MACHU PICCHU by CAR
2 Days

PERU ULTIMATE EXPEDITION offers you a new adventure route to get to Machu Picchu which did not depends of using train services.
Machu Picchu by car is a circuit full of beautiful landscapes with a unique geography, that allow you to live an unforgettable adventure traveling paths, full of emotion and friendly people who will make your trip very pleasant.
By reserving this trip you will be contributing to the development of the comunities that have recently become involved in the tourism sector, constituting an axis of work and economic development.

Day 1
CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO - ABRA DE MÁLAGA - AGUAS CALIENTES     

We pick you up from your hotel between 7:00am - 7:30 a.m. and then we left Cusco to get to Hidroeléctrica, along the way we stop twice, first in Ollantaytambo for about 10 -15 minutes only to buy snacks or water, then we continue to the Abra Málaga where there is a beautiful Andean landscape, after that we descend towards the jungle passing through small towns such as Santa María and Santa Teresa located to (1575m.a.s.l.) here we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch later on, we continue the journey to hydroelectric, once we get there, we prepare ourselves to start the hike which will takes about 2 hours to reach Aguas Calientes town (Machu Picchu town) at this point named Hidroeléctrica we have the chance to get a train to get to Aguas Calientes (It takes about 25 minutes), most of the people hike till the end once we get to our destination you will have a free afternoon to take a rest, to walk in town or maybe to visit the hot springs, after dinner we have a briefing with our tour guide to talk to about interesting topics and the agenda for next day.

Day 2
AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

Around 4:20 a.m. We start hiking to the archaeological site Machu Picchu, this is an up hill trail that usually takes 1 hour and 20 minutes, the way back takes about 30 min, if you do not want to walk anymore we can go by bus for an additional cost, the first bus departure at 5:30 am however if you go walking or on a bus you will meet with the tour guide and the group at the only entrance of Machu Picchu.

6:30 a.m. approx. we start our guided tour for 2 hours approximately visiting the most outstanding places of this wonderful citadel (the temple of the sun, the main square, Intiwatana, the temple of the Condor, sector of mirror of water and so on) After that you can explore a bit more the citadel on your own until noon. But remember that we have to hike back to Hidroelectrica (03 hours) where we should take the bus at 3:00p.m. to return to Cusco city ariiving approximately 9:30pm

Machu Picchu by Car Includes

· Tourist transport from Cusco to Hydroelectric
· Tourist transport from Hydroelectric to Cusco
· 1 lunch, 1 dinner 1 breakfast
· 1 Night Hostel in Aguas Calientes
· Entry ticket to Machu Picchu
· Professional Guide in Machu Picchu 

This Excursion Does Not Include

· Not mentioned Meals
   (First breakfast and last lunch)
· Train from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes (35.00 USD)
· Train from Aguas Calientes to Hydroelectric (35.00 USD)
· Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (12.00 USD)
· Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (12.00 USD)
·  Tips for the tour guide and camp staff 

What Do I Need To Bring

· Original passport 
· Migration card (TAM)
· Light shoes or tennis shoes
· Water bottle
· Waterproof clothes
  (long poncho) in rainy season
· Long sleeve shirts
· Long pants
· Insect repellent
· Sunscreen
· Wide-brimmed hat for sunny days
· Binoculars
· Sun glasses
· Medicine
· Articles for personal use
· A light backpack or briefcase
  (weight limit 6 kilos maximum)
· Camera 
· Cash small denominations
  (soles or dollars)
· Swimsuit 

WE RECOMMEND YOU

· For a good acclimatization
   you must be in Cusco at least
  2 days before the excursion

· It would be better if you come
  from another high place, such as
  (Arequipa, Puno or Cusco)

· Book a tour that involves
  physical activity in height
  (Check our programs)

· Wear appropriate clothing for hikes

· Drink coca tea during the day helps
  to reduce the effect of altitude
  (avoid drinking it before sleeping)

· Inform us if you have setbacks
  or delays when arriving in Cusco

· Leave your heavy suitcase in Cusco

NOTE

· THE TANDARD SERVICE shares a group with other participants 
· THE SUPERIOR SERVICE is Private and the tour will be exclusive
· Train schedules may vary according to availability 
· Climbing to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain is optional.
   (you must make the reservation in advance because there is a limit of spaces) 
· Please do not confuse
  Machu Picchu the Inca Citadel
  with Machu Picchu Mountain
  both are different places
· Our price includes Machu Picchu the Inca citadel 
   but not the entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
  (it is optional)