Day Tour to Machu Picchu
We will pass by your hotel at 07:00 am for your day tour to machu picchu, then travel for 1 hour to reach our first stop that will be in the salt mines of Maras, visit this wonderful natural attraction for about 1 hour. After that we will continue our trip for 30 minutes until we reach a traditional chicheria of the Sacred Valley, where we will make a brief stop to learn about the process of making this traditional beverage from Cusco. We will continue our journey for 15 more minutes until we reach the Ollantaytambo train station. We will travel for 1 hour and a half through a beautiful valley called Machu Picchu canyon, we will appreciate how the hills change from dry hillsides to giant granite mountains covered with vegetation, it will be an unforgettable trip where we will also see some archaeological sites on the way.
Once we get to Aguas Calientes we will go straight to our restaurant to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at one of the best restaurants, at the end we will go to the bus station and we will have to travel for 25 minutes on a winding road with fantastic views until you reach the entrance gate to Machu Picchu. by 14:30 pm we must be entering for our guided tour to Machu Picchu, for our great luck there will be almost no one at that time inside Machu Picchu and we will be able to visit the temple of the sun, temple of the Pacha Mama, house of the Inca, temple of the chacana, the Intihuatana, the temple of the condor, etc. In our Tour to Machu Picchu, we make the most complete route so you do not miss any place, you will have time to take your pictures, enjoy beautiful views, etc.
Once we finish our Day tour to Machu Picchu you will go down to Machu Picchu Pueblo to enjoy dinner (not included) before getting on your train that will at 19:00 pm straight to Ollantaytambo, once you get there our staff will be waiting for you with your vehicle to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley.
We are known for providing a personalized service and a unique experience, visiting the attractions in times not overcrowded. We guarantee 100% satisfaction and we care a lot for your safety during our tours.
Prices per person /We don´t need a minimun quantity of people per bokking to start the tour
$. 389 dollars per person
Discount for students
The student discount applies to those who have CURRENT STUDENT CARD or are under 17 years old, whatever the case, we need that at the time of booking you send us a copy of the passport and the card, and must bring the originals to use the tickets purchased as a student. Please send the copy to info@pptoursperu.com. If you are traveling with children under the age of 8, please contact us and send your travel document to obtain a higher discount.
Discount $. 25 dollars per person for students or under 17 years old.
Additional services
For this tour you can hire some additional services available that we detail below:
360º single-way train $ 49 per person
City tour in Cusco $.119 per group of up to 4 people only if booked with this tour (access tickets are not included)
Altitude sickness
As soon as the people reserve the trip to Peru, specifically to Cusco, they begin to wonder about altitude sickness. High altitudes contains less oxygen than at sea level and forces your body to work harder to get the oxygen it needs. For few days at high altitude your body adjusts to the least amount of oxygen in the air.
The first symptoms of altitude sickness may be; headache, fatigue, followed by loss of appetite, nausea or vomit, dizziness, trouble sleeping, difficulty breathing during exercise. If any of these effects worsen, contact our office and we will help you get to a doctor.
To read more about altitude sickness clic HERE
Weather
The weather in Cusco it’s unpredictable. In general, the dry season in Cusco is from April through October, but this does not prevent the rain from falling in June or the sun coming out in December, just be prepared for any weather. No matter which month you take the hike or excursion, or which tour you are on, make sure you have adequate clothing that includes a waterproof jacket, pants, poncho and waterproof gloves.
Also be prepared for 4 seasons in a day. Many of the excursions through the Andes involve many microclimates and you will have to be prepared for all seasons. The layers are always key because they are easy to adjust to different temperatures. And the nights will always be cold, so get ready with a warm jacket.
Arriving to Cusco
The airport in Cusco is currently quite small and only for domestic flights, so all international travelers by plane must disembark in Lima and go through Customs. Even if your flight to Cusco is the same day by the same airline, you must pick up your bags in Lima and then register them again.
The best way to get to Cusco is by air and there are several airline options. LATAM tends to be the most expensive, but it has more flight options. But you also have PERUVIAN, AVIANCA, STAR PERU, LC PERU to choose according to your preference. Expect flight delays or cancellations, due to the high altitude of Cusco, tends to be difficult to land so that on rainy days you can paralyze air traffic.
Travel insurance
To protect your travel investment, we recommend buying travel insurance. There are many insurance companies depending on your country of origin and at different prices according to your time of stay, take some time to review them and hire the one that best suits you. This is an excellent way to protect yourself while visiting Peru.