Cusco: Machu Picchu By Car 2 Days and 1 Night – Cusco, Peru

EXPERIENCE:

Day 1: Cusco – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes

Cusco – Hydroelectric

We will start the day by picking you up at your hotel at 5:50 AM to begin our journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be in the charming village of Ollantaytambo, where we will pause for 20 minutes so you can have breakfast (not included) or use the restrooms. After this brief stop, we will continue our journey to the Abra Malaga pass, the highest point at 4,316 meters above sea level. From there, we will descend to Santa Maria, where we will stop for approximately 30 minutes for lunch. Then, we will get back on the minibus and head to Hidroeléctrica. At this point, the bus ride comes to an end.

Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
You will have two options to get to Aguas Calientes:

1. Take the train from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes, a 30-minute ride (not included).

2. Continue on foot along the route that follows the train tracks. This route goes through a valley and takes approximately two and a half hours to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes, you will head to your hotel to rest. At 7:00 PM, the guide will come to pick you up and take you to dinner and have a briefing about your visit to Machu Picchu.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Hidroelectrica – Cusco

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
You will have 2 options to get to Machu Picchu:

1. If you feel tired, you can take the bus that covers the same route in 30 minutes uphill. If you choose this option, you will need to add the Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu bus supplement (round trip) for 24 USD to your reservation.

2. If you prefer to enjoy an early morning hike, you can walk from Aguas Calientes to the citadel in a two-hour journey. Once in Machu Picchu, you will have a 2-hour guided tour. Afterwards, you will have free time until approximately 11:00 AM to explore the citadel on your own.

Return to Cusco

After your visit to Machu Picchu, you will have the option of returning to Aguas Calientes on foot or by bus. Once there, head to the train station, making sure to arrive at least half an hour in advance to board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Guided tour of 2 hours with free time to explore on your own.
2 hour hike from Aguas Calientes to the citadel.
Return to Hidroeléctrica by train or walking.

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