2 Days Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

2 Days Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu

This 2-day Inca Trail tour offers a unique blend of adventure, history, and stunning natural landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu. Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll hike along ancient trails that pass through cloud forests, Inca ruins, and scenic valleys, experiencing the authentic route used by the Incas centuries ago.

The tour allows time to explore each section of the trail, take photos, and connect with the energy of the Andes. The journey culminates with a guided visit to Machu Picchu, where you’ll learn about the history, architecture, and cultural significance of this iconic site. Ideal for travelers seeking a mix of adventure, culture, and an immersive experience on one of the world’s most famous trekking routes, all in a well-organized and safe itinerary.

What's included

  • Fully guided tour on the trail and Machu Picchu
  • Round trip Expedition tourist class train
  • Entry/Admission - Inca Trail
  • All entry fees for the tour ( Inca Trail and Machu Picchu )
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Lunch
  • All transportation during the tour
  • Breakfast
  • Night at a 3-star hotel in Machu picchu town
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank
  • We cater to all diets.
  • Breakfast on day 1 and Lunch on day 2
  • Hotel in Cusco before and after the hike
  • Tips, Travel Insurance (advisable)

What to expect

Day 1: Inca trail to Machu Picchu
  1. Inca Trail
    6h · Admission ticket included
    The short excursion to Machu Picchu begins with pick up at your hotel at 4:00 am to take the train from Ollantaytambo. The train follows the Urubamba River trail until we reach Km 104, where we will begin our hike. We will then head out to visit our first Inca site. Then we will start walking as we head towards the Classic Inca Trail. We will have tremendous views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River and other surrounding Inca sites. After three hours of hiking, we will arrive at the most beautiful Inca site on the Inca Trail, Wiñay Wayna, where people have the opportunity to see these elaborate water fountains, temples and agricultural terraces. Here you will enjoy a freshly cooked lunch by Alpaca Expeditions' chefs. From Wiñay Wayna, we will walk to the Sun Gate. This is where we will see the picturesque scenery of the famous Machu Picchu. After enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime views, we will begin our descent to Machu Picchu and take the bus to Aguas Calientes.
  2. Machu Picchu
    8h
    At the end of the first day, we will arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo, where we will spend the night.
Day 2: Tour Machu Picchu
  1. Machu Picchu
    8h
    At the indicated time we will meet at the hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo, to start our visit to the archaeological park of Machu Picchu.
  2. Machupicchu
    3m · Admission ticket included
    Today will be all about Machu Picchu. To make the most of the day we encourage all groups to have an early breakfast before taking one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. This allows you to get ahead of the crowds. Your guide will provide you with a full guided tour throughout the great citadel of Machu Picchu. The guided tour will last Approx. 2.5 hours.

    Your guide will end the tour and wait for you in Aguas Calientes. After lunch, you will head to the train station to take your train back to Ollantaytambo. Our driver will pick you up and take you back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

we pick up all the passengers from their hotels in Cusco

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 a high level of physical fitness

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