Cusco → Abra Málaga → Santa María → Santa Teresa → Hidroelectrica → Aguas Calientes
Your Machu Picchu Tour by Car 2 Days starts at 6:30 AM at our office (Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco). We drive 5 to 6 hours through Andean valleys, over the Abra Málaga pass and down through the cloud forest of Santa María and Santa Teresa to Hidroelectrica, with stops along the way.
After lunch in Hidroelectrica, you walk about 11 km (3 to 3.5 hours) beside the railway and the Vilcanota River to Aguas Calientes. The path is mostly flat and used daily by many travelers.
Check in at your hotel and enjoy dinner in town. In the evening your guide explains the plan for Day 2: entry time, circuit, documents and return instructions.
Good to know: The walk is done on your own, with no guide: we give you clear directions before you start. Bring water, a headlamp and insect repellent.
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, Wi-Fi, towels and breakfast. Hotel confirmed according to availability.















