2 Day Private Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

5.0 (47 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Meals: Breakfast

Considered: Easy

Weather: Warm and humid

Maximum altitude: 2,490 m.a.s.l.

Minimum altitude: 2,040 m.a.s.l.

Get pictures of Machu Picchu without crowds

Bus to Aguas Calientes

Night in a hotel with hot shower included

Meals: packed lunch, Dinner

Walking distance: 15 km / 6 miles, 7-8 hours total

Weather: Hot and humid

Trek starting point: 2000 m.a.s.l.

Highest point is Sun Gate: 2720 m.a.s.l.

Machu Picchu elevation: 2400 m.a.s.l.

Considered: Moderate

"The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru.

Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."

What's included

  • Transport Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Private profesional tour Guide.
  • Train to Ollantaytambo to km104.
  • Bus to go and down to Aguas Calientes to MachuPicchu second day
  • Lunch
  • Box Lunch 1er Day.
  • Pick up From the Hotel.
  • Breakfast
  • Private Tour Guide in MachuPicchu.
  • Transport to Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
  • Entrance to Inca Trail.
  • Train Aguas calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • Lunch in MachuPicchu.
  • meals not mentioned
  • Hotel In Aguas Calientes.
  • Tips.
  • Bus down to Aguas Calientes first day
  • Machu Picchu tickets subjet to availability (Consult internally) Circuit 1 or 2

What to expect

Day 1: CUSCO – KM 104  – WIÑAYHUAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES
  1. Pass by
    You will be picked up from your hotel at 4:00am. We will then go to the train station and leave on the train at 6:10am from Ollantaytambo. Along the way the train follows the Urubamba River until we reach Km104 where we´ll begin our trek. Along the way you will be able to see spectacular views of farmlands and snow-capped mountains and the mighty Urubamba River, one of the sources of the Amazon River. At 104km (2000m) we begin our trek, once we´ve made sure you have everything you need. We provide you your packed lunch, energy drinks and take a group photo before visiting our first Inca site here.If we have clear weather we´ll have tremendous views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River and other surrounding Inca Sites
  2. Winay Wayna
    Pass by
    After hiking for 3 hours, we will reach the most beautiful Incan site on the Inca Trail – Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young) at 2600m/8500ft. This is a wonderful Incan site that not many people get to see. There is an elaborate water fountain, temples and some agricultural terraces which provide a perfect opportunity to learn more about the way of the Incans and their history. The backdrop of this site truly has to be seen to be believed, seemingly dropping off a cliff face with dramatic and beautiful mountains surrounding you, it really gives a picture of the importance of location to the Incas
  3. Machu Picchu
    Pass by
    From Wiñay Wayna, we walk to the Sun Gate, from where we see the picturesque landscape of Machu Picchu below. After taking in the once-in-a-lifetime views and capturing your photos, we begin our descent to Machu Picchu for sunset. One of the biggest advantages of this hike is that by the time we reach Machu Picchu later in the afternoon, most of the day travelers will have returned home, and you will have it almost to yourself. After taking photos, we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a hotel.
Day 2: MACHU PICCHU
  1. Pass by
    Day 2: Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco: You will take the bus to the ruins of Machu Picchu. A 2 hour guided tour, then return to the village for lunch. You will have free time before returning by train to Ollantaytambo and from there by bus to Cusco, arrival time depending on the train schedule available.
    "The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru.

    "Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up in your Hotel or airbnb.

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
  • "The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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