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 by schlumpf
The easiest, and the cheapest way to visit all the area, is to take a taxi for two days at the cost of USD20 in total.
The cost is pretty good, moreover if you find people with whom share this cost.
In the morning of day one, you can easily visit Cusco and then drive till Ollaytatambo to visit the beautifull ruins.
Then, at night, you can drop in the "backpacker train" from Ollaytatambo to Aguas Calientes that leaves at 19.45 (2hrs).
There you will find just backpackers or locals (at the costs of 23.80USD roundtrip>>the normal day-train will costs you beetween 70 and 100USD).
Sleep in Aguas Caliente for less then 2dollars each, in a simply but clean double room (just drop of the train and there will be plenty of people offering accomodations!), and at 06 AM (the best time!!!) of the day after take a bus or walk to Macchu Picchu (3USd one way).
Visit Macchu Picchu and climb Wayna Picchu (USD 20,00 entry fee for MP) and get back to Aguas Calientes to sleep the 2nd night.
The morning after take the train back to Ollaytatambo where there will be your taxi driver waiting for you.
On the way back to Cusco you can visit all the sacred valley sites, i.e. Pisac (amazing!!!), Calca, Salinas and all the sites closer to Cusco city, i.e. Sacsayhuamàn, Qenko, Puca Pucara and Tambo Machai.
So, in this way, you will spend something like USD 60,00 plus the cost of the taxi, instead of USD 120/150 as requested from all the travel agency in Avenida del Sol in Cusco, with the big advantage that you are the one that will decide the waiting time in every sites! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 The train to Machu Picchu by Paul2001
In enjoyed the train trip to Machu Picchu mostly for the scenery along the way. What really raised my eyebrows was the floor show put on by two, one male and one female, attendents on the return trip. It was quite good if you do not mind the fact that they were attempting to get you by lots of local clothing. The Vistadome also serves snacks along the way to and from Machu Picchu. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 A view of the bus route to
Machu Picchu by AKtravelers
The busses seem to depart as soon as they are full, and you never have to wait long before boarding the next bus. The last bus down the mountain departs the ruins at 5:30. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Never seem to stand up
straight.. by neilward
The train had a see through roof which certainly helped us see more of this wonderful place.
The staff on the train were very smart,very curteous and most helpful.It was one of the cleanest trains I have ever been on. Leave a Comment
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 backpacker train by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment Theme: Train
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 The "Adios Kid" works the
bus for tips by AKtravelers
There are enough of these adios kids that your bus is sure to have one if you depart in the afternoon. We had three trips down the mountain and a different kid each time. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 The road from Aguas Caleintes
to Machu Picchu by Paul2001
You can catch the buses to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes at the foot of the market. The run very frequently, especially early in the day Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Vistadome to Machu
Picchu, Peru by cruisingbug
We got to town at 1:40 and already the Backpacker was sold out and had been for some time. "Luckily" we could still get tickets on the 2:55 Vistadome - at 3 times the price ($70 for two - only cash, no credit cards). So much for seeing the ruins - or even having lunch, although a small sandwich and drink is provided on the Vistadome. DO NOT buy snacks inside the waiting room, they're very overpriced (12 soles for a bag of Combos and a candy bar).
Perurail would not let us reserve seats when we'd called before leaving home. The Vistadome was only about a third full, so maybe this is a way they have to sell seats! Some of the people we talked to who, like us, had to get Vistadome tickets had planned to take the Backpacker also.
By the way, I thought the Backpacker (which we took on the way back to Cusco) was more comfortable, even if you couldn't see the tops of the mountains. The Vistadome is set up like a plane, with rows of seats all facing the same way, but didn't even have folddown tray tables and offered little leg room. The Backpacker has seats set up in groups of four, two sets facing each other with a table between and felt much more comfortable.
PLEASE NOTE: Since our trip last month, rates have increased at PeruRail - and the website is completely different. Leave a Comment
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 Fun inside/outside the
backpacker train. by kzapanta
These are just our observations and thougths. You can disagree.
The backpacker train first off has a more relaxed, chilled travel atmosphere that world travellers and packpackers would be accustomed to. No,its not panoramic windows but unless you can't move your head, its sufficient. What I found to be most pleasant is the amount of luxurious room it has. More room luggage room, more leg room per passenger, and the conductors on the backpacker train are more chilled, helpful, and genuine. Bench seating with pairings facing each other. Even if you get people facing you, there is still more room in the backpacker train.
The vistadome train. Yes you get those extra windows on the top. But to be honest, it was useful for about 5 minutes of the trip. The seats are exactly like an airplane. If it wasn't for the windows, I though I was back on an airplane cabin. Numbered seats, all facing forward, less legroom, arm rests digging at your sides, and a tiny space for everyones luggage.
Continuation on the next tip. Must read.
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 by jadedmuse
We took the train back to Cusco and I remember going over the Urubamba River, through narrow gorges where you could almost reach your hand out the window and touch the rocky sides of the cliffs, the colorful locals - and some colorful tourists - and just beautiful, wild, natural scenery.
There's food and beverages available on the ride, too. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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