2 Days 1 Night Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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2 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience Machu Picchu in the best way possible, with a hike along the famous Inca Trail, and a night in a comfortable hotel before exploring the citadel again. This is a unique and exciting way to experience Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, as the Incas did it- but without the long days hiking and being able to enjoy the luxuries of a hotel stay instead of camping.

What's Included

Bus Tickets to Machu Picchu
Spanish and English Guide
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Entrance Tickets to Machu Picchu (depending of availability of circuits of Machu Picchu)
Train Tickets
Travel Insurance
Hotel night in Aguas Calientes on Day I
Meals not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco. Please contact us about arranging a pick-up from the Sacred Valley.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Hike the Inca Trail

    7 stops
  • 1
    Cusco

    We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco city and begin the journey to Ollantaytambo

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ollantaytambo

    We arrive in Ollantaytambo ready to get the famous train to the start point of the hike.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Once off the train, we head to our first ruin of the inca trail- Chachabamba. You will enjoy a guided tour here before embarking on the short Inca Trail hike.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Winay Wayna

    After hiking for several hours, we arrive to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most iconic ruins on the Inca Trail. From here you will have a chance to explore the ruins- from top to bottom!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Inti Punku Sun Gate

    We arrive at the highest point of the hike, and the iconic doorway to Machu Picchu. Inti Punku is where you will have your first glimpses of Machu Picchu and a well deserved rest, before winding your way down into the citadel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Machu Picchu

    We made it! You will get to explore circuit 1 at your leisure before making your way down to Aguas Calientes (bus included)

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Aguas Calientes

    We finally arrive to Aguas Calientes where you can rest up for the evening- or head off to the hot springs, explore the markets, or grab a celebratory cocktail. However you like!

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Machu Picchu and return to Cusco

    2 stops
  • 8
    Machu Picchu

    We head up the mountain nice and early, so that you can enter Machu Picchu at first light, enjoying a guided tour of the citadel and exploring at your leisure.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Cusco

    After you have explored Machu Picchu to your hearts content, we head back down the mountain and return to Cusco, with hotel drop-off included.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Cusco Native Tours

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