About this experience
The trip by bus to Machu Picchu, is an alternative to the limitations of quotas by train to reach the citadel of Machu Picchu, although new and little known, what it offers is really exciting, as it is full of beautiful landscapes that show the best of Peruvian geography from the high Andean punas near the snowy, with forests of Polilepys Incana "Queuña", passing through cloud forests to reach the valley where you can find places to grow tea, coffee and coca, also houses countless species such as...: the roosters of the rocks, bears of spectacles, among others accompanied by a cozy climate and beautiful canyons from where springs of thermal waters spring up.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport Cusco - Hidro Electrica - Cusco
- Breakfast
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- 01 Nights accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Not included
- Breakfast on the first day
- Lunch and Dinner on second day
- Optional: Bus - Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and Back
- Optional: Train Hidro Eletrica to Aguas Calientes and back
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Amazon Peru
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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