Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days

5.0 (9 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a good option for those people who do not have much experience in hiking and who do not have much time. It is one of the most famous hikes that allows you to travel the Inca trail in 2 days, you will have the experience of knowing the lost citadel of the Incas Machu Picchu.

What's included

  • Hotel in hot waters
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machupicchu
  • Breakfast
  • 3-way bus ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • Round trip train ticket
  • Waynapicchu
  • tips
  • Others not mentioned in the programme

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco - Kilometer 104 - Sun Gate - Aguas Calientes
  1. Ollantaytambo
    40m
    Our tour begins when we pick you up from your hotel around 04:00 am. to go to Ollantaytambo, where we will board our train to KM 104
  2. 3h · Admission ticket included
    We will get off at KM 104, which is the starting point of our walk. We will have a walk of approximately 3 hours, where we will be able to appreciate various viewpoints that will give us a magnificent view of the Urubamba River. We will continue our walk until we reach the incredible ruins of Wiñay Wayna
  3. Winay Wayna
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    In Wiñay Wayna, we will have our lunch and we will also be able to appreciate its temples and agricultural terraces, our guide will provide you with more information to learn more about Inca history.
  4. Intipuncu
    30m · Admission ticket included
    After regaining energy with our lunch, we will continue our walk until we reach Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where we will have a majestic view of the Inca citadel Machu Picchu
  5. Aguas Calientes
    25m
    Arriving at Machu Picchu we will take a bus to the town of Aguas Calientes. Where we have a night at the hotel to visit Machu Picchu the next day.
Day 2: Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
  1. Aguas Calientes
    25m
    We will take the first bus that will take us to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, where we will be able to appreciate the magnificent sunrise and sunset.
  2. Machupicchu
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    You will have a guided tour for approximately 2 hours, where our guide will give you all the information about Machu Picchu, we will visit the most important archaeological sites. Afterwards our guide will say goodbye to the group, but that does not mean that the tour is over. You will have free time to visit Machu Picchu on your own.

    We will return to Aguas Calientes to board the train that will take us to the town of Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up our travelers in the hotel lobby.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.

Reviews

5.0 (9)

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