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Machu Picchu by car 2 days 1 night
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Explore the majesty of Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour that will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you will witness changing landscapes from mountains and snow-capped peaks to tropical scenery, while enjoying the hike from Hidroeléctrica to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes). Get ready to uncover the mysteries of the Inca citadel.

Details

 Duration:
2 days 1 night
Schedule:

6:20am (first day from Cusco)

Meeting point:

Regocijo Square (1/2 block from the Main Square)

Guide:

English, Spanish

Fitness level:

Intermediate, High

Included:

  • Transportation Cusco - Hidroelectrica - Cusco
  • Admission ticket to Machu Picchu (circuit 2)
  • 1 night lodging at the Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes)
  • Tour guide in Machu Picchu
  • Lunch (first day)
  • Dinner (first night)
  • Breakfast (second day)

Excluded:

  • Bus ticket up and down from Machu Picchu town to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary (USD 24 up + down and only up or down USD 12)
  • Lunch (second day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Hidroelectrica - Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes)

Between 6:00 to 6:20 AM, we start the pick-up at Plaza Regocijo. The journey will take us through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we can admire various villages and landscape changes from the Andes mountains to tropical areas. We will reach Hidroeléctrica, where we will enjoy lunch before embarking on the approximately 2 and a half hour hike to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes).

Once in the town of Machu Picchu, we will settle into accommodation with private bathrooms and hot water. In the evening, we will enjoy dinner, and our guide will provide instructions for visiting the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu the next day. It's also possible to visit the hot springs, located just 10 minutes from the town, after our arrival.

Day 2: Machu Picchu town - Machu Picchu Sanctuary - Hidroelectrica - Cusco

At 4:00 AM, we rise to begin our hike towards the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu; if you've purchased the bus ticket for either ascent or descent, you'll ascend around 6:00 AM. The hike takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Once there, we'll enjoy a guided tour lasting 2.5 hours, during which our guide will lead us through the main points of interest into Machu Picchu.

Around 11:00 am, after visiting Machu Picchu, we'll begin the hike back to Hidroeléctrica, following the same route we took on the first day. Our transportation will be waiting for us at Hidroeléctrica for the return journey to the city of Cusco. It's recommended to take all belongings from the accommodation, as we won't pass through the town of Machu Picchu on the way back. We expect to arrive in Cusco around 9:30 PM.

What to bring?

  • Hiking shoes
  • Raincoat (November to March)
  • Sunblock
  • Repellent

Cancellation

  • Once the admission ticket is booked and paid there is no way to cancel and it is not refundable
  • The only way to reschedule entry to Machu Picchu is in the event of an unforeseen circumstance such as a strike, where it's impossible to conduct the tour

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