About this experience

Now Machu Picchu is not more difficult to know or expensive, (Now it is cheaper and easy) For that reason was created one new alternative route to the traditional train travel route. This trip is for a new paved path from Cusco to Santa Maria then until Hidroeléctrica it is unpaved route, totally 6 hours by car with some stops along the way, like for picture and for lunch. For that reason it is not necessarily to use the expensive train services, After the trip by car we will walk around 2 or 3 hours until Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu pueblo), during the trip you will enjoy beautiful landscapes, valleys, snow-capped mountains, high forest full of flora and rivers that descend from the top of mountains with very clear water and some villages of the local people are very friendly plowing pleasant trip to Inca city of Machu Picchu.

At a glance

Duration: 48 hr

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Machu Picchu By Car (2 Days)

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

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

Local guides to help you plan

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What is included

Cusco Hotel Transfer
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
1 Night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Private guided tour in English or Spanish
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

Not included

Train from Hidro Eletrica to Aguas Calientes and back
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
Lunch on the second day

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Peru Amazon Trips

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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco.
Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 6–10; Youth tickets: age 11–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?