Machu Picchu is a tourist destination that thousands of people dream of visiting. It’s considered one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and offers its visitors the architectural and engineering wonders that the Incas built and indescribable energy that renews the spirit. Andean culture, history, and tradition await you in this magical, mystical place.
Many visitors to Peru opt to hike to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, but if you prefer to take a more relaxing trip and journey along one of the most beautiful railways on the planet, then our 2-day Machu Picchu by train tour is for you! Let us plan every detail of this exciting adventure so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the experience.
Briefing
The night before your Tour, there will be a pre-tour talk with your expert guide at our office at 6:00 pm
Pickups
Machu Picchu Tierra Feliz will pick you up directly from your hotel. As long as your hotel is in Cusco city.
Can I Store My Luggage At Your Office
Of course!! For this overnight tour by train, your luggage allowance is still limited due to restrictions on the train. Any extra luggage can be left safely in Cusco at the Peru Magical Adventures office-deposit or your hotel,
both are for free
Are we dropped off at our hotel after the tour of Machu Picchu?
Absolutely! We will drop you off at your hotel, and also, if you booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, Our
Machu Picchu Tierra Feliz representative will drop you off there.
At what time is the train departure?
It depends on the train availability, the idea is to give you as much time as possible in Machu Picchu to
explore and enjoy this fascinating city on the way back to Cusco.
You will take the train at 14:55, 15:20, 16:22, or 16:43 depending on availability.
Insurance
Travel protection is essential for your peace of mind and safety throughout the journey.
Unexpected medical emergencies or illnesses prior to your trip could make you lose pre-paid, nonrefundable
payments. Emergency medical transport and air ambulances in remote locations can be extremely expensive
and will probably not be covered by your medical health plan, so it is mandatory that you purchase personal
travel insurance.
Your insurance must cover, personal accidents, medical expenses, air ambulance, repatriation costs and all
other expenses.
There are several insurance companies offering travel protection plans available for purchase online. Very
important when you take (adventure – activities).
Lost Items
You are responsible for your personal items throughout the journey. Please be diligent about where you
leave your things and remember to remove all items from our bus, tent, restaurant, etc. Don’t leave
anything unintended while hiking. Other trekkers or groups may pick it up not knowing who it belongs to.
How Is The Weather In Peru?
It depends on where you visit.
The coast of Peru is usually quite hot although during the dry season (April – August) it can get chilly early
in the morning and at night.
In the Andes of Cusco, you will find two main seasons – wet and dry. The wet season runs from November to
April is usually warmer overall.
The dry season runs from May to October and has hot clear days but cold nights.
Peruvian weather is difficult to accurately predict. You can see beautiful clear hot days in the middle of the
wet season and hail storms in the dry season – this is the magic and beauty of Peru.
What Is Altitude?
The primary cause of altitude sickness is going to high too quickly. Given time your body can adapt to the
decrease in oxygen at specific altitudes. This is known as acclimatization and generally takes 1 to 3 nights at
the given altitude.
Prevention Of Altitude Sickness
Don’t over-exert yourself or move higher for the first 24 hours.
If you go above 10,000ft ( 3,047m), increase your sleeping elevation by 1,000ft (305m) per day and for every
3,000ft ( 915m) of elevation gained, take a rest day.
If you start to show symptoms of moderate altitude sickness, don’t go higher until symptoms decrease.
If symptoms increase, go down and down.
Keep in mind that different people will acclimatize at different rates.
Stay properly hydrated.
Take it easy; don’t over-exert yourself when you first get up to altitude.
Avoid tobacco, alcohol, or other depressant drugs including, tranquilizers and sleeping pills.
Eat a high carbohydrates diet while at altitude.
Preventive Medications
Diamox (acetazolamide) changes acid balance which allows you to increase breathing and improve oxygen
uptake – the same mechanism as in normal acclimatization, but faster.
Dexamethasone(a steroid) is a drug that decreases brain and other swellings, helping to preserve the effects.
Tipping
It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on
the service. Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory. Anything extra will be an expression of
satisfaction for the persons who have assisted you on your tour. This is of considerable significance to the
people who will take care of you during your journey.
If at the end of your journey you feel your guide and support team did an amazing job, tipping is
appreciated. For the guide, this is more personal, it would be most welcome. It is of course at your
discretion or whatever you are comfortable leaving…
