It is the most affordable option to reach Machu Picchu. You will travel on safe and comfortable tourist transportation, the best alternative to get to the Hidroeléctrica.
We pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cusco to travel Machu Picchu Classic.
You will walk the famous Hidroeléctrica–Machu Picchu route. Enjoy different landscapes and see much of the Andean nature. You can be one of the first groups of the day to visit Machu Picchu. You will arrive in the city of Cusco before 10 pm.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 1 entrance ticket to the ruins of Machu Picchu (7am) (circuit 2, 1 or 3, in order of availability)
✔ 1 night at shared lodging (4 bed dorm)
✔ Breakfast
✔ Bus route with views of the Sacred Valley
✔ Cusco-Hidroelectrica round-trip transportation
✔ Bilingual guide who will accompany you on your visit to Machu Picchu
✖ $36.00 Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes bus ticket
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Food and drinks not mentioned
Itinerary
Cusco to Aguas Calientes
1
Cusco
We pick you up at the hotel in Cusco so you can take the bus to Hidroelectrica (approx. 7hrs). During the tour, we will make a stop
Duration: 12 hours
2
Aguas Calientes
We arrive at Hidroelectrica and you start the walk toward Aguas Calientes (3 hrs). Once in Aguas Calientes, you head to your lodging to register.
The guide's assistant arrives at the lodge to guide you through the steps to follow on this tour tomorrow.
You will have free time to walk around the town, go for dinner and rest for the big day tomorrow.
Duration: 3 hours
Machu Picchu
1
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
You have a good breakfast at your lodging.
You meet the guide at the time and place arranged the night before.
You go walking or by bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (bus ticket not included).
When you arrive at the citadel entrance gate, the main guide will be waiting for you at 7am.
You start the guided tour visiting all of Machu Picchu (3 hrs).
You have free time to walk around the ruins and take incredible pictures.
You start the trip back to Aguas Calientes by bus (20 min) or on foot (about 1 hr 30 min). (bus ticket not included).
From Aguas Calientes, you start your walk back to Hidroelectrica (about 2.5 hrs).
You arrive at Hidroelectrica (make sure you arrive on time).
You return to Cusco by bus (the bus leaves at the agreed time).
You arrive in downtown Cusco full of memories of your adventure at approx. 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
