This two day adventure to Machu Picchu is regulated by the Peruvian government only in the section of the trek that applies to Machu Picchu. Only 2,500 people can access Machu Picchu per day. Travalers can access in two groups. One in the morning and another one in the early afternoon. For this adventure we include an entrance ticket for the second turn (afternoon). This adventure won't allow you to access Huayna Picchu Mountain since this site can be only accessed in the morning.
Below there is a suggested checking list for the Experimental Machu Picchu Tour:
When coming to Peru, travelers should be aware that a visit to Machu Picchu is more than the Inca site itslef. The legacy of the Incas is still alive in many Andean communities around Peru, and travelers can experience their ancient customs and practices. This 2 day excursion to Machu Picchu will also take travelers to an endemic wildlife sanctuary, the Andean community of Paru Paru to learn their way of living, and the impressive Inca site of Pisaq. Food will be one of the highlights of this tour.
Day 1: CUSCO - PISAQ TOWN - PARU PARU - PISAQ SITE - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES (L), (D)
Day 2: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO (B), (L)
We offer daily departures for this unique experience
10% OFF for groups of 4 to 6
20 % OFF for groups of 7 to more
At 7:00am, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to start your adventure to Machu Picchu. The first stop will be the Ccochahuasi Sanctuary where you will be able to observe several species of wild animals which have been rescued, from poor living conditions or injuries, to help them heal, and later on released them into their natural habitat once ready. After this visit, your transportation will take you to the Andean Community of Paru Paru. This Andean Community still practices milenary customs. During your visit to the Quispe family you will learn about the process of making textiles from the scratch. This visit will also take you to one of the lakes that provide water and trouts to locals. Lunch will be served here.
After lunch, you will be taken to the archaeological Inca site of Pisaq where you will learn more about the Andean way of living and the Incas. Once your guided tour of the site is over, you will be taken to Ollantaytambo where you will take the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town. Once in Aguas Calientes, you will check-in at your hotel and a pizza will be delivered to your room with a soft drink.
After breakfast, you will take a bus to the entrance gate to Machu Picchu. Once in Machu Picchu, your guide will take you to the Gate of the Sun, and the most important temples and rooms of Machu Picchu. This guided tour will take about 4 hours.
After your tour, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes from where you will take the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo. In Aguas Calientes you will enjoy a buffet style lunch before taking the train. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, you will be driven to your hotel in Cusco.
Price per person - USD (2 people minimum to book) |
590.00 |
We offer daily departures for the Experimental Machu Picchu all year long unless weather conditions prevent us from departing.