Machu Picchu by Car Tour
The tour consists of the following :
Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Abra Malaga - Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes (L, D)
During the first day of this car tour to Machu Picchu, we will start the journey on the way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, seeing the stunning mountains surrounding us. After a brief stop in Ollantaytambo, we will continue the journey to Abra Malaga, at an altitude of 4,300 meters / 14,100 feet, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of some of Peru's most breathtaking landscapes. We will continue the journey descending to the jungle, passing through several microclimates. We will drive on different roads to Santa Maria, where we will rest for a moment, then we will continue the journey to Santa Teresa, where we will have lunch. The final part of the journey begins: we will go to the train station near the Hydroelectric plant. The car route ends and we will walk along the rails for 2.5 hours to the town of Aguas Calientes (Optional Hydroelectric Train - Aguas Calientes + US $ 25.00).
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
Includes:
- Transportation by car with driver to the train station at the Hidroeléctrica.
- Transportation by car with driver back to Cusco.
- Professional tour guide at Machu Picchu.
- 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
- Train from Aguas Calientes to the Hidroeléctrica on day 2.
- Meals specified in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
Not Included:
- Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes train (US$ 25.00).
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back (optional, can be walked).
- Lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Entrance to the Aguas Calientes Hot Springs (s/10.00, approx. US$ 4.00).
- Extra snacks for the trip.
Recommendations:
- A small backpack (luggage limit 10kg, as per Perurail).
- Original passport.
- 1.5 liters of drinking water.
- Camera.
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
- Change of clothes.
- Basic hygiene items.
- Sunscreen and sun hat.
- Insect repellent.
- Comfortable shoes or hiking boots.
- ISIC student card if applicable.