One way to visit Machu Picchu is by the "Amazon Route" of approximately 2 days, an economical option for many tourists who come to see the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and for those who love nature and hiking, this route is recommended in the seasons from April to November by the little rainfall in the area.
- Tour Category Tours to Machu Picchu - Traditional Tours
- Tour Type Shared Tour
- Tour duration 2 Days/1 Nights
- Tour Difficulty Moderate
- Accommodation Hotel / Hostel
- Starts in Cusco
- Ends in Cusco
Day 1: Cusco – Hydroelectric – hot waters
From 06:30 a.m. our team will pick you up from your hotel, the tour will begin with a pleasant walk to the town of Ollantaytambo, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the area. From 07:00 A.M. our team will pick you up from your hotel, the tour will begin with a pleasant walk to the town of Ollantaytambo, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the area. Around 2:00 from the Hydroelectric station, we will begin our hike, which will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes, at which time we will take you to the designated hostels and hotels. If we still have time we can take a relaxing bath in the thermo-healing waters of the village. At 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. the guide will give you the breffing so that you can visit Machupicchu the following day.
Day 2: Sunrise in Machu Picchu
You can have breakfast from 05:00 a.m. or enjoy a boxlunch (according to the hotel’s policy). To then continue very early in the morning your ascent to the citadel of Machu Picchu, it is a walk of 01 hour 30 minutes (Approx.) or you will have the option to go to the citadel by bus. The guided tour of the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu, which will last at least 2 hours and a half. The guided tour of the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu, which will last at least 2 hours and a half. To board the train back to the hydroelectric plant, our bus will leave Aguas Calientes at 13:15 p.m. to begin the return trip to Santa Teresa. Here begins the last stretch of the road and the asphalt road towards Cusco, where we will arrive at approx. at 9:30 p.m.
The Tour Includes
- Tourist Transport Service Cusco, Hidroeléctrica, Cusco
- 01 night at Hotel of your choice in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast second day
- Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu
The Tour Does Not Include
- Feeding
- Hydroelectric Train – Aguas Calientes – Aguas Calientes-Hydroelectric
- Bus up and down from Machu Picchu
- Snack or drinks
- Water all the way
Recommendations
- Original passport
- Wear a hat
- hiking shoes or good sneakers
- Lantern
- Poncho for the Rain
- Sunscreen
- mosquito repellent
- Money for personal or unforeseen expenses
- Small and light backpack
- Medicines for personal use
- Sunglasses
- Canes