Transportation & Tours at Kantuwasi
We know that finding reliable, honest and safe driving services in an unfamiliar country can be a real challenge. As part of our services, we can help you organize private transportation with a renowned local company, so you can enjoy your time in the area without worrying about stranded passengers or lost drivers. For your safety, all vehicles are insured and speed is monitored by GPS, while all drivers have professional licenses. To order any service just use the form at the bottom of this page.
- Airport transfers. Upon arrival your driver will be waiting for you to take through a 60km (40 miles) scenic road to Kantuwasi in Urubamba.
- Tours. Have a private shuttle take you to any of the spectacular towns, Inca ruins, markets and attractions in the area. English-speaking guides are included and offer you an enriched experience. See below for more information.
- Local transportation. Enjoy a delicious dinner (or lunch) in one of the wonderful restaurants or hotels nearby. Your driver will pick you up, wait for you while you eat and comfortably take you back to Kantuwasi afterwards.
Transportation-only services and rates
One-way service from Urubamba unless otherwise specified. Prices are per vehicle (not per person).
One-way service from Urubamba unless otherwise specified. Prices are per vehicle (not per person).
Tour Services
Roundtrip service including English-speaking guide*. Tours are priced per vehicle (group) while special tours are priced per person. See below for detailed tour description
Roundtrip service including English-speaking guide*. Tours are priced per vehicle (group) while special tours are priced per person. See below for detailed tour description
+Other languages available. M.Picchu and Special tours also available for groups of 2 people. Please ask us for a quote
Except for Machu Picchu, all tours are payable in cash (US dollars or Peruvian Soles) directly to the driver. CANCELLATIONS LESS THAN 24H IN ADVANCE ARE SUBJECT TO A 50% PENALTY CHARGE.
Machu Picchu Tours are non-refundable and customized for each group, use contact form for further details including payment options.
Tour Description
Private Machu Picchu tour (click here for more information on Machu Picchu)
Relax with all entrance fees, train, bus tickets, land transportation and guide included.
Around 7.30am (4:00am if climbing the Wayna mountain) a Van will pick you up from Kantuwasi and drive you to the Ollantaytambo train station where you will take either the Expedition or Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. The views from your train windows will be absolutely spectacular as you travel beside the roaring Urubamba River and the towering mountains surrounding it! Your English-speaking guide will meet you on arrival and walk you to the bus station, so you can drive up the mountain to the amazing citadel. You will enjoy a our 2-hour guided tour of this world wonder, visiting the Main temple, the Circular Tower, cemeteries, the Intihuatana sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, etc. After that you can freely explore Machu Picchu for a further 2 hours or climb the Wayna (Huayna) mountain if you choose so. You will take the train back to Ollantaytambo at the designated time, where you will be picked up and driven back to Kantuwasi. A warm fireplace and coca-leaf tea will be waiting for you so you can unwind after a long day.
Child discount: 3-11 years old: USD 30 // 12-17 years old: USD 25. Supplement for Vistadome train (larger panoramic windows, more legroom, included snacks and beverages): USD 55 to 65/person including children.
This is a private tour that can be adapted to your needs. For example, you could choose a quieter and relaxed afternoon visit to the citadel (when the morning crowds are gone), leaving the house around 10am and/or spend more time enjoying Aguas Calientes before/after your visit to the citadel.
Private Machu Picchu tour (click here for more information on Machu Picchu)
Relax with all entrance fees, train, bus tickets, land transportation and guide included.
Around 7.30am (4:00am if climbing the Wayna mountain) a Van will pick you up from Kantuwasi and drive you to the Ollantaytambo train station where you will take either the Expedition or Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. The views from your train windows will be absolutely spectacular as you travel beside the roaring Urubamba River and the towering mountains surrounding it! Your English-speaking guide will meet you on arrival and walk you to the bus station, so you can drive up the mountain to the amazing citadel. You will enjoy a our 2-hour guided tour of this world wonder, visiting the Main temple, the Circular Tower, cemeteries, the Intihuatana sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, etc. After that you can freely explore Machu Picchu for a further 2 hours or climb the Wayna (Huayna) mountain if you choose so. You will take the train back to Ollantaytambo at the designated time, where you will be picked up and driven back to Kantuwasi. A warm fireplace and coca-leaf tea will be waiting for you so you can unwind after a long day.
Child discount: 3-11 years old: USD 30 // 12-17 years old: USD 25. Supplement for Vistadome train (larger panoramic windows, more legroom, included snacks and beverages): USD 55 to 65/person including children.
This is a private tour that can be adapted to your needs. For example, you could choose a quieter and relaxed afternoon visit to the citadel (when the morning crowds are gone), leaving the house around 10am and/or spend more time enjoying Aguas Calientes before/after your visit to the citadel.
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Private 2-day Inca Trail + Machu Picchu
The 2-day version of the famous Inca Trail (that doesn't need 1 year in advance to book!). You will hike the final section of the renowned trek including entering the citadel through the impressive Sun gate. This easy to moderate difficulty, 7-mile (12km), 6-hour hike will take you from 2100 meters (6900 ft) to 2750 meters (9000 ft) above sea level. Day 1: pick up at 5am from the house and drive to Ollantaytambo where you will take the 6am train. One hour after departure you will get off at "KM 104" where the actual trail starts. You will visit the Inca sites of Cachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, passing through the impressive cloud forest full of orchids and hummingbirds. After a short break for lunch -with the included backpack-like gourmet boxed lunches- you will continue on to the Sun Gate where you can marvel at the incredible views of one of the seven wonders in the world, Machu Picchu. After reaching Machu Picchu, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where you will spend the night at the chosen hotel. Day 2: after breakfast, take the shuttle bus to Machu Picchu for a 2-hour guided visit. You can enjoy some free time to explore the citadel by yourself or climb the Wayna mountain (optional). You will then take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and return by train to Ollantaytambo where the Van will be waiting for you to take you to your destination. Included: guide, train tickets, Machu Picchu tickets, shuttle bus tickets, transportation to/from the train station, boxed lunch. Excluded: accommodation in Aguas Calientes (USD 50-75 per person, double occupancy). Wayna Picchu ticket: USD 85 pp |
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Private 1-day Inca Trail + Machu Picchu
The shortest version of the famous Inca Trail. The same itinerary as the 2-day Inca Trail but without having to overnight in Aguas Calientes. It’s a long day, but a very impressive one indeed! Pick up at 5am from the house and drive to Ollantaytambo where you will take the 6am train. One hour after departure you will get off at "KM 104" where the trail starts. You will visit the Inca sites of Cachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, passing through the impressive cloud forest full of orchids and hummingbirds. After a short break for lunch -with the included backpack-like gourmet boxed lunches- you will continue on to the Sun Gate where you can marvel at the incredible views of one of the seven wonders in the world, Machu Picchu. After descending to the Machu Picchu entrance you will access using the included additional ticket, visiting this amazing wonder for slightly over 2h. Then on to the bus down to Aguas Calientes where you can enjoy a well-deserved meal in one of the gourmet restaurants in town. Around 8pm you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo where the Van will be waiting for you to take you to your destination. A reasonable good shape is needed as this is a long day. Included: guide, train tickets, Inca Trail tickets, Machu Picchu tickets, shuttle bus ticket, transportation to/from the train station, boxed lunch. |
Street at Ollantaytambo
Inkary Museum
After a nice 25-minute drive you will arrive at the Inkary Museum (http://www.museoinkariy.com/en/). This excellent private museum shows the different ancient cultures of Peru and gives you a better understanding of what you will see the following days when visiting the famous ruins. The entrance to the museum is US$12 per person.
Ollantaytambo (approximately 3 hours)
You will drive along the valley (downstream) to the town and ruins of Ollantaytambo. Founded by the Inca Ollanta on the banks of the Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo is a fort built into the mountain with Andean terraces and also a traditional town*. At the top of the ruins you’ll find the Temple of the Sun, built with huge rocks that have remained intact for centuries in spite of the effects of time and weather. Tourist ticket required for Ollantaytambo ruins (see below).
*"Ollanta is the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century. It's perfect for wandering the mazy, narrow byways, past stone buildings and babbling irrigation channels, pretending you've stepped back in time" - Lonely Planet Peru (Travel Guide)
After a nice 25-minute drive you will arrive at the Inkary Museum (http://www.museoinkariy.com/en/). This excellent private museum shows the different ancient cultures of Peru and gives you a better understanding of what you will see the following days when visiting the famous ruins. The entrance to the museum is US$12 per person.
Ollantaytambo (approximately 3 hours)
You will drive along the valley (downstream) to the town and ruins of Ollantaytambo. Founded by the Inca Ollanta on the banks of the Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo is a fort built into the mountain with Andean terraces and also a traditional town*. At the top of the ruins you’ll find the Temple of the Sun, built with huge rocks that have remained intact for centuries in spite of the effects of time and weather. Tourist ticket required for Ollantaytambo ruins (see below).
*"Ollanta is the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century. It's perfect for wandering the mazy, narrow byways, past stone buildings and babbling irrigation channels, pretending you've stepped back in time" - Lonely Planet Peru (Travel Guide)
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Pisac (Town/Market + Temple/Ruins)
After a 55-minute scenic drive along the Vilcanota river (Sacred Valley), you will arrive at the city of Pisac, located at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Pisac (town) is a nice colonial village famous for its market and -more recently- for being the center of spiritual retreats and new age followers in the area. You will then drive up the mountains to explore the extensive ruins of Pisac with stunning views over the valley. On the walk into the Citadel of Pisac you can observe temples, residences, altars, channels, carvings, tunnels/caves and the famous Intiwatana “The hitching post of the Sun". After Pisac you can either go back to Kantuwasi or you can continue for about 15 minutes to Awanakancha (http://www.awanakancha.com/en). This is the most important showcase for Camelidaes in the area, where you can see and even feed the different animals (Llama, Alpaca, Vicuña, Guanaco). Tourist ticket required for Pisac ruins (see below). The entrance to Awanakancha is free of charge. supplement for stopover at Inkary museum: Car USD 15 / Van USD 20 / Large Van USD 30 |
Alpacas in Awanakancha
Pisac
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Moray
Chinchero, Maras and Moray (approximately 6 hours)
Pick up from Kantuwasi and drive for 35 min up to the town of Chinchero (elev. 12340 ft). A typical Andean village that combines Inca ruins with a colonial church (one of the best in the area) and a colorful market (Tue. Thu. & Sun. only). Next, a further breathtaking 15 mile drive with the beautiful snowcapped Chicon and Veronica mountains in the Cordillera Vilcanota as a backdrop you will continue through to Moray. In Moray you will visit the Inca agricultural greenhouse or laboratory, consisting of four platforms built with an amphitheater-style. After that you will head to the Salt mines made up of about 3000 small wells, used since the Inca times. Tourist ticket required for Chinchero and Moray (see below). Entrance to the Salt mines is 10 soles per person (cash only).
Pick up from Kantuwasi and drive for 35 min up to the town of Chinchero (elev. 12340 ft). A typical Andean village that combines Inca ruins with a colonial church (one of the best in the area) and a colorful market (Tue. Thu. & Sun. only). Next, a further breathtaking 15 mile drive with the beautiful snowcapped Chicon and Veronica mountains in the Cordillera Vilcanota as a backdrop you will continue through to Moray. In Moray you will visit the Inca agricultural greenhouse or laboratory, consisting of four platforms built with an amphitheater-style. After that you will head to the Salt mines made up of about 3000 small wells, used since the Inca times. Tourist ticket required for Chinchero and Moray (see below). Entrance to the Salt mines is 10 soles per person (cash only).
Qorikancha in Cusco
Tour Cusco City
After an early pick up you will drive for about 1h to the impressive Sacsaywaman -the famous Inca fortress- with its gigantic stones (of up to 300 tons). Then you will drive to Cusco, the cosmopolitan Inca capital were you can marvel at the spectacular Plaza de Armas (main square) surrounded by 2 beautiful churches (Cathedral and Compania). Take an approx. 3h walking tour through Plaza Regocijo, Plaza San Francisco, Mercado San Pedro down to Av. El Sol, Qorikancha Temple. After lunch you can head to Triunfo street to see the spectacular Inca walls and the famous 12-sided stone. Then walk up to San Blas, the artists' neighborhood where you can have coffee in one the of the many bohemian places. Tourist ticket required for Sacsayhuaman, Qorikancha and many museums (see below). Entrance to the Cathedral requires a separate ticket.
After an early pick up you will drive for about 1h to the impressive Sacsaywaman -the famous Inca fortress- with its gigantic stones (of up to 300 tons). Then you will drive to Cusco, the cosmopolitan Inca capital were you can marvel at the spectacular Plaza de Armas (main square) surrounded by 2 beautiful churches (Cathedral and Compania). Take an approx. 3h walking tour through Plaza Regocijo, Plaza San Francisco, Mercado San Pedro down to Av. El Sol, Qorikancha Temple. After lunch you can head to Triunfo street to see the spectacular Inca walls and the famous 12-sided stone. Then walk up to San Blas, the artists' neighborhood where you can have coffee in one the of the many bohemian places. Tourist ticket required for Sacsayhuaman, Qorikancha and many museums (see below). Entrance to the Cathedral requires a separate ticket.
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South Valley Tour
The valley to the South of Cusco is largely unexplored by tourists but has some wonderful places to visit. It is a great way to get into the heart of the real Peru. First you visit the Inca complex of Tipon, an elaborate set of terraces and water channels. It is thought to have been used as a ceremonial center to worship water. Driving on through Oropesa, known as the bread capital of Peru due to having over forty bakeries, you soon arrive at the pre- Inca ruins of Pikillaqta. This is vastly different to the Inca sites and is the only pre-Inca site in the Cusco area. This adobe complex was built by the Wari culture who once dominated the central highland and coastal regions of Peru. Widely considered the first culture to make use of mass agricultural terraces, many of the Inca administrative practices can be traced back to the Wari civilization. After that you will drive to the nice town of Huaro with its wonderful colonial church. Tourist ticket required (see below) |
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Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain (full day)
Truly an unforgettable experience. The tour leaves Urubamba at 5am and after approximately 3 1/2 hours by car you will arrive at the starting point of the hike. You will then hike up the mountain for about 1 hour and after spending some time in the Rainbow mountain you will hike down for another hour. There are horses available throughout the way in case you get too tired (locals charge around USD 30 per horse). Finally, you will drive home through the Vilcanota Valley for about 2 hours, arriving back at the house around 5pm. This private tour includes a boxed lunch prepared by our partner chef (2 gourmet sandwiches, salad, fruit, muffin, energy bar, fruit juice and water). It does not include the S/ 10 (USD 3) per person entrance fee to the mountain. You need to be in reasonably good shape to do this tour. You will climb to 5000 meters above sea level (16000 ft) so we recommend you go there at least 48 hours after you arrive to the Cusco area.
Truly an unforgettable experience. The tour leaves Urubamba at 5am and after approximately 3 1/2 hours by car you will arrive at the starting point of the hike. You will then hike up the mountain for about 1 hour and after spending some time in the Rainbow mountain you will hike down for another hour. There are horses available throughout the way in case you get too tired (locals charge around USD 30 per horse). Finally, you will drive home through the Vilcanota Valley for about 2 hours, arriving back at the house around 5pm. This private tour includes a boxed lunch prepared by our partner chef (2 gourmet sandwiches, salad, fruit, muffin, energy bar, fruit juice and water). It does not include the S/ 10 (USD 3) per person entrance fee to the mountain. You need to be in reasonably good shape to do this tour. You will climb to 5000 meters above sea level (16000 ft) so we recommend you go there at least 48 hours after you arrive to the Cusco area.
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Qeswachaka Inca Bridge + 4 Lakes (full day)
Located almost halfway between Cusco and Puno this incredible authentic bridge is little known and away from the crowds. You will leave Urubamba at 5am and drive past Rumi Colca, stopping over at Urcos - capital of the Quispicanchis province and trade center of the region where you can buy some supplies or stretch your legs. Then proceed to the Pomacanchis, Acopia, Asnacocha and Pampamarca Lakes where you can picnic and take some pictures at the beautiful scenery. You will finally arrive to the Apurimac River where the Qeswachaka bridge is located. You will cross the 15-meter bridge with the guide and after taking some pictures you will return via Checacupe where you can find another wonderful Inca bridge next to an 18th-century Spanish one. This private tour includes a boxed lunch prepared by our partner chef (2 gourmet sandwiches, salad, fruit, muffin, energy bar, fruit juice and water). |
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Humantay Lake (full day)
One of the best day trips available in the area. Spend an incredible day hiking to this hidden gem nestled between the snow-capped Andes. You will leave Urubamba at 5.30am, driving through the Huaypo lake (great pictures!) and the green Anta plains. After around 3h you will arrive to the starting point of the trek, near the town of Soraypampa. After a 1h to 1.5 hour hike (depending on your fitness level) you will arrive at the 4200m-13800 ft high Humantay lake with its beautiful turquoise waters. You can picnic in the area with the included gourmet boxed lunch (don't forget to take back all your waste!). |
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MANDATORY TOURIST TICKET IS NOT INCLUDED. The full-ticket price is 130 soles per person (approximately $40), 70 soles for children under 18. Officially called “Boleto Turistico del Cusco,” it allows you to gain entrance to multiple attractions in and around Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The full ticket is the most popular, but there are also several partial tickets on sale too. Your passport is required at the point of sale. Please check this website for more information: http://theonlyperuguide.com/peru-guide/cusco/tourist-ticket/