Machu Picchu By Car (2 Days)

Cusco, Peru

2 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you are looking for a more easy-going way to reach Machu Picchu than tackling the Inca Trail or navigating public transportation, this 2-day tour by car is ideal. Hotel pickup is included; spend the night in Aguas Calientes; then, after a short hike, enter Machu Picchu early in the morning to see the first rays of daylight shimmering over the citadel.

All-inclusive 2-day tour to Machu Picchu: Leave the logistics to the experts
Includes accommodation in Aguas Calientes and all transfers
See Machu Picchu early in the morning, before the biggest crowds
Learn all about Machu Picchu on a guided tour of the site

What's Included

Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Transport Cusco - Hidro Eletrica and back
Basic Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Bi-Lingual Tour Guide (Spanish and English)
Entrance to Machu Picchu

Train from Hidro Eletrica to Aguas Calientes and back
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
Entrance to Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: If you are not staying within the historic centre, please make sure to reach the decided pick up point at a determined hour.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Hidro Eletrica- Aguas Calientes

1 Stop

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

1 Stop

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

3.8

based on 8 reviews

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Stranded and no refund

Gabriella_A, Oct 2025

This is a scam. You will end up paying well over this. 3 of us went and had to pay for our own machu pichu ticket and we ended up semi-stranded and having to pay to get a train back to town and we barely made the final train. Minimal guidance. The guides were great, but we were never refunded for our machu pichu ticket as told nor were we reimbursed for the only available train that was 130 USD per person to get back (when being stranded out there with no bus to retrieve us.) I would recommend going through a more official company.

Machu picchu worth it

AdrienAnthony_F, Dec 2024

The experience of machu picchu is incredible. The guide was really nice and all about that is nice. About the tour, to walk from hydroelectrica isn't that anoying. But the meals are not good. And the service in both "restaurant" neither. Problem, all the tours like this one go in those two same restaurant. So If you want to eat good, you have to take a more expensive tour I guess... Same for the hotel, not the best, hopefully just for the night. About the organisation, the informations were sending by message kind of late according to me and my girlfriend. But like I said, all the "cheap tours" like this one do the same (it's really touristic). So I don't blame this one more than an other. Unless that, the machu picchu worth it. If you have money you can afford a more expensive tour or go by yourself in train. If not, you should take this tour anyway.

A great way to visit an incredible place

David_M, Apr 2023

I thought the 2 day car trip to Machu Picchu was an excellent experience. I know the more traditional way is to trek over multiple days but if you are on a budget or short on time this is a great option. We left Cusco early for the long journey to the Hidroelectrica. After lunch (around 2pm) we walked to Aguas Calientes. This took a few hours ago and was a grand enough walk. Dinner and accommodation was sorted here and we had an early night. The next day we hiked up to Machu Picchu from the town. This is a bit challenging but you can get a bus (and a train from the Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes also). Everything was absolutely worth it as Machu Picchu is incredible. We had a brilliant tour guide who brought us around. After this (and many photos!) we returned to the bus for the journey back. An incredible experience. My only feedback and something to watch is that some of the organisers didn't speak great English. But Google Translate got around this.

Great experience

Keyana_R, Dec 2022

If you’re looking for more of a relaxing way to do Machu Picchu without the full hike it’s a great opportunity. Unfortunately we weren’t able to visit the hot springs as they were closing close to dinner. I recommend getting a sandwich at Machu Picchu for the hike down. Instead of having to take all the steps you can choose between the road and the stairs which we decided to alternate. Our guide for Machu Picchu was amazing and I would definitely do this experience again. If you want more time I think you can book a train ticket for around $33 USD-45 CAD back to Cusco