Machu Picchu 2 Day Abra Malaga Trip

Visit Machu Picchu on a unique 2-day trip on the Abra Malaga route. Experience stunning landscapes and hike to the famed citadel, ideal for adventure seekers.

Machu Picchu 2-Day Trip

Day 1: Cusco – Hydroelectrical Plant – Pueblo de Machu Picchu

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco will occur between 6 and 6:30 am. We will travel via minibus to Ollantaytambo, passing through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

A quick stop for breakfast precedes the Abra Malaga route, where we'll ascend to 4319 meters (14,160 feet) above sea level for panoramic views. After enjoying the vistas, we will descend through the jungle to Santa Maria at 1250 meters (4101 feet). Following a brief snack break, we will continue to Santa Teresa and the Hydroelectrical Plant, with a lunch stop at a local restaurant before embarking on a 3-hour hike to the access point of Machu Picchu. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at a local lodge.

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco

On the second day, breakfast will be provided at the hotel. At 5 am, we commence our foot ascent to Machu Picchu, where we anticipate an unforgettable sunrise after a 1 hour 30-minute trek. A 2-hour guided tour of the citadel will follow, exploring its architecture and engineering.

Descent on foot back to Aguas Calientes will start at 10:30 am, with an option for bus return. From Aguas Calientes, we will head back via bus or on foot through the Abra Malaga pass to Hidroeléctrica, returning by bus to Cusco and arriving around 9:30 pm.

Accommodation

The tour includes 1-night accommodation with breakfast at the Alegrias Inn Machu Picchu or a similar establishment.

Important

Due to high demand, tickets to Machu Picchu may be unavailable, resulting in an alternative route being offered.

Regular Routes

Regular route 2-ARegular route 2-B

Alternative Routes

Route 1-ARoute 3-A

If alternative routes are sold out, remaining scenic tour options may incur a guide fee ranging from 70 USD (for 1 person) to 35 USD (for 2 people). If cancellations occur due to strikes or weather, tour rescheduling will be attempted; refunds provided for the activity minus the non-refundable entrance fee to Machu Picchu (200 PEN).