02 DAYS - 01 NIGHT

2-DAY CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHU BY CAR

MACHUPICCHU TOURS

02 DAYS - 01 NIGHT Duration

01 – 15 PARTICIPANTS Group size

SHARED / PRIVATE Tipo de servicio

CAR - BUS - TRAIN Transporte

4316 masl / 14 160 feet Maximum altitude

Lugares a visitar: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machupicchu

If you’re looking for a different way to reach Machu Picchu, our Machu Picchu by Car 2D/1N Tour combines a road trip, Andean landscapes, and a hike along the railway tracks to Aguas Calientes. It’s an alternative designed for travelers who want to enjoy the journey and experience the trip in a different way.

The adventure begins in Cusco and passes through places such as Abra Málaga before continuing to Hidroelectrica. From there, we’ll begin a hike to Aguas Calientes, following the railway tracks and surrounded by the natural beauty of this area.

After spending the night in Aguas Calientes, it will be time to discover Machu Picchu. We’ll enjoy a guided tour of the citadel and its main sites before beginning the return journey to Cusco. A journey with a road trip, hiking, a train ride, and plenty of adventure.

Horario de partida: 07:00 AM

Dificultad: EASY

Horario de retorno: 06:30 PM

Machu Picchu by Car 2D/1N: Road Adventure and Hike to Aguas Calientes

The Machu Picchu by Car 2D/1N Tour is an ideal option for travelers who want to visit the Inca citadel while taking a different route from the traditional one. The journey combines tourist transportation from Cusco to Hidroelectrica with a hike to Aguas Calientes along the railway tracks.

During the first day, you’ll enjoy the landscapes along the route and have time to have lunch in Hidroelectrica before starting the hike. The following day, we’ll visit Machu Picchu with our guide and then begin the return journey to Cusco.

Highlights of the Machu Picchu by Car 2D/1N Tour

Abra Málaga route: travel through one of the most impressive landscapes along the route between Cusco and the high jungle region.
Journey to Hidroelectrica: enjoy a scenic road trip surrounded by Andean and natural landscapes.
Hike to Aguas Calientes: walk along the railway tracks until you reach the town.
Visit Machu Picchu: explore the Inca citadel accompanied by our guide and discover its main sites.
A different experience: combine a road trip, hike, train ride, and cultural visit in one journey.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Cusco – Abra Málaga – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

We’ll leave Cusco by tourist transportation heading toward Hidroelectrica, crossing Abra Málaga and enjoying different landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, we’ll have time to have lunch before starting an approximately two-hour hike along the railway tracks to Aguas Calientes. In the evening, our guide will give an informational talk explaining the details of the Machu Picchu visit.

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco

In the morning, we’ll take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the citadel and its main sites. Afterwards, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll have free time to explore the town and have lunch. Finally, we’ll board the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by tourist transportation to Cusco.

Why Book with Peru Top Experience?

This route isn’t just about reaching Machu Picchu. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy the journey and experience different landscapes before arriving at the citadel. We take care of organizing the trip so you can focus on enjoying the experience.

Tourism experience: we organize different tours and experiences in Peru’s main destinations.
Well-organized route: we coordinate the main services so you can complete the journey in a clear and organized way.
Personalized assistance: our team will be available to guide and assist you while planning your trip.
Guide at Machu Picchu: you’ll explore the site with a guide who will help you learn about the history and main sites of the citadel.
A different way to reach Machu Picchu: combine a road trip and a hike to experience Machu Picchu from a different perspective.

2-DAY CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHU BUS TOUR EXPERIENCE

DAY 01: CUSCO – ABRA MALAGA – HYDROELECTRIC PLANT – AGUAS CALIENTES

07:00 – 12:30 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Hydroelectric station (During the way there are stops at some points so that they can buy some snacks if they wish).
12:45 – 13:50 Time to have a calm lunch at Hidroeléctrica.
14:00 – 16:00 Start of the walk towards the town of Aguas Calientes by the railway.
19:00 – 19:30 Visit our guide to the hotel and informative talk about the next day.

DAY 02: MACHU PICCHU – RETURN TO CUSCO

08:10 – 08:45 Rise by tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
09:00 – 11:30 Guided tour of the Inca citadel knowing the main enclosures.
At the end of the tour we return to Aguas Calientes along the same path, we will have time to walk through the town, have lunch on our own and then return to the train station.
14:30 – 16:10 Travel by tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
16:30 – 18:30 Travel from Ollantaytambo to Cusco by tourist bus bimodal service. End of our tour cusco to machu picchu by bus

Tourist transport: Cusco – Hydroelectric – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Food: Tourist lunch in Hidroeléctrica
Tourist train ticket: Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (*Expedition/Voyager)
Consettur bus ticket: Up and down
Professional tour guide
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
**01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes

*The train service is according to the availability we have for the date of your trip, we can also offer you an Upgrade, for this you only have to consider the additional information.

**The category of the hotel may vary according to the request, the travel advisor will provide you with the best recommendations.

Special entrance ticket to Huaynapicchu (additional cost USD $80.00 dollars)
Personal expenses and tips
Food not mentioned
Travel insurance

Machu Picchu spaces are limited and permanently subject to availability, it is always best to have an advance reservation at least 3 or 4 months in advance.
Depending on the travel season, the entry times will be recommended by the travel advisor, in the case of the dry season the first hours are the best, but in the case of the rainy season it is better to enter from noon.

ADDITIONAL

VISTADOME SERVICE: If we are looking for a more complete 2-Day Cusco to Machu Picchu Bus Tour, this is the ideal option. The Vistadome service has a panoramic view on the section of the train journey that is a fact that we will enjoy 200%.
Additional price:
- One way or return: $40.00 dollars per participant.
- Round trip: $65.00 dollars per participant.
LUNCH SERVICE: We can add this service as well and schedule it for after the guided tour in Machupicchu. It has a price of $10.00 dollars per person (Tourist Menu).

Tickets issued by the agency (entrance ticket, buses, trains and others).
Identity document (ID or Passport).
Day pack and personal equipment:
- Hat and sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Light clothing during the day
- Warm clothes for the night.
- Water in canteen
Cash for personal purchases.
Photographic camera
Rain poncho (Recommended for rainy season).

How complicated is the hike we will havein the 2-Day Cusco to Machu Picchu Bus Tour?

The geography that the place presents to us is light, because we do not have sections of slopes or descents. It is flat in its greatest extension, which if it is quite extensive, for this reason we must be prepared for a long walk.

What are the best travel seasons for 2-Day Cusco to Machu Picchu Bus Tour?

Due to the climate that we present in the region, it is ideal that our trip is planned between the months of March and September since in these months the rain is less frequent and therefore the access road between Santa Teresa and Hidroeléctrica is safer. During the remaining months or the rainy season, it is more frequent to see how there are landslides along the way, therefore it is not entirely recommended.

How much is the average walk ?

On average, the walk lasts a period of 2 to 3 hours, this can always vary according to the physical performance that each participant has. It is always recommended to have a slight previous experience in walks or to practice precisely some short routes in the country of origin of each person so that they do not have inconveniences.

Can I add a visit to the Huayna Picchu mountain to my cusco to machu picchu bus tour?

Yes, it is possible to add the Huayna Picchu mountain experience on the second day, since after the adrenaline we had on the tour and the relaxing night in the thermal baths, it is more than double the amount that we can ascend the Huayna Picchu mountain.