2 Días & 1 Noches

Machupicchu by Car Combined 2 Days 1 Night

Hostel in Aguas Calientes Accommodation

10 to 19 People Group size

4,400 m / 14,436 ft Maximum altitude

Moderate Difficulty level

The Machupicchu by Car Combined 2 Days 1 Night tour is an alternative way to reach Machu Picchu, combining a scenic road journey with a hike from Hydroelectric Station. The trip begins in Cusco and passes through the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Abra Málaga, and the high jungle before continuing through Santa María, Santa Teresa, and Hydroelectric Station.

From Hydroelectric Station, you will enjoy an approximately 3-hour hike to Aguas Calientes, following a mostly flat route alongside the railway and the Urubamba River. The following day, you will visit Machu Picchu with an approximately 2-hour guided tour, before returning by train to Ollantaytambo and continuing by road to Cusco. The route has a moderate difficulty level and reaches a maximum altitude of 4400 m / 14,436 ft at Abra Málaga.

Day 1

Cusco → Ollantaytambo → Abra Málaga → Santa María → Santa Teresa → Hydroelectric Station → Aguas Calientes

Day 2

Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo → Cusco

Note: Schedules may vary depending on weather conditions, operational circumstances, and availability of Machu Picchu entrance times.

ItineraryRoute InclusionsIncludes Before TravelingTips ImportantNotice Packing ListGear

Itinerary

Día01

CUSCO – HYDROELECTRIC STATION – AGUAS CALIENTES

07:00 hrs. We will pick you up in our private vehicle and then travel through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo. After a brief stop in this town, we will continue our journey uphill to the Málaga Pass at 4,400 meters above sea level, where we will make a short stop to admire the snow-capped peaks of Veronica and Salkantay. From here, we will begin the descent through the high jungle to Santa María and then continue along the Urubamba River Valley until we reach Santa Teresa.

In Santa Teresa, we will stop for lunch and to stock up on water. We will then continue by car to Hidroelectrica, where we will begin our 3-hour average hike along a flat trail to Aguas Calientes (the Machu Picchu town).

18:30 hrs. Arrival in Machu Picchu town and overnight stay at a hostel.

Places to visit

Sacred Valley

Ollantaytambo

Abra Málaga

Santa María

Santa Teresa

Hydroelectric Station

Aguas Calientes

Day details

07:00 hrsDeparture time

Approximately 3 hoursHiking time

4400 m / 14,436 ftMaximum altitude

Breakfast snack, lunch, and dinnerMeals

Hostel in Aguas CalientesAccommodation

ModerateDifficulty

Día02

AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Early in the morning, we will visit the 7th Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu. The guided tour will cover the most important areas, including the urban sector, religious sector, agricultural sector, and other significant sites. This guided tour will last approximately 2 hours, accompanied by a specialist guide who will explain the historical legacy of the Machu Picchu citadel and provide a detailed description of the most important sectors of this magnificent and impressive site.

Later, we will descend to the Aguas Calientes town, where you can have lunch (not included) at your leisure and arrive at the train station on time, according to your ticket schedule. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus transfer to the city of Cusco.

21:30 hrs. Arrival in the city of Cusco.

NOTE: Pickup and return times may vary depending on train ticket availability if you make your reservation only a few days before your trip.

Places to visit

Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes

Ollantaytambo

Day details

According to the chosen route for accessing Machu PicchuHiking time

BreakfastMeals

ModerateDifficulty

Note: Lunch on the second day is not included. Machu Picchu entrance and return train schedules depend on the tickets available for your travel date.

Inclusions

INCLUDES:

Transportation from Cusco to Hidroelectrica.
1 breakfast snack, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.
1-night stay at a hostel in Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
Return train to Ollantaytambo.
Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Professional guide.

NOT INCLUDED:

Bus ticket from Machu Picchu town to the archaeological complex and back (USD 15 for Peruvian visitors and USD 24 for foreign visitors). This can be purchased in Machu Picchu town if you choose to take the bus.
Services and meals not mentioned.

Before Traveling

WE RECOMMEND BRINGING:

Original ID or passport.
A small backpack.
Trekking shoes.
Waterproof clothing.
Extra money for personal expenses.

Important

Bring your ID or passport.
We recommend reading the detailed itinerary.
The service is provided on a shared basis, which means you will take this tour with other travelers.
Dress warmly for the tour and bring rain gear from December to April.