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A/C & Heating🔴 Importante: En caso se produzcan deslizamientos en la ruta hacia Hidroeléctrica, el tránsito vehicular puede verse interrumpido temporalmente en algunos tramos. Esta situación puede presentarse especialmente durante temporadas de lluvias o fenómenos naturales.
En estos casos, será necesario realizar transbordos en las zonas afectadas, los cuales son organizados por los pobladores locales para permitir la continuidad del viaje.
📌 Costo estimado por transbordo: entre S/ 7 y S/ 15 por tramo y por persona, pagado directamente al responsable local del servicio.
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Llevar efectivo en soles.
Seguir siempre las indicaciones del personal local para su seguridad.
Considerar posibles demoras o ajustes en el itinerario debido a estas condiciones ajenas a nuestra operación.
⚠️ Important Notice: In exceptional situations and due to force majeure that prevent the operation of the Hidroelectrica Regular Service, you will be offered a free upgrade to a higher category of transport at no extra cost.
Bus Journey to Hydroelectric • Hike and Connection to Aguas Calientes
Cusco Main Square / Plaza de Armas (BCP ATM corner at Espaderos Street). Notice: If you do not show up at the indicated time, it will be your sole responsibility.
The tourist transport departs towards Hydroelectric. We request maximum punctuality as the bus cannot wait due to urban traffic regulations.
30-minute stop for an optional breakfast and use of restrooms (on your own account).
Quick boarding for passengers staying in the Sacred Valley. No sightseeing tours are conducted during this stop.
15-minute technical stop to use rest facilities and buy refreshments.
1st Drop-off point for passengers.
Optional stop for lunch at Escobar Restaurant (on your own account). Afterwards, the 10 km self-guided hike begins next to the railway line towards Aguas Calientes (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes).
Arrival at the base town of Machu Picchu. Check-in at your respective hotel to rest and prepare for your citadel visit the following day.
This alternative route **is not recommended** for pregnant women, elderly travelers with delicate health conditions, very young children, or individuals with severe physical limitations or reduced mobility. The overland trip includes sharp curves in mountain areas and requires an active 2.5-hour hike over railway ballast and uneven terrain next to the train tracks.
Cusco Main Square / Plaza de Armas (Corner of Espaderos Street and Plateros Street). Exact reference: Banco de Crédito BCP ATM.
Centralized boarding location in Ollantaytambo for passengers who spent the night in the Sacred Valley. IMPORTANT NOTE: The boarding point is located at the entrance of Ollantaytambo, as ongoing road maintenance works currently prevent vehicles from entering the town center.
* Assistance Note: If you fail to show up within the indicated time frame at the meeting point, the bus will depart due to urban traffic regulations, and the service will be considered a No Show with no rights to claims or refunds.
The Machu Picchu tour via Hidroeléctrica is one of the most popular ways to reach Machu Picchu. It involves traveling by tourist transport to the Hidroeléctrica station, from where you hike to the town of Aguas Calientes, and then continue up to Machu Picchu.
The duration of the tour can vary depending on the service provider and how much time you wish to spend at Machu Picchu. In general, the tour lasts 2 to 3 days, although you can also book just the transportation.
The most common means of transport to reach Hidroeléctrica is by bus, either from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica or vice versa.
Yes, it is safe. The trail is well-marked and frequently used by travelers. There are also guide and porter services available if tourists wish to hire them.
Generally, standard category accommodations are offered. However, travelers can also choose higher-category hotels in Aguas Calientes at an additional cost.
Yes, it is highly recommended to book in advance, as demand is high and availability can be limited during specific dates.
The best time to take the tour is between May and September, during the dry season in the region, when there’s a lower chance of rain.
However, Machu Picchu is a very popular destination and tends to be crowded year-round.
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