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From Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-day affordable Tour by Car & Mini Trek

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Duration

2 days

Ticket/Voucher

Printed or mobile ticket accepted

Instant confirmation

Yes

Languages

English, Español

Overview

Discover Machu Picchu with this 2 day affordable tour from Cusco by car. Visit the Inca Citadel in a budget by taking an alternative route by car and avoid more expensive train fares.

This tour is a perfect alternative for those visitors who are looking for an “all include” less expensive tour to Machu Picchu with a mini trek (also know as mini Inca train) to reach the mythical Inca citadel.

On the first day of this tour you will be picked up from your hotels in Central Cusco towards Machu Picchu Hidroelectrica in a 4/5 hours journey. Then you will make a full of emotions self trek from the hidrolectric to Machu Picchu Town where you will be stayed for the night.

On the second ay you will visit the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu early in the morning where you will be able to have a guide visit before visit the site on your own. After the visit you will go back to Machu Picchu Hidroelectrica to take your vehicle back to Cusco.

More details of the itinerary on the “Itinerary” section below

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit Machu Picchu on an affordable tour package from Cusco
  • Enjoy the amazing Andes landscapes along your minivan journey
  • Travel from the high Andes mountain to the lower mountain forest
  • Discover the plant life during a nice mini trek
  • Make a Machu Picchu guided visit to know the citadel from a historic angle

Included/Exclude

  • Shared transportation Cusco to Machu Picchu Hidrolectrica
  • Shared transportation Machu Picchu Hidrolectrica to Cusco
  • Lunch on day 1 at Santa Teresa
  • Dinner on day 1 at Aguas Calientes
  • Breakfast on day 2
  • Machu Picchu Citadel Ticket
  • Bilingual guide English & Spanish inside Machu Picchu Citadel
  • Courtesy hostel in Aguas Calientes (can be upgraded to 3 stars hotel if selected at the extra section)
  • Train ticket Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (can be selected as an extra during booking process)
  • Train ticket Aguas Calientes to Hidroelectrica (can be selected as an extra during booking process)
  • Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 2
  • Bus from/to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes (can be selected as an extra during booking process)
  • Hot springs in Aguas Calientes (can be paid on the spot)
  • Guide outside Machu Picchu Citadel
  • Travel insurance

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Important Information about the tour
Transportation:

This tour package only includes the shared transportation by minubus between Cusco and Machu Picchu Hidroelectrica (go and back).
It does not include the optional train service between Hidrolectrica and Aguas Calientes (go and back).
In order to go to Aguas Calientes from Hidrolectrica visitors must walk between these two towns. Visitors who do not want to walk between theses two towns can booked the optional train as extra during the booking process.

This tour does not include neither the optional bus between Aguas Calientes and the Citadel of Machu Picchu (up and down). Visitors, who do not want to walk up and down between these two points, can booked the optional bus as extra during the booking process.

Machu Picchu Ticket:

The ticket included in this package is a Machu Picchu ticket to visit the Citadel. This ticket does not include the hike to one of the mountains. Visitors, who want to hike one of the mountains, must add as extra this option during the booking process.
Please note that the access time to Machu Picchu will be the 6am slot unless there are no spaces available for that slot. If there are no spaces available for the 6am slot you will be booked for the next available slot (7am, 8am...). We highly recommend to book your tour enough in advance in order to secure the spaces.

Accommodation:

The hostel included in this package is not part of the paid offer but it is offer a courtesy. If visitors want to upgrade the accommodation to a 3 stars hotel they must select this option as extra during the booking process.
What do I need to bring?
Your original passport
Student card (if student)

We recommend not to forget:

Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
Warm jacket
Walking boots
Swimwear for rafting
Hat and trek gloves
Various T-shirts and comfortable trousers
Sun cream (preferable 50+ due to altitude)
Insect repellent
Sun hat
Toiletries
Personal medication
Flashlight with extra batteries
Camera and/or mobile phone with camera
When and where does the tour start?
The departure time on day 1 will be at around 7:45am. The pick up at your hotel at around 7:00-7:45am. You will receive a confirmation email to confirm the tour and times.
When and where does the tour end?
On Day 2 after the guided visit to Machu Picchu you will be stay in Machu Picchu on your own. You will need make be sure you go back to Aguas Calientes by 11.30am. Once in Aguas Calientes you will start your trek back to Hidrolectrica. There the driver will be waiting for you to drive you back to Cusco. You will be dropped off in Central Cusco around 9.30pm in Plaza Regocijos.
When is recommended to arrive to Cusco?
It is recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the tour in order to acclimatize and get used to the altitude. If you cannot arrive 2 days in advance it is strongly recommended to arrive the day before the tour because the tours start very early in the morning.
This tour is not suitable for:
Pregnant women
Visitor with strong back problems
Visitors with heart problems

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  • Upgrade from Basic Hostel to 3 stars hotel (per person)($12.00)
  • Bus Up: Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (per person)($17.00)
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