About Machu Picchu!!!?

Question

i'm planing to go to machu picchu, wich is the best way to go up there, by "camino del inca"? by train "peru Rail" or by train to "aguas calientes", there are any others ways to go up? and how much is the average cost for each one? Thank you very much

Answer 1

I would have to say peru Rail. You can see so much more from the train. It passes through so many towns. It's a great way to get to Machu Pichu.

"PeruRail links most of the tourist highlights of the Andes in Peru and is undoubtedly the most spectacular way to discover the ancient land of the Incas, taking you through scenery of outstanding beauty and to places almost inaccessible by any other means.

A choice of main routes are offered - between either historic Cuzco or the Sacred Valley and the legendary Machu Picchu and between Cuzco and Lake Titicaca."

"The Hiram Bingham carries passengers on a spectacular journey through changing landscapes, passing lush fields, colourful villages and the wonderful vistas of the beautiful Andes.

Departuring from Poroy Station (20 minutes from Cuzco centre) at 9am, the Hiram Bingham gives a more leisurely start to the day than traditional departures.  Brunch is served on board and guides are present to explain points of interest en route, as well as in the Ruins at Machu Picchu.

Afternoon Tea is served at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, located just steps from the ancient citadel.  Once back on board for the 6.00pm departure, pre-dinner cocktails are served, accompanied by live entertainment and a 4-course gastronomic menu."

Here is the rates:

As of 1st April 2007 until 31st December 2007

http://www.orient-express.com/web/tper/t...

Answer 2

Whether you go by Peru rail or the Orient express you have to go first to Aguas calientes. My choice would be Peru Rail, it is not that expensive as the Orient express and I wouldnt do the Inka trail basically because I like comfort! Orient express is about 500 dollars, Peru Rail is less than 100 dollars.

Answer 3

We took the Peru Train.  

If you have not made your hotel reservation at Machu Picu, book the Turista Hotel, it's the only hotel by machu Picu, as I recall there 6 rooms in the hotel.  

In the city, we stayed at The Mira Flores Hotel, in Mira Flores, as I remember, very nice and quaint.

Answer 4

Doing the Inca Trail is an experience on its own, so if all you want to do is visit Machu Picchu without hiking for 4 days to get there, I recommend taking the Peru Rail Backpacker or Peru Rail Vistadome trains.  The Vistadome is slightly more expensive than the Backpacker, but a lot more comfortable and it has windows on the top corners of the roof of the train, that give you a wonderful view of the mountains along the way.  The windows on the Vistadome are treated with UV filters so you don't burn with the sun's rays.

I recommend taking one of those train services to the town of Aguas Calientes and spending a night there.  There are plenty of hotels and hostels, ranging from 15.00 Soles a night  , to $50.00 to over $100.00.  By spending the night in Aguas Calientes, you can wake up before dawn the next morning and take the first bus (5:30AM) up to the Machu Picchu site.  That way you can beat the morning crowds and enjoy the sunrise from the site.

The entrance to Machu Picchu costs 120.50 Soles, which equals $40.00 (USD). This ticket can only be payed in Soles and in cash.  The bus ticket to and back from the site costs $12.00 and can be payed in USD or local currency: Soles.

I hope this helps!