MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN

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‘You don’t have to be Macho to go Machu’

Machu Picchu FAQ’s
What is the difference between Huayna Picchu/Machu Picchu Mountain?
-Huayna Picchu is the mountain located at the northwest end of the ruins and Machu Picchu Mountain is located at the southwest end.
Huayna Picchu is steeper, but more popular and has some interesting archeological ruins at the top. Machu Picchu Mountain is a longer trek,
less steep and less crowded and offers great views over Machu Picchu.

How long is the walk up to Machu Picchu?

- The hike up to Machu Picchu takes around an hour up and 45 minutes down.

How hard is the hike to Machu Picchu?

- The trail is comprised of stairs and is fairly steep, but taken slowly should not be a problem for most people.

How long is the hike to Huayna Picchu?

- The trail takes 1.5 hours to climb up and down.

How hard is the hike to Huayna Picchu?

-The trail is very steep and can be crowded. People who have trouble with vertigo may not enjoy this trek.

What is the best time to hike Huayna Picchu?

- We recommend the 10:00 -11:00 am entry time as it is more flexible with tours and allows travelers a more relaxed experience at the ruins.

When does Machu Picchu open/close?

- The ruins open at 6:30 am and closes at 5:00 pm.

Is there a bus up to Machu Picchu?

- Yes! For those not wanting to climb the steps there is a bus for US$10 with frequent departures.

How long do most people spend on MP?

- The majority of people will leave the ruins by 1 or 2 pm.

Do you have more questions? Just chat with us about it.

The Loki Travel Team
For those short on time or who simply do not want to trek to Machu Picchu one of our train
packages is the perfect option! Our train tours are designed to fit varied budgets and needs.
You can choose the option which best works with your travel plans without sacrificing any
important services.

The Loki Travel Team

‘You don’t have to be Macho to go Machu’

Machu Picchu is waking up

 ‘You don’t have to be Macho to go Machu’

Why book with us?

Just some of the many reasons why Loki Travel is the best in the business.

Bus transports from/to Loki: we work with one transport company who will pick you up near the hostel
(at the bottom of the stairs) and drop you off again at the top of the hill above Loki Hostel. They have
an office in Ollantaytambo so if there are any issues you will have a direct contact there.

Your luggage can be stored in the lockers in

Before the tour all clients will attend a briefing with the reception while you are on your tour-free of charge!
operations manager to ensure they have received all
the necessary and correct information, including pick
up time, train times, supplies, etc.
Emergency contact: 24 hours a day we can be
Gear rental so you are fully prepared! reached via telephone in case of emergency
(emergency numbers listed on your tour voucher)
A full range of upgrade options!
Discounts on meals in Aguas Calientes!

No 3rd parties for train/entrance tickets!

The 2.5-hour Machu Picchu guided tour is standard regardless of the package you select. We offer superior
tours, complete with A1 tour guides (the best in the business) giving dedicated one language tours (either
full English or Spanish, never mixed) with groups of no more than 15, guaranteeing you will have intimate
access to the information and insight to truly appreciate the majesty and wonder of the ruins.
The Machu Picchu full day option:
For those really short on time the 1-day by train is the shortest tour available to Machu Picchu while still allowing nearly a full day to visit at the ruins. There
are two options depending on which rail company and time schedule you choose.

Normally it is not possible to visit Huayna Picchu on the 1-day tour as climbing times are in the morning and conflict with the guided Machu Picchu tour but
we have made a package (Peru Rail) to allow for an ascent if there are Huayna Picchu entrances available.

Full day by train option w/ Inca Rail trains

US$225
US$205 w. ISIC

You will leave Cusco at 5.00 am and go by bus to the Ollantaytambo train station to catch your train at 7.20am, arriving in Aguas Calientes at 8.45am. A guide will be waiting
to bring you to your bus up to Machu Picchu. The bus trip up to the ruins lasts about 20 minutes and upon arrival you will meet your group for a 2.5 hour guided tour.
Following the tour you will have the rest of the day to explore the site at your own pace or do an alternative trek, such as visiting the Sun Gate. The park closes at 17:30,
giving you more than 6 hours to take in the beauty of the ruins so plan your departure accordingly. It takes 20 minutes by bus, about 45 minutes on foot to Aguas Calientes.
Once back in Aguas Calientes feel free to present your travel voucher at selected restaurants and receive a 10% discount on your lunch. Your return train departs at 19:00
and arrives in Ollantaytambo at 20.30 where bus transport will be waiting to bring you back to Cusco by approximately 22.45.

Vistadone Service
Peru Rail
Inca Rail

Full day by train option w/ Peru Rail

US$230
US$210 w. ISIC

This option gives you the chance to climb Huayna Picchu if there are available spots but comes with a less comfortable travel schedule than the Inca Rail option. At 2.45am
you will leave from Cusco by bus to Ollantaytambo train station to catch your train at 5.07am. You will arrive in Aguas Calientes at 6.30am where a guide will be waiting to
bring you to your bus up to Machu Picchu. The bus trip up to the ruins lasts about 20 minutes and upon arrival you will meet your group for a 2.5 hour guided tour. After the
guided tour you have time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself. If you received a Huayna Picchu pass (optional s/.24, or s/.12 w. ISIC) then you can enter the gate to climb
the mountain between 10.00 and 11.00 am Your return train with this package is scheduled for 14.55, giving you more than 6 hours to take in the beauty of the ruins. Once
back in Aguas Calientes feel free to present your travel voucher at selected restaurants and receive a 10% discount on your lunch. With the train leaving Aguas Calientes at
14.55 you will arrive in Ollantaytambo at 16.30 where bus transport will be waiting to bring you to back Cusco by approximately 18.00.
Taking the train
from Ollantaytambo
to Aguas Calientes
Backpacker Option – US$234 / US$214 with ISIC card

For those looking to experience the magic of Machu Picchu on a budget our backpacker option offers quality service and accommodation
without breaking the bank.

•A dorm bed at our quality partner hostel is included in the price (private rooms available upon request, see ).
•With your travel voucher you are entitled to a 10% discount at selected restaurants in Aguas Calientes, helping to keep food costs down.

Itinerary
Day1: You will be picked up from the Loki Travel office
(departure time will be confirmed in the briefing the evening
before departure) and brought to Ollantaytambo by bus
where you will have about 1hour to explore the town before
catching your train to Aguas Calientes. There will be
somebody to pick you up in the train station and bring you to
the hostel where you will meet your guide who will brief you
about your Machu Picchu tour for the following day. For an
additional US$16 Guests also have the option of a Sacred
Valley tour on the first day. The tour takes you to all the most
famous and popular parts of the Sacred Valley starting off in
the famous town of Pisac.
Day2: In the morning you will start your 1-hour ascent to
Machu Picchu on foot (or by bus if you choose to purchase a
ticket in Aguas Calientes) to meet your guide at the entrance
of Machu Picchu followed by a two and a half hour guided
tour of the citadel. When the guided tour is finished you will
have the rest of the day to explore Machu Picchu by yourself,
if you have purchased a pass for Huayna Picchu or Machu
Picchu Mountain you will have the opportunity to climb one of
these mountains. When you return to Aguas Calientes (20
minutes by bus, about 45 minutes on foot) feel free to present
your travel voucher at selected restaurants and receive a
10% discount on your lunch.

Your return train (via Inca Rails, included in the price) departs
at 19:00 from Aguas Calientes, arriving in Ollantaytambo by
20:30. Shared transport is included from Ollantaytambo
arriving back Cusco by approximately 22:45. Be aware –
trains are subject to changes, delays and cancellations.

‘You don’t have to be Macho to go Machu’

The view from the ruins over Ollayntaytambo. Guests must buy an additional s/70 tourist ticket to access the ruins.

‘You don’t have to be Macho to go Machu’

Flashpacker Option
For those looking to experience the majesty of Machu Picchu
in comfort and style we offer many options and upgrades
depending on your preferences.

What does it cost?

The price depends completely on which accommodation,

return train, and meal options you choose.

The flashpacker option starts at a base price of US$170/$150

with ISIC. On top of this base price follow the steps of
choosing a return train and selecting your upgrade options.

Itinerary
Day1: You will be picked up from the Loki Travel office (departure time will be confirmed in the briefing the evening before departure)
and brought to Ollantaytambo by bus where you will have about 1hour to explore the town before catching your train to Aguas
Calientes. There will be somebody to pick you up in the train station and bring you to the hostel where you will meet your guide who
will brief you about your Machu Picchu tour for the following day. Guests also have the option of a Sacred Valley tour on the first day.
The tour takes you to all the most famous and popular parts of the Sacred Valley starting off in the famous town of Pisac.
Day2: In the morning you will start your 1-hour ascent to Machu Picchu on foot (or by bus if you choose to purchase a ticket in Aguas
Calientes) to meet your guide at the entrance of Machu Picchu followed by a two and a half hour guided tour of the citadel. When the
guided tour is finished you will have the rest of the day to explore Machu Picchu by yourself, if you have purchased a pass for
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain you will have the opportunity to climb one of these mountains. When you return to Aguas
Calientes (20 minutes by bus, about 45 minutes on foot) feel free to present your travel voucher at selected restaurants and receive a
10% discount on your lunch. Your departure time will depend on your return train selection.

Follow the steps on the following pages to

choose your return train and upgrades
‘You don’t have to be Macho to go Machu’
Step 1: Additional Options – Climbing Huayna Picchu/Machu Picchu Mountain
Travelers have the option to purchase a pass (depending on availability) to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.

Huayna Picchu
This is the more popular of the two optional
mountain treks but it also can be very crowded.
200 people start climbing between 7am-8am,
and 200 people start between 10am-11am so in
total 400 people climb every morning. The trail is
quite steep and takes about 1.5 hours to climb up
and down - people who have trouble with vertigo
may not enjoy this trek. There are some
interesting archaeological ruins on the top of
Huayna Picchu.

Huayna Picchu
Mountain
Price: US$10
ISIC: US$5

Machu Picchu Mountain

This hike is less popular than Huayna Picchu but
no less beautiful. MPM is located on the other side
of the ruins from Huayna Picchu. There are 500
passes available daily. You can begin your climb
between 7 and 11am. The trail is less steep than
Huayna Picchu but it is a longer hike (about 3
hours total).

Machu Picchu
Mountain
Price: US$6
ISIC: US$3
Step 1 (continued): Additional Options - Sacred Valley Tour
Travelers have the option to add a Sacred Valley Tour to their Day 1 Itinerary. This full day tour takes you to all the most famous and
popular parts of the Sacred Valley starting off in the famous town of Pisac. This is a fully guided tour with an English speaking guide
who will explain to you all about the different towns and ruins in the Sacred Valley. *Save US$6 if you book it in combination with your
Machu Picchu tour.

Pisaq Markets
Located in the colonial area of Pisac is its famous market. You will
have approximately 45 minutes to visit the market – we recommend
bringing along money to purchase unique, handmade souvenirs and
gifts. After visiting the market (or before, depending on your guide)
the bus will bring you up the hills above the town of Pisac to visit the
famous archaeological site. You can buy your tourist ticket here that
you will need for the rest of the day.

Urubamba
After finishing in Pisac your group will begin the journey
through the Sacred Valley, the next stop being lunch in the
town of Urubamba. It is highly recommended to book the
buffet lunch with us, as prices in Urubamba can be at least
$25 for a meal.
Ollantaytambo Archaeoligical Site
Sacred Valley Tour After lunch the journey continues along the valley to
Price: US$10* Ollantaytambo. Founded by the Inca Ollanta on the banks
of the Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo is a fort built into the
mountain with Andean terraces and also a traditional town.
At the top of the ruins we find the Sun Temple, constructed
of large blocks that have remained intact for centuries in
Sacred Valley Tour +
spite of the effects of time and weather. The tour ends in
lunch
Price: US$24* Ollantaytambo where guests will catch the train to Aguas
Calientes to continue their journey to Machu Picchu.
‘You don’t have to be Macho to go Machu’
Step 2: Return Train Options
There are several options for your return train journey. Travelers need to choose either a Peru Rail or Inca Rail package (we cannot
mix companies with departures and arrivals). The Peru Rail service to Poroy requires additional private transport to Cusco. All other
packages include shared transport from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco. All trains are subject to overbooking, delays and
cancelations.

Peru Rail
Departures from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
12:58 or 19:00
*12:58 is the standard option. 19:00 is normally for overflow,
cancellations, or those choosing the Sacred valley tour option.

Return Options
- Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
14:55 $69
16:22 $69
18:45 - 21:30 $65
*Shared transport back to Cusco included
-Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Highest Quality) Inca Rail
15:20 $83 Departures from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
16:22 $83
11:15 or 16:36
16:43 $72
*Requires taxi hire from Poroy to Cusco,
additional $12 for one person, $6 each for 2 or more Return Options
- Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
14:30 $64
16:12 $69
19:00 $64
*Shared transport back to Cusco included

‘You don’t have to be Macho to go Machu’

Step 3: Select Meals Upgrade
Travelers have the option of purchasing dinner on the first day, and lunch (and possibly dinner, depending on
your return train time) on the second day. Apu Inti restaurant offers traditional and fusion cuisine with the finest
ingredients in the region.

For an additional US$14/meal gourmet dining can be enjoyed during your trip to Machu Picchu.
*Normally $18, $16 with voucher discount, cheapest to book here
Snack Bar
Our partner snack bar, Vizzio Café offers delicious snacks and meals during your stay in Aguas Calientes. Guests receive a 10%
discount with their travel vouchers. Vizzio Café is also where guests will pick up their lunch boxes for their hike up to Machu Picchu
(included with a hostel stay).

Vizzio Café is open 24 hours!

Step 4: Select Accommodation Upgrades
We offer upgrade options for our hostel accommodation as well as three hotel upgrade options if you are looking
for more comfort and amenities.

Hostel – A basic dorm bed is included in the base price. However, guests have the option to upgrade to private
rooms. Prices listed below.

Private rooms Price US$

Double room 29
Matrimonial room 29
Triple room 33

Hotel Green Nature – A mid level option. A new building with comfortable rooms
and excellent location. Room options are standard and superior. Prices listed below.
www.machupicchu-greennature.com
Private rooms Price US$
Double standard 48
Matrimonial standard 48
Triple standard 63
Simple superior 58
Double superior 63
Matrimonial superior 63
Step 4 (cont’d): Select Accommodation Upgrades
We offer upgrade options if you are looking for more comfort and amenities.
Our partner Hotel, Inti Punku has two facilities of varying prices and services.

*Highest level of luxury*

The Inti Punku Inn is a 3-star facility with The Inti Punku Machu Picchu offers premium
excellent location and quality services. accommodation with the finest facilities.

Hotel Inti Punku Machu Picchu

Hotel Inti Punku Inn
Private rooms Price US$ Private rooms Price US$
Single room 78 Single room 108
Double room 78 Double room 108
Matrimonial room 78 Matrimonial room 108
Triple room 99 www.iphoteles.com Triple room 129
Step 5: Determine your final price

To determine the final price of your package simply add the

upgrades you have selected to the base price

Base Price US$170 / US$150 w ISIC

+ Huayna Picchu/Machu Picchu Mountain
+ Sacred Valley Tour
+ Return Train
+ Meal Upgrades
+ Room Upgrade
______________________________________________

= Final Flashpacker Price

 We recommend bringing:

- Tennis shoes or trainers

- Trousers, sweater, rain jacket
- Long sleeved, lightweight clothing
- Insect repellent (for sand flies)
- Camera with full battery and lots of memory
- Flashlight if you plan to walk up to MP early in the morning
- Sun block and sun glasses
- Personal first aid kit (personal medications)
- Water bottle
- Light backpack
- Original passport
- Student ISIC card (if applicable)
- Towel
- Extra money for lunch, dinner and souvenirs

If you have any more questions please ask us!

Email us your questions at cusco_tourdesk@lokihostel.com or stop by the travel desk at Loki Cusco