Tour Summary
This exclusive car tour was created for those who wish to have an experience in harmony with nature, combining a car journey and hiking. Finally, you will visit the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
This tour was created due to the high costs and, at times, the difficulty of finding train tickets to Machu Picchu during high season. Therefore, this new alternative route exists for travelers who want to reach Machu Picchu quickly and with less time.
General Information
DAY 1: CUSCO – SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up by our vehicle to start the journey heading north through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we will appreciate the different altitudinal levels of the Peruvian Andes. Gradually, we will ascend until reaching the highest point of the mountain, known as “Abra Málaga,” located at 4,318 m.a.s.l. This is a dividing point between the Andes and the Peruvian Amazon, where we will stop to admire the entire Andean mountain range and the cloud forest of the high jungle.
Then, we will begin descending by transport into the jungle, where the landscape becomes greener and the weather warmer. We will arrive at the town of Santa María, where we will take an alternate route passing through a deep valley with fruit and coca plantations until reaching the town of Santa Teresa. In this town, we will have lunch, and after a short rest, we will go to the thermal medicinal baths of Cocalmayo, considered among the best in Peru.
After enjoying a relaxing bath, with joy and patience we take the transport to Hidroelectrica, from where we will walk along the train tracks through a beautiful landscape of mountains covered in dense vegetation, under the sound of cicadas and birds, until reaching the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU
Very early, around 5:00 a.m., you must be ready to board the transport that will take you to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. This short bus trip lasts only 20 minutes, along an unpaved, steep, zigzagging road through a mountain with jungle characteristics and impressive views. Finally, we will arrive at the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, where our local guide will lead a tour through the most important areas of this beautiful Inca city, visiting its main highlights. Later, you will have free time to explore the site on your own. Around 1:00 p.m., we will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then start the walk back along the train tracks to Hidroelectrica, arriving around 4:00 p.m., where we will take the bus back to Cusco.
Arrival in Cusco is estimated around 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
End of the excursion.
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES
• 7:00 a.m. Pick-up from your hotel to board the tourist transport.
• Approx. 5-hour trip to reach the jungle-edge towns of Santa María and Santa Teresa.
• 1:00 p.m. Lunch in Santa Teresa.
• Afterwards, visit to the hot springs of Cocalmayo.
• 3:00 p.m. Transfer by transport to Hidroelectrica.
• 2-hour walk to the town of Aguas Calientes along the train tracks.
• Hotel accommodation.
• Visit to the hot springs and dinner.
DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU
• Snack delivered at the hotel in the early morning (around 4:00 a.m.).
• Transfer to the bus station to board the transport to the archaeological center.
• 6:00 a.m. Registration at the Machu Picchu entrance gate.
• 6:30 a.m. Guided tour through all the important sites of Machu Picchu.
• 2 hours of free time.
• 12:30 p.m. Lunch in Aguas Calientes.
• Start walking along the train tracks back to Hidroelectrica.
• 4:00 p.m. Transfer to the city of Cusco.
• 10:00 p.m. Arrival in Cusco.
Inclusions
INCLUDED:
- Pick-up from the hotel in Cusco (downtown).
- Tourist bus.
- Professional guide.
- Pre-tour information meeting one day before departure in Cusco.
- Transfers from Cusco to Hidroelectrica (round trip).
- One lunch, one dinner, and one snack for breakfast.
- One night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (round trip).
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish). (Ask for other languages at additional cost in private service).
NOT INCLUDED:
- Train services.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
- Tips.
- Other services not mentioned.
Price
| PRICE PER PERSON GROUP SERVICE (Exclusive guide in Spanish or English) | 135.00 USD |
| PRIVATE SERVICE TOUR (MIN 2 PEOPLE) | Consult |
PAYMENT METHODS
To book the tour, you must make a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total tour price per person. Once you arrive in Cusco – Peru, you must pay the remaining balance at our offices before starting the tour. We accept both US dollars and Peruvian soles, and only in cash. You can book any of our services using these methods:
WESTERN UNION
Money transfer company (the fastest and safest way to send money in Peru). The transfer of your deposit takes only a few minutes, which gives us a great advantage to quickly purchase tickets before spaces run out for Waynapicchu Mountain or trains. Sending money via WESTERN UNION has an additional fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
Name: ANGEL JOSEPH
Last name: BONNETT PEREZ
ID Number: 45795736
City: CUSCO
Country: PERU
Then send us an email with the following information:
Operation and transaction number: (MTCN) / 10-digit number, very important
PAYPAL
This is a fast and secure method to send money from anywhere in the world. You can send your deposit using your credit card or bank account. This method has an additional 10% fee, which must be fully covered by the client. [email protected]
BANK TRANSFER
We also accept bank transfers from any bank to our account. This method has no extra cost, but in some cases, your bank may charge you a transaction fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
When making your transfer from any local bank, please use the following information:
Bank Name: INTERBANK SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 4283 1148429052
Interbank Number: 0034 280131 4842905206
Account Holder: ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ
SWIFT Code: BINPPEPL
Bank Name: BCP DOLLARS
Account Number: Dollars – 285-39705167194
Interbank Number: 002285 13970 516719458
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
Bank Name: BCP SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 285-37127107094
Interbank Number: 00228513712710709452
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
The deposit must be sent under the name of ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ.
Then, please send us the deposit receipt to our email, attaching the following information:
- Scanned copy of passport or ID of the participants of the tour.
- Start and end date of the tour to reserve spaces and permits.
- To start the booking process, please send us the following information:
- Name of the accommodation where the traveler will be staying in Cusco.
- Phone number and email address for emergencies.
Recommendations
You may take the train service from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes to avoid the 2-hour walk, but you must purchase the tickets on your own in the town of Santa Teresa. The approximate cost is 50 soles.
• Bring your ID or passport.
• Do not carry much luggage — only 7 kg are allowed.
• We recommend carrying a small backpack with your camera, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a bottle of water.
• In Machu Picchu, you will climb many steps, so wear comfortable walking shoes.
• After the guided tour in Machu Picchu, enjoy the magical moment — open your arms and recharge your energy.
• Visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes if you have time after checking in at the hotel.
