Panoramic view on the rails

TRAVELLERS venturing to Machu Picchu will have more choice of train travel from December 2017 following the inauguration of a new service by Inca Rail, the #MachuPicchu Train; Peru’s first scenic #train with dome-like panoramic windows. 

The train will boast taller and wider scenic windows stretching up into the dome of each carriage as well as an open-air observation carriage from which passengers can take photos as they pass through the Sacred Valley. Two return tickets in standard economy are priced from £238. 

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New permit system in operation for Machu Picchu

THE Ministry of Culture of #Peru has announced a new permit system for tourists visiting #MachuPicchu which took effect as of 1st July 2017.

The permit system will require all travellers to makes reservations online from the official Machu Picchu website or via a UK or Peru-based tour operator or agent. Visitors will also be restricted to two entry periods, in the morning from 6.00 – 12.00 or in the afternoon from 12.00 to 17.30. Those wishing to stay for the day will have to purchase two tickets, one for the morning and one for the afternoon.

From 1st July, the use of an official Machu Picchu Tour guide or licensed tour guide when visiting the site will be compulsory and guides will be able to lead groups of a maximum of 16 people.

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The Peak of Peru

FLASH Pack, the solo travel adventure specialist, offers a 12–day tour of #Peru with local Flash Pack guide & driver throughout the tour, two domestic flights to Maldonado & Cuzco, private minibus, Amazonian riverboats, mountain bikes and airport pickup.

The tour starts with exploring the rich culture of Peru’s capital before heading into the jungle on a typical Amazonian boat and trekking the epic habitat bursting with wildlife. 

Cruise down the Madre de Dios river on a night time boat through the jungle. Stroll the charming streets of Cuzco and admire the Inca heritage and artwork. Hike the kaleidoscopic Rainbow Mountain and sleep at a cosy base camp beneath the stars. Discover a lost city at Machu Picchu, a true bucket list destination. Mountain bike through the highlands of Sacred Valley and enjoy tasty Latin American cuisine washed down with potent Pisco sours.

From £2,299 per person: 11 nights’ twin-shared accommodation, including 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners.


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Travel by Inca Rail to Machu Picchu

INCA Rail is introducing two new additions as of January 2017. A new, enhanced version of their First Class service, which now features an Observatory- Lounge carriage with a balcony, bar and live music, as well as the launch of a new gourmet menu prepared using Andean ingredients, accompanied by wine. 

Inca Rail is also launching a new combined transfer service (bus and train) in which passengers will be collected from San Pedro Station in Cusco and taken to Inca Rail’s private parking facilities in Ollantaytambo, to then board the train for #Machu Picchu train station. For the return journey, the same sequence applies in reverse. 

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Extreme tourism a threat to Machu Picchu?

WITH over 1.3 Million visitors per year, #MachuPicchu is under tremendous environmental pressure. UNESCO had listed Machu Picchu among sites at risk due to extreme tourism along with another 54 sites around the world but after extensive structure work to better protect the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, UNESCO removed Machu Picchu from the endangered heritage list.

To protect the sanctuary, some of the upcoming changes include time limits at specific points, morning and afternoon shifts and certified guides requirement to enter the site. The restructuring looks to restore and integrate long-overlooked Inca trail, terraces and ceremonial ruins.

A new bridge joining the town of Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Archaeological Park opened December 29th, 2016 for tourist visiting the ruins. The new structured will be named the Ruinas Bridge and expands over 150 feet above the Rio Alcamayo.

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