Machupicchu by car 2 Days

Overview

Itinerary

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Overview

If you do not have much money or do not have time and are looking for the most unequal option to take a tour to Machu Picchu, this option is the most suitable for you!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We recommend you book the tour in advance and we can reserve your entrance to Machupicchu at the earliest times and with less tourist agglomeration in the Inca citadel..

Remember in this option you must leave Machupicchu at 11:00 or 11:30 and walk back to Hidroelectrica and take your bus at 15:30.

If you have a valid student card and not older than 25 years, the discount is US$ 20.00 for admission to Machupicchu

Itinerary

Day 1 Cusco – Hydroelectric-Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your hostel with our private transport between 7:15 and 7:45am. Then we will drive for about 6 to 7 hours to the hydroelectric station. Make sure to bring something to read or write or use the time to catch up on sleep. We will make shortstops of 10-15 minutes along the way so yo can stretch your legs. We will stop for lunch at Santa Teresa, this we will continue with our transport to the hydroelectric station, at your arrival we will start our hike between 2 to 3 hours (12km) by the railroad to Aguas Calientes with assistance guide. You will arrive to your hostal the you will have a delicious dinner and the guide will give a briefing for your visiting to Machupicchu.

Day 2 Machu Picchu-Cusco

For this amazing day we have two options we can start to walk very early in the morning or you can take the bus to Machupicchu, if you go very early in the morning you can see the sunrise. This hike will take almost two hours. The bus ride up to Machu Picchu is optional and costs US$15 each way. The first bus departs at 05:30

At your arrival to inca citadel you will meet with our guide and with the rest of the group and you will start the guided tour for almost two hours, then you will have some extra time to explore the inca citadel, then you will return to Aguas Calientes and you will start your hike way back to Hydroelectric where your transport will be waiting for you at the bus station and then we will drive 6 hours back to Cusco.

Tips:

Save cash by buying snacks/water for the whole trip at the supermarkets in Cusco.
Wear long socks sprayed with repellent under your trousers for your Machu Picchu visit.
Bring extra batteries for your flashlight if you want to walk up to Machu Picchu very early
Bring a warm jacket and sweater for the trip back, the mountain pass can be very cold!
Try to use your flashlight as little as possible when walking as it will attract mosquitoes.

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