MACHUPICCHU BY CAR 02 DAYS

FIRST DAY:

This trip is made for passengers who have little time to visit and especially who want to enjoy and not spend much.

• Description of the first day:
• Check Out Time: 07:00 am
• Duration in car: 7 hours of travel approximately, 85% of the road is asphalted and 15% is trail.
• The bus has 2 stops Ollantaytambo for 15 minutes to use the toilet and to board passengers who hired the service in this area.
• Walking distance: 11 kilometers
• Accommodation: From 2 persons (double or double) Single room is more USD 15.00.
• Considerations: Dinner is a typical dish.
• Hours of Hike: 2 hours and 40 minutes
• Difficulty: Smooth 10 minutes of acenso the rest flat.
• Altitude reached: 4,350 meters
• Altitude of the walk: 1,800 meters

CUSCO – SANTA TERESA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN

In the morning we will concentrate on the main square in from of McDonald’s door 07:00 hrs.

07:15 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 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, 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’s visit “Citadel of Machu Picchu”, Here we will spend the first night.

SECOND DAY:

• Departure: 04:30 am
• Walking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Difficulty walking 2 and 1: Moderate.
• Guided hours: 2 hours.
• Altitude of Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,200 meters, the Citadel of Machu Picchu: 2,430 meters, the walk: 1,800 m (5,906 feet).

AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

In the morning at 4:30 am approximately we will get up to start our adventure, we will begin our ascent to the citadel of Machu Picchu, this is a walk of 01 hour 30 minutes (approx.) 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 two hours in places like; main temple, intihuatana, solar tower finalizing the guided in the sacred rock. Afterwards you will have free time to visit Machu Picchu, we will return at 11:00 AM or (coordinate with your guide) to the ruins bridge, walking are 40 minutes by bus 25 minutes from here you will have to return walked to Hydroelectric which is from 2 hours to 3 hours and finally take the car between 14:20 – 14:45 in the private terminal of Amazon Trip Peru, to return to Cusco arriving at approximately 21.20 hours.

USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION

• They are approximately 7 hours of travel, 85% of the road is asphalted and 15% it’s dirt road.
• 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.
• By changing altitude, it is recommended to take some pills for dizziness or altitude sickness (Soroche Pill, Aspirin or Coca Mate).