Amazon Access to Machu Picchu: Itinerary and Bus to Hidroeléctrica

Discover the direct and scenic overland route to Machu Picchu (via Hidroeléctrica) with Starlink Wi-Fi on board and daily departures from Cusco and Ollantaytambo. As official local operators, we guarantee instant confirmation and the flexibility to book only the segments you need. Please note that due to the journey's duration (6 hours per leg), outbound and return trips must be taken on different days, allowing you to freely choose your return date on the calendar.

Itinerary

Schedules and stops along the route.

Cusco to Hidroeléctrica

  1. Meeting Point

    Cusco Main Square (Plaza de Armas)

  2. Departure

    The tourist bus departs for Hidroeléctrica.

  3. Pumas Restaurant

    30-min stop for optional breakfast and restroom use.

  4. Ollantaytambo (2nd Boarding Point)

    Quick boarding.

  5. Huyro

    15-min stop for restroom use

  6. Santa Teresa (Cocalmayo)

    1st Drop-off point.

  7. Arrival at Hidroeléctrica

    Optional lunch stop. Afterward, the 10 km hike to Aguas Calientes begins (approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes).

Return: Hidroeléctrica to Cusco

  1. Return Hike

    Recommended time to start the return walk from Aguas Calientes to Hidroeléctrica, approx. 10 km (2 hours 30 minutes).

  2. Bus Departure

    Boarding for the return to Cusco. Passengers must arrive 20 minutes before departure time.

  3. Santa Teresa (1st Boarding Point)

    Quick boarding.

  4. Anita Restaurant (Alfamayo)

    30-min stop for optional snacks and restroom use

  5. Ollantaytambo (1st Drop-off Point)

    Quick drop-off.

  6. Arrival in Cusco

    Drop-off at Plaza San Francisco.

Baggage Allowance

Each passenger can bring a daypack in the cabin and a large backpack or small carry-on (maximum 15 kg) in the trunk. For additional luggage, please coordinate in advance with our team.