FROM CUSCO: MACHU PICCHU BY CAR 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT.

Enjoy the scenic car ride from Cusco to hydroelectric

Discover Machu Picchu for less! 🚐🇵🇪 2-day tour in shared transportation (Mercedes Benz). Daily departures at 6:00 a.m. The most economical and safest option on the market, with professional drivers and expert guides who will accompany you on your visit to the Inca citadel. Ideal for those looking to save money without sacrificing comfort, safety, and breathtaking scenery. Save money and enjoy the views!

📅AVAILABILITY & BOOKING (Please read before booking.)

To check availability and book the Salkantay Trek, please contact us via WhatsApp at “👉 +51 931 316 437” before making your reservation so we can speak with you in real time. If your preferred start date is available, please let us know your travel date. We will check the availability of your Machu Picchu entrance ticket, assist you with your reservation if available, and always choose the best available circuit at the time of your reservation. Machu Picchu has several official circuits to visit, and we prioritize them in the following order: If Opt 1 is available, we will purchase that one. If not, we will choose Opt 2, and so on, depending on the real-time availability shown on the official Peruvian government website, as they are the only authorized seller of Machu Picchu tickets, and all agencies purchase through the same system.

REMEMBER: to add the available circuit, which we will tell you when you make your inquiry. You don’t have to pay with this method; you can also pay in cash at our office the day before the hike. (at the briefing session)

🎫 TICKETS TO MACHU PICCHU (Don’t be surprised later.)

Opt 1: Llaqta Machupicchu / Circuito 2 – Circuito clásico / Ruta 2-A: Clásico Diseñada: It includes the viewpoint, the classic photo and a complete visit to the Inca citadel, being this the most requested circuit,Check it out in a Photo or Video.
Opt 2: Llaqta Machupicchu / Circuito 2 – Circuito clásico / Ruta 2-B: Terraza Inferior: Similar to Option 1, with a slightly different route in the urban area, Check it out in a Photo or Video.
Opt 3: Llaqta Machupicchu / Circuito 1 – Panorámico / Ruta 1-B: Terraza superior: It covers the upper part of the classic lookout, but you will not be able to visit the citadel, Check it out in a Photo or Video.
Opt 4: Llaqta Machupicchu / Circuito 3 – Machupicchu realeza / Ruta 3-B: Realeza diseñada: Visit only the lower part of Machu Picchu, without access to the classic viewpoint, but you will visit the central viewpoint, Check it out in a Photo or Video.
Opt 5: Llaqta Machupicchu / Circuit 1 – Route 1-A: Machu Picchu Montaña: It includes the ascent to the Machu Picchu mountain with panoramic views, but not the citadel, this option has a higher cost than the others because it is a combination of circuit 1 plus the Machu Picchu mountain, Check it out in a Photo or Video.
Opt 6: Llaqta Machupicchu / Circuit 3 – Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Montaña: It includes the hike to Wayna Picchu and a brief visit to the lower part of the citadel, this option has a higher cost than the others because it is a combination of circuit 3 plus the Wayna Picchu mountain, Check it out in a Photo or Video.

If Opt 1 is important to you, book at least 4 or 3 months in advance—it’s the most popular and sells out quickly. All tickets are sold exclusively by the Peruvian government, and no agency can access tickets beyond what’s available on the official platform. You can check real-time availability of MachuPicchu circuits here: 👉 +51 931 316 437

NOTE: If you have booked the Salkantay trekking service and do not have an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, you must bring USD 42.00 or PEN 152.00 per person in cash (you can purchase it in the town of Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu; ask for more information).

Tour Highlights

Enjoy the scenic car ride from Cusco to hydroelectric
Hiking at the base of Machu Picchu
Sleep in the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes
Visit one of the most representative icons of the world
Machu Picchu entrance is included

Price From

US$ 70

per person

Trip Details

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes - Hotel.

We pick you up from Regocijo Main Square at 6:00 am for our Van our trip will be with a scenic walk to Ollantaytambo, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the area, we have a short stop for 30 minutes.

From there, we will follow the path of the “Abra de Málaga” 4316 m. with spectacular landscapes some llamas and alpacas in the area.

After stopping at the pass of a brief stop, we begin to descend into the jungle, passing through the different microclimates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of the majestic snow-covered summits with the heat, the entrance to the rainforest.

We will continue the trip until we reach
Alfamayo village. Even so, the road is paved. Until they reach Santa María 1575 m. altitude, here we will have a break and then continue to Santa Teresa where we will have our lunch in a local restaurant.

After enjoying lunch we will continue on foot for 2 hours to Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu town, during the night at the hotel.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Hidroeléctrica - Cusco

At the beginning of wake-up call at 4:30 in the morning to have enough time to climb the steep path to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary in approximately 1:30 h. and watch the sunrise, then you will have a private guide for about 2 hours.

After the tour you will be able to enjoy free time until approximately 12:00 hours, which is the recommended time to go back to the HYDROELECTRIC to take the bus to CUSCO.

We will arrive in Cusco around 9:30 pm approx.

What’s Included For MACHU PICCHU BY CAR 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT.

PRE-TREK BRIEFING AT 7 PM AT THE MACHU PICCHU JUNGLE OFFICE IN CUSCO:

The day before starting the tour to Machu Picchu by car, there will be an informational meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Machu Picchu Jungle office in Cusco. During this meeting, the guide will provide important information.

TRANSPORTATION FROM TO HIDROELECTRICA:

Transportation will be waiting for guests staying further away, at Plaza Regocijo. If you are staying a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas and your hotel has vehicle access, we will pick you up at your hotel.
Enjoy a comfortable 6 to 7 hour ride from your hotel in Cusco to the Hidroelectrica station.

MEALS INCLUDED IN MACHU PICCHU BY CAR:

1 breakfast day two at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
1 lunch day one at the Hidroelectrica restaurant.
1 dinner day one at a restaurant in Aguas Calientes.

HOSTEL STAY IN AGUAS CALIENTES:

Enjoy a rejuvenating night in a cozy hostel located in Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Town, the gateway to the iconic Inca citadel. Our carefully selected hostels offer a variety of comfortable rooms equipped with private bathrooms, hot showers, and Wi-Fi access, making them ideal for groups.
This relaxing environment provides all the essential amenities to help you unwind and refresh after your trek, ensuring you’re well-rested and ready for your visit to the magnificent Machu Picchu.

MACHU PICCHU TICKET:

Entrance to Machu Picchu must be added according to the available Circuit. Please contact us before booking; we will check availability based on your travel date.
If we have availability in the circuits to Machu Picchu, we will notify you to add the payment of the available circuit.
You do not have entrance to Machu Picchu! Do not worry, you can make the trip with the purchase of the Machu Picchu Entrance in Aguas Calientes, for this you will have 2 days or 3 days depending on how many people travel without entrance to Machu Picchu.

MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR:

Your package includes a scheduled 2-hour visit to Machu Picchu, featuring an immersive 1.5-hour guided tour led by one of our expert guides. This tour is designed to enhance your understanding of this historic site and is tailored to fit your ticket’s entry time and designated circuit.
The circuit that has the guided service is circuit 2A or B of Machu Picchu.
the circuit 1 or 3 of Machu Picchu does not include the guide if you wish you can add a private guide that we have in the option of services.

TRANSPORTATION BACK TO CUSCO.

After visiting Machu Picchu, you have two options for the return trip to Cusco: by car or by train. You must add this to your itinerary for the return trip according to your preferred option (if you do not add it, the return trip will not be included).

Train Option (train expedition or vollager): Your train ticket will normally be scheduled for 2:30 p.m., 2:55 p.m., 3:20 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., or 6:00 p.m., depending on availability. After visiting Machu Picchu, you can walk for about an hour or take a bus for $12 to get to the train station. You will have time to explore the charming town of Aguas Calientes, enjoy lunch, and relax. Be sure to arrive at the train station at least 30 minutes before departure. The train ride to Ollantaytambo takes about an hour and a half. Once there, a representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. You will then travel by car back to Cuzco, which will take another 2 hours, and you will be dropped off at Plaza Regocijo or the bus station.
With this option, you can visit Machu Picchu in the morning or afternoon, and also add Machu Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu Mountain.
Car Option: If you choose the car option, you will start with a 3-hour hike from Machu Picchu to the hydroelectric station. This trek should begin no later than 11:00 a.m. The hike consists of an initial 30-40 minute descent, followed by approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of flat walking along the train tracks. You should arrive at the hydroelectric station by 1:20 p.m. to catch the 2:00 p.m. car. The car journey back to Cusco will take around 6 to 7 hours, and you will arrive at approximately 09:30 p.m., with the final stop at Plaza Regocijo in the center of Cusco.
With this option, you will not be able to visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon, nor add Machu Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu Mountain.

What In Not Included

BAS UP AND DOWN TO MACHU PICCHU:

There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu from the town of Aguas Calientes: on foot or by bus. If you want to go by bus, you must buy your ticket in Aguas Calientes. Round-trip ticket: $24.00 One-way ticket: $12.00.

DAY ONE BREAKFAST:

You can purchase a drink or snack during our stop in Ollantaytambo, or bring something to eat. You will also have the option to use the restroom.

LUNCH ON THE SECOND DAY:

If you are returning by car, we recommend that you have lunch at Hidroeléctrica before the vehicle’s departure time. To do so, you must arrive before the departure time.
If you are returning by train, you will have time to have lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes up to 30 minutes before your train’s departure time.

SECOND DAY DINNER:

When you return to the city of Cusco, you can go shopping or have dinner at a restaurant in the main square, as restaurants are open until 11 p.m. and some even a little later,