Mandor Gardens and Waterfall Entry Ticket
ID: GYG1500902-2294851
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the Mandor Gardens and Waterfall near Machu Picchu with an entry ticket. Discover the cloud forest, hike to a viewpoint, and observe hummingbirds in their natural habitat.
Explore Mandor, a privately managed natural attraction located in the Mandor sector, Machupicchu District, Cusco, Peru, near Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), in the valley area behind Huayna Picchu Mountain.
Mandor is approximately 1 hour on foot from Aguas Calientes and around 2 hours on foot from Hidroeléctrica, making it a convenient stop for travelers arriving through alternative routes to Machu Picchu, the Salkantay Trek, the popular Machu Picchu by Car route or the Inca Jungle Trek, inter alia.
Gain access to the Mandor natural sanctuary, nature trails, gardens, and cloud-forest environment. Walk to the Mandor Waterfall, an approximately 5-meter waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation.
Observe hummingbirds in a natural cloud-forest setting. Designated feeders allow you to observe and photograph hummingbirds at close range.
Hike to an alternative viewpoint with views toward Machu Picchu across the valley. The round-trip hike to the viewpoint takes approximately 2 hours in total, including approximately 1 hour uphill and 1 hour downhill, depending on your pace and trail conditions.
The Mandor area is characterized by lush cloud-forest vegetation and may include orchids, ferns, bromeliads, native trees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other bird species. Depending on conditions and season, visitors may also have the opportunity to observe wildlife such as spectacled bears, Andean cock-of-the-rocks, small mammals, rodents, and other species native to the surrounding cloud-forest ecosystem. Independently observe and photograph the surrounding flora, fauna, gardens, natural cascade, and landscape.
Highlights
- Discover the natural beauty of Mandor Gardens and its falls with an entry ticket
- Explore cloud forest, orchids, hummingbirds, and native wildlife
- Observe hummingbirds in their natural habitat at designated feeders
- Hike to a viewpoint overlooking Machu Picchu across the valley
- Admire Mandor Waterfall and cool off or swim in its refreshing waters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Mandor is not the Machu Picchu archaeological site
Admission to Mandor does not include admission to Machu Picchu
Visitors must follow designated trails, safety instructions, conservation rules, and staff instructions
Access to certain areas may depend on weather, river conditions, trail conditions, or safety restrictions
Wildlife sightings, specific bird species, swimming conditions, weather conditions, and unrestricted access to the river or waterfall are not guaranteed
Travelers are guaranteed a full refund if this essential element of the product cannot be provided.
INCLUDED
- Admission to the Mandor natural sanctuary
- Access to designated nature trails
- Access to the gardens and cloud-forest environment
- Access to Mandor Waterfall
- Access to designated areas for observing native flora and fauna
- Access to the hummingbird observation area
- Access to the alternative natural viewpoint overlooking Machu Picchu
- Access to designated areas for photography and landscape observation
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation from Cusco
- Transportation from Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Train tickets
- A tour guide
- Guided hiking
- Food or beverages
- Accommodation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
