2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

This short tour allows you to get a taste of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu without days of hiking and camping. One of our shortest treks to the ancient city of Machu Picchu.

It is perfect for those who want to live this unique experience, but don’t want to spend many days on the trail. Be amazed with breathtaking landscapes, and learn how this classic Inca trail connects the entire Incan Empire.

Hiking the Inca trail is the best way to live the Cusco adventure!

Options

Comfort Service

Hotel Included: Superior hotel included at Aguas Calientes
Trains: One way Train Expedition and one way Train Vistadome
Pickup included

Classic Service

Standard Hotel: Hotel included at Aguas Calientes
Train Expedition: Round trip Train Expedition
Pickup included

What's included

  • Round trip bus to the citadel
  • First aid kit
  • Train Expedition (one way) and Train Vistadome (one way), for confort service.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Round trip transfers to the hotel in Cusco city
  • 1 liter of water per person on day 1
  • Round trip Train Expedition (classic service)
  • Walking sticks
  • Gratuities
  • Ticket entrance to the mountains of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco - Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu
  1. 30m
    You will be picked up from your hotel located in the city of Cusco and taken to the train station in Ollantaytambo, located at the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  2. 20m · Admission ticket included
    You are going to travel through a picturesque route for 1 hour until reaching the kilometer 104, starting point of the Inca trail trek.
  3. Winay Wayna
    30m · Admission ticket included
    It is time to hike! From here, you will walk for about 3 hours towards the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna which means `Forever Young`. During the trek you will see beautiful flora and fauna, like vizcachas, spectacled bears and different kind of birds. Also, you will enjoy a box lunch.
  4. 20m · Admission ticket included
    You will join the path to Machu Picchu walking for one more hour, arriving to the Sun Gate, also known as `Inti Punku`. From here, you will get your first breathtaking panoramic view of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Later, the tour continues walking on the last part of the trail until we reach the ancient city.
  5. Aguas Calientes
    30m
    Before reaching Machu Picchu, you will take a side path off the trail to go down to Aguas Calientes, leaving the visit to Machu Picchu for the next day. In Aguas Calientes, you`ll have dinner and a well-deserved rest to feel the energy and be ready for the tour to Machu Picchu for the next day.

    This day you will hike a total of 7.4 miles which is about 6 hours.
Day 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco
  1. Machupicchu
    3h · Admission ticket included
    You will have breakfast and then take the bus up to Machu Picchu. There, enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour and then explore the site on your own.

    Be amazed by this amazing wonder of the world walking around its streets, squares and all main areas while you learn about this place with our guided tour. If you feel like it, you can also climb the mountains of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu (optional). It takes about 45 minutes to reach the top.

    The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu was discovered by the American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, and is located in the province of Urubamba, between the Andean mountains and the Amazon jungle.
  2. 20m
    After exploring the site, you can back to Aguas Calientes by bus, and take the train to station of Ollantaytambo.
  3. Centro Historico De Cusco
    10m
    From there, travel to your hotel located in the city of Cusco with our touristic transport.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up to and from centrally located Cusco city hotels

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
  • Notice: Due to high demand, train and entrance ticket schedules are subject to availability at confirmation. If requested options are unavailable, alternatives may be provided, which could affect the itinerary and price. We strongly recommend booking at least 3 months in advance, as availability for Machu Picchu tickets and trains is very limited and subject to high demand.
  • Inca trails close for maintenance on February
  • Trains schedule could vary because of the season and availability
  • Trains allow one small bag no more than 5 kilos on board
  • You should bring cap, wool hat, wool gloves, waterproof jacket, comfortable trek footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and repellent.
  • This activity is not recommended for children 8 and younger
  • There is a vegetarian food available for the box lunch on day 1 with prior coordination
  • The briefing will be one day before the departure at 6:00 p.m. in the center of Cusco. The exactly address will be coordinate after booking
  • You must have a reasonable level of fitness

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