What is the permitted luggage in the minivan to Hidroeléctrica?

Each passenger is entitled to bring one personal carry-on backpack for the cabin and one checked luggage (small carry-on or travel backpack) with a maximum limit of 15 kg.

Can I bring a large hard-shell suitcase on the trip to Hidroeléctrica?

It is not recommended. Due to trunk space and passenger comfort during the 10 km hike from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes, carrying only a small carry-on or flexible backpack is required. Bulky suitcases should be left in free luggage storage at your hotel in Cusco

Is there space for valuables inside the cabin?

Yes, your hand backpack goes with you at your seat. Our VIP units have spaces designed to securely store laptops, cameras, and personal items.

Permitted Luggage: Travel in Total Comfort to Hidroeléctrica

To guarantee maximum safety, individual space, and comfort for our passengers during the journey along the Amazon Route, at Machu Picchu by Car VIP we apply a clear and standardized onboard luggage policy. Since this route combines a minivan transfer with a 2.5 to 3-hour hike alongside the train tracks from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes, carrying the appropriate luggage is key to enjoying the trip.

Luggage Specifications per Passenger

1. Carry-on Luggage (In Cabin) Type: Small backpack or personal bag. Use: Must be placed with you at your seat to keep your valuables, passport, medications, camera, laptop, and personal accessories close at hand. Connectivity: Ideal for keeping your devices charged while using the Starlink satellite Wi-Fi during the trip.

2. Main Luggage (In Trunk / Luggage Compartment) Type: Travel backpack (backpacking) or small hard-shell carry-on suitcase. Maximum Weight: Up to 15 kg per passenger. Dimensions: Standard airplane cabin size.

Key Recommendations for Your Trip

Leave your bulky luggage in Cusco or Ollantaytambo The hike from Hidroeléctrica station to Machu Picchu Pueblo takes place on flat terrain but with railway gravel, which makes dragging large wheeled suitcases difficult. We suggest leaving your suitcases weighing over 15 kg or heavy luggage in the storage area of your hotel in Cusco or Ollantaytambo (services are generally free) and traveling to the edge of the jungle with only what is necessary for your visit days.

Additional or Special Luggage If you are traveling with large professional photography equipment, instruments, or non-standard permitted luggage, please contact us in advance to coordinate trunk availability and secure space for your group.