Top Things to do in Aguas Calientes
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Things to do in Aguas Calientes, Cusco Region: The Best Archaeology Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Aguas Calientes, Peru including 2-Day Private Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco, 2 Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train, 1-day Machu Picchu Tour, 14-Day Peru & Bolivia Authentic Backpacking Adventure, 4-Day || All Included || - City Tour - Sacred Valley & MachuPicchu - Group, Salkantay Treking to Machu Picchu 4D / 3N (Camping), Cusco & Manu (8 Days Package Tour), Machu Picchu By Train (2 Days), Private Full-Day Tour To Machu Picchu with Lunch, Sacred Valley Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco 2-Day.
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1. 2-Day Private Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private overnight trek is ideal for those who really want to be far in the middle of nowhere with only nature surrounding them. This is a relatively easy hike of only 4- 5 hours, with elevations from 6725-13287 feet (2050-4050 m). Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) is situated above the Sacred Valley of the Incas, or Valley of Urubamba, and offers spectacular views over the mountain range Cordillera de Vilcanota of the Andes and snow-capped mountains over the 5000 msnm. You will enjoy the hike over the Salkantay, Veronica, Chicon and pitusiray high mountains.
Inclusions: Lunch, Overnight accommodation in Hotel 3 Stars. , Professional guide, Private tour, Meals as per itinerary (01=breakfast, 01=lunch), Train Tickets / Bus tickets / admission fees
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Breakfast 1D, Lunch2D , Dinner1D are not included, BIOSECURITY PROTOCOLS AND SUPPLIES COVID - 19
Reviewed By Valerie D
After a 10 day Traveling adventure with a group through another traveling group, my friend and I opted for a private tour of Rainbow Mountain! Unfortunately it snowed on the day we reserved our tour; however it was one of our most enjoyable days due to the kindness of our guide Richard. He was very informative regarding the history and culture of the area and people. We were able to see some beautiful sites on the way to and home. We met some local folks, stopped by a lovely place to eat Los Cabanas and have coffee. The food was awesome!! Richard took some beautiful photos and was patient with us when we wanted to stop to view some sights/alpacas!! The time with Cusco Holiday Peru Servicios Turisticos was one of our most favorite and memorable!! Thanks for such a wonderful time and adventure!!
2. 2 Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day trip. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before catching the sunrise at the famous Inca citadel the next day • Enjoy personalized service with this small group tour • Explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day trip from Cusco • Visit the archaeological sites of Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo • Watch the sunrise over the famous Machu Picchu and learn about the
Inclusions: Transfers between your Cusco hotel and Ollantaytambo train station, Arrival and Departure airport transfers (for this it is necessary send us the flight information), English or Spanish-speaking guide, Sacred Valley of the Incas tour, One night at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast, Machu Picchu guided tour, 1 Bottle of Water
Exclusions: Extra night hotel accommodations, Lunches and dinners, Sacred Valley tour entrance fees, Waynapicchu Mountain climb entrance fees - US$ 30 (optional, But need to be requested in advance), Hot springs entrance fees (optional, you can do on your arrival in Aguas Calientes), Additional expenses, Gratuity (optional), Hotel upgrade: For an extra cost (Upgrade your hotel to a 4 or 5 star hotel), Vistadome Train Upgrade: (US$95, please request in advance)
Reviewed By raebai-x
My husband and I returned shortly from our trip to Cusco and were well taken care of. Luis our point person reminded us daily about our itinerary and touched base with us after our tours ended. Every day we had different tour guides, but they were all very patient, knowledgeable and polite (Fabricio to Sacred Valley, Ceasar to Maras and Moray and Eder to Machu Picchu). I thought the price was amazing considering that it covered transportation and lodging. If purchased separately we'd end up spending slightly more. The hotel in Cusco was nice and a short walk to the town center. The hotel in Aguas Caliente was very nice but our room was the size of a closet! Overall, we enjoyed our time. Luis left us with a very thoughtful gift before we departed (a doll I was looking for). I definitely recommend Andean View Travel especially for those who want a thoroughly planned trip. This package did not leave much room for self exploration, perhaps you can add a day or two before or after if that's what you'd like.
3. 1-day Machu Picchu Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The citadel of Machu picchu a masterpiece of Civil Engineering and Architecture of the Inca Empire, built in the heart of the Andes of the center and Amazon rainforest under the protection of the sacred mountains Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu.
Inclusions: Lunch, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Local guide who speaks English or Spanish, Pick-up and pick-up at the hotel, Private transfer to Ollantaytambo train station., Viaje de ida y vuelta en autobús a Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes, Round trip on the Expedition Train to Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, Impuestos municipales
Exclusions: Optional hike to Huayna Picchu: 15 USD (per person)
Reviewed By jessicacH8240VA
We had a great day, without rain !! We did the short trail, it was a tough climb but it was worth the effort, the Laguna is very beautiful and the view you have from the highest point is spectacular, it is very cold and the height of the place if you feel when you walk The best thing is to drink a coca tea to avoid altitude sickness. If you don't want to walk, you can rent a horse, although you have to do the last section on foot anyway. The tour with South America Exploor is highly recommended !!
4. 14-Day Peru & Bolivia Authentic Backpacking Adventure
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Experience the best of Peru and Bolivia and create incredible memories with new friends. Explore from Cuzco to La Paz, visiting legendary Machu Picchu, the blinding white Uyuni Salt Flats, and world famous Lake Titicaca. Join a small group of like-minded travellers for a journey you’ll never forget, with adrenaline pumping adventures like ziplining, mountain biking, white water rafting, and more! HIGHLIGHTS Bond with like-minded travellers on the ultimate small group tour Bike, zipline, river raft, and trek your way to legendary Machu Picchu Discover natural wonders at Lake Titicaca Take an epic journey through the Uyuni Salt Flats
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 10 nights mixed shared accommodation, 3-Day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu, Uros Floating Island & 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Experience, Cuzco Airport Pick-Up, English-Speaking Tour Leader Throughout Itinerary
Exclusions: Airport drop-off, Sleeping bag, entrance, hot shower & toilets fees in Uyuni, Tips, Travel insurance, Single supplement available upon request, Other meals/drinks, Personal expenses, International flights
Reviewed By NickB1403
Junior was an absolutely brilliant and helpful guide -very knowledgeable and his organisational skills excellent. He is a really nice guy as well and asset to Bamber. The chef and porters were also great as was the group dynamics-a truly enriching experience overall. Nick Black
5. 4-Day || All Included || - City Tour - Sacred Valley & MachuPicchu - Group
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu takes you through all the most important sites of Cusco such as: Qoricancha also known as the Temple of the Sun, we will also visit Sacsayhuaman, one of the most emblematic places of the Inca Empire built by the Inca Pachacuteq in the 15th century. We will continue the tour of the Sacred Valley which is one of the most popular routes in the Cusco region. Finally we will take you to one of the most incredible train trips in the world and we will go to Machu Picchu "One of the seven wonders of the modern world".
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, All entrance, tour guide, train tickets
Exclusions: meals not mentioned
Reviewed By 318mar_aguadalupej
I loved the Rainbow Mountain tour. Good food, beautiful places, easy than we expected, I loved it, I would do it again !.
6. Salkantay Treking to Machu Picchu 4D / 3N (Camping)
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
We are a company specialized in adventure and we guarantee 100% happiness with you, book and be part of this great adventure.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Pick up from your hotel in Cusco., Private transportation to Mollepata and Soraypampa, starting point of the trek., Professional Guide English and Spanish., Entrance to Salkantay road., Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu., Horsemen and horses,ents, food, kitchen equipment, restaurants, equipment (7 kilos maximum per pax)., Food 3 breakfasts, 3 appetizers, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. All these meals are prepared by our chef., Boiled water after breakfast, to refill your water bottles., Lunch with hot drinks such as tea and coffee., Oxygen and first aid kit., All camping equipment, including tents for staff., 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes, Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes., Return train to Ollantaytambo and then a private transport to Cusco., Transfer to your hotel in Cusco at the end of the tour.
Exclusions: Sleeping Bag, you can rent in our office ($ 25.00 USD for the entire trip)., Trekking poles, you can rent in our office (the $ 15.00 USD for the entire trip)., Lunch on the last day and breakfast on the first day.
Reviewed By David T
My wife and I have just finished the 2 day tour with our guide, Domingo. From the night before the tour to stepping off the bus after Machu Picchu Domingo was excellent. As was, Jesus, our driver on Day 1. The scenery was unbelievable throughout and we never felt rushed at any stage - we were at Machu Picchu for 4.5 hours. Domingo also helped us take photos which we will cherish forever. I cant recommend this company and tour enough. Thank you, Domingo.
7. Cusco & Manu (8 Days Package Tour)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is an excellent 8 days trip of Cusco and Amazon Rainforest. We offer this complete tour package where our guests can get the most of the Southern Peru in 8 days.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Airport Transfer, All entrance fees
Exclusions: Meals as not mentioned in itienerary, Accommodation in Cusco
Reviewed By Leocadia1111
Really well organised - absolutely loved it. Good people and an amazing tour, saw loads of animals and is very pleased.
8. Machu Picchu By Train (2 Days)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.
Inclusions: Cusco Hotel Transfer, Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and back, Train from Ollantyatmbo to Aguas Calientes and back, Accommodation in Aguas Calientes, Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, Bi-lingual tour guide, Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Exclusions: Meals
Reviewed By melissawedyer
This was my second time in the Amazon. I had been to the Amazon jungle in Manu. Tambopata has its own charm. The place is surreal, way too deeper and offers the opportunity to spot more animals and birds. The tour leader was very nice and fun to be with. The lodges and food they served were also outstanding.
9. Private Full-Day Tour To Machu Picchu with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Visit one of the seven wonders of the world with a unique service and a local Tour guide 100 % expert and with very good English domain, Enjoy the magic, the landscape, food, people and the great history of this place. This experience is private and personalized with lunch included, so you can make a dream come true.
Inclusions: Private guided tour in Machu Picchu (from 2 to 2:30 hrs), Local English- or Spanish-speaking guide, Lunch (appetizer and main course)., Private transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Station (Round Trip), Hotel pickup and drop-off. Note: Some hotels are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send hotel details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place if necessary., Conssetur Bus for go up and down to Machu Picchu
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By gaving1234
This was a fantastic tour led by a guide named Eddie. Eddie was incredible! He was very knowledgeable, his English was fantastic, and he really made sure everyone could go at a pace they wanted to. We took our time, took many photos, and really enjoyed the experience.
10. Sacred Valley Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco 2-Day
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 8 reviews
A trip to Peru is not complete without a visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu with an overnight in Aguas Calientes. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco. We will pick you up from your Cusco Hotel around 07:30 am, then we will start our adventure. Our first stop after driving some minutes is the Alpaca farm, following we will visit the famous Pisaq Market, the Pisaq Inca Archeological site and Ollantaytambo park Archeological. Later in the afternoon You will head the train station and catch your train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. On the second day, we will have a guided tour that will help you discover and understand what Machu Picchu tells us about the life and customs of the Incan people. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
Inclusions: • Hotel pickup and drop-off., • 01-night hotel 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes., • Breakfast at the hotel and WiFi /2nd day., • Entrance to Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. , • English and Spanish speaking professional guide., • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back, • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu and back., • Transport from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco Hotel / 2nd day.
Exclusions: • Meals, • Tips / Gratuities (optional)., Huayna Picchu Mountain hike
Reviewed By Loves2GoPlaces
Incredible experience!!! Our family of 2 out-of-shape parents and 2 teenage kids went to Peru for Spring Break. We booked a 2-day tour of the Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollyantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and Huayna Picchu. Kevin met us the night before at our hotel, exactly on time. He carefully walked us through all the events of the trip - their timing, the tickets (he’d already purchased all of it), the items we’d need (passports & a backpack with a change of clothes, some snacks, camera, drinks). We met the following morning & had a HUGE minivan and driver just for our family!! We took a wonderful drive to Pisac, stopping at a llama, alpaca, and vicuña preserve, some beautiful photo stops, and then Pisac. The whole time we got a comprehensive overview of the region & it’s history. We climbed Pisac and took a bunch of photos. Kevin was super engaging with our teenagers, which was so nice! We further had lunch in Pisac and walked through their incredible market (hint!! Get your souvenirs here!). We continued on to Ollyantaytambo and our kids climbed those ruins with Kevin while we chilled down below. He was so darn flexible about what we did and where we went, it was amazing! We took the train to Machu Picchu - note, you can upgrade to the VistaDome train. Your guide would take a separate train if you do this, which scared us, but he informed us we’d be met on the other end by a representative, and sure enough a young lady had a sign with our names at the other end. It’s a tiny train station, you cannot get lost! The entry/exit points are about 10 feet wide and the waiting rooms for the trains only hold about 15-30 people! The city is in the jungle, the train takes about 90 minutes to get there & runs along a river all the way there. You’ll get a little snack & drink on the train & a small cultural presentation that was a lot of fun (not going to ruin it but it’ll make you laugh!) The hotel in Machu Picchu initially worried us as the city is clearly not well off and I’m used to the Ritz, but it was clean, very quiet, and very safe! There are no cars in Machu Picchu Pueblo, there’s a river that runs through town just outside the train station and maybe 3 streets about 1/4 mile long each. Most hotels are on the same street, right on the river, and another parallel street behind the hotels is where all the restaurants are. It is on a long slope, think of a San Francisco street but in the middle of the jungle. We wandered around for the evening, had our dinner, and felt quite safe. The next morning Kevin met us at 7am and we lined up for the buses up the mountain. We were in Machu Picchu by about 8:30am. We walked around the site with Kevin for some time before we headed to the check in for Huayna Picchu. Sole important thoughts here - firstly, I had in my mind we’d climb Huayna Picchu first but Kevin had booked our tickets to do Machu Picchu first. LISTEN TO HIM AND DO MACHU PICCHU FIRST!!! Yes there was fog at Machu Picchu initially, but we were patient and just as Kevin predicted, all the fog lifted while we were there and we got amazing pictures. We took a fog one just for fun and one about 7 minutes later that you’ll see below - that’s how quickly the weather changes! Climbing Huayna Picchu in the second group is smart because you are passing people as they’re coming down the mountain and once they clear you have the whole mountain to yourselves. It was incredible!! It isn’t for the faint hearted - my husband had to quit about 30% of the way up the mountain, and I had to take breaks all the time, but Kevin was so amazingly encouraging and patient we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Tip: take 2L of water per person. We ran out of water coming down and were parched at the end! A few thoughts about the climb - when you begin the trek you actually have to climb DOWN first. You must get from Machu Picchu to the next mountain over, so you go down into the valley to cross over to the other mountain. Just remember when you’re aching and tired at the end of your trek, you have to climb back up out of the valley to leave....it’s a bit of torture :) When you near the summit you’ll arrive at some terraces. Stop here & just enjoy for 10 minutes, because next you climb the “stairs of death” - steep, small depth stairs to get to the elevation check point. These stairs are no joke in how scary they are if you actually stop & turn and look while you’re on the stairs...essentially you can drop right into the valley from them in you slip. My 13 year-old daughter had a bit of a panic attack here, but Kevin stayed right with her and soothes her and encouraged her up those steps!! So, after this you’ll hit the elevation check point where you can sit & chill a while. Take some photos, etc. Climb up further to the very summit where there’s only room for 3-4 people to take a photo on a rock with Machu Picchu behind you, and then you start your descent. Here’s where our hero guide again cane to the rescue - there’s a cave you have to maneuver coming down the mountain. It is VERY tight & for a claustrophobic person, I found it terrifying. Kevin coached me through it, and even scrambled down into the cave with me to stop me from hitting my head as I panicked & tried to stand up! After you’re out of the cave, you’re pretty much following the same path down as you took up, so not much more to say here other than Kevin is so conscientious about your safety that he warned us and even jumped ahead of the kids in steep sections to point to the rocks they needed to walk on for the most stable descent. Now folks, this is a huge mountain for our family, we’ve never experienced ANYTHING like this before. We felt in such capable hands. It took us 3 hours and 7 minutes from start to finish. Kevin has made a round trip of the entire mountain in under 40 minutes, so we could only imagine how he must have felt with slow people in tow, but he was positive the entire time!! On the return from the region, Kevin’s train was about an hour ahead of ours because we again chose the VistaDome train, so we did a little shopping & picked up our backpacks we’d stored at the hotel while we climbed. He met us back in Ollantaytambo and back we went to Cusco! This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us. We were nervous storing bags in Cusco (when we left for Machu Picchu), and Machu Picchu while we climbed, but Kevin and our driver made it all so darn easy, safe, and enjoyable! Kevin even made sure to get Machu Picchu stamps in our passports, which we’d have never thought to do. He made sure we kept change for the bathrooms, and that we had emergency electrolytes in case of dehydration. He really thinks of everything! Couldn’t be happier with our experience, our children have memories that they’ll cherish their whole lives because of Kevin!
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