Named one of the New 7 wonders of the world, considered one of the most important energy centers in the world. World-renowned tourist destination, Inca ancient construction of Machu Picchu awaits to captivate you with its splendor! “The lost city of the Incas,” known as Machu Picchu”, and today is a global icon.
The expedition begins at 4:00 a.m. picking you up from your hotel in Cusco, then by 2 hours of driving we will get to Ollantaytambo Inca town. Afterwards by train during 1 hour and 45 minutes of ride to Aguas Calientes village.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Briefing/ smoothllamaperu Cusco office.
It will be in our office which is located at Street Lizandro Montero Ñ – 4
All travelers are required to visit the Cuzco office for a mandatory briefing on your trek one day prior to departure at 6:00 pm. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. However, if you wish to receive all the information in your hotel, let us know and our guide will kindly approach your hotel for the informative meeting.
The expedition begins at 4:00 a.m. picking you up from your hotel in Cusco, then by 2 hours of driving we will get to Ollantaytambo Inca town, from where we will board a train of one of the two companies operating in Peru – Peru Rail or Inca Rail, during 1 hour and 45 minutes of ride to Aguas Calientes village. During the journey we can see the stunning scenery with picturesque villages. Slowly we will travel through the interesting landscape as we admire the rich vegetation of the tropical area.
Arriving at Aguas Calientes your guide waits for you outside of the train station with your names displayed. Then we will go to the bus station. There we will take the shuttle that will transport us for 30 minutes up mountain to the citadel of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, undoubtedly one of the most amazing urban creations of the Incan heyday.
The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is known as the lost city of the Incas and was the last refuge of the Inca´s Empire. We visit and explore all the Incan places that are part of this wonder. The walking tour takes around 2 hours, giving sufficient time to understand why the Incas decided to build Machu Picchu at this majestic location.
After the tour, you are free to climb up to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (Be sure to book in advance to get tickets for these!). Each mountain takes approximately 3 hours to hike up and down. Another lower-impact option for which you do not need an extra ticket is to trek to the Sun Gate, the main entrance from the classic Inca Trail (this takes about 2 or 2.5 hours round-trip).
Then you will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes by bus, where you can have lunch at one of the various restaurants in Aguas Calientes or at Sanctuary Lodge (lunch is on you).
In the afternoon you board the train back to Cusco. Please note that you need to be at the train station at least 30 minutes before the departure time of your train service. During the train service, the waiters provide some aperitifs on board and drinks such as Coca tea, Muña, or other drinks, etc. When you will get to Ollantaytambo station, a transfer service will be waiting for you, to take you to Cusco city, end of the tour.
Trekking: 1.5 kilometers / 2 hours
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Note:
Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are the mountains that stands in the North and South side of Machu Picchu Inca site. It is 45 to 1 hour hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep, if you are scared of heights you must think twice. This is done without your tour guide, after your tour of Machu Picchu. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance, due to popularity. Please understand that weather is out of our control.
PRICE: US$400 solo person
DISCOUNTS:
Note:
Those passengers who booked their trip using the discounted price for ISIC Student Holders must bring their original and valid CIIU card (not a copy and not expired). This document must be shown at Machupicchu Control Gate. Unfortunately, if you do not bring your card, you will be denied entry to the Trail as the permits won’t be valid without your card.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
“Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your questions about our services to Machu Picchu”.
ABOUT THE BRIEFING:
All travelers are required to visit the Cuzco office for a mandatory briefing on your trek one day prior to departure at 6:00 pm. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. However, if you wish to receive all the information in your hotel, let us know and our guide will kindly approach your hotel for the informative meeting.
It will be in our office which is located at Street Lizandro Montero Ñ – 4
HOW TO BOOK MACHU PICCHU SERVICE?
FIRST, to book your “Machu Picchu” service, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
To book your “Machu Picchu”, we need the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an Inca Trail permit without the following information:
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$300.00 per person in order to purchase a permit for “Machu Picchu”. You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment of your choice, either VISA or PAYPAL.
WHAT ABOUT THE PAYMENT BALANCE?
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 6% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of smoothllamaperu@gmail.com
WHO QUALIFY FOR THE STUDENT DISCOUNT?
Those passengers who booked their trip using the discounted price for ISIC Student Holders must bring their original and valid CIIU card (not a copy and not expired). This document must be shown at Machupicchu Control Gate. Unfortunately, if you do not bring your card, you will be denied entry to the Trail as the permits won’t be valid without your card.
SCHOOL STUDENT
With the passport or national ID – original ones, from 8 to 17 years old
UNIVERSITY STUDENT ABOVE 18 YEARS OLD
With the original student ID gives from the university in PVC material and it must have the next requirements: university information, personal student information, student picture, and expiration date valid only for one year, it year must coincide with the year that student visit Machu Picchu, the discount until 25 years old.
WILL THE CAR IS GOING TO DROPP OFF US AT THE HOTEL?
Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour.
WHAT ABOUT TIPPING?
(smoothllamaperustaff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip.)
**** (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.)
ARE YOU PART OF THE SUSTAINABLE WORK?
Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator in that we incorporate the universal principles of tourism, protect the environment and benefit the local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our staff to know, understand and respect the local places and its people.
THINGS YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU
