Cusco: 2-Day Machu Picchu Tour: Explore an Affordable Travel

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Enjoy an affordable, unforgettable experience to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World on this 2-day excursion to Machu Picchu with transport, meals, accommodation and entrance included.

Highlights

  • Spectacular Descent: Descend from Abra Málaga for stunning landscapes.
  • Sunrise at Machu Picchu: Early exploration with magical sunrise views.
  • Diverse Transportation

Description

Día 1: Cuzco - Aguas Calientes Lo recogeremos de su hotel/ubicación a las 6:00 am para iniciar el viaje en minibús. La primera parada será Ollantaytambo, donde tendrás unos 20 minutos para ir al baño o estirar las piernas. Paso Abra Málaga - Santa María - Santa Teresa La ruta continuará hasta llegar al Paso Abra Málaga, punto más alto con 4.316 metros. Desde allí descenderemos hasta Santa María, para luego hacer otra parada de unos 30 minutos para almorzar. Luego abordarás nuevamente el minibús y te dirigirás a Hidroeléctrica. Hidroeléctrica Llegarás en minibús a Hidroeléctrica. En este punto la carretera termina y no es posible continuar en autobús. Tendrás dos opciones para llegar a Aguas Calientes: Continuar a pie por la ruta que sigue las vías del tren con tu guía. La ruta transcurre por un valle y dura aproximadamente dos horas y media. Toma el tren (Inca Rail en la clase Expedition) que conecta Hidroeléctrica con Aguas Calientes en un viaje de 30 minutos. Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Hydroelectric - Cuzco Aguas Calientes On the second day of the tour, you will wake up early to enjoy the visit to Machu Picchu. You can choose to walk from Aguas Calientes to the citadel in a two-hour walk or take the bus, which travels the same route in 30 minutes uphill. If you choose to take the bus, you will need to add the extra Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu bus (round trip) to your booking for $24 USD. Machu Picchu Once at Machu Picchu, you will have a 2-hour guided tour to discover the fascinating history of the site. Afterwards, you will have free time until approximately 11:00 a.m. to explore the citadel on your own. Return to Cuzco After the visit to Machu Picchu, you will return on foot or by bus to Aguas Calientes. Then, we start the return to Hidroeléctrica. Again, you can choose to make this journey on foot or by train. Upon arrival at Hidroeléctrica, the minibus will be waiting to take you back to Cuzco, where you will arrive at approximately 9:00 pm.

Includes

Shared round-trip transportation between Cusco and Hidroeléctrica. Drop off in the center of Cusco. Meals: Breakfast on day 2. Lunch on day 1. Dinner on day 1. Accommodation: Night in Aguas Calientes at Yanantin Collection hostel or similar, in a private double room* with a private bathroom. Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Only with the $149 option). Guided tour (in Spanish and English) at the Machu Picchu archaeological site. If traveling alone, you will share a room with another passenger.

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