Machu Picchu Tour By Car
Tour to Machu Picchu by car, 2 days
110 usd
- Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Car tour to Machu Picchu, 2 days
This MACHU PICCHU TOUR 2 DAYS BY CAR is the most affordable option for individuals looking for a budget tour to Machu Picchu. Also, several hikers keep wondering, “Can I visit Machu Picchu by vehicle?”
Machu Picchu Tour By Car Full Itinerary
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Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Santa Teresa - Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes.
Beginning with day one, our transportation will arrive at your hotel door about 7:00 a.m. to pick you up from your place of accommodation, after which we will embark from Cusco for a 6-hour and 30-minute drive to Hidroeléctrica.
During the 2-hour travel to Ollantaytambo town, take a 30-minute take a breath to have breakfast at the restaurant at the Ollantaytambo service area.
After the 30-minute rest, we resume the drive to Hidroeléctrica. On the way to Hidroeléctrica, you may see and photograph the stunning views of the high Andes, including snowy peaks, before descending into the high rainforest, passing past settlements such as Santa Maria and Santa Teresa.
After 6 hours of incredible traveling, once you reach Hidroeléctrica town. We will serve a fantastic Andean lunch at the neighboring restaurant in the Hidroeléctrica town. Following lunch, we begin the three-hour journey to Aguas Calientes along the train tracks.
Option 2: If you are not such as hiking, you may take the train from the Hidroeléctrica station to Aguas Calientes town. This train travel will take 25 minutes and will cost around $35 USD.
After the 3-hour trek along the rail tracks to Aguas Calientes, you may check into your lodging. You can relax and refresh yourself before supper. We provide dinner at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes at 19:00. And then head to the hotel to prepare for the next incredible day.
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Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Hidroeléctrica - Santa Teresa – Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Arriving at Machu Picchu’s Main Gate from Aguas Calientes:
There are two methods for getting from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu’s main gate. You may either go on a gorgeous 1.5-hour trek or take a simple bus excursion for roughly $12. (one way ) The option is yours, and you may even make your decision on the same day you plan to visit Machu Picchu. Regardless of the option you select, your day will begin at 4 a.m. with a great breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
If you want to walk from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, your adventure will begin about 4:30 a.m. Begin by walking from your accommodation in “Aguas Calientes” to “Puente Ruinas,” which takes around 30 minutes. Puente Ruinas is the first checkpoint, where you must submit your Machu Picchu tickets and original passports to obtain admission. After passing the “Puente Ruinas” checkpoint, you will begin an upward journey to MachuPicchu, with roughly 1,700 steps. This ascent usually takes between one hour and one hour and twenty minutes. When you arrive at Machu Picchu’s main gate, you’ll meet your group and guide to enter the site and begin your incredible tour through this historic Inca fortress.
MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR:
Our itinerary includes a Machu Picchu ticket, with the major circuit options being Circuit 2-A: Ruta diseñada.
(Best-Selling Circuit 2-A: Ruta diseñada)
Just in case. If the first choice is not available, we will include circuits Ruta 2-B: Ruta terraza inferior or Ruta 3-B: Ruta diseñada. Ticket availability is dependent on the time of booking, therefore if you prefer Circuit 2-A: Ruta diseñada, we recommend reserving well in advance.
For additional information on the various circuits and ticket details, please visit our website or contact us personally. Upon arriving at Machu Picchu, our knowledgeable tour guide will conduct you on a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Inca city, following the route stated in your ticket. The guide will provide information about the history and significance of Machu Picchu while giving time for photography and admiring the beautiful vistas. During the whole Machu Picchu trip, you will see the most renowned spots on the site.
Following the guided tour, you can trek to ‘Huayna Picchu” if you already booked your ticket in advance (not included in the tour) In the afternoon, you will return to “Aguas Calientes” City. At city “Aguas Calientes”, you can find a restaurant to have lunch, explore “Aguas Calientes” City, or shop around before heading to the train station.
In “Aguas Calientes”, you will board a train to “Ollanyaytambo”, then travel to Cusco in our private transport from the “Ollanyaytambo” train station. In the evening, we will drop you off at the door of your accommodation in “Cusco”.
Option 1: Returning to Cusco via Train
Taking the train back to Cusco offers a lovely route and extra time to visit Machu Picchu. Especially if you intend to tackle Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, which might take many hours. Be at the Aguas Calientes train station by 4:22 PM to board the train, which will arrive in Cusco at 8:30 PM. Alternatively, catch the later train at 6:20 PM, which arrives in Ollantaytambo in 1 hour and 45 minutes. From there, you’ll take a 2-hour vehicle travel to Cusco, arriving about 10:30 p.m.
Option 2: Return to Cusco by Car
Returning to Cusco by vehicle is a more cost-effective alternative, but it leaves less time to see Machu Picchu. If you intend to trek Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, time may be restricted. To take this route, depart Machu Picchu by midday, trek for three hours to Hidroelectrica, and meet the vehicle at 2:30 PM. It is advised that anyone planning these climbs spend an extra night in Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco by automobile on the fifth day for a more satisfying experience.
Included
- Permits & Entrance Tickets: Entrance Ticket for Machu Picchu Archaeological site ( Circuit 2-A: Ruta diseñada)
Note – If you want experience Circuit Ruta 2-A we recommended you to book months in advanced.
Pre – departure Briefing: Attend our full briefing at 6:00 p.m. the day before your departure at the Sap Adventures office to ensure you’re trekking-ready. Can’t make it in-person? Not an issue. Simply contact us via WhatsApp at +51960827076 to schedule a virtual briefing. To ensure a smooth setup, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a bespoke session with your tour guide.
Experienced Guides:
Our trips are guided by certified bilingual (English and Spanish) tourism guides. All guides working with SAP are Peruvian government-licensed and have graduated from recognized Peruvian colleges or tourist schools. This guarantees that you receive informed and expert advice throughout your trip.
- Medical Kit: SAP guides have specific training in first aid and CPR. They also carry a first aid package for situations including altitude sickness, travelers’ diarrhea, and scrapes. In addition, if required, we will promptly evacuate you off the path and transport you to a clinic for treatment.
- 24/7 Customer Service:
- Our WhatsApp and local phone services are accessible 24 hours a day.
- In any emergency, our guides can reach us via satellite phone.
- Accommodation: The night of day 2 Machu Picchu tour we offer hotelaccommodation with a double, matrimonial room , private bathroom with hot water shower , wifi and luggage storage while you visit machu picchu.
- Meals:
- Day 1 – Lunch & dinner
- Lunch – provide at Hidroelectrica nearby local restaurant
- Dinner – provide at Aguas Caliente nearby local restaurant.
Day 2 Breakfirst at Aguas Caliente hotel.
- Day 2 Breakfirst at Aguas Caliente hotel
- Day 1 – Lunch & dinner
- Transport:
- Day 1 –Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Hidroelectrica
train station.
- Day 2 –Pick up from Hidroelectrica between 2:30 to 3:00 pm and transfer to your hotel in
cusco.
- Day 1 –Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Hidroelectrica
Not Included
- Day 1 Breakfast
- Day 1 Lunch in aguas Calientes and dinner in cusco
- Meals In Cusco and Aguas calientes.
- Travel insurance.
- Tip for our Staff (we pay them good salaries to our team but extra is always welcome )
Note Aditional Costs or delays beyond our control
Landslides , bad wether conditions mitknerary modifications due to a safty concern ,government policy changes , political instability , strikes , ect
Packing List
Tour to Machu Picchu by car PRICE
$350 USD
$330 USD
- This package includes the Hotel Vista Machupicchu
- Based on a minimum of 2 people.
- For solo travelers, an additional 15 USD applies for a single room.
Hotel Vista Machupicchu
To reserve the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour 2 days, it is necessary to make an initial payment of US$ 150 per person. The remaining balance can be paid online or at our offices in Cusco with any credit card or cash.
Student Discount:
- US$ 20 off per person
- All travelers under 17 years of age are eligible for the 20 USD discount.
- All travelers under 25 years of age and who are students are eligible for the 20 USD discount.
Valid Student ID for Machu Picchu:
To obtain the student discount, travelers must have a valid ID with the following:
Invalid student ID cards:
Student ID cards are not valid when:
- Over 25 years of age cannot be entered as a student.
- The card must have the name of the university, name and photo of the student.
- The card must have a valid expiration date
- Expired student ID card
- Student ID card without expiration date
- ISIC cards are not valid.
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Hotels in aguas calientes
Qoya Palace - Hotel 3 stars* $345 USD / or Similar
Hotel Qoya Palace – Machupicchu, located 2 km from the Sacred Rock, offers a business center with a wide range of business services. WiFi is available throughout the property.
The hotel is located 2 km from Machu Picchu and next to the Alcamayo Waterfalls. It is 2 km from Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary and about a 7-minute walk from Manco Capac Square. Cultural sightseeing options include the Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum, located about 2 km away. The bus stop el to Machu Picchu is located a few minutes’ drive from Hotel Qoya Palace – Machupicchu.
| Hotel/Train Category | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Qoya Palace Hotel + Vistadome Observatory | 435 USD |
- Based on a minimum of 2 people.
- For solo travelers, an additional $25 USD applies for a single room in Aguas Calientes.
Inti Punku - Hotel 3 stars* $369 USD / or Similar
In Inti Punku Hotels you can enjoy incredible views of the mountains and the Urubamba Valley. In Inti Punku we offer you two accommodations in Aguas Calientes and Urubamba, where you can recharge your energy and get to know the historical and archaeological riches of the Sacred Valley and the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu and its impressive surroundings.
| Hotel/Train Category | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Inti Punku Hotel + Vistadome Observatory | 459 USD |
- Based on a minimum of 2 people.
- For solo travelers, an additional $45 USD applies for a single room in Aguas Calientes.
El Mapi ByInkaterra 4 stars* $439 USD / or Similar
Contemporary and functional are the concepts that define this 4-star hotel located in the picturesque Machu Picchu Pueblo. The Mapi byInkaterra is fun, modern and friendly. It welcomes a wide variety of visitors who expect to enjoy a peaceful visit. High ceilings, panoramic windows and an open cafeteria design allow natural light to enter through a eucalyptus log fence, creating a sense of order and well-being.
| Hotel/Train Category | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Mapi byInkaterra Hotel + Vistadome Observatory | 509 USD |
- Based on a minimum of 2 people.
- For solo travelers, a supplement of USD 125 applies for a single room at Inti Hotel Mapi byInkaterra Hotel.
Casa del sol Machu Picchu 4 stars* $519 USD / or Similar
Contemporary and functional are the concepts that define this 4-star hotel located in the picturesque Machu Picchu Pueblo. The Mapi byInkaterra is fun, modern and friendly. It welcomes a wide variety of visitors who expect to enjoy a peaceful visit. High ceilings, panoramic windows and an open cafeteria design allow natural light to enter through a eucalyptus log fence, creating a sense of order and well-being.
| Hotel/Train Category | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Casa del sol Machu Picchu + Vistadome Observatory | 599 USD |
- Based on a minimum of 2 people.
- For solo travelers, a supplement of USD 145 applies for a single room at Casa del sol Machu Picchu
Inka Terra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel 5 stars* $549 USD / or Similar
Contemporary and functional are the concepts that define this 4-star hotel located in the picturesque Machu Picchu Pueblo. The Mapi byInkaterra is fun, modern and friendly. It welcomes a wide variety of visitors who expect to enjoy a peaceful visit. High ceilings, panoramic windows and an open cafeteria design allow natural light to enter through a eucalyptus log fence, creating a sense of order and well-being.
| Hotel/Train Category | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Inka Terra Machu Picchu Pueblo + Vistadome Observatory | 639 USD |
- Based on a minimum of 2 people.
- For solo travelers, a supplement of USD 160 applies for a single room at IInka Terra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
If your preferred hotel👆 is not included in our packages, feel free to request a custom quote, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. For any questions regarding prices, destinations, or tours, we’re happy to assist you.
Contact Us
- Email: info@sapadventures.org
- Mobile – WhatsApp: +51 960 827 076
- WeChat: +51 960 827 076 | ID: peruSAPAdventures
IMPORTANT
- For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us for a special group rate.
Tour to Machu Picchu by car
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Trip Details
- Tour Type: Group Tour
- Duration: 2 Days 1 Nights
- Activities: Cultural
- Group Size: 6 - 12
- Difficulty: Easy
- Lodging: standard 3-star hotel
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Total Distance: 50 km
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