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Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days: A Full Day at the Citadel, Without the Train Fare

No train fare and no rush: travel overland to Hidroelectrica, spend 2 nights in Aguas Calientes and enjoy a full day at Machu Picchu with a guided tour.

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3 DAYS - 02 NIGHTS

Tour Overview

Budget Route via Hidroelectrica

Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days: A Full Day at Machu Picchu on a Budget

The Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days tour follows the budget route via Hidroelectrica: you travel overland from Cusco to Hidroelectrica and walk along the river to Aguas Calientes, with 2 nights there so you can enjoy a full day at Machu Picchu without rushing back.

This Machu Picchu budget tour 3 days costs USD 160 per adult (students USD 140, children 3 to 17 USD 130). It includes round-trip transport from Cusco to Hidroelectrica (about 6 hours each way), 2 hotel nights in Aguas Calientes, lunch, dinner and breakfast, your Machu Picchu ticket (usually 6:00 AM) and a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour. You walk about 11 km each way and are back in Cusco around 10:00 PM on Day 3.

It is the best way to visit Machu Picchu without train fares in 3 days and 2 nights: ideal for backpackers who want a relaxed, affordable trip with time to add Huayna Picchu.

Duration3 days / 2 nights
PriceFrom USD 160
Walking2 × 11 km
Hotel2 nights, Aguas Calientes
DifficultyModerate

A Full Day at Machu Picchu

Enter at 6:00 AM, with a guided tour and time to explore or hike a mountain.

2 Nights in Aguas Calientes

Rest before and after your visit, with no same-day return.

Scenic Overland Route

The Andes, the cloud forest and a walk along the Vilcanota River.

Best Circuit Available

We always book Circuit 2 first, with the classic postcard view.

Read the full Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days description

On Day 1 we leave Cusco at 6:30 AM and drive about 6 hours to Hidroelectrica. After lunch, you walk about 11 km to Aguas Calientes for dinner and your first hotel night.

Day 2 is all about Machu Picchu: a guided tour at 6:00 AM, an optional mountain hike and a free afternoon in town. On Day 3 you walk back to Hidroelectrica, where our car leaves at 3:00 PM for Cusco, arriving around 10:00 PM.

Short on time? See our Machu Picchu Tour by Car 2 Days.

Availability & Booking

How to Book Your Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days Tour

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Click Book Now, choose your date on our real-time calendar and book online.

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Receive a confirmation email with your booking and payment details.

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We buy your included Machu Picchu ticket and book your hotel nights.

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Get your tickets, hotel details and entry time within 24 hours.

Your Machu Picchu Ticket Is Included

The Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included in the price of the Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days tour. You don’t need to buy it yourself: our team buys it for you as soon as you book.

We always book the best circuit available at the time of your booking, following a clear order of priority. Our 1st choice is always Circuit 2 · Route 2-A, the best way to visit Machu Picchu. If it is sold out, we book Route 2-B as the 2nd choice, then Circuit 1 as the 3rd choice, and finally Circuit 3 as the 4th choice:

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Circuit 2 · Route 2-A Classic designed route Best option

1st choice. Classic Machu Picchu viewpoint and the most complete tour of the citadel.

Map · Video

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Circuit 2 · Route 2-B Lower terrace route

2nd choice. Also includes the classic viewpoint, with a slightly different route through the citadel.

Map · Video

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Circuit 1 · Panoramic Route 1-B, 1-C or 1-D

3rd choice, only if Circuit 2 is sold out. Panoramic views from the upper section, without access to the citadel.

Map · Video

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Circuit 3 · Machupicchu Realeza Route 3-B or 3-D

4th choice, only if Circuits 2 and 1 are sold out. Lower section of Machu Picchu only, without the classic viewpoint.

Map · Video

Want Circuit 2-A for sure? Book at least 4 months in advance, as the best circuits sell out first. You can check live availability on the official Machu Picchu ticket website, the same platform we use.

No availability, or already have a ticket? We have flexible options for both cases. Ask us on WhatsApp.

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days Tour

Nine reasons backpackers choose this budget route via Hidroelectrica with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓A Full Day at Machu Picchu
    No same-day return: enjoy the citadel without rushing.
  • ✓Machu Picchu Without Train Fares
    A budget-friendly overland route by car from Cusco.
  • ✓2 Nights in Aguas Calientes
    Rest before and after your visit to Machu Picchu.
  • ✓Machu Picchu at 6:00 AM
    Enter early, with fewer crowds and soft morning light.
  • ✓2 to 2.5-Hour Guided Tour
    With a professional guide, in groups of up to 10 travelers.
  • ✓The Classic Postcard View
    We always book Circuit 2 first, with the famous panoramic view.
  • ✓Time for a Mountain Hike
    Add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for $65 USD.
  • ✓Walk Along the Railway
    11 km beside the Vilcanota River, through tropical scenery.
  • ✓Perfect for Backpackers
    An active, relaxed and affordable trip.
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USD 160 per person

Travel date
Travelers
Adults USD $160.00/person
Students (University card, under 25 - ISIC not accepted) USD $140.00/person
Children (For visitors aged 8 to 17 years) USD $130.00/person
Total for 1 traveler USD $160.00 160.00

Duration 3 DAYS - 02 NIGHTS
Starts in At: 6:30 AM at Machu Picchu Team Office
Group size 16
Departures Daily Departures Available
Physical level Regular
Trip style Classic
Distance About 22 km walking.
Meals 2 B, 1 L, 1 D
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Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days Itinerary

Cusco → Abra Málaga → Santa María → Santa Teresa → Hidroelectrica → Aguas Calientes

Your Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days starts at 6:30 AM at our office in central Cusco (Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo). We drive about 6 hours through the Andes, mountain valleys and cloud forest to Hidroelectrica.

After lunch in Hidroelectrica, you walk about 11 km (around 3 hours) beside the railway and the Vilcanota River to Aguas Calientes. The path is mostly flat.

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. In the evening your guide explains the plan for Machu Picchu: entry time and circuit.

DifficultyModerate
DriveAbout 6 hours
Walk11 km / 3 h
NightHotel in Aguas Calientes

Good to know: The walk is done on your own, with no guide: we give you clear directions. The weather is warm and humid, with a chance of rain.

Included Today

  • ✓Tourist transport to Hidroelectrica
  • ✓Lunch in Hidroelectrica
  • ✓Dinner in Aguas Calientes
  • ✓Hotel night

Night 1: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Private room and bathroom, hot shower and Wi-Fi, close to the town center.

Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes

After an early breakfast, choose how to reach Machu Picchu: walk about 1.5 to 2 hours uphill (leaving around 4:00 AM), or take the official bus (25 to 30 minutes, about $12 USD each way, not included).

Meet your guide at the main entrance around 6:00 AM for a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour covering Inca history, architecture and engineering. If you booked Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you hike it after the tour.

The afternoon is free to relax in Aguas Calientes. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

DifficultyEasy to moderate
EntryAbout 6:00 AM
Guided tour2–2.5 hours
NightHotel in Aguas Calientes

Included Today

  • ✓Breakfast at the hotel
  • ✓Machu Picchu entrance ticket
  • ✓Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • ✓Second hotel night

Night 2: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

A second night to rest after your visit, with no rush to return.

Aguas Calientes → Hidroelectrica → Cusco

At 9:30 AM you start the walk back to Hidroelectrica, about 11 km (around 3 hours) along the railway.

Check in with our team by 2:30 PM. Our car leaves at 3:00 PM and drives back to Cusco, arriving around 10:00 PM at Plaza Regocijo, one block from the Plaza de Armas.

DifficultyModerate
Walk11 km / 3 h
Departure3:00 PM
Back in CuscoAbout 10:00 PM

Good to know: Be at Hidroelectrica by 2:30 PM: the car cannot wait for late travelers. Meals on Day 3 are not included, so bring water and snacks for the walk.

Included Today

  • ✓Car from Hidroelectrica to Cusco

End of the Tour

We drop you off at Plaza Regocijo. You can pick up your stored luggage at our office.

What Is Included in the Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days

Round-Trip Transport to Hidroelectrica

Tourist minibus from Cusco to Hidroelectrica on Day 1 and back to Cusco on Day 3.

Meals: 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner and 1 Breakfast

Lunch in Hidroelectrica and dinner in Aguas Calientes on Day 1, and breakfast at your hotel on Day 2.

2 Nights in a Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Private room and bathroom, hot shower and Wi-Fi.

Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket

Usually the 6:00 AM entry, on the best circuit available, starting with Circuit 2.

Professional Guided Tour

A licensed guide for a 2 to 2.5-hour tour of Machu Picchu, in groups of up to 10.

Briefing and Assistance

A briefing with your guide on Day 1 and support from our Cusco office.

Free Luggage Storage

Leave your luggage for free at our office in Cusco.

Bus to Machu Picchu: About $12 USD Each Way

Optional bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. You can also walk (1.5 to 2 hours).

Guide for the Walking Sections

The walks between Hidroelectrica and Aguas Calientes, and up to Machu Picchu, are done on your own.

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: $65 USD

Optional mountain ticket, subject to availability. Only one mountain per day.

Other Meals and Drinks

Lunch and dinner on Day 2, meals on Day 3, and drinks are not included.

Tips and Personal Expenses

Tips, souvenirs, medication and personal expenses are not included.

Travel Insurance

Not included. We strongly recommend it for medical emergencies and cancellations.

Machu Picchu Tour by Car Packing List: What to Bring

On the Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days you walk 22 km or more with your backpack and stay 2 nights in Aguas Calientes, so pack light. Leave the rest of your luggage at our office in Cusco for free.

Documents and Essentials
  • ✓Original passport (required for Machu Picchu)
  • ✓Original student ID, if you booked the student price
  • ✓Hotel and booking information
  • ✓1–2 liters of water or a hydration bladder
  • ✓Cash in soles for meals, drinks and the optional bus
  • ✓Headlamp if you walk up to Machu Picchu
Clothing and Footwear
  • ✓Broken-in hiking shoes with good grip (no sandals or new shoes)
  • ✓Quick-dry T-shirts and light hiking pants (no heavy jeans)
  • ✓A light long-sleeved shirt for sun and insects
  • ✓Fleece or light jacket for the early morning
  • ✓Rain jacket or poncho
  • ✓Sun hat and UV sunglasses
  • ✓Extra socks, underwear and clothes for Days 2 and 3
Personal Care and Extras
  • ✓Sunscreen (SPF 30+) and insect repellent
  • ✓Personal medication and first-aid items
  • ✓Light snacks: energy bars, nuts, fruit
  • ✓Basic toiletries, wet wipes and a small towel
  • ✓Phone or camera and a power bank
  • ✓Waterproof bag for your belongings

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person
Passenger Category Return by car
Adults $160 USD
Students (University card, under 25 - ISIC not accepted) $140 USD
Children (For visitors aged 8 to 17 years) $130 USD

Optional Add-ons & Upgrades

Extra Services
Service / Add-onPrice per person
Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket $65 USD
Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket $65 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Machu Picchu by Car 3 Days Price: What’s Included?

The Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days gives you a full day at Machu Picchu, without the train fare: round-trip transport to Hidroeléctrica, 2 nights in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, 3 meals, your Machu Picchu entrance ticket and a guided tour of the citadel.

Adult

USD 160

per person

Student

USD 140

25 or younger, university ID

Child

USD 130

ages 3 to 17

A $70 USD deposit per person confirms your booking; pay the balance online or at our office until 10:00 PM the day before the tour.

Day 1 · By car & on foot

Cusco to Aguas Calientes

  • Meet at our office in Cusco at 6:30 am
  • About 6-hour scenic drive through the Andes and cloud forest to Hidroeléctrica
  • Lunch in Hidroeléctrica
  • 11 km walk (about 3 hours, mostly flat) along the railway and the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes
  • Dinner, briefing with your guide and your first hotel night

Day 2 · Full day

Machu Picchu

  • Breakfast at the hotel, then walk up to Machu Picchu (1.5 to 2 hours) or take the bus
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket around 6:00 am and a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour
  • Optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (USD 65)
  • Free afternoon in Aguas Calientes
  • Second hotel night in Aguas Calientes

Day 3 · On foot & by car

Return to Cusco

  • Start the 11 km walk back to Hidroeléctrica at 9:30 am
  • Our car departs from Hidroeléctrica at 3:00 pm
  • Arrival in Cusco around 10:00 pm, near Plaza Regocijo

A full day at Machu Picchu: with 2 nights in Aguas Calientes, you visit the citadel without rushing, have time for an optional mountain hike and walk back to Hidroeléctrica the next day.

The classic view first: we always try to book Circuit 2 (Route 2-A or 2-B), with the famous postcard view and a visit to the main citadel. Other circuits are assigned only when Circuit 2 is sold out.

Book early: Machu Picchu tickets and hotels sell out fast. Book at least 4 months ahead for the best circuits.

Good to know: the bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu is not included (about $12 USD each way), and the walks between Hidroeléctrica and Aguas Calientes are done without a guide. Meals on Day 2 (except breakfast) and Day 3 are not included.

Optional add-ons: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entry (USD 65, one mountain per day), or bus tickets to Machu Picchu, requested when you book. Read the details in the Recommendations section.

Group Size

Groups of up to 16 travelers for the drive, and up to 10 per guide at Machu Picchu.

Book solo, as a couple, with family or friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world who booked the same date.

Student Price

Available to travelers who:

  • are 25 years old or younger, and
  • have a valid, original university student ID (ISIC cards are not accepted).

When you book, send us a clear photo of both sides of your student ID by email or WhatsApp. Bring the original card and your passport on your tour.

Check the full student price requirements →

Daily Departures

We run this tour every day of the year, subject to Machu Picchu ticket and hotel availability.

Before your tour, you can leave your luggage for free at our office in Cusco.

Cancellation Policy

The $70 USD deposit per person is non-refundable, as we use it to buy your Machu Picchu ticket right away.

Tickets cannot be changed or transferred. See the full terms in the Booking Policy section.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days

Booking your Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days takes only a few minutes. Book online from anywhere in the world, or visit our office in Cusco. Since Machu Picchu tickets sell out fast, book early to secure your preferred date and the best circuit available.

Two Ways to Book Your Machu Picchu Tour

Option 1

Book Online

Reserve your Machu Picchu tour 24/7 on our secure booking platform. Pay by bank transfer at no extra cost, or by credit/debit card (3.99% processing fee).

Option 2

Book in Person

Visit our office at Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, in the heart of Cusco, open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Our team will help you step by step.

Book Your Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days Online in 5 Easy Steps

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Choose your date and package

Click Book Online and pick your start date on the calendar. Choose your traveler type (adult, student or child). Then pay a $70 USD deposit per person or the full amount, and click Continue.

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Enter your details

Fill in the details of the person booking and of each traveler. Accept the terms and conditions, sign digitally and click Continue.

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Add optional extras

Add a Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ticket (USD 65, only one mountain per day, subject to availability) or bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (about USD 12 each way).

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Add travel insurance (optional)

Choose a travel insurance plan if you wish, or click Continue to skip this step.

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Pay and confirm

Pay by card, bank transfer or digital wallet and click Confirm Booking. You will receive a payment confirmation by email right away. Our team will then contact you by WhatsApp or email to confirm your tour details and any mountain tickets, and send your final confirmation.

Machu Picchu Tour Booking Policy and Terms & Conditions

We believe in full transparency. Please read our deposit, payment and cancellation policy before booking your Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days, so you can book with complete confidence.

1. Booking Deposit: $70 USD per Person

A deposit of $70 USD per person confirms your booking. We use it right away to buy your Machu Picchu ticket and book your hotel nights. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, no matter how far in advance you cancel.

2. Payment of the Remaining Balance

If you only paid the deposit, you can pay the balance online at any time, or at our office until 10:00 PM the day before the tour. You can pay:

  • At our Cusco office, by card or cash (soles or US dollars)
  • Online, through our booking platform
3. Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain Tickets

Machu Picchu tickets are issued by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture and cannot be refunded, transferred or changed (no date or name changes). This is a government rule, not a Machu Picchu Team policy. The same applies to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets.

We buy all tickets as soon as your booking is confirmed and email them to you, so once purchased they cannot be refunded. If an optional mountain ticket is not available, we refund its full price. You can add only one mountain per day.

4. Cancellation and Date Change Policy

Cancellations must be sent in writing to our official email. The $70 USD deposit per person is non-refundable.

If you paid in full, we refund the balance after deducting the deposit, services already purchased, card fees (3.99%), bank and currency conversion charges.

Date changes depend on ticket, hotel, transport and guide availability, and require a new Machu Picchu ticket: a new $70 USD deposit per person applies, plus any price difference.

5. Transport and Walking Sections

Transport is by tourist minibus between Cusco and Hidroelectrica. The walks between Hidroelectrica and Aguas Calientes are not guided: please follow the directions given by our team and be at Hidroelectrica by 2:30 PM on Day 3, as the car cannot wait for late travelers.

6. Traveler Responsibilities

Please give us your personal details exactly as they appear on your passport. Errors may cause denied entry to Machu Picchu, extra costs or loss of services, without refund.

Send your passport copy and, for students, a valid university student ID (ISIC cards are not accepted) right after booking. Late documents may mean tickets are no longer available, without refund.

7. Itinerary Changes and Force Majeure

Machu Picchu Team may change, suspend or cancel parts of the itinerary for reasons beyond our control, such as severe weather, strikes, road closures, government restrictions or train disruptions. In these cases a refund or compensation is not guaranteed, but we will always do our best to offer a suitable alternative.

8. Travel Risks

By booking, you accept that travel in the Andes involves risks such as altitude sickness, sudden weather changes and limited access to medical care. Machu Picchu Team is not liable except in cases of proven negligence or willful misconduct.

9. Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, evacuation, cancellation, lost luggage and repatriation. It is best to buy it in your home country before traveling.

10. Traveler Conduct

We expect respectful behavior toward other travelers, our staff, and the natural and cultural heritage of the route. We may remove any participant whose behavior puts the group, staff or environment at risk, without refund.

11. Claims and Complaints

Any complaint must be made during the tour or within 3 calendar days after it ends. After that, the service is considered accepted.

12. Applicable Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Peru. Any dispute will first be resolved through conciliation in Cusco. If no agreement is reached, it will go to the competent courts of Cusco, Peru.

Personalize your Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days with these optional extras. Our team coordinates each one with your itinerary. Mountain tickets should be requested when you book, as availability is limited.

Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket · $65 USD
  • Huayna Picchu is the iconic peak behind the citadel, seen in the classic photos of Machu Picchu. It needs a separate ticket, not included in the regular Machu Picchu entrance.
  • We book the time slot that best fits your itinerary, after your guided tour on Day 2, with the whole afternoon free. The round-trip hike takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • The trail has steep stone steps, narrow and exposed sections. Not recommended if you are afraid of heights.
  • Guide not included: you hike on your own on a clearly marked trail.
  • Spots are very limited: book it with your tour. If no ticket is available for your date, we refund its full price.
Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket · $65 USD
  • One of the highest viewpoints in the area, at 3,082 m (10,111 ft), on the opposite side of Huayna Picchu, with panoramic views of the citadel and the Urubamba Valley. Requires a separate ticket.
  • We book a morning time slot whenever possible. The round-trip hike takes about 3 to 3.5 hours.
  • Less steep and exposed than Huayna Picchu, but a long, continuous climb on original Inca steps.
  • Guide not included: you hike on your own on the marked trail.
  • Book it with your tour. If no ticket is available for your date, we refund its full price.
Bus Tickets to Machu Picchu · about $12 USD each way
  • Save 1.5 to 2 hours of uphill walking with the official bus (25 to 30 minutes).
  • We can buy your tickets in advance, so you don’t queue on the morning of your visit.

FAQs

Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is the Machu Picchu by car 3 days tour?

It costs USD 160 per adult, USD 140 for students and USD 130 for children (3 to 17). It includes round-trip transport to Hidroelectrica, 2 hotel nights, 3 meals, your Machu Picchu ticket and a guided tour. A $70 USD deposit confirms your booking.

2. Is this a cheap Machu Picchu tour 3 days?

Yes. It is our cheap Machu Picchu tour 3 days: you travel by car instead of by train, the most expensive part of most trips, and still get 2 nights in Aguas Calientes and a full day at Machu Picchu.

3. Why choose Machu Picchu via Hidroelectrica 3 days instead of 2?

With 3 days you don’t have to rush back after your visit: you have the whole of Day 2 at Machu Picchu, with time for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, and walk back to Hidroelectrica on Day 3. If you are short on time, see the Machu Picchu Tour by Car 2 Days.

4. Can I add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?

Yes, for USD 65 (one mountain per day, subject to availability). You hike it after your guided tour on Day 2, with the whole afternoon free.

5. How long are the walks?

About 11 km (around 3 hours) each way between Hidroelectrica and Aguas Calientes, mostly flat along the railway. The optional walk up to Machu Picchu takes 1.5 to 2 hours.

6. What time do we return to Cusco?

On Day 3 you start walking at 9:30 AM and reach Hidroelectrica by 2:30 PM. Our car leaves at 3:00 PM and arrives in Cusco around 10:00 PM.

7. Which meals are included?

Lunch in Hidroelectrica and dinner in Aguas Calientes on Day 1, and breakfast on Day 2. Other meals on Days 2 and 3 are not included.

8. Is the bus to Machu Picchu included?

No. The bus costs about USD 12 each way. You can also walk up (1.5 to 2 hours on stone steps).

9. What is the best time for this tour?

The dry season, from April to October, has clearer weather and better walking conditions. In the rainy season (November to March) the trails can be muddy, so bring a rain jacket.

10. When do I pay the balance?

If you paid only the $70 USD deposit, pay the balance online at any time, or at our office (Portal Nuevo 270, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM) until 10:00 PM the day before the tour.

11. Are there restrictions inside Machu Picchu?

Yes. You must follow the one-way official circuit. Large backpacks, drones, tripods, smoking and littering are not allowed. Bring only a small daypack.

12. Can I take photos?

Yes, with your phone or personal camera in authorized areas. Professional equipment, tripods and drones may need special permission.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Machu Picchu Tour by Car 3 Days with Machu Picchu Team?

The budget route to Machu Picchu, with time to enjoy it.

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Competitive Price, Complete Service

Round-trip transport, meals, 2 hotel nights, entrance ticket and guided tour in one package.

02

A Full Day at Machu Picchu

No same-day return: more time to enjoy the citadel and Aguas Calientes.

03

Direct Local Operator

A Cusco-based company that coordinates the main services directly.

04

Professional Guides

Experienced, licensed guides who bring Inca history to life.

05

Real-Time Availability

We check Machu Picchu tickets in the official system before you book.

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Flexible Solutions

Already have a ticket, or no availability on your date? We have options for both.

Traveler Reviews

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Read recent experiences from travelers who booked with our local team and shared how the service, organization, and on-trip support felt in real situations. These reviews help future passengers understand what to expect before choosing their tour.

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Charlotte Sou

28/09/2026
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Nous avons passé 5 jours avec Omar pour le Salkantay trek et c’était super ! La qualité des logements, des repas et l’accompagnement lors du trek était parfait ! Petit point négatif sur le dernier hôtel et dernier restaurant à Aguas Calientes très mal notés et certains ont eu des puces de lit, à changer car pas du tout hygiénique.En tout cas merci beaucoup à Omar pour cette aventure, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur !

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Anton Hoffstadt

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 day Salkantay Trek with Machu Picchu Team. Our guide Amoroso was the best. Super chill guy, very fun to be around and he just made the whole Salkantay experience feel complete. Overall good experience and organisation by Machu Picchu Team, would recommend.

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Lea Jungmann

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 days salkantay trek. Our guide Amoroso was the best. He was really patient with us and made this experience unforgettable!! He explained everything really well and made us feel included even if we were always last. The trek was amazing but be prepared for night one to be really really cold. We can only recommend doing this trek with Machu Picchu Team.

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BoardingPass605159

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026
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Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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