Marvelousperu – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu 2Days/1Night (By Bus)

Overview

Experience Machu Picchu affordably with our Machu Picchu by bus option. Our reliable and comfortable Mercedes Benz minibuses will transport you from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica in just 6 hours. Following a satisfying lunch, embark on a leisurely 2-hour walk along the train tracks to reach Aguas Calientes, where you’ll stay overnight in a cozy hostel. The following day, journey to Machu Picchu on foot and delve into the secrets of this ancient Inca citadel with the guidance of our knowledgeable experts. Conclude your adventure by returning to Hidroeléctrica for your bus trip back to Cusco. Secure your spot on our Machu Picchu by bus tour today for an unforgettable journey!

Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes

We pick you up from your hotel at 6:30 am for our Van our trip will be with a scenic walk to Ollantaytambo, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the area, we have a short stop for 30 minutes.

From there, we will follow the path of the “Abra de Málaga” 4316 m. with spectacular landscapes some llamas and alpacas in the area.

After stopping at the pass of a brief stop, we begin to descend into the jungle, passing through the different microclimates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of the majestic snow-covered summits with the heat, the entrance to the rainforest.

We will continue the trip until we reach
Alfamayo village. Even so, the road is paved. Until they reach Santa María 1575 m. altitude, here we will have a break and then continue to Santa Teresa where we will have our lunch in a local restaurant.

After enjoying lunch we will continue on foot for 2 hours to Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu town, during the night at the hotel.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

At the beginning of wake-up call at 4:30 in the morning to have enough time to climb the steep path to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary in approximately 1:30 h. and watch the sunrise, then you will have a private guide for about 2 hours.

After the tour you will be able to enjoy free time until approximately 12:00 hours, which is the recommended time to go back to the HYDROELECTRIC to take the bus to CUSCO.

We will arrive in Cusco around 9:30 pm approx.

Included

Excluded

Recommendations

  • Any flight or airport departure taxes

  • Travel insurance

  • Vaccinations

  • Breakfast on the first day

  • Tips for local staff

  • Entrance fee to the Reserve

From:

$ 120.00