Tours Machu Picchu access roads from Cusco

Tours Machu Picchu access roads from Cusco

Tours Machu Picchu access roads from Cusco: The nearest village is famous ruins at Machu Picchu, formerly called Aguas Calientes (1700 meters), a somewhat messy and lacking in harmony with the surrounding village, but in which you can find restaurants and lodgings of all costs. It also has the famous hot springs that give the name to the village (can be visited between 5 am and 20 pm, tickets cost US $ varies).

Railway to Machu Picchu tours:

The most common way to get to tours Machu Picchu is by train. The train to Machu Picchu Cusco leaves daily from San Pedro (Tel: 23-5200) station, located next to the market. Care must be taken with bags in this area, because the robberies are frequent. Several types of service: Vistadome (formerly called Vistadome, which is the most expensive and comfortable), the tourist train (comprising Inka, Backpacker or “backpacker” and Vistadome services) and local train (services Social train and Social Bolt). All pause in Poroy, Ollantaytambo, Qorihuayrachina (km 88 and starting the Inca Trail), at km 104 (start of short section of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu or Camino Real) and Aguas Calientes (km 112). From there you must use a minibus service to access Machu Picchu tours (about 25 min). The local train used to continue until Quillabamba. Since 1998 this last section is disabled.

Vistadome (formerly VISTADOME) train: departs daily and costs $ varies per person (round trip, including the bus climb to the ruins, admission to these and lunch in the place). The trip takes 3 h 35 min. Part of Cusco at 6 o’clock comes back from Aguas Calientes to 15 h. It is the fastest and highest quality service. It has the advantage of first reaching Machu Picchu tours. It has cabins with panoramic views, plus bathroom, video service and sale of food and drinks. It pauses in Ollantaytambo at 8 h 5 min (way) and back, at 16 h 24 min, reaching Cusco at 18 h 50 min.
Inka train: departs daily and costs $ varies per person (round trip). The trip takes 3 h 45 min. Part of Cusco at 6 h 15 min and goes back to Aguas Calientes at 15 h 25 min. Quality and similar to Vistadome service, only a few minutes later part and does not have panoramic view. It pauses in Ollantaytambo at 8 h 30 min (way) and back, at 16 h 54 min, reaching Cusco at 19 h 25 min.
Automobiles to Machu Picchu: are divided into two types of service (the Backpacker or “backpacker” and Vistadome). The first makes both the full tour of Cusco to Machu Picchu, as well as the short version (locally called “Bolt”) between Ollantaytambo and tours Machu Picchu. The second is of Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and back. Both depart daily and cost $ varies and $ varies per person (round trip).
Backpacker train: departs daily and costs $ varies per person (round trip). The trip takes 4 hours. Part of Cusco at 6 h 30 min and comes back from Aguas Calientes at 16 h 10 min. It is the most popular service among young people. It features panoramic wagon (tamed view), bath and expendio basic food and drinks. Unlike previous services, it is part of the massive convoy of cars (which can result in crowds to get to your destination). It pauses in Ollantaytambo at 8 h 55 min (way) and back, at 17 h 50 min, reaching Cusco at 20 h 30 min.
Vistadome train: une daily route between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu and costs $ 55 per person (round trip). The trip takes about 1 h 10 min. Items of Ollantaytambo are at 7 h, 10hyl5hl0 min; and arrivals at Machu Picchu at 8 h 10 min 11 h 24 min and 16 h 30 min. It is the service that has greater demand among travelers. It also has observation car, bath and sale of basic food and drinks. Like Backpacker, part of the massive convoy of cars. Return times Machu Picchu are at 8 h 11 h 05 min, 05 min and 14 h 17 h 20 min; Ollantaytambo and arrivals at 9 h 20 min 12 h 20 min, 15 min and 18 h 20 h 35 min.
Bolt Backpacker (from May 1 to October 31): une daily route between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu and costs $ varies per person (round trip). The trip takes about 1 h 40 min. The departure of Ollantaytambo is at 9 h 35 min; and arrival at Machu Picchu at 11 h 05 min. Returns of tours Machu Picchu at 17 h 20 min and get to Ollantaytambo at 19 h.
Social train: it’s so full travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu tours, as well as the short version of “Bolt” between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. It is the classic local train, reserved for residents of the region. In theory, its use is not permitted to tourists (both Peruvian and foreign). Here, besides the absence of almost never seats available, they often travel with animals and freight of all kinds. Departs daily at 8 pm and costs SI. varies per person. The trip takes about 4 hours. He stops in Ollantaytambo at 10 h 25 min and get to Machu Picchu at 12 h 11 min. To return Machu Picchu leaves at 17 h 45 min, it stops in Ollantaytambo at 19 h 35 min and get to Cusco at 22 h 20 min.
Social-Lock Train: The back part of Ollantaytambo at 20 h reaches Machu Picchu at 21 h 35 min; while the return of Machu Picchu at 6 h 05 min and get to Ollantaytambo at 7 h 55 min. This service is also used by local people. The conditions of service are similar to those of the long version, Bolt from Cusco to Machu Picchu train. The cost is S /. varies per person in the case of Social Service cars; but it is also possible to take the night train Social, coupled with backpacker car, which costs \ JS $ varies.

How to climb to the Inca citadel Machu Picchu tours:

Buses depart every 15 minutes from the town of Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. The cost is $ 9 per person (round trip). From Puente Ruinas it is necessary to ascend 700 m through a winding road 6 km to the citadel. The first bus up to the citadel leaves at 6:30 pm, while the latter makes at 17:30 h. It is recommended to queue just you get to the station. You can also walk up to Machu Picchu (the ascent takes 1 hour 30 minutes approx.).

Costs and recommendations for travel to Machu Picchu tours:

The entrance ticket to the Sanctuary costs $ varies per person the first time, and $ varies the following days. The archaeological park is open to the public between 7 pm and 17 pm, with the following 15 h 30 min quieter (ideal for those who avoid the crowds) periods before 8 h 30 min. It is not allowed to stay overnight at the site; if you do, you must apply for special permission from the authorities of the National Institute of Culture based in Machu Picchu. Remember that you are not allowed to enter the ruins with food. Nor you can enter with stereos or pets. The bathroom amenities and public telephone are at the entrance to the citadel. There is a luggage service guardianship. It costs US $ varies. The guides are available at the entrance to the citadel, charge about US $ varies by visits of 2-3 h.

Access to huaynapicchu is located in the N sector of the citadel. The walk takes between 30 min and 1 h 30 min, depending on the physical condition of the walker and the road conditions (rain the road is usually quite slippery). You must register at the beginning of the trail. Admission is permitted only up to 13 h. It is not a recommended homeless fitness, children or elderly walk. We suggest bringing drinking water and hiking shoes.

Tourist Ticket to visit Machu Picchu tours:

To make the journey by train, there are two classes in Machu Picchu Tourist Tickets:

The first includes round-trip travel in the Vistadome (formerly VISTADOME), access to the citadel, entrance to the archaeological park and guide. It costs about US $ varies per person.
The second includes round-trip travel on the train Inka class tourists entering the archaeological park and guide. It costs about US $ varies per person.
Both guarantee a numbered seat and can be purchased at any of the many tourist agencies or the city or hotel itself. Doing so through an agency the ticket must include the transfer to the station.
Many tourists who contract the type “all inclusive” (all inclusive) through agencies, reach Machu Picchu by Vistadome. The route back often combine the trip by train to Ollantaytambo and from there, a quick bus to Cusco (leaving many empty seats).

Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu tours:

Located 15 km or the citadel of Machu Picchu (20 min), the town of tours Machu Picchu, called before Aguas Calientes, born as a result of the large influx of visitors arriving in growing numbers, to visit the archaeological complex adjacent . Its name is derived from the hot springs located in the creek that serves as a backdrop to the village, which gather every evening hundreds of travelers, including those who conclude the tour of the Inca Trail and want to regain energy after the exhausting days of hike.

Originally, the town consisted of a long “street” that stretched on both sides of the railway (today Av. Imperio de los Incas). Over the years, the people grew (in a disorderly manner) covering a larger area, broken up. Currently it has a main square where are the little church and the municipality, and a busy main road (Av. Pachacutec) that winds toward the bathrooms located in the upper part of the gorge. Throughout this artery are the main restaurants and accommodation for tourists.

The thermal baths consist of a cement pool, several small pools, changing rooms, showers and sale of beverages. Swimsuits and towels are rented, but we recommend bringing own clothing. Sometimes (especially on weekends) bathrooms are very busy, so we suggest you keep track of your personal items. The cost of admission is $ varies for foreign and S /. varies for Peruvians.