sábado, 11 de febrero de 2023

MACHU PICCHU REOPENS ON FEBRUARY 15TH 2023

The representatives of the Deconcentrated Directorate of Culture of Cusco, of the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (Gercetur), of Peru Rail, and the municipalities of Machu Picchu town and of Ollantaytambo agreed to schedule for the 15th of February 2023 the reopening of Machu Picchu Inca citadel.




MINUTES OF CONCLUSIONS OF THE DIALOGUE TABLE WITH AUTHORITIES AND INVOLVED PARTIES FOR THE OPENING OF THE LLAQTA OF THE HISTORICAL SANCTUARY OF MACHUPICCHU – ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF MACHUPICCHU

In the city of Cusco, in the auditorium facilities of the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism, and invited representatives, through Multiple Official Letter No. 001-2023-GR Cusco – UGM/ST, having different positions for the opening of the Llaqta of Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu, however, the following conclusions were reached:

  1. Lic. Abel Matto LeivaRegional Manager of Foreign Trade, Tourism and Crafts, indicates that the municipalities of Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Poroy and Urubamba, through their representatives, hold dialogue tables and sign minutes with the Presidents of the Peasant Communities, for the activation of tourism in the Llaqta of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu PicchuMachupicchu Archaeological Park.
  2. The Director of the Decentralized Directorate of Culture, Arch. Maritza Rosa Candia, told the authorities to propose a date to reach the respective Minutes with the Presidents of the Communities in numeral 1, so by consensus it was agreed that they will be submitted with a deadline of February 15th, 2023.
  3. Mr. Robinson Gutierrez LlanosTourism Manager of the District Municipality of Ollantaytambo, will speak with the population to raise awareness regarding the problem of tourism.
  4. Mr. Héctor Oliver – Deputy Mayor of the District Municipality of Machu Picchu agrees to dialogue in the communities with the leaders.
  5. For February 15th, 2023, the opening of the Llaqta of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Archaeological Park is being scheduled.


miércoles, 20 de octubre de 2021

PERU RECEIVES 4 AWARDS AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS - Machu Picchu

World Travel Awards announces Latin America 2021 winners

Our tourism standard #MachuPicchu was recognized today as the best tourist destination in #SouthAmerica 2021 awarded by the #WorldTravelAwards, also called the Oscar of #WorldTourism. In a ceremony held at the Peru pavilion at the Expo Dubai, the president of the World Travel Awards, Graham Cooke, highlighted the award given to Machu Picchu which he described as a "wonderful place" and for being the best tourist destination in South America. In this way Machu Picchu receives for the fourth consecutive year this important international distinction awarded by the #WorldTravelAwards2021.

Machu Picchu
More Information: Here


The citadel of Machu Picchu already won in this category in the 2018, 2019 and 2020 editions. Along with Machu Picchu, Peru received recognition from the World Travel Awards in three other categories: Best Leading Culinary Destination in South America 2021, Best Leading Cultural Destination in South America 2021 and Leading Tourism Office in South America 2021: PromPerú. 


jueves, 7 de octubre de 2021

HUAYNAPICCHU and MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN AVAILABLE 2021 & 2022

We inform you that from October 7th, 2021, the alternate routes to the sacred mountains Machupicchu, #Waynapicchu and Huchuypicchu will be opened.

  • The #MachupicchuMountain alternate route, will have 400 spaces per day, distributed in 2 schedules, the first hour being from 06:00 to 07:00 hours and the ticket must enter directly to the Machupicchu Mountain route and leave the monument by the same path. This type of ticket will have the possibility of a re-entry to the llaqta to perform the little circuit 3 (under short yellow color).
Machu Picchu Mountain Season 2021
Machu Pichu Mountain


  • The alternative route #Waynapicchu Mountain will have 200 spaces per day, distributed in 4 hours, the first hour being from 06:00 to 07:00 hours, the second hour from 08:00 to 09:00 hours, the third hour from 10:00 to 11:00 hours and the fourth hour from 12:00 to 13:00. Visitors who access this alternate route must complete circuit 4 (long bass - light blue) and will not be able to re-enter the monument.
Huayna Picchu Season 2021
Huayna Picchu

  • The Mountain Huchuypicchu alternate route will have 200 spaces per day, distributed in 9 hours, the first hour being from 06:00 to 07:00 hours and the last hour from 14:00 to 15:00 hours. Visitors who access this alternate route must complete circuit 4 (long bass - light blue) and will not be able to re-enter the monument.

Huchuy Picchu - Season 2021
Machu Picchu

What is Wayna Picchu?

Wayna Picchu is a Quechua word that means “Young Mountain”. It would become the antonym of the also famous Machu Picchu Mountain, that means “Old Mountain”. Huayna Picchu has a viewpoint at the top that allows one to have one of the best views of Machu Picchu citadel; moreover, one can appreciate remains of the Inca terraces on the hillside, as well as a half-built temple known as “The Temple of the Moon”.

HOW TO REACH WAYNA PICCHU?

In order to reach Machu Picchu, you need to acquire your entry ticket in advance (at least 3 months ahead), either on food or by bus, then you must walk to the entry checkpoint through the circuit no 3 that starts from the inferior side of the citadel. The ascent will take between 45-60 minutes, depending on the person´s physical condition.

Tourist packages that include Wayna Picchu / Machu Picchu Mountain


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lunes, 4 de octubre de 2021

Royal Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 Days

Today the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - which, as part of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, has been designated a World Heritage natural and cultural site is the most important and most popular hiking trail in South America, followed by many thousands of ecotourists and modern-day pilgrims in the past 3 decades. Its extreme popularity in recent years -- more than 75,000 people a year hike the famous trail -- has led to concerns among environmentalists and historians that the trail is suffering potentially irreparable degradation.

The National Institute of Culture (INC) and the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Integration, and International Trade (MITINCI), reacting to pressure from groups such as UNESCO (which threatened to rescind Machu Picchu's World Heritage Site status), instituted far-reaching changes in practices designed to limit the number of visitors and damage to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, though these alone may not be enough to forestall the trail's damage.

Preparing with us your Inca Trail Experience

The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days route is along hand-hewn stone stairs and trails through sumptuous mountain scenery and amazing cloud forest, past rushing rivers and dozens of Inca ruins. The zone is inhabited by rare orchids, 419 species of birds, and even the indigenous spectacled bear. The trek begins at Qorihuayrachina near Ollantaytambo- more easily described as Km 88 of the railway from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. The 43 km (26-mile) route passes three formidable mountain passes, including the punishing "Dead Woman's Pass", to a maximum altitude of 4,200m (13,800 ft.). Most groups enter the ruins of Machu Picchu at sunrise on the fourth day, although others, whose members are less keen on rising at 3:30am to do it, trickle in throughout the morning.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Transfer by ITEP Van from Cusco to Km 82 “Inca Trail Entrance”



Meals: Lunch, snacks, afternoon tea and dinner.
Accommodation: Camping facilities.
Distance: 11kms/6.8 mls (6 hours more or less of hiking)
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.
Walking Time: Approximately 6 hours (including picnic lunch in route)
Walk and Terrain: Walk, canter on open roads, some steep ascending


Day 2: Trekking “Wayllabamba to Pacaymayuc/ Runkuraqay”


  • Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, afternoon tea and Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Camping facilities.
  • Distance: 16kms/10mls (9 hours more or less of hiking time)
  • Difficulty: Moderate/challenge.

Day 3: Trekking “Pacaymayuc to Wiñayhuayna”



  • Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, afternoon tea and dinner.
  • Accommodation: Camping facilities and hot showers.
  • Distance: 10kms/6.2mls (5 hours more or less of hiking)
  • Difficulty: Moderate

Day 4: Trekking “Wiñayhuayna – Inti Punku & Machupicchu guided Tour”


  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Distance: 8.9kms/5.5mls “By Bus in 25 minutes”
  • Difficulty: Easy

    Back to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes by bus (included) and later board the Expedition train to the Ollantaytambo Train Station “Train departure time can vary according train schedule and availability”. In Ollantaytambo Train station you will meet our private van and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

    *** Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains hike depends on availability; please let us know if you want to add one of these extra hikes at the time of your booking.
    *** We only take ITEP EcoTravel clients in our vans / cars – We do not use public transport.

INCLUDES

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Touristic Transport
  • Adventure Experienced Royal Inca Trail Tour Guide
  • Tour Guide in Machupicchu Cultural Experienced
  • Private campsites
  • Camping equipment
  • 1 Duffle Bag
  • Entry ticket to The Royal Inca Trail
  • Entry ticket to Machu Picchu Inka Site
  • Professional Trekking Chef
  • Meals: 3Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners (Vegetarian, vegan, or special menus are available at no extra cost)
  • Boiled Water 
  • Wake up tea
  • Tea time daily during the Trek
  • Products for hygiene
  • Medical kit and Oxygen bottle
  • Train tickets
  • Transfer back to Cusco
  • 24-hour guest service

miércoles, 27 de diciembre de 2017

Cusco, Sacred Valley and Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 7 days

Salkantay trek in 5 days



This Salkantay Trek Package includes two nights of acclimatization in Cusco before the Trekking to Machu Picchu, the complete 5 days Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu, an overnight by Machu Picchu in the town of Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco for a last night.

Included:

  • Transfers In / Out
  • Transportation Cusco - Mollepata. (Start walking)
  • Professional bilingual tour guide English / Spanish.
  • Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Cusco.
  • Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  • Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
  • 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks, 4 dinners. ” Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost!
  • Cook. (Professional)
  • Drinking water along the Salkantay trail, only on meal times.
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • 1st Aid Kit
  • 01 Oxygen Ball
  • Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Horse men
  • Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent “02 people only”
  • 01 Sleeping Mattress per person
  • 01 night in touristic hostel in Aguas CalientesMachupicchu Village”.
  • Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel.

jueves, 21 de diciembre de 2017

Salkantay Trek and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 7 days




Our classic Salkantay Trek is an alternative to the traditional Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The Sacred path is a cutting edge experience for adventure travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity. With more spectacular views, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu offer a quiet and rich contemplation of Nature.





Included:

  • Transfers In / Out
  • Transportation Cusco - Mollepata. (Start walking)
  • Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.
  • Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
  • Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
  • 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 afternoon snacks, 6 dinners. ” Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost!
  • Cook. (Professional)
  • Drinking water along the Inka Trail, only on meal times.
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • 1st Aid Kit
  • 01 Oxygen Ball
  • Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Horse men
  • Porters (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent “02 people only”
  • 01 Sleeping Mattress per person
  • Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel.





miércoles, 13 de diciembre de 2017

Sacred Valley of the Incas with connection to Machu Picchu in 2 days

Machu Picchu


One of the classic and important tours in Cusco is the Sacred Valley of the Incas with connection to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. In this tour, the first day you will visit the typical local artisanal market in the village of Pisac and the Archaeological site of Pisac.

Then you will continue along the Vilcanota River until you reach Urubamba town, where you will enjoy the typical Peruvian lunch buffet. Later you will visit the Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, then you will continue by tourist train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) where you will spend the night in one of our hotels. The second day, early in the morning, you will visit the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. In the evening you will return to Cusco.

Piscac, Archeological center


ITINERARY

Day 1 : Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

We will pick up you from your hotel at 8:20 am in our touristic bus, and then we will go to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas and different archaeological zones like: Pisac and Ollantaytambo. We can also visit the typical artesanal markets of the town of Pisac.

The first place you will visit will be the typical local market of Pisac, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate different types of sweaters, scarves, and hats made of alpaca, wool, etc.

After this short stop, we will continue to the archaeological site of Pisac. We will have to walk approximately 10 minutes to get there. Here you will have a guided tour for around 1 hour, where we will visit the most important places, like the agriculture place, cemetery of the Incas, the temple of the sun, etc. After visiting Pisac we will continue to Urubamba in our bus and around midday we will stop in a typical restaurant to enjoy our typical Peruvian lunch (buffet).

After our lunch we will drive 30 more minutes to visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. Here you will again discover the magnificence of the Inca constructions and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress. End of the tour of sacred valley at 15:45 pm.

After of our tour we will drop you at the train station in Ollantaytambo, from where you will take the train at 16:36 pm to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). You will travel by train approximately one hour and 45 minutes from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes where our transfer will await you to transfer to our hotel (Night in hotel).

(Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes is at 16:36 pm, arrival in Aguas Calientes at 18:20 pm).

Day 2 : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

After enjoying your delicious breakfast in the hotel we will visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
Early in the morning we will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. This short trip by bus will be approximately 30 minutes along an unpaved road. During the trip by bus you will appreciate the fantastic and beautiful landscapes full of plants and beautiful flowers, and you will also see the Vilcanota River. Then we will visit Machu Picchu with our professional guide who will guide us through the whole Inca citadel of Machu Picchu for approximately 3 hours. Then you will have free time to visit more places in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and take the best photos in places that you like.


If would you like to visit Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain you can go after our guided tour in Machu Picchu if you have an entrance ticket.

Machu Picchu was one of the most important cities of the Incas and you need to stay here more than 5 hour to experience all of Machu Picchu.

After visiting Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes in our bus where you can enjoy your delicious lunch. Later you have to return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then travel by bus to Cusco (please you must arrive at the train station 30 minutes before departure time).

Touristic Train, from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.

Bus, from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

End of our Services

Ollantaytambo ruins

INCLUDES

  • Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  • Entrance ticket for the Sacred Valley Tour.
  • Bus and professional guide for the Sacred Valley tour.
  • Buffet lunch in Urubamba. (Sacred Valley tour)
  • Round trip train ticket: OllantaytamboAguas CalientesOllantaytambo.
  • 1 night in hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
  • Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Bus ticket (Consetour) up to and down from Machu Picchu.
  • Professional tour guide for Machu Picchu (tour in group)
  • Bus: Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • All the information about the tour (one day before).

View complete details of tour at Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in 2 days

MACHU PICCHU REOPENS ON FEBRUARY 15TH 2023

The representatives of the Deconcentrated Directorate of Culture of Cusco , of the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco...