Feb 9, 2020, 12:17 pm
Tambo del Inka, Urubamba, Peru [Master Thread]
Apr 16, 2018, 9:19 pm
#496
Join Date: Feb 2013
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yep once you are in MP they won't track you down and kick you out. The only limitation is that the only bath room is outside, and you wouldn't be able to re-enter if its passed your ticket time (noon)
Apr 16, 2018, 9:33 pm
#497
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Thank you Z for the insight about the bathroom. I better bring an empty bottle with me just in case - better yet, wear a diaper :O
I just rec an email from the hotel and taxi cost $20 for 3 ppl. More if above that.
I just rec an email from the hotel and taxi cost $20 for 3 ppl. More if above that.
Apr 17, 2018, 8:11 pm
#498
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Was reading TripAdvisor and someone mentioned you can inform the guard that you are coming out for lunch or the toilet and they will let you back in no problem. I am not sure if the guard check the ticket entry time though or just let you back in since they recognize you. So I m raising this question again to make sure.. can you come out to use the toilet in the afternoon and will they let you back in if you have the morning entry ticket? If this turns out to be a problem, then it might be safer to buy the afternoon entry ticket.
Apr 18, 2018, 7:48 am
#499
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 38
Was reading TripAdvisor and someone mentioned you can inform the guard that you are coming out for lunch or the toilet and they will let you back in no problem. I am not sure if the guard check the ticket entry time though or just let you back in since they recognize you. So I m raising this question again to make sure.. can you come out to use the toilet in the afternoon and will they let you back in if you have the morning entry ticket? If this turns out to be a problem, then it might be safer to buy the afternoon entry ticket.
Last edited by Dzigavertov; Apr 18, 2018 at 8:52 am
Apr 19, 2018, 8:36 am
#502
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Marriott Titanium, National EE
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Was reading TripAdvisor and someone mentioned you can inform the guard that you are coming out for lunch or the toilet and they will let you back in no problem. I am not sure if the guard check the ticket entry time though or just let you back in since they recognize you. So I m raising this question again to make sure.. can you come out to use the toilet in the afternoon and will they let you back in if you have the morning entry ticket? If this turns out to be a problem, then it might be safer to buy the afternoon entry ticket.
. I would also be interested in when you will be going if you are willing to share and your experience. I will be there early July.
Apr 19, 2018, 9:09 am
#504
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 74
When I went a couple months ago I had a morning entry and was told that it would allow one single reentry after exiting for toilets/lunch. I used the reentry after noon and did not have any problems.
PS - Including travel time to Ollantaytambo it's probably a wash and leaving straight from the hotel is just as good. The biggest downside to leaving straight from TdI is that you only have one morning train and one evening train, so you have to go to Ollantaytambo if you want more time than that schedule allows. Remember to leave more than an hour for the bus ride back from MP to Aguas Calientes.
PS - Including travel time to Ollantaytambo it's probably a wash and leaving straight from the hotel is just as good. The biggest downside to leaving straight from TdI is that you only have one morning train and one evening train, so you have to go to Ollantaytambo if you want more time than that schedule allows. Remember to leave more than an hour for the bus ride back from MP to Aguas Calientes.
Apr 19, 2018, 3:32 pm
#505
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You raised another concern I had - bus ride back to AC. I though rides are only 30 mins. Is it because the rush of ppl leaving MP in late afternoon the reason for allocating 1 hr for the rtn trip?
WRT trains from TDI, there are actually 2 trains from TDI to AC.
VISTADOME 601 - departs at 6:50 AM and arrives at 9:24 AM 2.5 hours $95.00
PERURAIL SACRED VALLEY 91 - departs at 10:30 AM and arrives at 1:34 PM 3 hours $170.00
For the evening train, I plan to go to Olly
WRT trains from TDI, there are actually 2 trains from TDI to AC.
VISTADOME 601 - departs at 6:50 AM and arrives at 9:24 AM 2.5 hours $95.00
PERURAIL SACRED VALLEY 91 - departs at 10:30 AM and arrives at 1:34 PM 3 hours $170.00
For the evening train, I plan to go to Olly
Last edited by hotelfanatic; Apr 19, 2018 at 4:12 pm
Apr 20, 2018, 1:09 pm
#506
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 74
The bus takes forever because there's a massive line of people trying to catch it. I don't think it's because everyone is leaving at once, I think it's just because the buses are limited capacity and they can't keep up with the pace of people leaving. The line is LOOOOOONG.
Apr 20, 2018, 3:55 pm
#508
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Their breakfast starts at 4:30am or 5am (albeit a reduced buffet) so I think a box would be pushing it... You could pack yourself a sandwich if you're short on time.
Apr 20, 2018, 4:50 pm
#509
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The bus takes forever because there's a massive line of people trying to catch it. I don't think it's because everyone is leaving at once, I think it's just because the buses are limited capacity and they can't keep up with the pace of people leaving. The line is LOOOOOONG.
Apr 20, 2018, 7:35 pm
#510
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Just booked my outbound Vistadome from Hotel train station (6:50 AM) and return on the Expedition at 6:20 PM to Olly. I notice if you book round trip, the Vistadome is $95. But if you book just 1 way, the price is $105. Very odd. And they want us to be there 30 mins before departure - 6:20 AM :O