Bus: Cusco – Hidroeléctrica
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7 999 f.a.s.l (2 438 m.)
Landscape, ruins & culture
Easy
Group transfer
English & Spanish
7 hrs.
Hidroelectrica.
Take the most affordable option on your adventure to get to Machu Picchu by taking the bus through the Sacred Valley directly to Hidroelectrica.
You will travel on a comfortable private bus depending on the number of people, on the way you will see beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Once you arrive at Hidroelectrica, you can continue toward Aguas Calientes on a tropical hike along the rail tracks (3 hrs) or by train (40 min). The weather on this hike is humid and tropical.
You can choose to take the bus also for your return to Cusco from Hidroelectrica. Consult the agent so that he informs you of all the alternatives and schedules to make the most of your trip and your visit to Machu Picchu.
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Why to book this tour with What a Trip?
• We
pick you
up from the hotel in Cusco.
• We transfer you on safe and comfortable transportation.
• We have multiple schedules and we advise you so that your
itinerary fits your available time.
• Bring your ID/Passport.
• Bring cash for your en route expenses and for your expenses in Aguas
C.
• Wait punctually for the bus.
• On the way there are many changes in
height and many curves. We recommend bringing motion sickness
pills if you think you might get sick along the way.
Wear seat belts throughout the trip.
• Coordinate with your lodging in Cusco the storage of your
luggage for the duration of the trip.
• Does the transfer include food?
√ No, it doesn’t. We recommend you bring your own
snack and cash to eat en route.
• Is there a discount for children?
√ The fare is the same since children still occupy a seat.
• The Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes route is the only alternate and cheap route to get
to Machu Picchu.
• The road is flat, it has no slopes that hinder the journey. It presents signalling throughout
the route (approx. 6 miles/10 km). It’s filled with flora and fauna, and you can
glimpse a
variety of orchids and even spot anteaters in their natural habitat. It goes through tunnels
where you must be careful. There are vendors offering mineral water, fruits and other
products along the way.
• Super flexible: Cancel this tour 48 hrs. before the start date of the tour and get a
refund of 70% of the sum paid. After that, we charge 100%.
• Review our terms and conditions here
• Review our risk acceptance policy here
*The information and itinerary detailed in this guide may change without prior notice with the intention of providing a better service or regulatory changes in each destination.
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