Cocalmayo (Hot Springs) to Machu Picchu
Cocalmayo (Hot Springs) to Machu Picchu
2 Days Starting and ending in Cusco, Peru
Visiting: Santa Teresa, Machu Picchu
Tour operator:
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
16-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from the soothing hot springs of Cocalmayo to the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu. Begin your adventure with a scenic ride from Cusco to Santa Teresa, where you can unwind in the natural hot springs and enjoy a picnic lunch. Spend the night in a comfortable Eco Lodge nestled in the mountain jungle. The next day, hike through a picturesque gorge to Aguas Calientes and take a bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of this ancient Incan citadel. Conclude your trip with a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley back to Cusco. This tour includes accommodation, meals, transportation, and a professional bilingual guide.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cusco - Santa Teresa
Location: Santa Teresa
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Eco Quechua Un Lodge Ecológico Con Balcones Privados
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
After a 4-5hr ride from Cusco to Santa Teresa, passing the Abra Malaga, you'll arrive at the Cocalmayo hot springs. There are 3 different pools with differing heats and cooling showers to wash down in. This afternoon you can relax in the springs and enjoy a great picnic lunch.
You'll either overnight at the springs, by camping, so you have all afternoon and evening to enjoy the day. Or you can stay and relax in a comfortable Eco Lodge nearby the mountain jungle town of Santa Teresa.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping or Eco Quechua Un Lodge Ecológico Con Balcones Privados. (ecoquechualodge.com)
Day 2 : Santa Teresa - Explore Machu Picchu - Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning you'll hike along some train tracks through a gorge, for around 2hrs. Stopping at Aguas Calientes. You'll take a 25-minute bus ride up to the Machu Picchu ruins. (a 25-minutes ride) up to Machu Picchu (2400 m) for sunrise and to enjoy the ruins at a quieter time of day before the crowds arrive.
Your guide will lead you group tour exploration and discovery of the many corners within the enigmatic citadel. Guided tours last on average, around 2-3 hours. After the tour, you'll still have some time to visit other parts of the ruins that you didn't get to see with your guide. For example, heading west from the centre of Machu Picchu, the Inca bridge is a 30-minute (2 km) walk along a narrow path. If you feel like an uphill challenge, you have the option to climb the infamous mountain of Huayna Picchu. To climb this mountain, you'll need to buy a separate permit in advance.
At the end of your visit to Machu Picchu, we'll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train to Ollantaytambo or Cusco, depending on where you'll be spending the night. On arriving at the final train station, we'll have a private transport waiting to bring you to your hotel.
(Please note: if you're taking the train to Cusco, it's still an hours drive from the train station to the city of Cusco.)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included
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Accommodation
Quechua Eco Lodge for 1 night.
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Meals
Breakfast for 1 day, Lunch for 2 days (Boxed Lunch and Restaurant), Dinner for 1 day.
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Transportation
Collection and Drop-off, Return Train to Ollantaytambo and collection for transfer to Cusco.
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Guided Tour
Professional bilingual guide.
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Entrance Fees
Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket and Round-trip bus tickets.
What's Not Included
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International Airfare
International airfare is not included.
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Pre and Post Trip Hotels
Hotels before and after the trip are not included but can be organized as part of the trip.
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Tips
Tips for the crew are not included.
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Additional Extras
Any additional extras are not included.
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flights are not included but can be organized as part of the trip.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes collection and drop-off, a return train to Ollantaytambo, and a transfer to Cusco.
Accommodation
Enjoy a night at the Quechua Eco Lodge, a comfortable and eco-friendly accommodation near the mountain jungle town of Santa Teresa.
Check out our Q&As
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Can I visit other parts of Machu Picchu on my own after the guided tour?
Yes, after the guided tour, you will have some time to explore other parts of the ruins on your own, such as the Inca bridge or Huayna Picchu, though the latter requires a separate permit.
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Are entrance tickets to Machu Picchu included?
Yes, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included in the tour.
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What transportation is included in the tour?
Transportation includes collection and drop-off, a return train to Ollantaytambo, and a transfer to Cusco. Additionally, there is a 25-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
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What activities are available at the Cocalmayo hot springs?
At the Cocalmayo hot springs, you can relax in one of the three different pools with varying temperatures and enjoy cooling showers. A picnic lunch is also provided.
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Is there a guided tour of Machu Picchu?
Yes, a professional bilingual guide will lead a group tour of Machu Picchu, which lasts around 2-3 hours.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast at the lodge, two lunches (one boxed lunch and one at a restaurant), and dinner on the first day.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour price?
Yes, additional costs not included are international airfare, hotels before and after the tour, tips for the crew, any additional extras, and domestic flights, which can be organized as part of the trip.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes one night at the Quechua Eco Lodge. On the first night, you have the option to either camp at the Cocalmayo hot springs or stay at the Eco Quechua Lodge near Santa Teresa.
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What is the difficulty level of the hike to Machu Picchu?
The hike involves walking along train tracks through a gorge for around 2 hours to reach Aguas Calientes, followed by a bus ride to Machu Picchu. The hike itself is not described as particularly difficult.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For 3 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Always
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour
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Free Date Changes
Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform unu raymi tour operator & lodges, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 44 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of unu raymi tour operator & lodges charges.
Up to 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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COVID-19
We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
Alongside this we have our own on-call health service available in Cusco and the Sacred Valley to care for you during your time with us. For high-altitude expeditions there will also be medical assistance available on these trips for your own health & safety.