2-Day from $ USD 139.00
"Machu Picchu economic tour by bus"
Machu Picchu by car 2 Day Tour or Machu Picchu Economic Tour. Visit the iconic cultural legacy of the Inca Empire in a different and more economical way. Take an epic and unforgettable drive from Cusco to Hydroelectric, then hike for 2.5 hours to Machu Picchu village and explore one of the new 7 modern wonders.
About Machu Picchu by Car 2 Day Tour
Machu Picchu by Bus 2 Day Tour or Machu Picchu Economic Tour is an alternative created due to the increase in tourism from Cusco to Machu Picchu and the high cost of the train. In this tour using the train is optional and the price is totally affordable. Unless you want to climb the mountain Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu, in this case you are obliged to return by train.
If you take this alternative, you won’t regret it, because while travelling by bus you will have eastern Andes wonderful views. You will also pass through a small part of the Amazon rainforest, where you can see fruit plantations and eat directly from the producer.
The bus trip takes approximately 6 hours to the hydroelectric power station, then you will continue walking for 2 and a half hours following the railway to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) and the return trip will also be in the same way.
This tour starts and ends in the city of Cusco. We operate every month of the year and 7 days a week. You can do this tour on any date you decide.
To do the Machu Picchu by car 2-day tour. At 6:30am, leave the Cusco city and take a 6-hour bus trip to the Hydroelectric pawer station, and then walk for 2.5 hours to Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes).
In the early hours of the morning, visit the Machu Picchu Inca city. At 10:00am, start the hike back to the hydroelectric power station. At 14:30 hours, start the bus trip to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco at approximately 20:30 – 21:00 hours.
To start this beautiful Machu Picchu by Bus 2 day tour, our staff will pick you up at your hotel at 6:30 am. Then embark on an unforgettable journey through breathtaking Andean landscapes and the Amazon jungle. Passing the Ollantaytambo picturesque town, begin a beautiful zigzag ascent to the highest point of the journey, Abra Malaga (4,316m/13,832ft). From here, you will have enchanting panoramic views of the Veronica snow-capped mountain and the Amazon jungle and begin to descend towards the Santa Maria village located in the small part of the Amazon rainforest.
From the Santa Mariaville, you will begin your journey upriver to the Santa Teresa town, where you will enjoy a nutritious lunch prepared with local ingredients. Then, you will continue your trip to the hydroelectric plant, from where you will begin the 2.5-hour hike to Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes).
You will arrive at the Machu Picchu village main square at 17:30 to 18:00 hours, and also here the Machupicchu Andes Tours staff will be waiting to take you to the hostel and restaurant for your dinner.
After dinner, at the same restaurant, your tour guide will give you a short briefing for the next day’s visit.
L & D
2, Moderate
10Km /6.2miles
2.5-hour
3,350m/10,991ft, Cusco
2050 msnm, Aguas Calientes
4,316m/14,160ft, Malaga Pass
To get to the Machupicchu Inca city you have 2 options. You can go up by bus or walking.
If you want to go up by bus, the first bus leaves at 5:30am. You must queue 30 minutes before and if you want to walk up, you must start at 4:30am. It will take you 1.5-hour hike to get to the Machupicchu main gate.
It is advisable to go up very early to appreciate the sunrise from the Inca citadel and be the first to arrive. Then you will have 2 hours of guided tour, at the end of your tour with the tour guide, you will have to go down immediately and start the return walk to the hydroelectric power station.
The bus from the hydroelectric power station will leave to Cusco at 2:30pm. Arriving at the Cusco Regocijos square, approximately at 20:30 – 21:00 hours.
Note. If you want to climb to Huaynapicchu mountain or Machupicchu Mountain. You are obliged to return by train. Unless you spend 2 nights in Aguas Calientes Town.
B
1, Easy
10Km /6.2miles
2.5-hour
2050 msnm, Aguas Calientes
1,885 m (6,184 ft, Hydroelectric
2,450masl, 8,038 ft, Machu Picchu
Things to bring on the 2-day Machu Picchu Economic Tour:
To make the Machu Picchu by car 2 day tour, we recommend the following:
The price is expressed in US dollars (US$) and per person. It includes lodging in a hostel in a shared room. If you would like to stay in a private room or another category of hotel, please write to us and we will send you a quote.
The Machu Picchu by car 2 day tour is only available as a shared tour.
Machu Picchu by car 2-day group tour. Join our already formed groups and together with your new friends make an unforgettable and economical trip to Machu Picchu. We have daily departures and the 12 months of the year.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2 or more people | $ USD 139.00 |
Enhance your Machu Picchu by car 2-day trip by adding these optional services that aren’t included in the package price. If you wish, you can add them.
We offer $20 USD off.
Things to bring on the 2-day Machu Picchu Economic Tour:
Machu Picchu by Bus 2 day tour is one of the best alternatives to visit the Peru’s tourist icon in a fun and economical way. It will take you 6-hour drive from Cusco to the hydroelectric power station and from here you will start the hike following the railway with beautiful landscapes and abundant biodiversity. On this tour the use of the train service is optional.
The best season to do Machu Picchu by car 2 Day Tour is from April to November which is the dry season, and from December to March is the torrential raining time, therefore, there are landslides and it is not recommended.
It is advisable to book 2 or 3 months in advance to get the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu in the early hours of the morning which is necessary for the best development of this Machu Picchu Economic Tour.
In the 2 day Machu Picchu Economic tour, the walk from the hydroelectric power station to Machu Picchu town is 2.5 hours and the return hike will also be the same. In total it will be a 5-hour hike.
The walking distance from the hydroelectric power station to Machu Picchu pueblo is 10 km / 6.2miles and the return hike will also be the same distance. In total it will be 20 km / 12.4miles.
Yes, you can travel as a family with children over 5 years old, as the trekking route is flat and easy. Just be careful when walking on the railway, as the trains are constantly going up and down.
Yes, if you wish to climb either of the 2 mountains, you can climb on your own in the early morning hours. In this case, you will miss the Machu Picchu citadel guided tour because you must start the return hike to hydroelectric at 11:00 hours at the latest. The bus will leave Hydroelectric to Cusco at 14:30 hours. Unless you decide to return by train or spend one more night in the Aguas Calientes town.
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