3-Day Machu Picchu Backdoor Trek via Hydroelectric

Cusco, Peru

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

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch
Dinner
Transport: Round-trip shared tourist transport from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica and back.
Entrance fee: Official Machu Picchu entry ticket assigned strictly by government availability.
One-way official Consettur shuttle bus ticket from town up to main gate.
Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish) for 3 hours inside citadel.
2 nights standard basic acommodation in Aguas Calientes (private room & bath).
1 Lunch (Day 1), 1 Dinner (Day 1), and 2 breakfasts to-go (Day 2 & 3).
24/7 strategic WhatsApp assistance before and during your jungle journey.
Breakfast (2)

Breakfast

Train tickets (this is a 100% adventurous driving & jungle hike tour).
Choice of a specific circuit inside Machu Picchu (subject to availability).
Return bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (you will hike down).
Lunch & dinner on Day 2, and lunch on Day 3 after your citadel visit.
Breakfast on Day 1 (available to buy at our stop in Ollantaytambo).
Tips, entrance to hot springs, personal snacks, water, or walking poles.
Travel insurance

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Complimentary pickup is available from hotels, hostels, and well-known locations within Cusco's historic center. If your stay is outside this zone or has limited vehicle access, we will arrange a convenient meeting point nearby.After booking, our team will message you via WhatsApp to confirm your exact pickup location and time. Please be ready 10 minutes before departure.

Meeting points

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End point

F2J9+HFC, Pl. San Francisco, Cusco 08002, Peru
Our adventure officially ends at Plaza San Francisco, a central and very secure square located just 2 blocks away from Cusco's Main Square (Plaza de Armas). From here, you can easily walk back to your hotel or catch a taxi.

Arranged start time

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10/26/2019 - 08/30/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco to Hidroeléctrica Drive & The Tropical Railway Hike to Aguas Calientes

2 Stops

Ollantaytambo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aguas Calientes

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Basic acommodation private room & bathroom in Aguas Calientes. Includes hot shower, Wi-Fi, and basic breakfast to go.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Aguas Calientes Town: Ticket Security Session & Free Jungle Exploration

1 Stop

Aguas Calientes

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Day 2 - Basic acommodation private room & bathroom in Aguas C. Includes hot shower, Wi-Fi, and basic breakfast to go.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Machu Picchu Citadel Tour & Return to Cusco

2 Stops

Machu Picchu

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Armas (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
MANDATORY PHYSICAL PASSPORT: You must bring your original physical passport. Copies or digital photos are strictly rejected by the government ticket office.

PERSONAL LOCAL REGISTRATION: By official Peruvian law, daily physical tickets cannot be bought by agencies. Our expert guide will walk you to the office, handling all logistics to secure your ticket.
OUR TICKET STRATEGY (REST FIRST): On Day 1 afternoon, you will arrive tired from the 11km hike. To protect your peace of mind and avoid heavy lines, our main strategy is to rest at the hotel on Day 1, and wake up fresh at dawn on Day 2 to secure the best available circuits and slots.
HIGH-FLEXIBILITY GUARANTEE: Tourism logistics change daily. If upon arrival on Day 1 the office is empty with perfect slots for Day 2 morning, we will optimize the itinerary on the spot! You will visit Machu Picchu on Day 2 and we will arrange an early return to Cusco.
DAY 2 FREE TIME: Once tickets are secured on Day 2 morning, your day is open for relaxing, self-guided exploration on your own: visit Machu Picchu town Hot Springs, hike to the Mandor Botanical Waterfalls, or explore the official Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum.
ADVENTUROUS MINDSET REQUIRED: This budget-friendly tour includes a 5-hour scenic drive and a mandatory 11km jungle hike. It is strictly designed for active, energetic, and flexible travelers who love nature and prefer a unique adventure over the conventional tourist train.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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.