{"id":176,"date":"2016-03-28T21:02:22","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T21:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.machupicchubycars.com\/?p=176"},"modified":"2020-03-05T22:33:57","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T22:33:57","slug":"machupicchu-by-car-2d1n-ollantaytambo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machupicchubycars.com\/en\/machupicchu-by-car-train-2-days-ollantaytambo\/","title":{"rendered":"MACHU PICCHU BY CAR + TRAIN OLLANTAYTAMBO 2 DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row overview\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>sanctuary of Machu Picchu was chosen as one of the second wonders<\/strong> in 2007, in an online voting worldwide, since it is very visited, there are 2 ways to access one of them is by train, however this tends to be very expensive , today there is an alternate route that is entered taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machupicchubycars.com\/transporte-cusco-hidroelectrica-cusco\/\"><strong>car to hydroelectric<\/strong><\/a> an option for all visitors who do not have many income and who like the adventure.<\/p>\n<p>By changing altitude, it is recommended to take some pills for dizziness or altitude sickness (Soroche Pill, Aspirin or Coca Mate).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<p><strong>General description of the trip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Duration: 2 Days.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Price: USD 175 with hostel*<\/li>\n<li>Price: USD 191 with hotel **<\/li>\n<li><em>Departures: All year round<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Trip type: Business, Solo travel<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Suitable for: Travelers with great desire to live their journey without limits<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Difficulty of Hike 2: semi moderate hike<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Departure and return time: 07:30 am &#8211; 9:30 pm.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Climate: The temperature is hot and humid during the day and cool at night. The temperature ranges between 12 and 24 degrees.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Payment: By Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Western Union<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger\">\n<p>This tour is adapted for all tourists and nature lovers and take <strong>more time to visit MachuPicchu<\/strong>, to live longer each place and every moment without thinking about the time of return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\">\n<p><strong>CURRENT DISCOUNTS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discount of US $ 20.00<\/strong> for the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discount of US $ 20.00<\/strong> for foreign students with a physical card from their university (The card must show your photo, effective date that is not longer than one year); ISIC cards from August 1, 2017 are NOT accepted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discount of US $ 20.00<\/strong> for Peruvians identified with ID or passport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"itinerario\">ITINERARY<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1er DIA:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CUSCO \u2013 HIDROELECTRICA \u2013 AGUAS CALIENTES<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out Time: 07:30 am<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration in car: 7 hours of travel approximately, 85% of the road is asphalted and 15% is trail.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bus has 2 stops Ollantaytambo for 15 minutes to use the toilet and to board passengers who hired the service in this area.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking distance: 11 kilometers<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: From 2 persons (double or double) Single room is more USD 15.00.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considerations: Dinner is a typical dish.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours of Hike: 2 hours and 40 minutes<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty: Smooth 10 minutes of acenso the rest flat.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altitude reached: 4,350 meters<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altitude of the walk: 1,800 meters<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the morning we will concentrate on the main square in from of McDonald\u2019s door 07:00 a 07:15 hrs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 towards the Town of Yanahura near <strong>Ollantaytambo<\/strong>, 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 \u201cAbra M\u00e1laga\u201d which is at an altitude of 4,316 meters, at the foot of the <strong>Ver\u00f3nica mountain.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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 \u2013 climates that make these landscapes a paradise within the majestic snow \u2013 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<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Santa Mar\u00eda: Located at 1500 meters above sea level, tropical zone this place is well known for the production of fruits in great quantity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <strong>Hydroelectric<\/strong> to the private terminal of the company here we can have lunch and take energy to continue our trip<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machupicchubycars.com\/?p=1374\"><strong>the Waynapicchu mountain<\/strong><\/a> will not be welcoming, until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes, Arriving 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 moment, he will have the opportunity to review the itinerary for the next day\u2019s visit <strong>\u201cCitadel of Machu Picchu\u201d<\/strong>, Here we will spend the first night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dia 2:\u00a0<strong>MACHU PICCHU &#8211; AGUAS CALIENTES &#8211; OLLANTAYTAMBO &#8211; CUSCO<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Departure: 04:30 am<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty walking 2 and 1: Moderate.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided hours: 2 hours.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altitude of Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,200 meters<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altitude of the Citadel of Machu Picchu: 2,430 meters<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altitude of the walk: 1,800 m (5,906 feet).<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train Time: 1.40 minutes<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return bus time: 2 hours<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altitude Ollantaytambo: 2,792 masl.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 towards the citadel of Machu Picchu at 2400 masl, this is a walk of 01 hour 30 minutes (approx.) By a Zigzag way through the beautiful jungle eyebrow or have the option to go to the citadel by bus (not included).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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 2 hours in places like; main temple, intihuatana, solar tower finalizing the guided in the sacred stone. Afterwards you will have free time to stay in Machu Picchu, return at 1:00 pm or (coordinate with your guide) to the town of Aguas Calientes. Walking is 1 hour by bus is 25 minutes, here you will have a time to visit the town of Machu Picchu in the road can visit Machu Picchu museum, butterfly museum or go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes and finally take your train at 7:00 pm arriving to Ollantaytambo trere is one bus for back to Cusco<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are approximately 7 hours of travel, 85% of the road is asphalted and 15% it\u2019s dirt road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bus has 2 stops Ollantaytambo for 15 minutes to use the toilet and the second to board passengers who hired the service in this area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By changing altitude, it is recommended to take some pills for dizziness or altitude sickness (Soroche Pill, Aspirin or Coca Mate).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>WHAT IS INCLUDED?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick you up from the main office Sakura Expedition: Calle garcilaso Nro 265 \u2013 of -1 close to san francisco square at 07:00 am.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bus Cusco \u2013 Hidroel\u00e9ctrica<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English speaking professional guide in Machu Picchu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 lunch 1 dinner 1 Snack<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance to Machu Picchu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 night hotel *** confortable: with breakfast buffet, hot water, Wi fi, private bathroom, cable TV, luggage storage <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train ticket from Aguas Calientes \u2013 Ollantaytambo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bus Ollantaytambo \u2013 Cusco<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bus to up and down to Machu Picchu $24.00 USS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Optional) Entrance to Huaynapicchu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Optional)Entrance to Mountain\u2019s Machu Picchu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$5.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last day meals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek. Recommended: T shirts, shorts and some warm clothes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong, comfortable footwear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashlight and batteries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hat or cap to protect you from the sun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun block (sun protection cream).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insect repellent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toiletries, towel and toilet paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>TERMS AND CONDITIONS:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All passengers must travel read their conditions before hiring the service:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The warranty is 90 USD for the reservation of the service has no refund, because it will be used for the purchase of the entrance to Machu Picchu and other expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the passenger cancels missing 12 hours or same day of the trip the passenger will lose 100% of the ticket without any claim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event that for various reasons the passenger decides to cancel the service that is missing 24 hours from the departure of the trip will be paid in a penalty of 50% as allowed the services purchased by the following companies and discounting expenses and realized .<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company reserves the right to prevent the travel of passengers who are under the effects of alcohol, narcotics or in case of serious state of health of the passenger to attend the conditions of the trip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company is not responsible for the cancellation of the trip by external climatic reasons such as strikes, landslides caused by the nature and cause delay or stop trip \u00a0there isn\u2019t refund.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If once made the bus trip and any blockage or hindrance in the normal development of the trip occurs, the agency is not responsible for the extra expenses: meals or nights of accommodation services have to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passengers who are not at the time of departure or return time will be your responsibility, losing the service without a complaint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passengers who decide separated from the group or change your itinerary without informing 12 hours before is all the responsability of them, and can\u2019t use the service again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All claims must be made before or during the trip to see a solution but will not accept the end of the trip<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SECURITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transport company has Mandatory Insurance SOAT traffic accidents, this will be used while passengers remain inside the vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> LUGGAGE &amp; BELONGINGS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your luggage travels inerior, responsible passenger belongings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company is not responsible for lost objects, after having completed the shuttle to your destination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machupicchubycars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/machupicchu-by-cars.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machupicchubycars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/machupicchu-by-cars-1024x622.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machupicchubycars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/machupicchu-by-cars-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/machupicchubycars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/machupicchu-by-cars-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/machupicchubycars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/machupicchu-by-cars-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/machupicchubycars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/machupicchu-by-cars.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MachuPicchu en 2 d\u00edas! 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