2 daysMachu Picchu by Car 3-Day 2-Night Including Huayna Picchu
Length
3 days
Itinerary
3 days planned
Group
Max 10
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
Machu Picchu by car is one of the most popular and economical alternatives to visit the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. This route counts as a great attraction the geographical biodiversity that we will find in our route towards Machu Picchu.
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Day by day itinerary
1CUSCO • HYDROELECTRIC • AGUAS CALIENTES⌄
We will start our tour at 6:00 a.m. in Plaza Regocijo. The bus will leave for Hidroeléctrica at 6:20 a.m., with an approximate 7-hour bus ride. During the trip, we will be able to appreciate different types of natural scenery, such as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, high Andean landscapes, the snowy La Verónica - Abra Málaga, and above all the humid or high jungle of the Cusco region. We will make two brief stops, one in Ollantaytambo and another in Alfamayo, both of 15 minutes so that you can have breakfast or use the services. We estimate arriving at Hidroeléctrica between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will begin our walk to Aguas Calientes, which will last approximately between 2 hours and 30 minutes and 3 hours, depending on the physical condition of each person. The estimated time of arrival to the town of Aguas Calientes will be between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Meals: Lunch: Lunch at the Indios restaurant (Hydroelectric) · Dinner: Dinner in the town of Aguas Calientes
Overnight: Hotel night in the town of Aguas Calientes
2AGUAS CALIENTES • MACHU PICCHU • HUAYNA PICCHU • AGUAS CALIENTES⌄
We will start at 4:30 a.m. from 2,200 masl to ascend to Machu Picchu at 2,400 masl. The walk will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, with the option of taking a bus (not included). At 7:00 a.m., we will meet the guide at the main entrance to receive information on how to visit the city, which will be done on your own (This program does not have a Guided Tour inside Machu Picchu, if you want a Private Guide, you must consult the Operator). After the visit to the City, you will take the path to climb the Waynapicchu mountain at 2,700 masl, without a guide, but with the necessary information provided. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Machu Picchu. It is recommended to descend to Aguas Calientes around 1:00 p.m. on foot (1 hour) or by bus (25 minutes, not included). In Aguas Calientes, you can visit the Machu Picchu Museum, the Butterfly Museum, or relax in the hot springs. You will spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast in the town of Aguas calientes
Overnight: Hotel night in the town of Aguas Calientes
3AGUAS CALIENTES • HYDROELECTRIC • CUSCO⌄
After breakfast, you will leave the town of Aguas Calientes at approximately 10:00 a.m. heading to the bus station in Hidroeléctrica, making the return walk, which will take about 3 hours. Once in Hidroeléctrica, our vehicles will be available from 1:20 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., at which time you can board the minibus bound for the city of Cusco. Arrival in Cusco is estimated between 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., at the Plaza de San Francisco, which is the end point of the service.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Entrance to Machupichu - Route 3A Waynapicchu Mountain
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Round trip transportation
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓2 nights accommodation + breakfast
- ✓Informative Guide one day before your visit to Machu Picchu
Not included
- ✕Food not specified
- ✕Entrance to circuit 2 classic route through the Inca city of Machu Picchu USD 50 (Free guided tour)
- ✕Guided in another language, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese additional cost of USD 80.00
- ✕Recommended: Add circuit 2 or 1 entry to complete your visit to the city of Machu Picchu.
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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