Short Inca Trail hike to Machupicchu 2 days 1 night

5.0 (6 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview

This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime trek along the 2-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you will visit Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, Inti Punku or the Sun Gate and Machupicchu.

Hike a section of the famous Inca Trail, enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes, smells and colors of ancient shrubs and vegetation of the high jungle and impressive Inca constructions. Admire and see Machupicchu -twice: at sunset and sunrise have plenty of time to explore on the second day. In addition, this hike includes accommodation in a nice hotel in Aguas Calientes, and enjoying a rewarding dinner.

What's included

  • Bus ticket round trip to Machupicchu
  • Entrance ticket on Short Inca Trail and Machupicchu
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Experienced tour Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Train ticket to Km 104 and return train Vistadome Perurail
  • Private Transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • Breakfast on day 1
  • Lunch and Dinner on day 2
  • Bus Down on day 2
  • Tips for your guide

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Km 104 Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
  1. Ollantaytambo
    10m
    Our point by Train begin from Ollantaytambo in the early hours of the morning.
  2. 15m · Admission ticket included
    The train will take us to the banks of the Urubamba River until we reach km 104, where we will begin our short 2-day tour of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

    Chachabamba is located on top of a hill which makes its design strategic. It has a flat geography, its constructions are curved. this space was built as a place of religious worship to water. It is also believed that the other purpose apparently was a point of surveillance and access control to Machu Picchu.
  3. Winay Wayna
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Wiñay Wayna was an Inca citadel that had an important religious function. In addition, as well as Machu Picchu, it was a key point of agricultural production. The archaeological site is divided into different levels, most of which cover the sectors of platforms. Each of these floors is accessed through stone staircases. Wiñay Wayna is made up of more than 40 agricultural terraces built on the slopes of the mountain.
  4. Machupicchu
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Then we will continue to the Sun gate of Machu Picchu, from where we will take pictures of the landscapes of Machu Picchu Llacta. After enjoying the unique views, we will begin our descent to one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. Upon our arrival at Machupicchu, we will enjoy the sunset without the rush of time. To finish we will take the bus from Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes or the town of Machupicchu where we will have our accommodation in a 3-star hotel where we can rest and enjoy dinner in the restaurant that is near the Hotel.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu tour - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
  1. Machupicchu
    3h · Admission ticket included
    We will start with breakfast at our hotel and then take the hot water bus to the Citadel of Machupicchu together with our tour guide. Upon our arrival at the archaeological center of Machu Picchu, we will appreciate the sunrise of Machu Picchu from the Citadel of Machu Picchu, while the Tayta Inti (Sun God) dawns. we will explore all the Sacred places of the Incas of this impressive lost city of Machu Picchu, such as the Temple of the Sun, Royal Tomb, Inca Inti Watana, main square, rock sacred, Temple of the 3 Windows, the artisan sector, Temple of the Condor of Machu Picchu and many others. We will go down to the town of Aguas Calientes. We will have enough time for lunch, then we will take our train back to Ollantaytambo and return by bus to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Passengers must be ready for the excursion at the hotel reception, waiting time 15 minutes.

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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