Machu Picchu by Car: 2-Day Budget Tour for Backpackers (Best 1-Night Tour)

This 2-day, 1-night tour is perfect for adventure enthusiasts. It combines classic sightseeing with an exciting trek through the forest. Additionally, you’ll experience the iconic Inca citadel at the best price!

Embark on a Memorable Road Trip

Escape the ordinary on your journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Along the way, navigate the winding Andes roads while enjoying stunning views of lush valleys and towering peaks. Moreover, you’ll have the freedom to explore at your own pace. For instance, stop to admire waterfalls and sample local delicacies. Thus, the journey itself becomes a memorable part of your adventure!

Machu Picchu by Car Itinerary

Day 1:

• 7:30 AM: Pick-up from your Cusco hotel.
• Next, enjoy scenic drives through Chinchero, the Sacred Valley, and Ollantaytambo. Afterward, relax with a 30-minute stop in Ollantaytambo.
• Continue by bus to Abra de Malaga (4,316 meters). Then, descend into the jungle to Santa Maria village.
• At this point, rest and have lunch in Santa Teresa town.
• In the afternoon, at 3:00 PM, begin a 2-hour, 40-minute trek to Aguas Calientes, passing through lush landscapes along the Urubamba River.
• Finally, arrive in Aguas Calientes. Check into your hostel and enjoy dinner with your guide to discuss the next day’s plans.

Day 2:

• Early morning at 5:30 AM: Take an early bus to Machu Picchu. Breakfast is available from 4:00 AM.
• Once there, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu. Explore key sites like temples, terraces, and agricultural areas.
• After the tour, you’ll have free time until about 11:30 AM.
• Around noon, at 12:35 PM, board the train back to the Hydroelectric Plant. This option avoids a 2-hour, 40-minute walk back.
• Subsequently, transfer from the Hydroelectric Plant to Cusco, with breaks for food and rest. You’ll arrive around 9:30 PM.

Includes:

• Tourist transportation (Cusco to Hydroelectric Plant and back)
• 2-hour, 40-minute trek from Hydroelectric Plant to Aguas Calientes
• 1 night accommodation with private bath, 24-hour hot water, and luggage storage
• 1 lunch, 1 dinner (Day 1), and 1 breakfast (Day 2)
• Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Accommodation in double rooms

Not Included:

• Train from Aguas Calientes to the Hydroelectric Plant
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Meals outside the provided schedule
• Accommodation in Cusco
• Entrance to thermal waters
• Tips

Price: $120 per person

Book now to embark on an unforgettable adventure to Machu Picchu, where the journey and destination are equally extraordinary!

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