In this special opportunity, we will provide you with everything you need for the cheapest route to get to Machu Picchu. This route, known colloquially as the ¨Amazon¨ route, is a 2 day and 1 night adventure. Enjoy a hike within nature, visit the Aguas Calientes thermal baths, and then finally hike to the great Wonder of Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – HYDROELECTRIC CENTER – AGUAS CALIENTES
At 06:30 AM, we start with the pickup of our clients from their hotels located in the downtown area to begin our journey to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). On the way, we will pass through the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo to be exact, from which we will then start our ascent to the Pass of Málaga (14,107 feet above sea level). Then we will begin the descent into and through the jungle. We will be arriving at the Hydroelectric Center of Machu Picchu at approximately 1:30 PM to enjoy our lunch before starting the second half of the hike that will take us approximately 3 hours. Finally, we will arrive in Aguas Calientes and we will go to our hotel. At night, you have the option of exploring the town and visiting the hot springs.
Dinner time will be at 8:00 pm.
Accommodation in the town of Aguas Calientes.
DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Early in the morning we will have our breakfast and then we will take the bus up to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes; it will take approximately 30 minutes to get to the Machu Picchu main gate. We will go inside with our guide, and we will have a tour of 2 to 2.5 hours through the main important places around the citadel. Once the guide is finished, we will hike down to the “Puente Ruinas”, and then we will back to the hydroelectric center (train back to the hydroelectric center is also available if desired). We will have to arrive at the hydroelectric center before 2:30 p.m. to be able to board our return transportation to Cusco. We will be arriving at approximately 9:00 p.m. in Cusco.
Included
INCLUDED:
- Tourist transportation, Cusco – Hydroelectric Center – Cusco.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Professional Spanish or English guide.
- 01 Night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).
- 01 Breakfast.
- 01 Lunch.
- 01 Dinner.
- Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- First aid kit.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Food, except the mentioned.
- Bus down: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Train tickets (optional)
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
- Travel insurance.
- Extras.
Recomendations
WE RECOMMEND TO BRING:
- Original documents
- Small backpack
- Sunscreen, repellent, hat
- Rain poncho (November – March)
- Hiking shoes
- personal medications
- Extra money
- Photographic camera
- Snacks, chocolates, fruits.
- Water
- A change of clothes
- Bathing clothes and sandals (for thermal baths)