Transportation to Machu Picchu
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Transportation to Machu Picchu
Is it possible that all of the trains from Cuzco and the Sacred Valley could already be booked up for a trip at the end of August?? Are there other options to get to Machu Picchu??
Thanks for any help!
Thanks for any help!
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It is quite likely. It is after all, one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, esp in the summer (northern hemi summer). I suppose you could see if the Hiram Bingham is booked, since it is the most expensive; almost $600. Maybe you've tried.
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check bookings on the 2 rail services in
it is unlikely but possible
www.saexplorers.org/clubhouses/cusco
good information..
If rails totally booked you can go in via Santa Theresa
www.inkajungletrail.com
check bookings on the 2 rail services in
it is unlikely but possible
www.saexplorers.org/clubhouses/cusco
good information..
If rails totally booked you can go in via Santa Theresa
www.inkajungletrail.com
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http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/...ta-teresa.html
Did this bout a year ago self-guided for under $50
was a grand fun adventure but not for the faint of heart...
Did this bout a year ago self-guided for under $50
was a grand fun adventure but not for the faint of heart...
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We got the train from Ollantaytambo to MP at beginning of Sept. We purchased tickets from the station in Cusco a week in advance. We had to be flexible on timings but it was no real problem getting tickets even at that late stage. I do recall however that they were only releasing tickets in blocks periodically so you may wish to keep trying in the hope of getting the next release. Alternatively, you could try local travel agents who may have allocations of tickets (albeit at a premium)
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I sincerely doubt that all trains are booked. Try selecting SV(Sacred Valley) to MP and don't select a train type.
There are many more departures from the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo) than from Cusco. You just take a taxi to Ollanta.
There are many more departures from the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo) than from Cusco. You just take a taxi to Ollanta.