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Machu Picchu by Car 2 Days

Machu Picchu via the hydroelectric power plant

Summary

This is one of the routes leading to Machu Picchu, better known as the Amazon Route. It’s an affordable way to experience this great wonder. The bus ride from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica takes about 6 hours, followed by a 3-hour hike of approximately 10 km to the town of Aguas Calientes.

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Duration 2 Days

Style Group Services

From USD $155

Este Tour esta disponible todo el año.

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Included

All transfers mentioned
1 night’s accommodation with breakfast
Tourist transportation: Cusco – Hidroeléctrica
Meals en route to Machu Picchu: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner
Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
Guide at Machu Picchu
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Tourist transportation: Hidroeléctrica – Cusco

Not Included

Meals not mentioned in “INCLUDED.”
Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Tips

A small backpack
Hat
Sunscreen, sunglasses
Water
Coat
Comfortable clothing
Rain poncho (December–March)
Extra cash in soles
Personal medications

Itinerary

Cusco – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

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Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

End

End of the tour

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