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Machu Picchu 2 Days Tour with Sacred Valley and Huayna Picchu
Overview
The sacred valley tour is going to continue for our custumers by train to Machu Picchu which is considered the lost Inca city, located in the middle of two Mountains Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu mountain and finally we will explore one of the seven wonder of the world, in a private walking tour by a profesional tour guide, who is going to lead you in your unfoergettable experience at Machu Picchu Inca City
Summary
Difficulty
Trip Details
Highlights
Machu Picchu 2 Day Hike + Sacred Valley + Huayna Picchu
Sacred Valley tour inclusive with Kenko Adventures let you visit more sites to do not miss anything while you explore this magical place and amazing Andes mountains and Huayna Picchu mountain.
What we guarantte to visit this tour on first day is: main viewpoint, Pisaq local Market, Pisaq Inca site, we Will drive through picturesque villages, will get Maras salt mines, Moray inca farming experimentations spot, finally we Will arrive the most Interesting colorfull twon of Ollantaytambo.
Profesional authentic local peruvian english speaker tour guide
Our custumers Will have 3*** hotel in Aguas Calinetes town, and we are fexible about hotels you also can book your own hotel of course you Will get a descound fir it.
We Will be able to get Machu Picchu for Sunrise on last day and if you book in advance you can do the Inca bridge for free it is available again and then you will hike Huayna Picchu.
Dificultylevel: Easy gentle walk, stone steps, and small elevation changes along the way, and some walks on uneven trails. Designed for everyone (kids, teens, adults)— travelers should be physically fit and prepared for multiple hours of activity.
If you want to hike huayna picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain you can do on second day of this tour. (we recomemded to book those options 2 Moths in advance)
Making nicer Our custumers experience we included the Vistadome service Train on the way back in all Our tours and no Upgrade we Will be back in Cusco city around 7 pm.
2 Day + S. Valley + Huayna Picchu Itinerary Overview
Day 1- Cusco – Pisaq – Urubamba – salt mines – Moray – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
Day 2 – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
Briefing
We Will meet you at your hotel or Airbnb a day before your tour departure at 6 pm for your pre information about the tour and you can get recomendations for your hike to Machu Picchu.
Special Offer: Add Private Rainbow Mountain full day tour: $ 125 US per person
Experience a full day tour on Rainbow Mountain at a very special rate. This can be done after your Machu Picchu Tour. You will just need to arrange with Your Kenko Adventures sales team member. This is an magical experience so be sure to look into It ¡¡
Itinerary
Itinerary of 2D Huayna Picchu
The Incas Sacred Valley is located 45 minutes away from Cusco city and towards our worldwide wonder Machu picchu. This tour starts at 07:30 am approx. visiting Cochahuasi zoo is a organization that rescue all this animales from illegal trafic, and if we visit Them, we can supor this Organization. So what we will experience in Cochahuasi: the second biggest bird on the wolrd the Andean condors, pumas or mountain lions, tropical forests bears from Machu Picchu, Vicuñas which are in dangers extinction, many Llamas and Alpacas and more endemic animals, .
Our adventure continues visiting Taray, the best Sacred Valley viewpoint, here we will appreciate the splendor of the Sacred Valley as well as the Andes mountain chain traversing South America. then afther 20 minutes drive We will visit Pisac archaeological site and the impresive cementery with more tan 2000 tombs by walking tour and then their local colorfull market which is very famous due to their handmade and natural processed textiles and in which nowadays you can appreciate an ancestral authentic market. Then, we will continue the tour through the sacred valley and the Vilcanota river side, reaching Urubamba the Sacred Valley capital, here we will have 1 hour stop for lunch.(we have a good vegetarian and vegan food)
After our lunch, we will drive for 30 minutes to the famous Maras salt mines to explore by walking tour and we will see the salt processing methods, then to have a great time exploring and walking close by.
Afterwards, we will reach Moray agricultural experimentation center which is located at 3800 m.a.s.l., it is an impressive place where the Inca people descover more tan 3 thousand types of potatoes, 3 hundred types of corn, and more.
Following our tour, we will arrive to Ollantaytambo ancient inca fortress with more than 500 years old, in which you can still see local people living in their inca style homes and wearing their typical clothes.
Finishing this amazing Sacred Valley tours, our visitors will head towards Ollantaytambo train station in order to board the Expedition train at 19:04 pm to Aguas Calientes. Upon your arrival, our guide will lead you to your 3 stars hotel and coordinate your Machupicchu and Huayna Picchu visit the following day.
Difficulty Day
Easy
Start End Time
06:30 am ~ 07:00 pm
HikingTime Day
12:00 am
The second day we recomend to start very early and coordinate with your tour guide to see the impressive sunrise of Machu Picchu and also to avoid the crowdes that will arrive in the different train schedules.
Kenko Adventures suggest to start early is posible to have better views and you can avoid crowdes and to get plenty time to cover everything at Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. so you will get a bus up to Machu Picchu then Our clients will enjoy 3 hours guided tour inside Machupicchu citadel by our professional englisg speaker guide, Our clients will have the best post card pictures at Machu Picchu then explore each single corner around Machu Picchu, after your walking tour at Machu Picchu, you will have time to hike Huayna Picchu Mountain, this hike could take 45 minutes hiking up hill then 30 minutes to explore the top and 45 minutes to get down to Machu Picchu Inca city then you will have time to explore by your own before to leave the city, afther that Our custumers will get a buss to get down to Aguas Calientes town.
We recomend you to book this tour at least 2 months in advance to get Huayna Picchu Mountain tickets so We can guarante all tickets for your tour with Us.
The way back to Cusco.
You will get the tickets to board the bus from Machupicchu citadel back to Aguas Calientes you will get time for your lunch before to get your train, then you will take the Vistadome train service or the 360 view train on the way back to Ollantaytambo, departing is going to be in between 3 and 4 pm, depending the train availabilities at booking time. Upon your arrival to Ollantaytambo our transfer will be awaiting for you with KENKO ADVENTURES LOGO then our private transportation Will take you back to Cusco city at your respective hotels. End of our service.
Difficulty Day
Easy
Start End Time
06:00 am ~ 07:00 pm
HikingTime Day
03:00 am
Inclusions
Transport Services
:
All private transfers during the tours and specified on the itinerary.
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
All visited places, archaeological sites, zoo and salt mines.
Food and Meals
:
Drinkable water every day.
Accommodation
:
Hotel at Aguas Calientes 3 stars
(
We included Ferre Hotel Machu Picchu or Inti Punku Hotel.If you want to get a 4* or 5* hotel let us know to help you to get one a good one.
)
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Huayna Picchu - (45 min walk)
(
check Huayna Picchu Availability.
)
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Machu Picchu Citadel
Transport Services
:
Private transportation from Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Tour Services
:
Private walking tour in the Machu Picchu Citadel.
Tour Services
:
Professional English speaker tour guide.
Transport Services
:
Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
Train Tickets
:
Round trip Expedition Class train ticket for Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
Transport Services
:
Round trip transportation service.
A1 Service
:
Superior private service.
(
Our Superior quality service offers private tours and small groups with personalized service, we take care details and we create the best unforgettable experiences in our client lives through our wonder Machu Picchu and our beloved region Cusco. Superior private service.
)
Equipment
:
We provided you hiking poles for your trek.
Food and Meals
:
Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
(
(you can make a better choice here as there are a lot of different options)
)
Food and Meals
:
Lunches all days.
Food and Meals
:
Meals not specified on the itinerary.
Tips
:
The tips for sevices of guides, porters, etc
Prices Options
Prices for Machu Picchu 2 Day Hike + Sacred Valley + Huayna Picchu - Group Service
The Machu Picchu 2 Day Hike + Sacred Valley + Huayna Picchu service is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.
Max Group Size :
8
Our price:
USD $
0.00
per 1 person.
Our price:
USD $
543.00
per person for 2 people.
Our price:
USD $
504.00
per person for 3 people.
Our price:
USD $
484.00
per person for 4 people or more. The best price!
Reservation price: USD $
250
per person
FAQS
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
Do I need my original passport for the Cusco Machu Picchu tour?
Yes, you have to get your original passport and it is very important and it have to be the same passport number that you sent to us at book time, and also train ticket, other entrances and reservations Will have the same document. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before to board you’re the train.
In case you are changing your Passport or you lost and you get a new one, go ahead and send us your new passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it and when you get to our country no surprises and everything Will be fine.
How do i get the student ISIC card discount?
The ISIC Student can get Discount..
You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name.
They could apply for the ISIC Card at https://www.isic.org/
You must provide a copy of your ISIC card at your booking time.
Send us a copy at info@kenkoadventures.com.
How do I qualify for the student discount? (-$20)
According to our government Laws you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example, if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
- Students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
- Children from age of 2 to 12 they get discount of $20.
- Children from the age of 0 to 2 they are free.
All students must send a copy of their passport at booking time to get the discount.
We need a copy at info@kenkoadventures.com
How is the climate in Cusco?
The climate in our country is very variant and does not consider the normal 4 seasons. Here, in just one day we can see all of the seasons! And this is why we recommend our visitors to be prepared for any occasion, either for rain or sunny days.
A very important factor which alter our world is global warming, which has evolved into a high risky contributor due to the glaciers melting in Peruvian Andes, and it also affect the normal development of our weather.
Nonetheless, something that is very marked in our country and in some cities here in the Andes is that we only have 2 main seasons during the year:
Dry Season: We consider the dry season from the end of April until the end of September, in this period the first rains will start. For this reason, this is the best time to visit our region and our amazing Machu Picchu and also avoid any inconveniences.
Rainy Season: This season starts on October until the end of April approximately, so during this time it is advised to all of our visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as in our region it can be sunny the first 2 hours and then have a heavy rain.
We know that there are extreme climates worldwide, but this must not stop us from our longing and desire to explore the world, to discover marvelous cultures and interact with them. Be welcomed to Perú and Machu Picchu.
How to book the tour? First, to book our day tours and Machu Picchu Tours or trekking tour
We need you to fill out our booking form with your personal information by clicking on BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the next information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- Full name
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
Huayna Picchu Mountain
This mountain is located inside Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which is located at 300 meters more than Machu Picchu Inca Citadel; here it takes approximately just 45 minutes hiking up and other 45 minutes hiking down. This Mountain conserves some archaeological remains as the Moon Temple and other precincts that are interconnected with authentic trails, steps, tunnels and natural formatted caves which made the view more interesting. Without any doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360 grades view and a stunning view of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu
Mountain and the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Currently our government through Ministry of Culture, maintain the visitors income controlled per day, only 400 tickets are offered per day and divided in 2 groups of 200 each. The first schedule starts from 7:00 to 08:00 am and the second from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for this reason its demand is growing day by day and if any of our visitors is interested in this hike, then it is necessary to make a booking at least with 3 months in advance in order to guarantee their visit to this extraordinary place.
Important information for your tour
Have a look carefully the next information; it will help you answer any of your questions about our service and tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Mountain
This mountain is located inside the park as well, and is only 1:20 hrs away hiking by your own. Once you reach the summit, you will take impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley in which is situated Machu Picchu inca citadel, you will also have impressive views of the Andes Mountain range and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem.
The demand to obtain permits for this hike is quickly growing up, for this we advise a minimum of 2 months in advance to book the tickets, as there is a limit for visitors per day to experience this amazing hike. This hike has 2 schedules, the first from 07:00 am to 08:00 am and the second from 09:00 am to 10:00 am with a limit of 200 people per group.
May I change the departure date after the tickets have been bought?
“Noâ€. Once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date. Tickets are not transferable nor refundable unfortunately.
*** If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Note
Kenko Adventures guarantees the visit to these attractions in any of our tours if you make the booking early enough in advance.
Second, we require a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person
In order to purchase your entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by PAYPAL Online or you can do a deposit in our Bank account at Interbank.
Bank account number: 4203107104602.
The briefing
We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time Will be ready any time for our clients.
Welcome to Cusco
You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and we drive you to your hotel, please send us the information about flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek or tour. Look out for our representative holding an KENKO ADVENTURES logo at the arrival terminal. It can be done on any date that is best suited to you!
What about the balance?
It could be greatly appreciated if our clients pay in cash at your briefing time at the hotel (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by PAYPAL online.
Packing List
Packing List for Machu Picchu
Planing Machu Picchu trip¡¡¡, then this post is definitely one for you. It will help you pack what you Will need for Machu Picchu, and that will in turn determine your full expereince. People always ask about ‘do I need hiking boots for Machu Picchu’ and bag and size restrictions are also addressed.
We have various ways to arrive to Machu Picchu, the most popular one is Machu Picchu tours which incorporate travel by train. This is important as it also influences what to pack for Machu Picchu. We recommend wthat to pack acording waht season are planining to visit Machu Picchu.
We have Rainy season from Octover to April ansd you have to consider pack rain guear
And we have dry season from May to September, it is mostly dry, hot days and cold nights. (warm clothes).
General here you have, what to pack for Machu Picchu tours:
Antibacterial hand gel
Binoculars
Camera
Clothes in layers
Insect repellant - DEET 20 strongly recommended.
Passport
Personal medication
Plastic bags for rain situations
Pocket money in Soles or USD dolars
Sandals or flip-flops
Sun glases
Sun hat
Sun scream
Swimsuit
Toilet paper
Water bottle
Water purifier
Waterproof clothes
Waterproof hiking shoes
Wet wipes
Highlights
Machu Picchu 2 Day Hike + Sacred Valley + Huayna Picchu
Sacred Valley tour inclusive with Kenko Adventures let you visit more sites to do not miss anything while you explore this magical place and amazing Andes mountains and Huayna Picchu mountain.
What we guarantte to visit this tour on first day is: main viewpoint, Pisaq local Market, Pisaq Inca site, we Will drive through picturesque villages, will get Maras salt mines, Moray inca farming experimentations spot, finally we Will arrive the most Interesting colorfull twon of Ollantaytambo.
Profesional authentic local peruvian english speaker tour guide
Our custumers Will have 3*** hotel in Aguas Calinetes town, and we are fexible about hotels you also can book your own hotel of course you Will get a descound fir it.
We Will be able to get Machu Picchu for Sunrise on last day and if you book in advance you can do the Inca bridge for free it is available again and then you will hike Huayna Picchu.
Dificultylevel: Easy gentle walk, stone steps, and small elevation changes along the way, and some walks on uneven trails. Designed for everyone (kids, teens, adults)— travelers should be physically fit and prepared for multiple hours of activity.
If you want to hike huayna picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain you can do on second day of this tour. (we recomemded to book those options 2 Moths in advance)
Making nicer Our custumers experience we included the Vistadome service Train on the way back in all Our tours and no Upgrade we Will be back in Cusco city around 7 pm.
2 Day + S. Valley + Huayna Picchu Itinerary Overview
Day 1- Cusco – Pisaq – Urubamba – salt mines – Moray – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
Day 2 – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
Briefing
We Will meet you at your hotel or Airbnb a day before your tour departure at 6 pm for your pre information about the tour and you can get recomendations for your hike to Machu Picchu.
Special Offer: Add Private Rainbow Mountain full day tour: $ 125 US per person
Experience a full day tour on Rainbow Mountain at a very special rate. This can be done after your Machu Picchu Tour. You will just need to arrange with Your Kenko Adventures sales team member. This is an magical experience so be sure to look into It ¡¡
Itinerary
Itinerary of 2D Huayna Picchu
Day 01: Cusco – Sacred Valley – Ollantaytambo – Aguas - Calientes
The Incas Sacred Valley is located 45 minutes away from Cusco city and towards our worldwide wonder Machu picchu. This tour starts at 07:30 am approx. visiting Cochahuasi zoo is a organization that rescue all this animales from illegal trafic, and if we visit Them, we can supor this Organization. So what we will experience in Cochahuasi: the second biggest bird on the wolrd the Andean condors, pumas or mountain lions, tropical forests bears from Machu Picchu, Vicuñas which are in dangers extinction, many Llamas and Alpacas and more endemic animals, .
Our adventure continues visiting Taray, the best Sacred Valley viewpoint, here we will appreciate the splendor of the Sacred Valley as well as the Andes mountain chain traversing South America. then afther 20 minutes drive We will visit Pisac archaeological site and the impresive cementery with more tan 2000 tombs by walking tour and then their local colorfull market which is very famous due to their handmade and natural processed textiles and in which nowadays you can appreciate an ancestral authentic market. Then, we will continue the tour through the sacred valley and the Vilcanota river side, reaching Urubamba the Sacred Valley capital, here we will have 1 hour stop for lunch.(we have a good vegetarian and vegan food)
After our lunch, we will drive for 30 minutes to the famous Maras salt mines to explore by walking tour and we will see the salt processing methods, then to have a great time exploring and walking close by.
Afterwards, we will reach Moray agricultural experimentation center which is located at 3800 m.a.s.l., it is an impressive place where the Inca people descover more tan 3 thousand types of potatoes, 3 hundred types of corn, and more.
Following our tour, we will arrive to Ollantaytambo ancient inca fortress with more than 500 years old, in which you can still see local people living in their inca style homes and wearing their typical clothes.
Finishing this amazing Sacred Valley tours, our visitors will head towards Ollantaytambo train station in order to board the Expedition train at 19:04 pm to Aguas Calientes. Upon your arrival, our guide will lead you to your 3 stars hotel and coordinate your Machupicchu and Huayna Picchu visit the following day.
Difficulty Day
Easy
Start End Time
06:30 am ~ 07:00 pm
HikingTime Day
12:00 am
Day 02: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu –Huayna Picchu - Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
The second day we recomend to start very early and coordinate with your tour guide to see the impressive sunrise of Machu Picchu and also to avoid the crowdes that will arrive in the different train schedules.
Kenko Adventures suggest to start early is posible to have better views and you can avoid crowdes and to get plenty time to cover everything at Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. so you will get a bus up to Machu Picchu then Our clients will enjoy 3 hours guided tour inside Machupicchu citadel by our professional englisg speaker guide, Our clients will have the best post card pictures at Machu Picchu then explore each single corner around Machu Picchu, after your walking tour at Machu Picchu, you will have time to hike Huayna Picchu Mountain, this hike could take 45 minutes hiking up hill then 30 minutes to explore the top and 45 minutes to get down to Machu Picchu Inca city then you will have time to explore by your own before to leave the city, afther that Our custumers will get a buss to get down to Aguas Calientes town.
We recomend you to book this tour at least 2 months in advance to get Huayna Picchu Mountain tickets so We can guarante all tickets for your tour with Us.
The way back to Cusco.
You will get the tickets to board the bus from Machupicchu citadel back to Aguas Calientes you will get time for your lunch before to get your train, then you will take the Vistadome train service or the 360 view train on the way back to Ollantaytambo, departing is going to be in between 3 and 4 pm, depending the train availabilities at booking time. Upon your arrival to Ollantaytambo our transfer will be awaiting for you with KENKO ADVENTURES LOGO then our private transportation Will take you back to Cusco city at your respective hotels. End of our service.
Difficulty Day
Easy
Start End Time
06:00 am ~ 07:00 pm
HikingTime Day
03:00 am
Inclusions
Transport Services
:
All private transfers during the tours and specified on the itinerary.
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
All visited places, archaeological sites, zoo and salt mines.
Food and Meals
:
Drinkable water every day.
Accommodation
:
Hotel at Aguas Calientes 3 stars
(
We included Ferre Hotel Machu Picchu or Inti Punku Hotel.If you want to get a 4* or 5* hotel let us know to help you to get one a good one.
)
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Huayna Picchu - (45 min walk)
(
check Huayna Picchu Availability.
)
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Machu Picchu Citadel
Transport Services
:
Private transportation from Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Tour Services
:
Private walking tour in the Machu Picchu Citadel.
Tour Services
:
Professional English speaker tour guide.
Transport Services
:
Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
Train Tickets
:
Round trip Expedition Class train ticket for Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
Transport Services
:
Round trip transportation service.
A1 Service
:
Superior private service.
(
Our Superior quality service offers private tours and small groups with personalized service, we take care details and we create the best unforgettable experiences in our client lives through our wonder Machu Picchu and our beloved region Cusco. Superior private service.
)
Equipment
:
We provided you hiking poles for your trek.
Food and Meals
:
Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
(
(you can make a better choice here as there are a lot of different options)
)
Food and Meals
:
Lunches all days.
Food and Meals
:
Meals not specified on the itinerary.
Tips
:
The tips for sevices of guides, porters, etc
Price & Options
Prices for Machu Picchu 2 Day Hike + Sacred Valley + Huayna Picchu - Group Service
The Machu Picchu 2 Day Hike + Sacred Valley + Huayna Picchu service is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.
The Machu Picchu 2 Day Hike + Sacred Valley + Huayna Picchu service is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.
Max Group Size :
8
Our price:
USD$
0.00
per 1 person.
Our price:
USD$
543.00
per person for 2 people.
Our price:
USD$
504.00
per person for 3 people.
Our price:
USD $
484.00
per person for 4 people or more. The best price!.
Reservation price: USD $
250
per person
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
Do I need my original passport for the Cusco Machu Picchu tour?
Yes, you have to get your original passport and it is very important and it have to be the same passport number that you sent to us at book time, and also train ticket, other entrances and reservations Will have the same document. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before to board you’re the train.
In case you are changing your Passport or you lost and you get a new one, go ahead and send us your new passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it and when you get to our country no surprises and everything Will be fine.
How do i get the student ISIC card discount?
The ISIC Student can get Discount..
You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name.
They could apply for the ISIC Card at https://www.isic.org/
You must provide a copy of your ISIC card at your booking time.
Send us a copy at info@kenkoadventures.com.
How do I qualify for the student discount? (-$20)
According to our government Laws you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example, if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
- Students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
- Children from age of 2 to 12 they get discount of $20.
- Children from the age of 0 to 2 they are free.
All students must send a copy of their passport at booking time to get the discount.
We need a copy at info@kenkoadventures.com
How is the climate in Cusco?
The climate in our country is very variant and does not consider the normal 4 seasons. Here, in just one day we can see all of the seasons! And this is why we recommend our visitors to be prepared for any occasion, either for rain or sunny days.
A very important factor which alter our world is global warming, which has evolved into a high risky contributor due to the glaciers melting in Peruvian Andes, and it also affect the normal development of our weather.
Nonetheless, something that is very marked in our country and in some cities here in the Andes is that we only have 2 main seasons during the year:
Dry Season: We consider the dry season from the end of April until the end of September, in this period the first rains will start. For this reason, this is the best time to visit our region and our amazing Machu Picchu and also avoid any inconveniences.
Rainy Season: This season starts on October until the end of April approximately, so during this time it is advised to all of our visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as in our region it can be sunny the first 2 hours and then have a heavy rain.
We know that there are extreme climates worldwide, but this must not stop us from our longing and desire to explore the world, to discover marvelous cultures and interact with them. Be welcomed to Perú and Machu Picchu.
How to book the tour? First, to book our day tours and Machu Picchu Tours or trekking tour
We need you to fill out our booking form with your personal information by clicking on BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the next information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- Full name
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
Huayna Picchu Mountain
This mountain is located inside Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which is located at 300 meters more than Machu Picchu Inca Citadel; here it takes approximately just 45 minutes hiking up and other 45 minutes hiking down. This Mountain conserves some archaeological remains as the Moon Temple and other precincts that are interconnected with authentic trails, steps, tunnels and natural formatted caves which made the view more interesting. Without any doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360 grades view and a stunning view of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu
Mountain and the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Currently our government through Ministry of Culture, maintain the visitors income controlled per day, only 400 tickets are offered per day and divided in 2 groups of 200 each. The first schedule starts from 7:00 to 08:00 am and the second from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for this reason its demand is growing day by day and if any of our visitors is interested in this hike, then it is necessary to make a booking at least with 3 months in advance in order to guarantee their visit to this extraordinary place.
Important information for your tour
Have a look carefully the next information; it will help you answer any of your questions about our service and tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Mountain
This mountain is located inside the park as well, and is only 1:20 hrs away hiking by your own. Once you reach the summit, you will take impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley in which is situated Machu Picchu inca citadel, you will also have impressive views of the Andes Mountain range and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem.
The demand to obtain permits for this hike is quickly growing up, for this we advise a minimum of 2 months in advance to book the tickets, as there is a limit for visitors per day to experience this amazing hike. This hike has 2 schedules, the first from 07:00 am to 08:00 am and the second from 09:00 am to 10:00 am with a limit of 200 people per group.
May I change the departure date after the tickets have been bought?
“Noâ€. Once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date. Tickets are not transferable nor refundable unfortunately.
*** If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Note
Kenko Adventures guarantees the visit to these attractions in any of our tours if you make the booking early enough in advance.
Second, we require a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person
In order to purchase your entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by PAYPAL Online or you can do a deposit in our Bank account at Interbank.
Bank account number: 4203107104602.
The briefing
We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time Will be ready any time for our clients.
Welcome to Cusco
You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and we drive you to your hotel, please send us the information about flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek or tour. Look out for our representative holding an KENKO ADVENTURES logo at the arrival terminal. It can be done on any date that is best suited to you!
What about the balance?
It could be greatly appreciated if our clients pay in cash at your briefing time at the hotel (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by PAYPAL online.
Packing List
Packing List for Machu Picchu
Planing Machu Picchu trip¡¡¡, then this post is definitely one for you. It will help you pack what you Will need for Machu Picchu, and that will in turn determine your full expereince. People always ask about ‘do I need hiking boots for Machu Picchu’ and bag and size restrictions are also addressed.
We have various ways to arrive to Machu Picchu, the most popular one is Machu Picchu tours which incorporate travel by train. This is important as it also influences what to pack for Machu Picchu. We recommend wthat to pack acording waht season are planining to visit Machu Picchu.
We have Rainy season from Octover to April ansd you have to consider pack rain guear
And we have dry season from May to September, it is mostly dry, hot days and cold nights. (warm clothes).
General here you have, what to pack for Machu Picchu tours:
Antibacterial hand gel
Binoculars
Camera
Clothes in layers
Insect repellant - DEET 20 strongly recommended.
Passport
Personal medication
Plastic bags for rain situations
Pocket money in Soles or USD dolars
Sandals or flip-flops
Sun glases
Sun hat
Sun scream
Swimsuit
Toilet paper
Water bottle
Water purifier
Waterproof clothes
Waterproof hiking shoes
Wet wipes
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