If you cancel your reservation up to 45 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 45 days before the beginning of the activiity.
Machu Picchu by Car following the Abra Malaga route, the cheaper version for backpackers to visit Machu Picchu from Cusco. Bus and accommodation included.
Prices of the programs with entrance fee to Machu Picchu and with accommodation in Aguas Calientes:
If you select a program without entrance fee to Machu Picchu, you must have a ticket to the route Circuito 2 - Ruta Clásica Diseñada with enter time from 6:00 am to 7:00 am or from 7:00 am to 8:00 am.
*Resident in Andean Community price is for citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia, and foreign residents of other nationalities in Peru.
*Non-resident in Andean Community price for non-resident international visitors in Peru.
Discounts
*To access to these discounts, write us at reservas@denomades.com.
**See requirements in FAQ’s.
Start: Day 1 at 6:50 am from the main square of Cusco.
End: Day 2 at 21:30 pm in downtown Cusco.
Day 1: Cusco - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes.
We will begin the tour leaving Cusco early in the morning on a vehicle trip to reach the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Ollantaytambo. You will make a brief stop at a Sacred Valley store where you can use the restroom and purchase water and snacks for the trip. You will take the route that passes through Abra Málaga, at 4400 m altitude, and several curves, and then begin the descent to Santa Marta. You will arrive at another place called Santa Teresa, before continuing the trip to Hidroeléctrica. Here you can have lunch and rest before beginning the 3-hour self-guided hike along the railway line to reach Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Pueblo, as the locals call it. There you will have time to walk through its streets, eat something (not included) and then rest for the next day.
Day 2: Machu Picchu - Hidroeléctrica - Cusco.
To start this day you have two options: a demanding 2-hour hike up the stairs until reaching the citadel, for which it is advisable to start at 04:30, or take the optional bus service to the citadel starting at 06:00. A guide will be waiting for you at the Llaqta gate to begin the tour of the citadel's most important sites. This tour lasts approximately two hours, during which you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Quechua people and the mysteries of the Seventh Wonder of the Modern World. After the tour and taking some photographs, we recommend you to begin the return hike to Hidroeléctrica to catch the transportation back to Cusco.
*The road used to reach Hidroelectrica has many bends and it is not a very good condition, which makes it a little bit difficult for some people.
Visiting Machu Picchu by Car is a more economical option compared to the train. Additionally, the journey allows you to enjoy stunning Andean landscapes and take a hike from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes, ideal for those seeking a more adventurous experience closer to nature.
The Abra Málaga route is one of the highlights of the Machu Picchu by Car tour. This high mountain pass, located over 4,300 meters above sea level, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Andes. Along the way, you can enjoy changing landscapes, from snow-capped mountains to lush tropical valleys.
The visit has a duration of three hours. The first hour, we will make the guided tour by the llaqta. Then, you will have the rest of the time to go over freely by the citadel.
The students discount is valid as long as you are maximum 25 years old. The same way the discount is valid if, at the moment of booking, you send us a copy or picture of your university ID card. This card needs to have the following information:
The following documents are not valid to prove you are a student:
