2 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (private tour)

4.8
(9 reviews)

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

The short Inca trail is a good option for lovers of Inca nature and culture. This trail runs through very sacred archeological sites, which were used exclusively by the Inca nobility. During the trip you will see many orchids, birds, waterfalls and ruins of Inca temples. The level of the walk is moderate, so it is recommended for all types of travelers. The climate is tropical and does not go through high mountains.

What's Included

Trains ( round trip tickets Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes)
Hotel in Aguas Calientes 01 night
English tour guide
Lunch
Dinner
Bus ( 1 way bus ticket Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes)
Fees ( entrance tickets for the inca trail and machupicchu)
Transfers ( cusco to ollantaytambo round trip )
Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
First day breakfast
Extras not listed in the itinerary
Travel insurance

Meeting and pickup

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

We do the pick up from any hotel, hostel or appartment in Cusco and Ollantaytambo

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    CUSCO-OLLANTAYTAMBO-CHACHABAMBA-WIÑAYWAYNA TEMPLE

    1 stop
  • 1
    Winay Wayna

    We left at 4:00 am from Cusco ,by bus to Ollantaytambo train station. The train departs from Ollantaytambo at 6.40 am, following the Sacred Valley arriving after 1 hour to KM 104 to begin our Inca Trail. It will begin with a short walk to the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2270 meters).Then we continue our hike with beautiful views of the Urubamba River. We can observe different species of orchids. After 2 hours, we will see the site Wiñayhuayna Ruins (2,650 meters), this fabulous archeological site is perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley of Urubamba and dominated by a broad set of terraces. The ruins on the way are amazing, we continue our journey and reach the Sun Gate. Where we have the first view of Machu Picchu, enjoying a fantastic panorama . Then we descend to the archaeological site of MachuPicchu (2400 meters), which only pass this day. After we will continue to the village of Aguas Calientes, by Bus where we will stay in a nice hotel.

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU - RETURN TO CUSCO

    1 stop
  • 2
    Machu Picchu

    We left our hotel at 5: 00 am after breakfast and, we will take the bus to Machu Picchu the journey takes (30 min), you will enjoy an unforgettable view with the sun rising on the site. Then we will do the check in of our tickets and passport. We will have 3 hours tour guiding in MachuPicchu, our guide explains what life was like in the citadel, cults and ceremonies that the Incas in many temples and shrines on the site conducted.In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes, then you have to take the train at 14.30 pm, that goes until Ollantaytambo. Then you will take the transfer to Cusco, arriving to the small plaza of San Francisco at 19:30pm.

    10 hours Admission ticket free

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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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