Trip Type
Private
Season
Year around
Dificulty
Easy
Duration
2 days
2 Days Inca Trail
Escape to the 2-Day Inca Trail, a unique experience that connects you with the history and grandeur of the ancient Inca Empire. Walk along ancestral paths surrounded by towering mountains, cloud forests, and fascinating archaeological sites, until you reach the mystical citadel of Machu Picchu. 🏔️🌿 An ideal journey for trekking lovers, culture enthusiasts, and adventure seekers looking to experience the essence of the Andes in a short yet unforgettable adventure.
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Day 1: Machu Picchu 2 Days Inca Trail
- Van
- 12 KM
- Guide
- Tickets
- 11 Hrs
VISIT: Machu Picchu 2 Days Inca Trail
Our tour begins very early at 4:00 A.M. with pickup from your hotel in the city of Cusco. We will travel by tourist transport for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to Ollantaytambo, where we will enjoy breakfast before continuing the adventure.
Then we will board the train to Kilometer 104, the starting point of the hike. From here, we begin one of the most beautiful sections of the Inca Trail, surrounded by Andean landscapes, mountains, and a great variety of flora and fauna.
During the hike, we will visit important Inca archaeological sites, highlighting Wiñay Wayna, one of the most impressive complexes along the trail. After the visit, we will enjoy a picnic-style lunch with spectacular views.
We will continue walking through the cloud forest, where you can observe orchids, flowers, and local birds. In the late afternoon, we will arrive at the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where you will have your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu.
Then we will walk approximately 45 minutes to reach Machu Picchu, where we will take a guided visit through the upper section following Circuit 01, ideal for capturing the classic panoramic photo.
After the visit, we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes, arriving at around 5:00 P.M. The guide will assist you with hotel check-in. You will have free time to rest or visit the hot springs. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner and rest at the hotel.
START: 4:00 A.M. – Hotel pickup in Cusco
END: Approximately 5:00 P.M. in Aguas Calientes
Considerations
- Minimum Hight: 2000 mt
- Distance: 11 KM
- Maximum Hight: 2720 mt
Temperature
- Maximum Temperature: 16°C
- Usually with cold winds
- Minimum Temperature: 3°C
Day 2: Machu Picchu 2 Days Inca Trail
- Van
- 12 KM
- Guide
- Tickets
- 12 Hrs
VISIT: Machu Picchu 2 Days Inca Trail
The second day is the most anticipated moment of the trip: the visit to Machu Picchu. Very early in the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aguas Calientes, and together you will walk to the bus station to take one of the first buses, around 5:30 A.M. The bus ride lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Upon arriving at the entrance to Machu Picchu, you must present your passport and entrance ticket. Once inside, the guide will take you to one of the best spots to capture panoramic photos of the citadel.
You will then begin a 2 to 3-hour guided tour following Circuit 03, where you will discover the main highlights of Machu Picchu, including the Temple of the Sun, Inca houses, water fountains, agricultural terraces, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, and the ancient storage buildings.
At the end of the tour, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch. Later, your guide will accompany you to the train station to begin the return journey to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival, tourist transportation will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco, with an approximate arrival time of 7:30 P.M., dropping you off at your hotel.
Optional Hikes
If you have reserved an additional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, the guide will indicate the starting point of the trail and provide all safety recommendations and advice, as well as give you the bus ticket for the return to Aguas Calientes.
These hikes are done independently, as the trails are well marked. If you wish to have an additional guide, this service is available at an extra cost. Please let us know in advance if you require it.
START: 5:30 A.M. – Bus from Aguas Calientes
END: Approximately 7:30 P.M. in Cusco
Considerations
- Minimum Hight: 2040 mt
- Distance: 2 KM
- Maximum Hight: 2430 mt
Temperature
- Maximum Temperature: 16°C
- Usually with cold winds
- Minimum Temperature: 3°C
- 24/7 support and assistance after your booking.
- Professional guides
- Pre-tour briefing
- 3-star hotel accommodation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Round-trip train tickets in Expedition service
- Official Inca Trail permit
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- 3 bus tickets
- Professional chefs
- 2 breakfasts
- Picnic lunch
- Dinner
- Picnic tent with tables and chairs
- Satellite phone
- Oxygen tank
- First aid kit
- Rain poncho
- Backpack cover
- Free storage for extra belongings
- Tips for the guides.
- Travel insurance (Peruvian law suggests you enter the country with insurance purchased in your country of origin).
- We work with several clinics and can help coordinate medical care if needed. These clinics will apply the travel insurance you have previously purchased; however, they do not offer travel insurance themselves.
- Personal medicine.
- Day backpack (with rain cover if possible).
- Water (we recommend 1L per day).
- Rain jacket/poncho.
- Extra snacks.
- Hiking shoes and pants.
- Sun hat, sun scream, and sunglasses.
- Chapstick.
- Insect repellent.
- Warm clothes (thermal base layer, sweater, fleece).
- Motion sickness tablets (roads are windy).
- Extra cash in soles.
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GET IN PERU will only charge you an advance of 50% to book your seat on the tour; the rest must be paid three days before the tour departs, either via deposit or in cash with one of our team members.
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Price per person
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