Machu Picchu 2 Days / 1 Night (By Bus)
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Sightseeing
Explore Machu Picchu with our bus tour: leave Cusco in Mercedes Benz minibuses to Hidroeléctrica in 6 hours. Walk 2 hours to Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a cozy lodge.
Highlights
- Unforgettable Adventure: Two Days in Machu Picchu by Road
- 2 Days Adventure to Machu Picchu by Bus
- Discover Machu Picchu: 2 Days Tour by Bus
Description
Day 1: Cusco - Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
At 6:30 am, we will pick you up to start our scenic drive to Ollantaytambo. We will enjoy panoramic views and make a brief stop on the way. Then, we will cross the 'Abra de Malaga' at 4316 m altitude, with spectacular scenery and the opportunity to see local llamas and alpacas.
We will descend into the jungle, passing through different microclimates until we reach Santa Maria at 1575 m altitude, where we will have a break. We will continue to Santa Teresa for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will walk approximately 2 hours to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu village), where we will spend the night in a hotel.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
You will wake up at 4:30 a.m. to ascend the steep trail to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, which will take approximately 1.5 hours, allowing you to witness the sunrise. Afterwards, you will enjoy a private tour with a guide for about 2 hours.
After the tour, you will have free time until approximately 12:00 noon, recommended time to return to Hidroeléctrica and take the bus back to Cusco. We estimate to arrive in Cusco around 21:30 hours.
Includes
Round trip Cusco - Hidroeléctrica - Cusco
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
1 breakfast
1 night hotel
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Professional guide English/Spanish
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund