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Cusco Machu Picchu 3D\/2N<\/strong> is ideal for people who have little time, but want to see the best of Cusco<\/strong><\/a> and Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> in a short time.<\/p>\n You will stay in quality hotels and hostels specially selected by our agency, and receive included private transportation to and from the airport on the first and last days of your tour. Please note that meals are not included on this tour; however, with several excellent restaurants in Cusco, you will have no trouble finding plenty to eat!<\/p>\n In order to book this tour, you must provide your passport and flight information. We recommend booking two to three months in advance for maximum ease and flexibility.<\/p>\n This package\u00a0is not finished yet. We appreciate your understanding.<\/p>\n PLACES VISITED ON THE TOUR:<\/strong><\/p>\n [tabby title=\u00bbDay by day\u00bb]<\/p>\n [tabs] You will be welcomed at the Cusco airport by our staff, and escorted to your hotel or hostel.<\/p>\n In the afternoon, you will begin to learn about Peru\u00b4s enchanting history and culture on an optional tour (includes the historic city center, Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Qenko Ruins, Puka Pukara, and \u00a0Tambomachay). After exploring these fascinating sites and ruins, you will be transported back to your hotel or hostel at approximately 4:30 pm.<\/p>\n [\/tab]<\/p>\n [tab title=\u00bbDay 2″]<\/p>\n We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m.\u00a0 and travel by tourist bus to Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board the 6:40 a.m\u00a0 train to Aguas Calientes.<\/p>\n The 6:40 a.m. train will arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station at 8:10 a.m. You will be picked up and taken to the bus station. Once at the bus station, you will take a 20 minute bus ride to the entrance of Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n At Machu Picchu, you will have a two hour guided tour of the ancient city, followed by several hours of free time for your own exploration of the site. After you finish exploring Machu Picchu, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you can eat lunch before boarding your return train back to Ollantaytambo in the afternoon. In Ollantaytambo, transportation will be waiting to bring you back to Cusco by approximately 10:00 pm.<\/p>\n [\/tab]<\/p>\n [tab title=\u00bbDay 3″]<\/p>\n We will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the airport for your flight to Lima<\/p>\n [\/tab] [tabby title=\u00bbPrice\u00bb]<\/p>\n After you have sent us your booking form and confirm deposit was made \u00a0will send you an electronic receipt confirming your trek has been officially booked and also to confirm the exact departure date of your trek.<\/p>\n Returning train Included in the cost of this tour\/trek is the Expedition train,<\/strong>\u00a0which departs either at 6:20 pm or 7:00 pm DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY.<\/p>\n Can I get an early train ticket?<\/strong> There is also an option to upgrade your train to the Vistadome train<\/strong>\u00a0which is the extra US $75 per person. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking the tour. Unfortunately, none of the trains go straight to Cusco\u2014they run either to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. In either case, we will transfer you back by bus to Cusco.<\/p>\n Can I change my return train ticket by myself?<\/strong> How long is the journey back to Cusco?<\/strong> Can I upgrade the hostel to a hostel in Cusco and Aguas Calientes?<\/strong><\/p>\n Every traveller has their own expectations for accommodation and that is why we offer you the option to book your own hostel independently. The hostels that Inka Trail Backpacker books are considered basic and if you wish to upgrade to a hotel you need to either do this yourself or ask us to book the new hotel for you. The upgrade Hotel options are;\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Tierra Viva\u00a0 Hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes are 70 dollars per person per day Important Notice Regarding Student Discount Eligibility\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n We offer a student discount (USD $20.00). However, due to several incidents of users falsifying personal data, the ISIC card is no longer valid for purchasing a discounted tour. As of July 1, 2017, the rules for purchasing student tickets to Machu Picchu have changed: discounts are only available with presentation of a student visa granted by the Peruvian embassy or consulate in the student\u00b4s country of origen and\/or by the National Superintendent of Migrations. These documents must be provided at the time of purchase; discounts cannot be applied retroactively and refunds or reimbursements in this case are not available. Please send us a scan or photocopy of your passport, student visa, and university ID card or transcript so that we are able<\/p>\n [tabby title=\u00bbIncluded\/ Not Included\u00bb]<\/p>\n [tabby title=\u00bbWhy us ?\u00bb]<\/p>\n Why does Inka Trail Backpacker charge less than other tour operators?<\/strong><\/p>\n At Inka Trail Backpacker, we offer you the basic and essential version of the popular treks in the region. We are a 100% local company that wants to provide everything you will need at the real cost of operations\u2014never unfair upcharging! That is why our slogan is \u201cFun, Not Fancy Trip.\u201d<\/p>\n Are you a certified company?<\/strong><\/p>\n Inka Trail Backpacker has been a Licensed\u00a0Inca Trail Tour Operator<\/a>\u00a0since 2014. All companies managing the\u00a0Inca Trail<\/a>\u00a0must be certified and have an Inca Trail operators license. This license is issued annually each December; Inka Trail Backpacker is licensed through the year of \u00a02027.<\/p>\n Our license as an Official Travel Agency is under the name\u00a0Inka Trail Backpacker E.I.R.L.<\/strong>\u00a0Our License as an Inca Trail Operator is under the name of\u00a0INKA TRAIL BACKPACKER E.I.R.L<\/strong>\u00a0We also work with partner company licenses, such as\u00a0QESWACHAKA PERU TOURS\u00a0\u00a0E.I.R.L<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0GRUPO CAMINOS DEL PERU E.I.R.L.<\/strong>\u00a0For tourists \u2018protection, getting the permit for the Inca Trail from the government is a complicated and stringent process: in order to guarantee an Inca Trail Permit for all the tourists that have decided to book their adventure with us, we are registered to book using any of the above mentioned company licenses. We are all registered on the official government web site:\u00a0www.machupicchu.gob.pe<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tour with Like-Minded Travellers<\/strong><\/p>\n As a traveller, you know that one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences of going to new places is meeting people along the way. When you book a tour with us, you can be confident that your group will be filled with similar travellers looking for adventure in the Peruvian Andes. Our groups provide a great opportunity to meet new people and bond with them in an exciting environment. You never know who you will meet!<\/p>\n Community<\/strong><\/p>\n We are really proud of the work we do for our community. This is a main focus for our company. We have worked with villages directly to help supply them with needs, buy all our food from local farmers and markets, and serve the freshest ingredients.<\/p>\n [tabby title=\u00bbTravel info\u00bb]<\/p>\n\n
\n[tab title=\u00bbDay 1″]<\/p>\nDay 1: Arrival in Cusco \u2013 Optional City Tour<\/h3>\n
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\nWe can also book an afternoon train that departs 2:55 p.m. or 4:22 p.m. at an extra cost of US $35 per person the train we will book DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY.
\nPlease,<\/strong>\u00a0notice that 35 dollars extra you will pay also will cover your private transportation to bring you back from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco<\/p>\n
\nAt the time of your tour, it may be possible to make changes to your return train ticket if you don\u2019t want to take the 18:20 p.m train. You will have to take your train ticket personally to the train station in Aguas Calientes and ask them to change the return ticket for an early one. You will probably be asked to pay an extra administration fee, which will depend on the train service and departure time. Please notice that once you will change your returning train you will responsible to cover your own transportation back to Cusco<\/p>\n
\nYou will be traveling for approximately 3 hours before you arrive back in Cusco. First, you will travel for 1.5 hours by train to the Ollantaytambo train station. Then you will be picked up by your driver outside of the train station. The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it so that there will be no confusion. If you do not see the driver initially, wait for them outside of the train station. Once the driver has picked you up, you will travel for another 1.5 hours in a private van\/car to your hotel\/hostel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco will depend on train availability. You will receive your return train tickets once your guide has finished your walking tour of Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n
\nIf you wish to book a hostel independently, a US $10 discount is given per person off the tour price. You can use this money to pay for an alternative hostel.<\/p>\n
\nCasa Andina Hotel in Cusco and Aguas Calientes are 80 dollares per person per day<\/p>\nDiscounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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