Machu Picchu Tour by car 2 days
Learn about the car tour along the Abra Málaga route, the most economical way to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco.
Description of the trip
Embark on a unique adventure with our Machu Picchu by Car Tour – 2 Days , ideal for those who want to reach the majestic Inca citadel without taking the train, enjoying the scenery, hiking, and Andean culture, all in an intimate and exciting itinerary.
✅ What does the Machu Picchu by Car 2-day tour include?
During this tour you will experience:
Car trip from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica – Passing through towns such as Ollantaytambo, Santa María, and Santa Teresa; crossing Andean landscapes to Abra Málaga, with heights exceeding 4,300 meters.
2-3 hour hike from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes – A trail along the river, tropical vegetation, changing views, and the experience of entering Machu Picchu via a less conventional route. (A train option is usually offered for this section.)
Night in Aguas Calientes – Accommodation in a hotel or hostel with basic amenities, ideal for resting before the big visit.
Guided tour of Machu Picchu – At dawn or early in the morning, approximately 2-hour tour of the citadel, with a guide in Spanish or English, to learn about the temples, Inca history, and the most emblematic sites.
Return to Cusco – After the visit, return via the same route: down to Aguas Calientes, then to Hidroeléctrica, lunch on the way, and finally return to Cusco.
Ideal for those who want more than just a quick visit: for those who want to enjoy the journey, feel the change in altitude, connect with nature, sleep near the sunrise over Machu Picchu, take their time to explore, without depending on the train.
Machu Picchu by car 2-day tour itinerary
Cusco a Hidroeléctrica
Pick-up will be at Plazoleta Regocijo between 7:10 and 7:20 a.m. to begin the trip to Hidroeléctrica (approx. 6 hours by car). Along the way, we will enjoy beautiful landscapes ranging from Abra Málaga to the jungle edge of Santa María and Santa Teresa, where we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
From Hidroeléctrica, we will begin a 2.5-hour hike following the train tracks until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), where you will have dinner and lodging.
Includes
- Transfer to places to visit
- Bus transfer to hydroelectric plant
- Official tourist guide
Machu Picchu sanctuary
After breakfast, we will take a bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu to experience the magic of sunrise in the citadel. With our guide, you will spend about three hours visiting the most important sites, such as the Guardian’s Enclosure, the Temple of the Sun, the Intiwatana, and the Sacred Plaza.
Afterwards, you will have free time to explore on your own and enjoy this unique site. At noon, we will descend to the Ruins Bridge and walk to Hidroeléctrica, where our transportation back to Cusco will be waiting for us, arriving around 10:00 p.m.
Includes
- Bus (round trip) to Machu Picchu
- Admission ticket
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Official tourism guide
What does the trip include?
Includes
- Tourist transportation (Cusco – Hydroelectric Plant)
- Meals (1 lunch, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast)
- One night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Bus ticket (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Official Tourism Guide
Not included
- Food not specified
- Services or activities not specified.
- Flights Lima - Cusco (optional extra cost of $230.00 USD)
Prices for the tour to Machu Picchu by car
Why choose Machu Picchu by car 2 days?
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