Machu Picchu (2 days)
If you cancel your booking until 10 days before the beginning of the activity, we will refund 100% of the advance you paid for the booking.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 10 days before the beginning of the activiity.
The tour with a flexible start time. If you would like to start the tour later on the first day, this option without the Sacred Valley is recommended.
The tour has daily departures confirmed and it is possible to book it until 48 hours in advance. However, the entry tickets for Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains, both optional services, are always subject to availability, so if you want to climb up one of these mountains, our recommendation is to book as far in advance as possible.
Price
- Until December 31, 2020:
- Program for type of accommodations in Aguas Calientes:
- Without accommodations:
- Local price: US$ 339 per person.
- International visitor price: US$ 359 per person.
- Hostel Eco Mapi with shared room:
- Local price: US$ 349 per person.
- International visitor price: US$ 369 per person.
- Hostel Presidente or similar with private room:
- Local price: from US$ 379 per person.
- International visitor price: from US$ 399 per person.
- Hotel Tierra Viva or similar with private room:
- Local price: from US$ 417 per person.
- International visitor price: from US$ 437 per person.
- Without accommodations:
- Program for type of accommodations in Aguas Calientes:
*Local price for citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia, and foreign residents of other nationalities in Peru.
*International visitor price for non-resident international visitors in Peru.
Discounts
- Children from 3 to 7 years: US$ 77 on the local price and US$ 97 on the international visitor price.
- Children from 8 to 10 years: US$ 60 on the local price and US$ 70 on the international visitor price.
- Teenagers from 11 to 17 years: US$ 10 on the local price and US$ 20 on the international visitor price.
- Students**: US$ 10 on the local price and US$ 20 on the international visitor price.
*To access to these discounts, write us at reservas@denomades.com.
**Ver requisitos en preguntas frecuentes.
Included
- Pickup at the hotel in Cusco.
- Drop off in Cusco's downtown.
- Machu Picchu citadel tour.
- Transportation:
- Roundtrip shared transportation with maximum8 people, by vehicle between Cusco and Ollantaytambo.
- Roundtrip transportation by Expedition train between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
- Roundtrip transportation by bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
- Snack in the morning of the second day.
- Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
- Entry ticket to the Machu Picchu citadel (archaeological site).
Not included
- Meals.
- Drinks at dinner.
- Snacks.
- Water.
- Accommodations in Aguas Calientes, in case you choose the option without accommodations.
Optional services
- Train upgrade to Vistadome: US$ 35 per person.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain: US$ 20 per person.
- Entry ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain: US$ 20 per person.
*It is not possible to climb up the two mountains, Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu, in a single tour.
How to book
- Choose the departure date in the calendar.
- Choose the number of people.
- Select the mountain you want to climb up as an optional service (Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu). In case you don't want to climb up a mountain, just continue with the next step.
- Click in "Add to cart".
- Pay online and advance of the total price.
- Once payed, the booking is subject to confirmation according to availability. If you want to check the availability before paying, write us at reservas@denomades.com.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Rain poncho.
- Water.
- Snacks.
Itinerary
Beginning: Day 1 at 8:00 am at your hotel in Cusco.
End: Day 2 around midnight at Cusco's downtown.
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes. We will begin this tour, which is like the Machu Picchu Full Day, but of two days with one night in Aguas Calientes, with the pickup in the morning and start the trip to Ollantaytambo by vehicle. In this city, the only still inhabited since the time of Inca Pachacútec, we will take the train to go to Aguas Calientes. In our way, we will appreciate the change of landscape from Andean to jungle. Once in our destination, we will have time for lunch, going over the city and resting, besides visiting the hot springs (not included) of the place. During the night, we will have our dinner and then the directions of our guide for the next day. After that, we will go to the hostel for resting.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will get up very early to take the bus towards the Machu Picchu citadel. Here we will have a 1 and a half hours tour, in which the guide will give us data about the construction of the city and what was every space used for. After this approach to important part of the Peruvian Andean history, we will have some free time to take the last pictures or climb up one of the mountains (Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu) if you included it in your entry ticket. Finally, we will be at the train station half an hour before the assigned departure for our train, to go back to Ollantaytambo, and from there taking the vehicle that will take us back to Cusco's downtown.
Time in the citadel
The time available for visiting Machu Picchu is three hours in total. This time must be administrated as follows: one hour of guided tour, and the rest for visiting the citadel freely or climbing one of the mountains: Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu.
Map
Green line: journey by vehicle | Red line: journey by train | Yellow line: journey by bus
Cancellation policy
- The cancellation of this tour does not have a 100% refund.
- If you cancel with more than 6 days in advance, the amount refunded of the advance payed for the booking will be only US$ 60 per person.
- If you cancel with less than 6 days of anticipation, the advance payed to book will not be refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Machu Picchu citadel, Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu Mountain?
What commonly is known as "Machu Picchu" corresponds to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which is formed by different areas, among them the Machu Picchu citadel (archaeological center or ruins) and its two adjacent mountains: Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. The tour includes the entry ticket to the citadel, but not the entry to climb up one of the mountains, which you can add as an optional to your booking. You can check the technical details, similarities and differences of the mountains here.
How long does it take the visit to Machu Picchu?
The visit has a duration of three hours, and is divided as follows: 1 hour for a guided tour by the citadel, and two hours to climb up and go down one of the optional mountains, or to go over freely by the citadel.
Which are the differences between the Expedition and Vistadome train categories?
The Expedition category as well as the Vistadome category offer comfortable leather seats, and include a snack, and a cold or hot beverage per person. The first and main difference between both categories is that the Vistadome train has roof windows in the wagons, which allows you to have a panoramic view of the exterior. The second difference is that the Vistadome train offers entertainment services on board, like traditional dances and parades.
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.
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@denomades.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.
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@denomades.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.
For the minor price, is it valid the age the children have at the moment of bokking or when we are going to do the tour?
The discount for minors applies according to the age they have at the moment of making the tour. Separate from that, you have to send us the travel document at the moment of booking.
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 (the card should indicate the same year in which you will visit Machu Picchu).
The following documents are not valid to prove you are a student:
- Registration voucher.
- Regular student certificate.
- Transportation card for students.
- ISIC card.
Why there are prices for type of accommodations in Aguas Calientes?
The idea is be able to offer an option according to what you want to pay by the tour, even giving you the possibility to choose the accommodations in Aguas Calientes on your own.
What are the differences between accommodations?
- Mapi Hostel: triple or quadruple shared room, with shared bathroom. Includes box lunch for breakfast.
- Presidente Hostel or similar: single or double private room, with private bathroom. Includes box lunch for breakfast.
- Tierra Viva Hotel (3 stars) or similar: single or double private room, with private bathroom. Includes breakfast.
How far in advance should I book the activity?
We receive bookings with minimum 1 week in advance. However, the places are limited and are always subject to availability. Entry tickets for the Machu Picchu citadel and entry tickets to the optional mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu 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.
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