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

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 15

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

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.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1CROSSING THE ANDEANS MOUNTAIN BY MINIVAN AND HIKING TO AGUAS CALIENTES⌄

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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Meals: Lunch: This is a good buffet Lunch, we have in every meal vegetarian options and vegan options. · Dinner: This is a great dinner, we have in every meal vegetarian options and vegan options.

    Overnight: Hostel night with private rooms for couples and shared for solo travelers, hot shower, wifi in a quiet area.

  2. 2EXPLORING MACHU PICCHU AND RETURNING TO CUSCO⌄

    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.

    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.

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

    Meals: Breakfast

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

Not included

  • ✕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

Good to know

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 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

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