Overview
Machu Picchu by Car, If you are looking for a unique, exciting and economical way to get to wonder of the world, consider this option, doing it by car for 2 days 1 night. Although most visitors arrive to inca city of Machupicchu by train or on foot, traveling by car will allow you to enjoy a more personalized and flexible trip in times and places to visit.
To get to Machu Picchu by car, you must first arrive in the city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. From there, you can organize your trip, with a formal tourism company or tour operator, to take you on this impressive trip. The car trip will take you on a beautiful road, approximately for 05 hours, but will allow you to enjoy beautiful landscapes and stop along the way to take photos or explore local towns. There will be a walk from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes for approximately 2 hours, along a pedestrian path with beautiful views.
If you are interested in discovering Machu Picchu by car, do not hesitate to contact us. We are a formal company certified by the Ministry of Tourism. We can help you plan your trip and provide you with all the information you need to enjoy this unique experience.
Departure: Every day from 07.00 a.m.
*Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization.
Useful Information
- Toiur Machu Picchu by Car 2d/1n. Comfortable and quiet way to get to Machu Picchu.
- Opportunity to observe the landscape surrounding the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the natural path to the Inca citadel.
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (early)
- Departure point: Cusco – We pick you up from your hotel.
- Departure time: 07:00 a.m
- Accommodation: Our guide will visit your hotel to give you the tour information
- Tourist Transportation Service: optional service (Train hidroeléctrica – aguas calientes)
- Point of return: Cusco: our driver will leave you at your hotel
- Total Difficulty: Easy.
Overview Day to Day
- Day 01 – CUSCO – HIDROELÉCTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES.
- Day 02.- MACHU PICCHU – HIDROELÉCTRICA – CUSCO.
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*CONDITIONS FOR THE WAYNAPICCHU AND MACHUPI PICCHU MOUNTAIN
Itinerary
Day 01 – CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO- AGUAS CALIENTES.
Machu Picchu by Car: Departure from Cusco 07.00 a.m.The trip begins in Cusco, usually in a van or minibus. The first part of the journey is on a paved road to the town of Santa Maria. This is a tropical area and gateway to the jungle of the city of Cusco. From Santa Maria, we continue to Santa Teresa, a small town famous for its hot springs. Here we will have a stop for lunch and a short break to relax, then we will continue the trip. From Santa Teresa, to the Hidroeléctrica station, the closest point to Machu Picchu that can be reached by vehicle.
Here begins our hike to Aguas Calientes. From Hidroeléctrica, you have to walk for about 2-3 hours (11 km), along a pedestrian path, following the train tracks to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). The hike is quite easy and follows a flat path, surrounded by nature and beautiful views.
- Tourist Bus: Cusco – Hidroeléctrica – Cusco
- Lunch / Dinner
- 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 02. – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO.
Very early the next day we will board the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. We will have a guide for approximately 2 hours to see the main places in the Inca city of Machu Picchu, and then return to the town of Aguas Calientes. Keep in mind that you only have to get to Puente Ruinas and from there you walk back to Hidroeléctrica. Here you can have lunch and board the transport back to Cusco at the established time, passing through Santa Teresa and Santa María again. Return time in Cusco 10. p.m approx. finish the Machu Picchu by car tour.
- Breakfast in Aguas Calientes
- Aguas Calientes bus service – Machu Picchu
- Entrance to the city of Machu Picchu
- Professional guide service.
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Includes
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Tourist Bus: Cusco – Hidroeléctrica – Cusco
- Lunch in Santa Teresa
- 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast in Aguas Calientes
- Bus service – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
- Entrance to the city of Machu Picchu
- Professional guide service.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Extra expenses
- Feeding
- Tips
More Information
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE.
- Small backpack
- Documents
- Light clothes
- Personal hygiene supplies
- Extra money.
- Sun hat
- Warm coat
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket/poncho (for safety)
- DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:* If you are a student with a valid student card, please let us know because you will benefit from a discount on the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED):
- Extra expenses
- Tips
PLEASE SEE: OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND FAQs
Price & Add-ons
Group Service: U$: 250
Discounts
- Under 18 years Discount: U$: 20
- Under 07 years Discount: U$: 35
Upgrades
- Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (5-star hotel) – U$:245 Per person
- Tierra viva Machu Picchu (3+ star hotel) – U$:50 Per person
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Acomodation
Map: (Machu Picchu by Car)
Reviews
Cerramos todos los paseos con él (montaña de colores, machu pichu, laguna humantay, valle sagrado y salineras), y todos fueron geniales. Javier fue muy atento, explicó sobre los paseos y... read more
January 1, 1970
Javier fue extremadamente atento, nos consiguió el paquete completo a pesar de haber buscado entradas a destiempo, logró conseguirnos los tickets a Machu Picchu y sobre todo al área de... read more
August 6, 2022
Buen servicio, te brinda toda la información necesaria. El tour fue a las Salineras y la Laguna Humantay. Gracias !!!
January 1, 1970
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