Machu Picchu by Car (2 days)

Prices of the programs with entrance fee to Machu Picchu and with accommodation in Aguas Calientes:

• Resident in Andean Community: US$ 160 per person.
• Non-resident in Andean Community: US$ 190 per person.

*For bookings of 1 traveler, there is an additional charge of US$ 70.

If you select a program without entrance fee to Machu Picchu,  you must have a ticket to route 2A, 2B or 3B with entry time from 6:00 to 7:00 or from 7:00 to 8:00.

*Resident in Andean Community price is for citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia, and foreign residents of other nationalities in Peru.

*Non-resident in Andean Community price for non-resident international visitors in Peru.

Discounts

• Students**: US$ 10 on the local price and US$ 20 on the international visitor price.

*To access to these discounts, write us at reservas@denomades.com.

**See requirements in FAQ’s.

• Briefing at your accommodation the day before the tour to provide details, tickets, and final schedules.
  
• Pickup at your accommodation (urban area).
• Round trip shared transportation between Cusco and Hidroeléctrica.
• Drop off in downtown Cusco.
• Meals:
  • Lunch on day 1.
  • Snack AM day 2.
• Accommodations:
  • Night in Aguas Calientes in Andino Hotel or similar, in double private room with private bathroom.
• Guided visit (Spanish and English) in archaeological site of Machu Picchu in period of 6:00 am to 8:00 am.
• If you select the program with entrance ticket:
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (archaeological site).

• Guide (except for the guided visit in the archaeological site of Machu Picchu).
• Stops not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Beverages.
• Tips (optional).

The visit to Llaqta Machu Picchu can be done through different tours, depending on the type of ticket you purchase. We recommend tours 2A, 2B, and 3B, the first two being the only ones that include the option to take the "classic photo" of the citadel.

• Circuit2A Designed Classic Route: Explore the urban area of the llaqta, visit the Temple of the Sun, and take the “classic photo” from the terrace. map|video
• Circuit 2B Lower Terrace: Start the tour by going up to the lower terrace, where you can take the “classic photo” and then explore the urban area of the llaqta. map|video
• Circuit 3B Designed Royalty: A shorter version of the circuit, which will allow you to visit sites such as the Temple of the Sun and the Inca House. Although it doesn't include the classic photo spot, it allows you to see important structures of the citadel. map|video

If you purchase a program with an entrance ticket, we will inform you of the available entry when you confirm your reservation. The priority for confirmation is Circuit 2A, then Circuit 2B and finally Circuit 3B.

• Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu: US$ 12 per person.
• Round trip bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu: US$ 24 per person.

1. Select the departure date from the calendar.
2. Select the number of people.
3. Click on "Add to cart".
4. Pay an advance deposit of the full price of the tour online.

• 30-liter backpack to bring what are you going to use during the two days.
• Comfortable shoes.
• Bathing suit.
• Towel.
• Rain poncho.
• Hat for the sun.
• Sunscreen.
• Sunglasses.
• Toiletries.
• Water.

• Minimum age of 18 years to make the activity.

Start: Day 1 at 6:00 am from your accommodation in Cusco.

End: Day 2 at 21:30 pm in downtown Cusco.

*The ending time is for reference only and may be subject to change due to weather conditions or force majeure.

Day 1: Cusco - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes.

We will begin the tour leaving Cusco early in the morning on a vehicle trip to reach the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Ollantaytambo. You will make a brief stop at a Sacred Valley store where you can use the restroom and purchase water and snacks for the trip. You will take the route that passes through Abra Málaga, at 4400 m altitude, and several curves, and then begin the descent to Santa Marta. You will arrive at another place called Santa Teresa, before continuing the trip to Hidroeléctrica. Here you can have lunch and rest before beginning the 3-hour self-guided hike along the railway line to reach Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Pueblo, as the locals call it. There you will have time to walk through its streets, eat something (not included) and then rest for the next day.

Day 2: Machu Picchu - Hidroeléctrica - Cusco.

To start this day you have two options: a demanding 2-hour hike up the stairs until reaching the citadel, for which it is advisable to start at 04:30, or take the optional bus service to the citadel starting at 06:00. A guide will be waiting for you at the Llaqta gate to begin the tour of the citadel's most important sites. This tour lasts approximately two hours, during which you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Quechua people and the mysteries of the Seventh Wonder of the Modern World. After the tour and taking some photographs, we recommend you to begin the return hike to Hidroeléctrica to catch the transportation back to Cusco.

*The road used to reach Hidroelectrica has many bends and it is not a very good condition, which makes it a little bit difficult for some people.

• Cancellation or rescheduling of this tour is not eligible for a 100% refund.
• If you cancel at least 4 days in advance, you will only be refunded 30% of the total.
• You can reschedule the tour date by paying an additional US$ 95 up to 4 days before the start.