out of tickets, in some cases, with months in advance. Because of that, our recommendation is to make the booking as far in advance as possible.

How is the weather in Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is located between the Andes Mountain Range and the Amazonas Jungle, having a warm and mild weather, with a minimum average temperature of 12°C and a maximum average temperature of 24°C. From April to October is the dry season in the place, that is to say, during this period there is a lower possibility of having rain, while from November to March is the rain season, that is to say, during this period there is a higher possibility of having rain. Nevertheless, during the whole year there is possibility of rain, because we are talking about a subtropical area.

Is it possible to add an accommodation night in Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco a day after the tour?

Yes. To make the booking in this way, you have to write us at reservas@greattripworld.com, indicating the number of people travelling and the date you want to begin the program, and we will send to you the corresponding quotation along with the instructions to make the booking.