2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by Minivan from Cusco: Budget Adventure

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Cusco, Peru

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience Machu Picchu on an affordable and adventurous 2-day minivan tour from Cusco. Travel with a small group to Hidroelectrica, then hike through the jungle to Aguas Calientes. Spend the night in a local hotel and wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the iconic Inca citadel.

• Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
• Enjoy free time to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace.
• Includes hotel, select meals, and Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
• Small groups for a more personalized experience.

Please note that Machu Picchu tickets are regulated by the Peruvian government and have limited availability worldwide. We recommend booking at least 3 months in advance. For last-minute reservations, extra days may be required to request tickets in person in Aguas Calientes. We will always do our best to help you visit Machu Picchu, especially with flexible schedules.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Breakfast
Machupicchu entrance for booking with 2 moths in advance, if not contact us, we have more options)
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
BILINGUAL GUIDE(Spanish - English)for booking with 2 moths in advance, otherwise you need it private
Hostel night and meals
Bus down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes (every body walk)
Bus Up from Aguas calientes to Machupicchu (Everybody walk)
Brekafast first day, Lunch and Dinner the last day

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Dear customer, you can send me the details of your hotel after the booking, once you get here in Cusco we will brief you about the tour at our office, then the pick up will be from your hotel and you can wait for us between 6:30 am to 7:00 am.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    CROSSING THE ANDEANS MOUNTAIN BY MINIVAN AND HIKING TO AGUAS CALIENTES

    5 stops
  • Cusco (Pass by)

    Our transport will pick you up at 7:00 am from your hotel in Cusco.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

    Then we will start the trip towards the town of Ollantaytambo. Where we will have a brief stop for a period of 15 minutes, to appreciate the area or buy some crafts, snacks or use the W.C.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Then the trip continues to Abra Malaga, which is at an altitude of 4,316 meters, and where we will have a short stop to take photos of the impressive snowy Veronica.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    After, we will continue our trip to Hidroeléctrica (the last stop), where we will enjoy a delicious lunch. Next of a short break, the hiking starts from the hydroelectric station to the town of Aguas Calientes where our lodge is waiting for us.

    Admission ticket free
  • Aguas Calientes (Pass by)

    Our lodge is waiting for us. the hiking takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes. In the afternoon around 6 pm we are going to enjoy a delicious dinner with the group. Finally, you will have free time to explore the town of Aguas Calientes or enjoy the Hot Spring in Aguas Calientes.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    EXPLORING MACHU PICCHU AND RETURNING TO CUSCO

    3 stops
  • Aguas Calientes (Pass by)

    On the second day, the group will get up early at 4:00 am, in order to start the hiking to Machu Picchu where the guide will be waiting for you at the entrance, in order to see the beautiful sunrise in the Macchu Picchu ruins. This section of ascent to the citadel will take an approximate of 40 minutes.

    Admission ticket free
  • Machu Picchu (Pass by)

    After enjoying this magical moment, the guide will give you a guided tour for an approximate of 2 hours, to illuminate you especially of the rich history of the ancient ruins. Then, after the tour, you will have time to explore the citadel by yourself. It is recommended to start the descent to Aguas Calientes at 11:00 am. so you can have time to enjoy your lunch, and then head to Hidroeléctrica, where we will start our return trip by bus until we reach San Francisco Plaza in the city of Cusco.

    Admission ticket free
  • San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery (Pass by)

    We will arrive in the city of Cusco around 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mega Expeditions

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