About this experience
Machu Picchu by bus is an economical way as an alternative to arrive at Machu Picchu along the route, we will see the impressive landscape of the jungle, arriving in Aguas Calientes, having an adventure route.
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
- **You must take your original passport with you.
Local guides to help you plan
Machu Picchu Bus From Aguas Calientes Guide
Plan the Machu Picchu bus from Aguas Calientes with clear advice on timed entry, one-way or return transport, current fare checks, site rules, and disruption planning.
Cusco by Night Guide
Plan a relaxed, safer night in Cusco with practical advice on venues, rides, airport arrivals, changing schedules, and a confirmed trip home.
Cusco First Night Guide
Make your first night in Cusco easy and adaptable with practical advice on airport arrival, transfer planning, altitude-aware pacing, drinking water, late arrivals, and accessibility.
What is included
- 2 hours guided tour in Machu Picchu English/Spanish guide
- 1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast
- 1 night at hostal in Aguas Calientes
- Entrances to Machu Picchu
- Bus tickets between Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Tourist transport Cusco - Hydroelectric - Cusco
Not included
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Pick up / Drop off at accommodation in Cusco
Itinerary and highlights
DAY 1: CUSCO – AGUAS CALIENTES
Pick up between 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. departure from Cusco to make a trip of 6 hours and a half until we reach Hydroelectric, where we will walk (3 hours) to get to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu).
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes and after settling in the lodging.Then we will have a dinner.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes in hostal
DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
We start very early (4:30 a.m.) we prepare to start our ascent to Machupicchu, we will take a bus to go up to the archaeological center of Machupicchu (25 minutes), the first bus leaves at 5:30 a.m. Upon arrival at the gate of Machupicchu we will meet the guide and the group to start the tour, we will be walking receiving information from our guide for approximately two hours. We will take the bus back to the city of Aguas Calientes and then return walking to the Hydroelectric (3 hours) where we will take our bus (departure 3:00 p.m.) to return again to Cusco (arrival approx. 9:30 p.m.)
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup from Plaza Regocijo, 2 blocks from Cusco main square.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- PVTravels
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- **traveler must take their backpack with them during the hike
- **You must take your original passport with you.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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