Bus Cusco to Hidroelectrica

Bus Cusco Hidroelectrica Itinerary

Our bus travels through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the high Andean mountains. During the trip, you will experience the diverse climates of both the mountains and the high jungle of Cusco. We make two stops along the way: the first to purchase water and snacks, and the second to rest and stretch your legs. Bathrooms are available at both stops.

Hour-by-hour Itinerary

•  06:00
  1
  

  06:00 Meeting Time

  The meeting place is Regocijo Square (One block from Main Square). Our staff is there providing assistance from 06 AM. And online from 05:30 AM.

•  06:15
  2
  

  06:15 Departure Time

  We recommend our guests to travel on the first bus, 06:15 AM.

• Stop07:30
  3
  

  07:30 First Stop of the Trip

  This stop will be useful to provide us with water and snacks for the trip. If you miss breakfast, you can use this time to do so, but we suggest eating something light.

• Stop11:30
  4
  

  11:30 Second Stop of the Trip

  This stop will be useful to stretch our legs and use the bathrooms.

• End13:30
  5
  

  13:30 Arrival to Hidroelectrica

  Our bus station at Hidroelectrica is located 5 minutes from the tourist checkpoint. Don't forget to bring your personal documents.

• 3 hours17:00
  6
  

  17:00 Arrival to Machu Picchu Town

  Before starting the hike to the town, we suggest buying water and snacks from local people, so you will be contributing to the local economy.

Itinerary Summary

• 06:00 : Meeting Time.
• 06:15 : First Departure Time.
• 06:45 : Second Departure Time.
• 07:45 : First stop on the route to stock up on water and snacks.
• 08:30 : Ollantaytambo Town.
• 11:30 : Second stop on the route, to stretch our legs and use the toilets.
• 13:30 : Arrival to Hidroelectrica.
• 05:00 : Arrival to Aguas Calientes Town.

Trip Information

• Cusco - Hidroelectrica Distance : 212 kms / 131 miles
• Highest Point on the Route : 4321 masl / 14176.51 ft.
• Hidroelectrica Altitud : 1780 masl / 5839.895 ft.
• Approximate walking time : 3 hours.

Recommendation

We highly recommend buying water for the bus trip and also for the hike from the Hidroelectrica to the Town of Aguas Calientes. It is also necessary to take pills for altitude sickness and motion sickness.