Important: In the last couple of years the government has limited the number of visitors to Machu Picchu to just 2500 people per day. Tickets are no longer on sale at the entrance to Machu Picchu so to avoid disappointment it is essential that visitors purchase their Machu Picchu entrance tickets in advance either in Cusco (still ok during the low season) or much further in advance (during the high seaon June, July & August) either online directly with the government or authorized ticket agent or by booking a package tour. In 2014 there were a couple of weeks in August when the entrance tickets sold out 3 or 4 days in advance so visitors who arrived in Cusco hoping to buy tickets to visit Machu Picchu for the following days were disappointed not to be able to obtain tickets (disappointed is putting it mildly!). Names and passport numbers are needed in order to buy a ticket and these details are checked at the entrance to Machu Picchu and cannot be changed once the ticket has been issued. Therefore when the tickets have sold out they have really sold out. Companies can’t buy up all the tickets with the intention of selling them on since they need real names and passport numbers to buy the tickets. There is no black market for entrance tickets since they cannot be resold or transferred to other people. As more people realise that it is important to buy their entrance tickets in advance more of them will be doing it and the tickets are likely to sell out even further in advance. Luckily now you know, so make sure it’s not you who visits Peru but doesn’t get to visit Machu Picchu
We will pick you up early from your hotel in Cusco for a ride of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in our tourist transportation to the train station in the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which will take you from the Andes to Aguas Calientes, located on the edge of the jungle. This fantastic train ride takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
We will pick you up early from your hotel in Cusco for an approximately 1-hour-and-30-minute ride in our tourist vehicle to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Here, you will board a train passing through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking you from the Andes to Aguas Calientes, located at the edge of the jungle. This scenic train ride lasts approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Upon arriving in this small town, our representative will be waiting to assist you in boarding the bus that will take you to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The bus journey takes 25 minutes.
Finally, we will arrive at the historic sanctuary to begin our tour of Machu Picchu. Recharge your energy, spread your arms, and feel the magic of this ancient place. We will enjoy walking through these ancient vestiges of Inca history, architecture, and engineering. It is undoubtedly a moment you have eagerly awaited.
After this unforgettable experience, the guided tour, which lasts between 2 and 3 hours, will allow you to explore this marvelous place in more depth. Please note that visiting times are currently limited. Inside the Machu Picchu citadel, we will learn about the different zones, its population distribution, and fascinating details such as its ability to be self-sustaining despite its isolation.
After the tour, we return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to have lunch and explore the town, which has many restaurants and craft shops. Here, we will board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our representative will be waiting for you with a sign and your name written. Our transportation will take you back to Cusco
Departures: Every day.
Extra expenses in case of modifying the itinerary due to flight cancelation, strikes or blocking of roads or blocking of railway for rainy season .
To drink coca tea during the day: Helps reduce the effect of altitude (avoid drinking it before going to sleep, as it could be a stimulant and you may not sleep well).
If you consider that you are not in good physical shape and want to be better acclimatized: You can ask for a tour that involves physical activity at high altitudes (trekking, mountain biking, camping, among others). Ask for more information and check our programs.
Wear appropriate clothing for trekking.
Inform us if you have setbacks or delays when arriving in Arequipa City.
Leave your heavy suitcase in Arequipa City, unless you are going to Puno City from the Colca Valley: (Ask for information about transfer to Puno City from the Colca Valley).
Inform us if you need equipment: (walking sticks, bag, boots, headlamp, among others).
Inform us if you have any health conditions.
Inform us if you have any dietary restrictions.
If you like to be out of the ordinary and regular excursions, let us know to send you our secrets trips.
Our group of experts is prepared to develop the trip on the way that you prefer, if there is any special activity that you want to do, contact us that we will kindly answer you.
We are experts in Mountaineering, Rafting, Mountain biking trekking in the deepest canyons in the world Colca and Cotahuasi, we also develop horseback riding, hiking, rock climbing, bird watching, and visits to the largest petroglyph deposit in the world, cave paintings or any other excursion that we can combine to create the best experience that you deserve.
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