Peru · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Tour to Machu Picchu by Bus with Overnight

2 Days Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Budget-friendly 2-day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco
02 Travel through the Sacred Valley, Santa Teresa and Hidroelectrica
03 Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes with private bathroom and hot water
04 Early morning hike toward Machu Picchu for sunrise
05 Guided visit of the Machu Picchu citadel
06 Free time to explore the site at your own pace
07 Meals, transportation and hotel pickup included

Discover Machu Picchu on a budget-friendly 2-day journey from Cusco, travelling through the Sacred Valley, Santa Teresa, Hidroelectrica and Aguas Calientes before reaching the iconic Inca citadel. This small-group experience includes transportation, meals, accommodation and guided insight into the culture and history of the Andes.

Along the way, enjoy changing landscapes from highland scenery to tropical surroundings, a typical Peruvian lunch, an overnight stay in Machu Picchu town, and an early morning hike to the site for a guided visit and free time to explore.

MACHU PICCHU - CUSCOThis time we will get up around 4:00am and leave at 4:30am, heading toward the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, walking approximately 1 hour and a half.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cusco - Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Caliente - Machu PicchuWe will pick you up at 7:30am and start at 8:00am from Cusco and go through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. During the journey we will appreciate different villages and climate change from the Andes to the tropical sites. We will come to Santa Teresa where we enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch, then continue the tour to Hidroelectrica, arriving there at 3:00pm. Next, we will walk for 3 hours and arrive in Machu Picchu town, where we settle in the hostel with private bathrooms and hot water. It is also optional in the evening to go to the hot springs.Single Room

Day 02

MACHU PICCHU - CUSCOThis time we will get up around 4:00am and leave at 4:30am, heading toward the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, walking approximately 1 hour and a half. The goal is to see the sunrise from the Inca site and be the first to arrive. Then we will take in the beautiful Machu Picchu with our professional guide, finishing the tour with some free time for you to explore the site.

Note: There is a possibility to spend one more night in Aguas Calientes paying an extra $30, and returning next day.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cusco 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Local guide
Hotel pickup

What's Not Included

Access to Huayna Picchu or Montaña ($30)
Diner
Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes
Extra Night in Aguas Calientes($30)

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

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