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Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night Cart Trip

By Alba Peru Trip
Price is NZ$306 per adult

Features

  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

The tour to Machu Picchu via Hydroelectric offers a more adventurous, economical and authentic experience, ideal for travellers who enjoy contact with nature. Unlike traditional routes, this tour combines Andean landscapes, jungle brow and scenic walks, allowing you to reach Machu Picchu in a unique way.
Travel in small groups, with certified professional guides providing detailed historical and cultural information during the guided tour of the Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu (Circuit 2). It includes tourist transport, accommodation in Aguas Calientes and an efficient organisation that respects the schedules and times of the traveller.
This tour is perfect for those looking for a well organised, safe and different experience, combining adventure, nature and culture in one of the most impressive destinations in Peru.

Activity location

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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Bus Consettur in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Sat 6:00 am-4:00 pm
  • English

Bus Consettur return between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. Optional service added to the tour.
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$284.86 x 1 AdultNZ$284.86
Paid at activityNZ$21.04
Total
Price is NZ$305.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up from hotel that is located in the historic centre or square of arms
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    Pre-tour briefing talk
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    Lunch
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    Dinner
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    Entrance fee to Machu Picchu subject to availability
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round trip tourist transport (Cusco – Hydroelectric – Cusco)
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    1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional tour guide - circuit 2 only
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Breakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks / Personal meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bus Consettur, leading to Machupicchu Shrine

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 : Cusco – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Not included

Cusco

  • 6h
Very early, between 06:00 and 06:30 a.m., we will start the tour with pickup from your hotel in Cusco to begin the journey by tourist transport to the Hydroelectric , enjoying spectacular Andean landscapes along the way.

HidroelƩctrica

  • 45m
Continuing the journey, we will arrive at Hidroelectrica, where we will make a stop to enjoy a local lunch in a restaurant in the area.

Central Hidroelectrica Machu Picchu

  • 3h
After lunch, we will start a flat and scenic walk of approximately 2 to 3 hours, following the railway until we reach Machu Picchu Pueblo (Warm Waters), surrounded by lush vegetation and unique landscapes.

Aguas Calientes

  • 30m
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will check in at the assigned hotel. In the evening, the guide will give an informative talk, explaining the important details and recommendations for the visit to Machu Picchu the next day. The night is free to rest or stroll through the village.

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Hydroelectric – Cusco

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Aguas Calientes

  • 2h
Very early, we will start the day in Aguas Calientes. At the scheduled check-in time (recommended between 06 : 00, 07 : 00 or 08 : 00 a.m.), we will begin the ascent towards the Machu Picchu Historical Shrine. To get there, you can choose between a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes or board the tourist bus (optional), lasting approximately 30 minutes.

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • 2h
When we arrive at the Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu, we will start a guided tour of approximately 2 to 3 hours by Circuit 2, touring the most important sectors of the Inca citadel, such as the classical panoramic viewpoints, the main archaeological constructions and the urban and agricultural sector. During the tour, the professional guide will explain the history, architecture and mysteries of this impressive Inca citadel. At the end of the guided tour, travellers will have free time to take pictures and enjoy the surroundings, according to the allowed check-in time.

Machu Picchu

  • 3h
Afterwards, we will start the descent from Machu Picchu until we reach Puente Ruinas. From this point, we will continue the walk to Hydroelectric. Upon arrival, you will have free time to enjoy a light lunch (not included). Finally, we will board our tourist transport to return to the city of Cusco.

Cusco

  • 6h
Upon arrival at Hidroelectrica, we will board tourist transport to start the return journey to Cusco, arriving approximately between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m. We will finish the tour in Plaza Regocijo.

Location

Activity location

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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