Short Inca Trail for 2 Days and 1 Night to Machu Picchu

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The famous “Inca Trail” to Machu Picchu is one of the best trekking routes in South America. Walk in the footsteps of our noble Inca ancestors to their incredible Inca fortress, Machu Picchu, and dare to discover its secrets. The “Inca Trail” is where the more daring choose to hike to Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit unique archaeological sites that can only be accessed on foot along this route and immerse yourself in the stunning Andean mountain scenery and dense vegetation. You will face challenges along the way, but you will receive the most incredible reward when you enter the Sun Gate and get your first glimpse of the mystical Machu Picchu. If you are looking for an adventure in Peru, consider the “Inca Trail” as an option to reach this wonderful destination.

What's Included

Lunch
Dinner
Return train from Machu Picchu town to Ollantaytambo
Breakfast
Second guide for groups of more than 9 people
A professional tour guide prepared in first aid and experienced in the route and history
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Transfer from Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco
1 night in hotel in Aguas Calientes
Transfer from Cusco to the train station of Ollantaytambo
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu for the first and second day
First aid kit and oxygen bottle for emergencies
Intrance ticket for the Inca Trail 2 days
Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to kilometer 104 which is the trailhead
Breakfasts of the first day
Lunch of the second day
Extra expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

30 minutes before the tour starts, our transfer will pick you up at your hotel.

OR
Meeting point

Go to Plaza Kusipata at 4:00 - 4:30 am and the transfer will be waiting for you to take you to the transportation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco - Km 104 Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

    1 stop
  • 1

    Your journey starts early at 4 a.m. with a pickup from your accommodation. After a 90-minute drive to Ollantaytambo, you’ll board a train at 6:10 a.m. to KM 104, where your hike begins. Enjoy the scenic views of the Andean mountains and Urubamba River. After a quick briefing and receiving your lunch, the trek starts along the Classic Inca Trail. You’ll first explore Chachabamba, followed by a 3-hour hike to Wiñay Wayna, an impressive Inca site with temples and terraces. After resting, you’ll head to the Sun Gate for a stunning view of Machu Picchu at sunset. Then, descend to Aguas Calientes for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the full Machu Picchu tour the next day.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Machu Picchu - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 2
    Machu Picchu

    After a good night’s rest, you’ll rise before dawn to explore the wonder of Machu Picchu. A short walk takes you to the bus for a 25-minute ride to the citadel’s entrance, where you’ll arrive just as the sun begins to bathe the site in golden light. Your guide will lead a 2-hour tour of the most important areas, sharing deep insights into the Inca history. Afterward, you have extra time to explore on your own or hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain if you have tickets. Later, you’ll return to Aguas Calientes for a meal before catching a 4:22 p.m. train to Ollantaytambo. From there, a private bus will bring you back to Cusco around 8 p.m., concluding your unforgettable adventure.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Machu Picchu Expeditions

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