MACHU PICCHU BY CAR 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

FIRST DAY: CUSCO – SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

We will pick you up at 7:30 and leave Cusco at 8:00 am. The tour will begin with a nice, scenic ride to Ollantaytambo, where we will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area as we take a short 10 minutes break (approx). From there, we will continue down a long, winding path to “Habra de Malaga“, which stands at an altitude of 4,316 masl. From that scenic overlook we will see some of the most amazing landscapes that Peru has to offer.

After a brief stop, we will begin our descent into the thick jungle, passing through the different micro-climates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of the majestic snow-capped peaks with the hot, tropical entrance to the rainforest. We will continue along our route until we have reached Alfamayo, where there is a nice, paved road in perfect condition that we can use. We will need to take an unpaved road though, in order to continue on in the direction of Santa Maria, which is located at an altitude of 1575 meters above sea level. We will take a moment to rest here before continuing on to the small village of Santa Teresa where a delicious lunch will be waiting for us at approximately 2 pm. There will be a variety of different foods available to suit every taste.

Thereafter, at around 3:00 pm, we will return to the route in the direction of the train station at the nearby Hydroelectric Plant. From here we walk for about 2 hours until Aguas Calientes arriving approximately at 5.30 pm, and you will be taken to the designated hostel. At 7 pm, though, it will be time to enjoy a hearty dinner along with the guide who will be taking you to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. At that time, he will have a chance to go over the plan for the next day and answer any questions you may have.

1st night of hostel.

SECOND DAY: (SUNRISE AT MACHU PICCHU)

You will have the option to go up to Machu Picchu by bus or by foot. Breakfast will be served from 5:00 am. The guided tour at Machu Picchu will begin at 6:00 am and will last for at least 2 hours. Afterwards, if you have your ticket, you can climb the Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu mountain (entrance fee USD 25) from there you will have a very nice view of the citadel of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon we go back to Aguas Calientes, there we will have the opportunity to go to the hot spring (entrance fee 10 soles).

2nd night in the hostel.

THIRD DAY: AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO

This day after having breakfast we will have two options on how to return to the hydroelectric, by foot takes about two hours, by train takes 30 minutes. If you decide to go by train you will wait until the departure time of the train which is at 13:30.

Upon our arrival to the hydroelectric plant, we will transfer over from the train to a private van, which will take us to Santa Teresa. There, we will have an hour break for one last chance to get some food or use the restroom before we undertake the final leg of the ride. We will then go back to Cusco, returning by the same road that brought us here. We will arrive in Cusco around 9:00 pm (approx).

MACHUPICCHU BY CAR INCLUDED:

• Transport from Cusco to Hydroelectric to Cusco.
• 2 night accommodation Hostel (private bath, 24 hour hot water, Free luggage storage)
• 1 lunch (Santa Teresa Day 1), 1 dinner (Aguas Calientes Day 1), 2 breakfast (Aguas Calientes)
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• Professional Guide (in Machupicchu)

MACHUPICCHU BY CAR DOESN’T INCLUDE:

• Lunch on Day 2 and day 3
• Bus Up and Down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
• Train tickets from Aguas Calientes to the hydroelectric.
• Entrance to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes
• Extra  and drinks.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY.

Cancellations regarding the company determines the amount to be deducted by the various expenses incurred in case of cancellation will be deducted as followed:

Cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted by email and include all relevant information and will be answered within 48 hours.

VERY IMPORTANT:

If a cancellation is received by 45 days before the date of arrival of your tour, the administrative costs will be charged (25% of the contract price)

1. Cancellations 30 – 20 days before the day of your tour you will receive a partial refund of 50% of the total price.
2. Cancellations 20 – 10 days before the day of your tour you will receive a partial refund of 60% of the total price
3. In case of No – Show or cancellations 6 to 1 days before the day of your tour there will be no refund. You will be required to pay 100% of the total cost.

CHANGES

Itineraries may suffer change with no advance notice, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the company’s control.

RESPONSIBILITY

Mapi Travel Agency E.I.R.L. It is a direct operator of differents excursions all detailed on our website but that acts as an intermediary between the user and the different companies whose services are used in the lodgings, airlines, restaurants, transport or other, having no responsibility for the shortcomings, delays, theft, accident or other damages that passengers may suffer with third-party services provider. Our company may change the order of the pick up for the tours, whenever deemed strictly necessary for security or better success of the service, without removing any services unless the weather or passenger safety (strikes, fires) conditions do not permit. Mapi Travel Agency E.i.r.l will not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by the passenger as a result of the above causes.

We ask you to advise us, before hiring our services, about any limitation of this nature, in order to recommend you the special services.

All our transportation have travel insurance.

PRICE: USD 160.00

To confirm the reservation, it is necessary to make an advance payment of 50% of the total amount of your tour. This payment can be made through Wester Union (+fee), VISALINK card (6% fee) or Paypal (8.6% fee). The remaining amount must be paid in our office in Cusco, either in American dollars or Peruvian soles – cash only.