About this experience
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
Please note that this tour must be booked 2 to 3 months in advance. Availability of Machu Picchu entrance tickets for the desired date must be verified. We will check the availability and confirm whether the tickets can be purchased through the Ministry of Culture. al español
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.
Reading the Stones: A Short Walk Down Hatunrumiyoc
The famous twelve-angled stone is just the start. A 25-minute walking route through the best Inca masonry still standing in the city centre.
Inca Rail vs PeruRail Guide
Compare Inca Rail and PeruRail for Machu Picchu: train services, boarding points, schedules, luggage, costs, and the final trip from Aguas Calientes.
What is included
- Transport Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
- Train to Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Pick up from the Hotel.
- Train to Ollantaytambo to km104.
- Bus up and down 2do Day.
- Lunch
- Bus to go down 1er day.
- Transport to Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Tour Guide in MachuPicchu.
- Box lunch 1er Day.
- Lunch in MachuPicchu.
- Profesional Tour guide.
Not included
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Dinner 2do Day.
- tips.
- Admission to Machu Picchu is subject to availability at the time of.
- The Inca Trail entrance is subject to availability. The cost is 100 USD per person.
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from the Hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MachuPicchu Journey
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Please note that this tour must be booked 2 to 3 months in advance. Availability of Machu Picchu entrance tickets for the desired date must be verified. We will check the availability and confirm whether the tickets can be purchased through the Ministry of Culture. al español
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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