Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days & 1 Night

4.9 (35 reviews) Sacred Valley, Peru
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Duration2 days
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Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
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Overview

This is a short sample of a system that once linked many countries in South America. It includes a 6-hour hike, where you will experience walking a trail built and used many centuries ago. Cultivation terraces, dwellings, temples and viewpoints will be part of our experience. We rest in a hotel in Machupicchu town and the second day we have a full excursion of Machupícchu archaeological site.

What's included

  • Train tickets, round trip.
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to the Inca trail.
  • Dinner
  • Bus ticket, round trip.
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, round trip.
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu.
  • Water
  • First breakfast, Dinner, second lunch.

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Cusco - km 104 – Machupícchu
  1. Inca Trail
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Early morning departure from Cusco toward Ollantaytambo, followed by a scenic train ride to Km 104, the starting point of the hike. From the very first steps, the trail reveals beautiful Andean landscapes and important archaeological remains, including Chachabamba, before continuing to the impressive site of Wiñay Wayna, considered one of the most stunning complexes along the route.

    During the hike, a box lunch is included, allowing you to enjoy a well-earned break surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, the trail leads to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where you will enjoy your first unforgettable panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Bus descent to Aguas Calientes, dinner included at a local restaurant, and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Day 2: Machupícchu - Cusco
  1. Machu Picchu
    3h
    Early in the morning we regroup to return to the Machupícchu Sanctuary. This is a World Heritage Site (UNESCO) and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In the morning we will make a complete tour of the Inca city. Houses, squares, terraces, viewpoints, temples and spectacular views will be part of our experience. After the tour we take the bus to return to Machupicchu town. In the afternoon we return to Cusco, via train and car.
  2. Cusco
    3h
    Return to Cusco

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up will be from your hotel in Cusco, provided it is within the city limits. For accommodations located outside this area (such as in the Sacred Valley or rural zones), we can coordinate a central meeting point in Cusco. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the scheduled time.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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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