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, and a discount will be applied as follows:
*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.
*If you travel alone, you will have to share the room with another passenger.
Start: Day 1 at 7:00 am from the main square of Cusco.
End: Day 2 at 10:00 pm in downtown Cusco.
Day 1: Transportation from Cusco and trekking from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes.
We will gather early in the morning to begin this Machu Picchu by Car tour by the Abra Málaga route. The first stop will be the town of Chinchero, where we will have breakfast and be able to use the facilities. After that, we will resume our trip by a road with many bends and not in a very good condition, to pass by the Abra Málaga, the highest point in the way at 14,108 ft. of altitude.
Then, we will begin the way down by the winding road so we will be able to identify the landscape change while we go further, from a cold and mountain landscape to a jungle warmer one.
We will retake the hard route to reach the Hidroeléctrica station. From this place, after having lunch and getting some rest, we will walk for three hours by the train rail to arrive at Aguas Calientes, where we will be placed in our corresponding accommodations. If we have some time, we will go over the town and maybe go to the hot springs to relax. Anyways, we will gather with the group and the guide for dinner; he will give us some directions for the next day. After that, we will get some rest to get up early the next day.
Day 2: Visit to Machu Picchu, trekking from Aguas Calientes to Hidroeléctrica and transportation from Hidroeléctrica to Cusco.
We will get up very early so we can go up to the archaeological site by bus or walking for one hour, following the stairs for reaching the entrance to the place. We will meet with our guide to begin the guided tour in Machu Picchu. We will receive some explanations about special places, about the re-discovering of the place by Hiram Bingham and, after that, we will have some time to visit the archaeological site on our own.
Around noon, we should leave the place to walk for three hours by the train rail to Hidreléctrica. In that place, we will take our transportation to begin the return trip. We will make one last stop in Santa Teresa, where we will be able to buy something to eat and use the bathrooms, which we recommend because we will not make any more stops until reaching Cusco, where our tours ends.
*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:
