Machu Picchu by Car 2D/1N

Machu Picchu by Car 2D/1N

Machu Picchu By Car 2 Dias - 1 Noche.

  • Location: Cusco.
  • Duration: 2 Days - 1 Night. 
  • Group: 2 people minimum.
  • Difficulty: Easy.
  • Tour type: Hiking - Cultural.
  • Book: Peru with confidence and enjoy life in the land of the Incas.

In this wonderful experience of 2 days and 1 night we will visit Machupicchu "The lost city of the Incas" this tour is for extreme travelers since you can enjoy the walk from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes and vice versa, this walk is surrounded by great vegetation and great natural landscapes.

                                                                                                         "We look forward to meeting you"
Why book with Machu Picchu Trekking?
  • Experienced Guides: All of our guides have a minimum of 3 years of guiding experience. They are professional, responsible, and all have a deep love and respect for mother nature and her mountains. They will make sure your trip is safe and enjoyable.
  • Personal Safety:  All of our guides are certified in high mountain first aid training. They always carry a first aid kit on our treks (including pills for altitude sickness, diarrhea, vomiting, cuts, and cream for muscle aches). They also carry extra oxygen in cases of emergency. 

  • We Provide: an oxygen tank & a first aid kit.

  • Satellite Phones: Our top priority will always be the safety of our clients and our team. While all our guides are prepared and trained to deal with most issues clients have on the mountain. Being a phone call away from any doctor, hospital, or friend helps everyone feel assured that they are safe.

  • Food During The Tour: The chefs of the restaurants where we will have lunch and dinner are devoutly trained and use fresh products to provide the best Peruvian food. We have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

  • Itinerary
  • Inclusions
  • Recommendations
  • Gallery
  • Important Info
  • Prices
  • Policies

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1.- Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes.

The departure will be between 08:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. after picking up from the respective hotels.Starting the tour we will go to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, passing through Urubamba reaching the living Inka city Ollantaytambo, there we will have a stop of approximately 25 minutes - passengers can rest, buy snacks, or others - from where we will continue the trip by a winding ascent towards the Abra Málaga located at a height of 4316 meters above sea level. Where we can observe wonderful landscapes of the Peruvian geography.Then, we will begin the descent towards the Cusco jungle passing through the different elevational floors that combine paradisiacal landscapes from majestic snow-capped mountains to lush green landscapes in the hot jungle that we can appreciate and enjoy on this tour. Continuing the trip, along a road in perfect condition and completely asphalted, we will go to the town of Santa María, and ending this point, we begin the trip on a dirt road (unpaved), passing through the town of Santa Teresa and continue our trip to Hidroeléctrica. In this town a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for us with a variety of foods of the passenger's choice.At the end of our lunch time, we will meet the transfer and / or guide in charge of the group, who will give us the guideline to take the route and start the walk (on our own) to the town of Aguas Calientes, to which we will be arriving. at 6:30 pm approximately. Once we have reached the main square of the town of Aguas Calientes, we must go to the door of the temple, where the transfers will be waiting for us. We will immediately settle in the respective assigned accommodations and in the regular accommodation. By 7:30 p.m. approx. They will enjoy a delicious dinner, at which time they will receive the guidelines and itinerary for the guided tour of the Sanctuary of Machupicchu, by the responsible guide. Overnight at the Aguas Calientes lodge, where you will receive a box lunch (breakfast to take away) for the journey.

Day 2.- Machu Picchu - hidroelectrica - Cusco.

Very early in the morning, we will start the ascent walk to the Sanctuary of Machupicchu (You will have the option to take the bus and avoid the walk to the citadel of Machupicchu if you wish). The guided tour will begin at 7:00 a.m. and it will last an average of 2 hours; Later, you will enjoy free time to visit other places of the citadel and take beautiful views. After our visit, we will descend from the citadel of Machupicchu and start the return walk to Hidroeléctrica, (another option is to board the train that leaves from Aguas Calientes at 1:15 pm.) At Hidroeléctrica, you should go to our land terminal ( next to the restaurant where we had lunch the evening before). The driver and / or transfer will be there, waiting for the passengers so that they can board the designated transport vehicles to continue the return trip to the city of Cusco. The buses are leaving at approximately 15:15 pm and on the way we will make a stop of about 20 minutes at the height of the town called Alfamayo. (Rest, buy a snack, use services, etc.) Finally, we will return from our adventure to CUSCO by the same route that started the tour. We arrived in Cusco city at 9:30 p.m. approximately End of the excursion.

It Includes:

  • Pick up and drop off to and from your hotel.
  • All Transportation Included from hotel to hotel.
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes (3 stars)
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Bus tickets to Machu Picchu (round trip)
  • Guided tour in Machu Picchu
  • All taxes and management fees included.

Not included

  • Wayna Picchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Request when reserving your Trek)
  • Machu Picchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Request when reserving your Trek)
  • Additional night in Aguas Calientes – From $60 USD (depending on availability)
  • Tips – for the cook and guide (Machupicchu trekking Peru’s staff receive fair wages immediately after they end their trip. However tips are greatly appreciated by them)
  • Wayna Picchu and Machupicchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which does not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
  • Travel Insurance - you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

Recomendations:

What to bring:

  • Original passport (photocopies are not accepted)
  • Student card, if you have booked as a student.
  • Rain gear, ponchos, jackets, two sets of clothes
  • Warm clothes, T-shirts, Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat.
  • Mosquito repellent, sunscreen.
  • Long sleeve hat and polo shirts.
  • Swimsuit, Shorts, Towel, Sandals if you want to visit the thermal baths.
  • Toiletries, Personal Medications
  • Extra money for souvenirs
  • Small comfortable backpack for Machu Picchu.

IMPORTANT 

Please read carefully the following information as it will help you answer all of your questions about our services.

ARRIVAL TO CUSCO

You will be welcomed at the Cusco airport by one of our team and taken to your hotel (private services). Please ensure that you inform us of your flight details at least 14 days prior to your arrival. Look for our representative holding an dark blue board Machupicchu Trekking Peru at the arrival terminal. You must exit the terminal, in order, to find our representative (they cannot enter inside).

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?

Of course! During the Classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you. Please only pack what you will need for the trek!

HOW TO BOOK THE SACRED VALLEY CONECTION TO MACHUPICCHU TOUR?

FIRST, To book your Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu, you need to complete the tour date and then our reservation form by clicking on BOOK THIS TOUR on our home page, after completing the form click on SENT YOU RESERVATION.

Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).  We cannot purchase to Machu Picchu permits and entrance tickets without the following information:

Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):

Gender

Passport number

D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)

Nationality

*** We require clear photos of each participants’ passport at the booking.

SECOND, we require a deposit of 50% per person in order to purchase a permit for the Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu. the fastest ways to send and receive money with fairly low fees, are through:

  1.  PAYMENT LINK after agreed, we will send you a payment link with a charge of 5%.
  2.  WESTERN UNION You can make your deposit by clicking on the following link  https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html, de deposit will be in name of our manager JUAN CARLOS BECERRA BOLIVAR, DNI: 42399654, city: Cusco, country: Peru. After your deposit send us a screenshot or photo of the deposit through WhatsApp (+51) 928 738 468 or through our company e-mail:

machupicchutrekking.pe@gmail.com

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

50% balance, to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay IN CASH at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATM within the historical center to withdraw money.  You can also pay by your CREDIT CARD but you will have to pay a 5% service fee, to the iZipay collection company.

DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT TO MACHU PICCHU?

Yes! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number, you sent to us to book your tour to Machu Picchu permit. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu , the Inca Trail and when you board the train. In case, you are renewing your passport, go ahead and send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permit and we can change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.

                                                                We look forward to meeting you.

PRICE:

The Machu Picchu by Car 2 Days Tour, is available on any date that is best suited to you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers.

GROUP SERVICE – $ 280 USD per person

Groups of more than 5 members have a discount of $20 USD 

Personal Porter (half) to carry 5kg of personal items is included in the price!

PRIVATE SERVICE : 

door to door sevices        

  • $420 USD per person – 2 to 3 persons

  •  $350 USD per person – 4 to 6 persons

  •  $320 USD per person – 7 to 8 persons

  •  $280 USD per person – + 9 persons

DISCOUNTS

  • 18 to 25 years old:$30 USD. Valid ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card required. A copy of the card is required at booking to obtain government approval for the discount.
  • Under 18 years old:$30 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
  • Under 11 years old:$40 USD.  Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

EXTRAS:

  • Personal Room - + $30 USD- (For solo travelers only)
  • Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From $60 USD (depending on availability)
  • Waynapicchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
  • Machupicchu Mountain –  $65 USD per person  (Please request when you book your Trek)

Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.

ADDED VALUE WITH MACHUPICCHU TREKKING PERU 

  • PLASTIC RAIN PONCHO –  is included
  • SMALL GROUPS  – average group 4 to 8 with a maximum of 10 people.

EXTENSIONS AND OFFERS BEFORE & AFTER YOU GO

There are several extensions you can include to your Sacred valley conection to Machu Picchu (group services)

  • Rainbow Mountain : from $30.00 USD
  • Palcoyo Mountain  : from $40.00 USD
  • Humantay Lake      : from $30.00 USD
  • Sacred Valley          : from $30.00 USD
  • City Tour                  : from $15.00 USD
  • South valley            : from $20.00 USD

ALTERNATIVE TREK OPTIONS:

  • Salkantay Trek 4D/3N.
  • Classic Salkantay Trek  5D/4N.
  • Lares Trek 4D/3N.
  • Huchuy Qosqo Trek 3D/2N
  • Choquequirao Trek 4D/3N
  • Ausangate Trek 4D/3N

BOOKING CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Machupicchu Trekking Peru E.I.R.L. Tour operator travel agency, friendly with our customers. From the moment you contact us, during your stay and during the walk or tour, you will receive personalized advice and an unforgettable trip.

1.- Machupicchu Trekking Peru rates do not include:

    • Travel insurance. You are responsible to acquire travel insurance to cover the dates of your journey. [See Insurance below]
    • Visa fees. [see Visas below]
    • Porters or bag carrying (unless stated in the tour description), laundry, telephone calls, items of a personal nature and gratuities (unless stated in the tour description).
    • Side trips or excursions shown as optional.
    • Food, other than stated in the tour description
    • Entrance fees to national parks, archaeological parks or municipal taxes (unless stated in the tour description), which must usually be paid on site in cash.
    • Airline Tickets, other than stated in the tour description. It is possible to book airline tickets with Machupicchu Trekking Perú E.I.R.L. contact us for more information.

In some locations, the services of a representative are not included, and, particularly if you have so requested, you may have only a driver who speaks a little English.

  1. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, is not responsible for cases of force majeure (unexpected or uncontrollable events) (according to law), nor is it responsible for the actions of passengers.
  2. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, reserves the right to cancel or change any trip due weather, political conditions or pandemic. It also reserves the right to cancel any trip due to the client’s unsuitability due to age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication etc.
  3. Any missed tours due to the circumstances mentioned above (weather conditions, political conditions or pandemic) cannot be refunded.
  4. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, reserves the right to cancel the passenger’s reservation on a tour if they have not paid the total sum of the tour at least 12 hours prior to departure, UNLESS the passenger has made an alternative arrangement with the Machupicchu Trekking Perú staff.
  5. Machupicchu Trekking Perú reserves the right to work with other agencies if on certain dates they do not have enough passengers for a departure.
  6. In the case that damages are caused to third parties, all the expenses claimed from Machupicchu Trekking Perú that originate from the above -mentioned incident will be charged to the client, who will have no right to later claims.
  7. When a passenger wishes to cancel their trip, the refund shall be according to the decision taken by Machupicchu Trekking Perú, according to the Cancellation and Refund Policy mentioned below.

 

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY


The 50% down payment

  •  Machupicchu Trekking Perú is non-refundable, except in serious situations (as described below).
  • * This does not include bookings of the Inca Trail, airfares and hotels: unfortunately, the 50% down payment for the Inca Trail, airfares and hotels are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Important: services, tours, treks and packages booked with Machupicchu Trekking Perú is non-refundable, but could be changed of date without any administration charge.

 

DEADLINE TO CHANGE TOUR DATE

Tour date changes will be subject to availability of income to the Inca Trail, Machupicchu and hotels, without any administration charge, in the following time frame:

 Inca Trail – at the latest 20 days prior to the departure date.

Tour with hotel – at the latest 15 days prior to the departure date.

Tours without hotel – at the latest 10 days prior to the departure date.

Important: Third party administration fees have to be paid at the moment of the date change (airline fees, transport companies, hotels, partner agency charges & entrance fee)

•           If the client wants to change the date tour within the days timeframe prior to departure, the client will be charged an Administration Fee.

DEADLINE OF CANCELLATION

  • Cancellations will not be accepted if not submitted in writing, at the latest 20 days prior to the departure date. This policy applies for the 50% down -payment.
  • different time frames apply for Groups and complete Peru Itineraries, in this case individual arrangements about cancellations have been made at the moment of booking).

** In case of cancellation due to a serious illness or another serious situation, the following procedures are applicable (situations will be judged at the discretion of the Machupicchu Trekking Perú reservations department):

In case of cancellation due to a serious illness or another serious situation (measured by the Machupicchu Trekking Perú reservations department), the following procedures are applicable:

  • Cancellations will be accepted in writing only.
  • In the case of illness or pregnancy, a medical declaration that will be evaluated by the doctor of Machupicchu Trekking Perú, needs to be attached to your written statement.
  • In the case of military service, an official declaration also needs to be attached to your written statement.
  • Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour operator will evaluate the situation together with the client and will consider a PARTIAL refund of deposit. Machupicchu Trekking Perú Administration Fee applies.
  • Third party administration fees (airline fees, transport companies, hotels, partner agency charges & entrance fee) are exempt from any refund; these charges still must be paid for by the client.

Machupicchu Trekking Perú Travel Agency will refund the respective amount at the latest 30 days after the date it received the written cancellation statement, in most cases by wire transfer.

BOOKING AND PAYMENTS

FIRST.- To book your Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu, you need to complete the tour date and then our reservation form by clicking on BOOK THIS TOUR on our home page, after completing the form click on SENT YOU RESERVATION.

Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).  We cannot purchase to Machu Picchu permits and entrance tickets without the following information:

Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):

Gender

Passport number

D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)

Nationality

*** We require clear photos of each participants’ passport at the booking.

SECOND.- we require a deposit of 50% per person in order to purchase a permit for the Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu. the fastest ways to send and receive money with fairly low fees, are through:

  1.  PAYMENT LINK after agreed, we will send you a payment link with a charge of 5%.
  2.  WESTERN UNION You can make your deposit by clicking on the following link  https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html, de deposit will be in name of our manager JUAN CARLOS BECERRA BOLIVAR, DNI: 42399654, city: Cusco, country: Peru. After your deposit send us a screenshot or photo of the deposit through WhatsApp (+51) 928 738 468 or through our company e-mail:

machupicchutrekking.pe@gmail.com

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

50% balance, to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay IN CASH at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATM within the historical center to withdraw money.  You can also pay by your CREDIT CARD but you will have to pay a 5% service fee, to the iZipay collection company.

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR CHANGES

• There will be no cost of the Administrative Penalty in the date changes of a tour, walk or package in the indicated periods.

• Administrative fees charged by third parties such as (airlines, transport companies or associated providers, entrance fee) will be paid by the passenger, at the moment of the date chage.

The client will be charged an Administration Fee of US $20.00 Fee for all changes in bookings before the days frame time.

INSURANCE
We recommend that all customers obtain a travel or medical insurance policy in their home countries.

  • Passengers are responsible for ensuring that their travel or medical insurance policy covers the activity or sport in which they are participating Passengers may be required to show us a certificate of this insurance policy prior to the commencement of the itinerary.
  • Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator, cannot be held responsible for personal injuries or any belonging that are lost, damage or left in vehicles or accommodations. 


VISAS

  • Currently, visitors from Western Europe, the USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand or Australia do not require a visa to enter Peru, however all visitors are responsible for enquiring about their particular case. Visitors from other countries must enquire about obtaining a visa at the nearest Embassy or Consulate.

PRIVACY POLICY

Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust concerning the privacy of the personal information you give us and/or we collect from you. Your email address nor any other data will never be given to a third party.  

COPYRIGHT
Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator reserves the right to use all possible photos taken during the passenger’s program unless the passenger refuses permission.

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