Private Transfer from Cusco to Cocalmayo

Duration 4.5 - 5 Hrs approx.

Pickup Hotel / Airport in Cusco

Service 100% Private Door-to-Door

Luggage Per vehicle capacity

Wellness Oxygen & First Aid

Executive Private Transport from Cusco to Cocalmayo (Santa Teresa)

Travel from the high Andes down into the lush sub-tropical high jungle with maximum safety, comfort, and privacy. Our Cusco to Cocalmayo Private Transfer service provides executive door-to-door transportation from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley directly to Cocalmayo in Santa Teresa, world-renowned for its pristine natural thermal baths and warm tropical climate.

Reaching Cocalmayo involves crossing the dramatic Abra Málaga mountain pass at 4,316 meters (14,160 feet) before descending into the high jungle valley. By choosing our private executive transport, you travel in modern, all-wheel-drive SUVs or minivans equipped with climate control, professional mountain drivers, and supplemental oxygen, avoiding uncomfortable public minivans or crowded tourist buses.

Live Navigation Circuit

Cuz ➔ Ollantaytambo ➔ Santa Teresa ➔ Cocalmayo

02 / itinerary

Itinerary Private Transfer from Cusco to Cocalmayo

1. VIP Pick-up in Cusco or Sacred Valley (Custom Departure Time)

Your professional private chauffeur arrives directly at your hotel lobby, Airbnb, or airport. Settle into a high-end executive vehicle while your luggage and travel gear are securely stored in our spacious cargo area.

2. Drive Through the Sacred Valley to Abra Málaga Pass (2 Hrs)

Travel through Ollantaytambo and ascend the winding highway up to the high mountain pass of Abra Málaga, enjoying stunning views of snow-capped peaks and glaciers.

3. Descent into the High Jungle Valley of Santa Teresa (2 Hrs)

Descend smoothly along mountain roads as the scenery transforms from alpine grasslands to lush tropical vegetation, coffee plantations, and fruit orchards.

4. Arrival & Direct Drop-off at Cocalmayo Arrive directly at your accommodation in Santa Teresa or at the entrance of the Cocalmayo Hot Springs complex, ready to relax or continue your trip toward Hidroeléctrica / Machu Picchu

03 / Executive Vehicles

Our Luxury Fleet

Executive Vehicle

Ford Territory 2025

Executive Vehicle

Hyundai Staria 2025

Executive Vehicle

Renaul Master

Executive Vehicle

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

✓ Executive Inclusions

✓ Bilingual professional driver (English/Spanish)
✓ Private vehicle exclusively for your group (SUV or minivan with all-wheel drive)
✓ Door-to-door service: Pick-up in Cusco/Sacred Valley and return to Cocalmayo/Santa Teresa
✓ Fuel, tolls, parking, and driver's expenses included
✓ Ample space for luggage, backpacks, and sports equipment
✓ Onboard amenities: Bottled water, Wi-Fi, and supplemental oxygen tank

✕ Exclusions

✕ Entrance fees to Cocalmayo Hot Springs (Approx. 10 - 20 PEN per person)
✕ Meals, drinks, and personal expenses
✕ Train tickets from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes
✕ Tips for the driver.

04 / Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive takes approximately 4.5 to 5 hours (around 210 km / 130 miles), passing through Ollantaytambo, crossing the high Abra Málaga pass, and descending into Santa Teresa.

Yes! Many travelers use our Cocalmayo private transfer to reach Santa Teresa and enjoy the thermal baths before taking a short 20-minute ride to Hidroeléctrica train station to walk or take the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).

Yes! If you wish to visit Cocalmayo for a day excursion, your driver and vehicle will wait in the secure parking area while you enjoy the pools, returning you comfortably back to Cusco or the Sacred Valley.

Yes. While the route crosses high mountain terrain and descends into the canyon, our drivers are highly experienced in Andean mountain routes, and our executive fleet features all-wheel drive, high suspension, and safety systems for a smooth ride.

Yes, we can arrange pick-ups anywhere in the Sacred Valley (Písac, Calca, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo) for your private transfer to Cocalmayo, which shortens the travel time by about 1.5 hours.

VIP Private Transfer

Private Transfer from Cusco to Cocalmayo

Private Transfer from Cusco to Cocalmayo

Executive Private Transport from Cusco to Cocalmayo (Santa Teresa)

Itinerary Private Transfer from Cusco to Cocalmayo