2-Day Premium Short Inca Trail: Sun Gate Machu Picchu & Vistadome

5.0 (2 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview

Experience the amazing 2 Day short Inca trail trek to Machupicchu in its shortest version an take this unique chance if you a short of time to make the 4 Day Inca Trail Trek and take and advantage visiting the greatest Inca sites of Wiñaywayna and the famous Sun gate which can be visited only during the Inca trail hikes.

Day 1: Inca Trail from Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate and Machu Picchu
Day 2: Machu Picchu guided tour and back to Cusco

Options

Vistadome & 3 Star Hotel

3-Star Comfort Hotel: Relax in comfort. Private room at a hand-picked 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
Vistadome & Economy Trains: Enjoy panoramic views on the Vistadome outbound train, returning on the comfortable economy rail.
Duration: 2 days: Perfectly timed departures to ensure you escape the big crowds and experience the best daylight.
Trail Lunch & Festive Dinner: Includes a fresh gourmet box lunch for the trail and a celebratory dinner in Aguas Calientes.
Exclusive Inca Trail Entry: Hike Km 104 past Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate. All strict permits and circuit tickets included.
Private Ground Transfers: Smooth, comfortable private hotel transfers and fully covered round-trip Machu Picchu bus passes.
Small-Group Safety: Hike safely in an intimate group with dedicated expert guides, medical oxygen, and first-aid.
Pickup included

Vistadome Observatory & 4 Star

4-Star Premium Hotel : Unwind in luxury. Private deluxe room at a premier 4-star hotel with gourmet buffet breakfast.
Upgraded Panoramic Trains: Ride the Vistadome out and luxury Vistadome Observatory back with live music and panoramic views.
Duration: 2 days: Perfectly timed departures to ensure you escape the big crowds and experience the best daylight.
Gourmet Trail & Fine Dining: Includes a fresh gourmet box lunch for the trail and a celebratory dinner in Aguas Calientes.
Exclusive Inca Trail Entry: Hike Km 104 past Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate. All strict permits and circuit tickets included.
Private Ground Transfers: Smooth, comfortable private hotel transfers and fully covered round-trip Machu Picchu bus passes.
Small-Group Safety: Hike safely in an intimate group with dedicated expert guides, medical oxygen, and first-aid.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Admission tickets to the the Inca Trail to Machupicchu
  • Orientation a day before the tour at 6:00 pm at our office or your hotel
  • All transportation during the 2 day trek
  • Lunch
  • Hotel Pick up to start the tour
  • Breakfast
  • 1 night at the hotel in Agus Calientes
  • Expedirion or Voyager train to go and Vistadome or 360 train on the return
  • Breakfast and dinner on day 1, Lunch on day 2
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Inca Trail from Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate and Machupicchu
  1. Cusco
    2h
    Today we will pick you up at 4:00am from your hotel in Cusco and transferred in our comfortable transport to the train station located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas at Ollantaytambo town.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    board the train to Km 104 start point of our Inca Trail hike. This one-hour train journey allows you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota River. Once we reach the kilometer 104 we will disembark the train and walk across bridge over the Urubamba river to the control and check the passports and Inca trail permit and then will visit Chachabamba which is a lovely Inca site which contains water channels, fountains and more. After s short guided tour at Chachabamba
  3. Winay Wayna
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will commence the hike mostly upwards around 3.5 hours until Wiñaywayna (forever young) an impressive Inca site which was an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. After the guided tour we will enjoy our boxed lunch.
  4. Intipuncu
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Then we will continue our hike for an extra hour to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) from here you will have the first amazing view of Machu Picchu. After a brief stop for pictures, we will walk down for an extra 40 minutes to the enigmatic Inca citadel of Machupicchu
  5. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will visit Machupicchu and take the best classic photos from the top platform (circuit 1) in the afternoon. And then board the bus to Aguas Calientes town.
  6. Aguas Calientes
    12h
    Check in into your accommodation, After check in the rest of the time is at leisure to explore the little Machupicchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) and visit its restaurants for dinner
Day 2: Machupicchu guided tour
  1. Aguas Calientes
    1h
    After breakfast at the hotel by 6:00am, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and walk you to the bus station.
  2. Machupicchu
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Begin a unique experience by exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of the World accompanied with a professional tour guide who will share with you all his knowledge about the history, traditions and more that surrounds this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel of Machupicchu. After we are done with the visit, board the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and enjoy some extra time at the town to get some local souvenirs
  3. 2m · Admission ticket included
    After we enjoy Machupicchu board the amazing and panoramic Vistadome train. which allows you a great views of the scenery along the vilcanota river. Enjoy live show on board , drink and snack.
  4. Ollantaytambo
    Pass by
    Our Team will be waiting for you at the exit gate of Ollantaytambo train station and then drive you back to Cusco.
  5. Cusco
    Pass by
    We will drop off you to your Cusco hotel/AirBnb arriving by 6:30pm.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from most hotels, AirBnb if road allow us to enter if not we agree a meeting point closer to their accommodations.

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

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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