Itinerary

Travel with a group of friends or family and have the opportunity to meet new people along the way! Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the ever-changing scenery of the Andean mountains and subtropical jungle on a safe and pleasant trip to Machu Picchu!

The 2-Day/1-Night Machu Picchu Tour by Car is the perfect alternative for those who enjoy trekking. On this Machu Picchu tour by car, travelers will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes and will undoubtedly be impressed by the beauty of this route. They will also have the great opportunity to visit the citadel of Machu Picchu. It’s the most economical way to visit Machu Picchu.

As an alternative to the train tour to Machu Picchu, the Cheap Machu Picchu Tour offers the same tour by car. During this road trip, you will discover the natural Inca wonders atop the Andean mountains. Along the way, you’ll experience a variety of microclimates, from the humidity of the subtropical rainforest to the snow-capped valleys of the Andes Mountains and cool rains. This 2-day, 1-night tour by car is an affordable and worthwhile way to reach Machu Picchu!

Program

Day 1 – CUSCO – HYDROELECTRIC PLANT – AGUAS CALIENTES

You will be picked up from your hotel between 7:30 and 7:45 am to depart from Cusco at 8:00 am. Our journey will take us through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, continuing along a winding road that ascends towards the Abra de Málaga pass, the highest point of the route at 4,316 meters above sea level. From here, we can appreciate some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Peru.

We will begin our descent into the cloud forest, passing through different altitudinal zones that combine paradisiacal landscapes with majestic snow-capped peaks and warm, sunny slopes. Upon reaching Alfamayo, we will find a road in perfect condition, completely paved. From here, the road becomes unpaved, and we will continue along it towards the town of Santa María. Located at an altitude of 1575 meters above sea level, we’ll continue after a brief stop to the town of Santa Teresa, arriving around 2:00 p.m. There, a typical local lunch will be waiting, with a variety of dishes to suit your taste. Finally, we’ll arrive at Hidroeléctrica, where you should go to the train station if you wish to take the train from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes and purchase your round-trip train tickets on the spot. The train journey takes approximately 50 minutes. If you prefer to walk, the journey takes approximately 2 hours.

The meeting point in Aguas Calientes will be in the Plaza de Armas, where our guide will call you by name to transfer you to your hostel. Dinner will be served, and the guide will provide you with all the necessary information for your Machu Picchu tour the following day.

If you wish, you will have free time to visit the Aguas Calientes hot springs at 7:00 p.m. (optional, at your own expense).

Day 2 – Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

You will have the option to ascend to Machu Picchu by bus or on foot. Breakfast will be served starting at 5:00 a.m. The guided tour will begin at 6:00 a.m. and will last at least two hours. Afterward, you will have free time until approximately 11:30 a.m., the recommended time to board the train back to the hydroelectric plant. This train departs from Aguas Calientes at 12:35 p.m., where you will transfer to a minibus to continue the return journey to Santa Teresa. There, you will have approximately one hour of free time to eat or use the restrooms. Afterward, we will continue our return to Cusco along the same route we arrived on, arriving at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Includes

Hotel Pick-up.
Mini Bus transportation, round trip. (Cusco, Hydroelectric, Cusco).
1 Night at a hostel (private bathroom, 24-hour hot water, luggage storage at no additional cost).
1 Lunch, 1 dinner (first day), 1 breakfast (second day).
Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Guided Service with a professional, Licensed in Tourism in Spanish and English.

Not Included

Bus transfer service to go up and down from the town of “Aguas Calientes” – Machu Picchu – “Aguas Calientes”.
Entrance to the thermal baths (Cost: Approximately USD 4).

Note

You can request 2, 3, 4, or 5-star hotels in Aguas Calientes instead of the basic hostel that would already be included.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: Students: ISIC CARD.

(Students require an International Student Identity Card and must be under 25 years of age.)

Recommendations

  • Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis shoes.
  • Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
  • Raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season.
  • Long-sleeved shirts.
  • Long pants.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
  • Binoculars.
  • Sunglasses, plastic bags.
  • Medication and/or personal items (contact lens solution).
  • One light backpack or briefcase per person.
  • Camera or camcorder and film.
  • Have checks and small coins (dollars, euros, or soles) on hand.

Requirements to book the Tour

Requirements to book the tour:

  • Tour start date.
  • First names (as they appear on your passport).
  • Last names (as they appear on your passport).
  • Scanned copies of passports or national identity cards (Required).
  • Nationality.
  • Passport number.
  • Date of birth.
  • Specify accommodation type (Single, Double, Matrimonial, Triple).
  • Specify hotel category (2, 3, 4, or 5 stars).
  • Contact phone numbers.
  • 50% deposit of the tour cost.
  • Prices are promotional and for cash payments only. An 8% surcharge will be added to the total for credit card payments.