MACHUPICHU BY TRAIN

his trip takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world to reach a magnificent site - Machu Picchu!!
The route zigzags up to the highest point of the railway (3668m/12033ft) and continues through typical Andean regions down to the tropical area of Machu Picchu located at 2400m/7873ft above sea level.
 

Day 1:
Your Guide will pick you up at 5.45 (to be confirmed) am and take you to the train station - the train leaves at 6.15am. After a 4-hour journey of majestic views you arrive at Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs Town) where you will spend the night. There will be plenty of time to relax if you want to have a hot bath in the natural springs!!!
Things to do:
• Visit the Machu Picchu ‘Manuel Chávez Ballón’ museum and orchid exhibition ($5 or 20 soles). This is open from 9am to 4.30pm and is a 35 minute walk down the road to Puente Ruinas. It is a very illustrative museum that gives an interesting introduction to Machu Picchu. (It’s worth it!)
• You could go to the thermal baths – these cost 10 soles. There are lockers that you can use to store your belongings (1 sol).
Day 2:
After breakfast your Guide will get you on the first bus (6.00am) up to Machu Picchu. You will have a guided tour (approximately 3-4 hours) and then plenty of time to explore the mysterious city by yourself.
Things to do:
• You can climb Huayna Picchu (the mountain behind Machu Picchu). It takes 45 minutes to reach the top and the view from the top over Machu Picchu is worth it. (There is a limit of 400 people who are permitted to climb this, so if you want to do it, it is good to go immediately after your tour.) From the top of this mountain you can also walk down to the Moon Temple (a cave). It takes 45 more minutes to get there and from there, a further hour walk to get back to Machu Picchu itself.
• Walk up to the Sun Gate (45 minutes to 1 hour).
• Walk to the Inca Bridge (40 minutes).
You will take the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes in order to catch the train back to Cusco. The train leaves at 4pm (to be confirmed) and we will arrive back in Cusco at about 7.30pm. At the Cusco train station you will be picked up and taken to your hotel.
 

Includes:
• Tour Guide
• Collection from hotel and train station
• Return train transportation (tourist train)
• Accommodation* in Aguas Calientes (includes private bathroom, 24-hour hot water and breakfast)
• Bus up to Machu Pichu and down to Aguas Calientes
• Entrance fee to the Sanctuary
 

What you need to take:
• Warm clothes/waterproof jacket (depending on season)
• Sun protection cream (depends on season)
• Insect repellent 30% deet