DAY 1: CUSCO – SANTA TERESA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHUPICCHU VILLAGE )

• Departure Time: 07:30 a.m.
• Duration by car: approximately 7 hours of travel, 85% of the road is asphalted and 15% is a trail.
• The bus has 2 Ollantaytambo stops for 15 minutes to use the toilets and to board passengers who hired the service in this area.
• Walk Distance: 11 kilometers
• Accommodation: Embace to 2 people (double or matrimonial room) single room is more USD 15.00.
• Considerations: Dinner is a typical dish.
• Hiking Hours: 2hrs and 40 minutes
• Difficulty: Smooth 10 minutes of rest the rest flat.
• Bus Time: 20 minutes Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
• Altitude reached: 4,350 meters above sea level
• Altitude of the walk: 1,800 meters above sea level

In the morning we will concentrate on the main square McDonald’s door 07:00 a 07:15 hrs.

07:30 am we will approach our mobility, we will receive a small recording talk to leave Cusco, The Tour will start with a pleasant and scenic walk towards the town of Yanahuara near Ollantaytambo, until this place we will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the area, we will take a short break of 25 minutes (approx.), continuing our journey from the town of Ollantaytambo to the highest part of this trip called “Abra Málaga” which is at an altitude of 4,316 meters, at the foot of the Verónica mountain .

From this point the trip continues the beautiful landscape with puna flavor after about 15 minutes we will start the descent towards the jungle, passing through the different micro – climates that make these landscapes a paradise within the majestic snow – covered peaks and making this place a tropical climate. We will continue our route by a paved road in perfect condition passing through the town of Alfamayo, Hyuro: located at 1500 masl one of the largest tea producers in Peru. High quality Huyro tea

By having a warm and tropical climate you can also see a lot of plantation of fruit trees such as banana, pineapple, mango, orange granadilla, mandarin and many more.

Town of Santa María: Located at 1500 meters above sea level, tropical zone this place is well known for the production of fruits in great quantity.

Village of Santa Teresa: Located at 1590 masl very warm and quiet place is interesting for the thermal baths known as the Baths of Colcalmayo very visited by tourists and well known for the production of coffee and lots of coca leaves and finally we will reach Hydroelectric to the private terminal of the company here we can have lunch and take energy to continue our trip.

From here we will start with the walk following the dirt road next to the railroad track which is an approximate of 3 hours following the Vilcanota River from the top, the Waynapicchu Mountain will not be welcoming, until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes, At which point you will be taken to the designated accommodations. After a relaxing bath in your lodgings it will be time to enjoy a delicious dinner together with the guide. At that time, he will have the opportunity to review the itinerary for the next day’s visit “Citadel of Machu Picchu”, Here we will spend the first night.

DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – WAYNAPICCHU  MOUNTAIN

Tour departure: 04:30 am

• Walk Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Difficulty 2: Moderate.
• Guidance hours: 1 hour.
• Way to Waynapicchu: 1hr and 20 minutes
• Altitude of Waynapicchu: 2,700 meters above sea level.
• Road to mountain Machupicchu 1hr and 30mints
• Machupicchu mountain altitude 2,430 m.n.m.
• Altitude of Machu Picchu Town: 2,200 meters above sea level
• Altitude of the Machu Picchu Citadel: 2,430 meters above sea level
• Altitude of the walk: 1,800 m (5,906 ft).
• Climate: The temperature is hot and humid during the day and cool at night. The temperature ranges between 12 and 24 degrees.

In the morning at 4:30 am approximately we will get up to start our adventure from a height of 2200 meters above sea level, we will begin our ascent to the citadel of Machu Picchu sacred place in the Inca time located at 2400 masl, this is a walk of 01 hour 30 minutes (approx.) by a zigzag way through the beautiful jungle brow or you will have the option of going to the citadel by bus (not included).

We will meet with the guide at 06:00 am at the main entrance of Machu Picchu, our guide will start at 06:30 am here you will have a guided tour for 1 hour through places like; main temple, intihuatana, solar tower before finalizing the guide. Climb the mountain Waynapicchu or machupicchu mountain the walk will be done without a guide, but you will receive information. Afterwards you will have free time to visit Machu Picchu, we will return at 14:00 PM, walking is 40 minutes and by bus 25 minutes, finally you will have a free time to stay in Aguas Calientes and have lunch, until 18:30 pm, then you will have to go to the train station Inca rail, to take the train from 19:00 p.m. to Ollantaytambo will arrive 20:30 and this place will wait a person with your name and then make the transfer by car to the city of Cusco, arriving average 22: 30pm.

USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION

There are approximately 7 hours of travel, 85% of the road is paved and 15% is a trail.

• The bus has 2 stops, Ollantaytambo for 25 minutes to use the toilets and to board passengers who hired the service in this area.
• Due to the change in altitude, it is recommended to take some pill for seasickness or altitude sickness (Soroche Pill, Aspirin or Coca Mate).

INCOME TO MACHUPICCHU

• NEW REGULATION SINCE JULY 01, TWO (2) SCHEDULES OF INCOME TO MACHU PICCHU, FROM 6:00 TO 12:00 HRS. (FIRST TURN) AND FROM 12:00 TO 17:30 HRS. (SECOND TURN), The company will always reserve the spaces in the first shift. They are strongly requested to make their reservations in advance.

ENTRANCE TO HUAYNA PICCHU:

• Due to the large number of tourists who like to visit this mountain, the income to Huaynapicchu is exhausted quickly.
• The access to Huaynapicchu is limited to only 200 spaces in the 7:00 am and 200 in the 10:00 am shifts. For this reason, we suggest making a reservation well in advance.

ENTRANCE TO THE MACHUPICCHU MOUNTAIN

• Due to the large number of tourists who choose as a second option and like to visit this mountain of Machu Picchu, income is quickly exhausted. • Access to the Machupicchu mountain is limited to only 200 spaces on the 7:00 am shift and 200 on the 10:00 am shift. For this reason, we suggest you make the reservation in advance of 1 month.

INCLUDES / NOT INCLUDED

IT INCLUDES

• Punto de concentración en nuestra oficina principal Calle garcilaso Nro 265 Of-1
• Transporte Cusco – Hidroeléctrica – Cusco con carros modernos, aire acondicionado, Wifi gratis; (activo cusco – Ollantaytambo-cusco), Gps.
• Professional Guide (English and Spanish)
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• 1 lunch 1 dinner 1 snack.
• 1 noche en hotel ** en Aguas Calientes: Habitaciones confortables con WiFi, TV de pantalla plana de 32 pulgadas, baño privado con toallas, escritorio, ropa de cama, desayuno buffet y consigna de equipaje, a solo 200 metros de la plaza principal.
• Tren de aguas calientes-ollantaytambo (19:00)
• Transfer by car Ollantaytambo-Cusco.

IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Entrance ticket to the thermal waters • Entrance ticket to the mountain of Machu Picchu • Entrance ticket to Huaynapicchu • Last day of feeding. • Optional bus ticket Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes ($ 24.00)