Short Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu Private Service 2D1N

5.0 (13 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview

Hike a section of the famous Inca Trail, combining a day trek and a visit to the stunning Wiñay Wayna site only accessible by foot. Enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes, smells and colors of ancient shrubs and vegetation of the high jungle, and impressive Inca constructions. Admire and see the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu twice, at sunset and sunrise have plenty of time to explore on the second day.

What's included

  • Transfer service Cusco to Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo or Poroy to Cusco
  • All the entrances for 2 Days (Short Inca Trail and Machupicchu).)
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Bus ticket for the Aguas Calientesto the Machu Picchu Sanctuary round trip on day 2.
  • Lunch
  • Downhill bus ticket on day 1 (From the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes)
  • Breakfast
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank
  • Expedition train tickets Ollantaytambo to Km 104 and Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy
  • Breakfast on Day 1 and Lunch on Day 2
  • Dinner on Day 1
  • Optional Tip: If you wish, you can give a voluntary tip to the Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Huayna Picchu

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco - km 104 - Chacha Bamba - Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu
  1. Cusco
    4h
    Around 4:00 to 5:00 am, the guide with private transport, and the selectors of your Accommodation in our city of Cusco, (in case the tourist has a program in the Urubamba or Ollantaytambo) in advance so we can coordinate the exact time of your pick-up). Our transport takes you to the Ollantaytambo station which is 1 hour and 40 minutes away, from our city and where you will take the train to Km 104.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    The starting point of the Trek is where we are scheduled to get off this exciting trek. When arriving at this point it is necessary to present your passports or document with which to make the reservation and then this tiny procedure will begin with our walk to the Citadel of Machu Picchu.
  3. 3h · Admission ticket included
    The first Archaeological center to visit is Chacha Bamba which is located at 2,050 Masl Place that is located in the same valley despite having passed time, it preserves intact its architecture and continues with the walk with a leisurely and calm ascent that lasts around 3 hours, enjoying the landscape and then reaching the enigmatic complex of Wiñay Wayna.
  4. Winay Wayna
    2h · Admission ticket included
    We arrived at Wiñay Wayna, which was an agricultural center, and took the opportunity to taste our box lunch and rest for a half hour enjoying the beautiful scenery, during the journey you can see the stunning views of the Urubamba River as well as the different types of orchids that We will descend to the cloudy point in the direction of the Inti Punku (Sun gate).
  5. 1h · Admission ticket included
    From this point, you will be able to contemplate and observe this marvelous place, where you can feel inner peace. Spend a short time for pictures and views, with luck, you can observe a magnificent sunset in this wonderful place.
  6. Machupicchu
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We walk to Machu Picchu in the early afternoon in the middle of beautiful nature. Then we keep descending for another 45 minutes to arrive at a mirador near the Guardian House, a breathtaking view of most of the citadel with temples and constructions built in white granite rock, plazas, and terraces. After having enough time, we start descending to the entry of Machu Picchu. Then, we will take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes.
  7. Aguas Calientes
    12h
    Stay with your guide that will help you locate your hotel so that it can be accommodated, as well as coordinate your guided tour in Machu Picchu the next day.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
  1. Aguas Calientes
    2h
    According to what you have coordinated with your guide you will have to go to the bus station The guide will pick you up from your accommodation and then go to the bus station and take the transport to the citadel the Machu Picchu.
  2. Machupicchu
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Our guided tour will last approximately 2 hours to 2 hours around the Inca citadel, visiting Circuit 3 the main sites like the enclosures, squares, Sacred Sources, Temples, and the agricultural and urban sectors. After our visit, we will go down to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and rest.
  3. Aguas Calientes
    2h
    Time to lunch and relax. Then we headed to the train station, the train departs from Aguas Calientes late in the afternoon.
  4. Cusco
    4h
    Our train journey will be until Ollantaytambo, and then private transport will bring them to your accommodation in Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from any accommodation in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo. We will coordinate with you the exact pick-up time, depending on the place of accommodation. Our staff will ask for you at the reception of your accommodation.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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