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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 2 day tour

About this experience

This is the short version of the famous Inca Trail, for those who have less time available but do not want to miss out on this unique trek. The Incas built a very extensive network of almost 40,000 kilometers of hiking trails, to the far reaches of the vast empire, which stretched from Quito in Ecuador to Santiago in Chile and Mendoza in Argentina.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr

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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2 day tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

What is included

  • Night at a hostel in Aguas Calientes
  • Pick-up from Cuzco hotel by bus to the train station of Ollantaytambo and back
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Professional, English speaking guide
  • Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu surroundings and back

Not included

  • Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (12 USD one way)
  • Lunch in Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance fees to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
  • Sleeping bag and walking sticks
  • First breakfast, last lunch and last dinner
  • Extra porter for personal items (ask before departure)

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • All passengers are picked up at their ho(s)tel before the start of the tour. The exact time will be told some days before the start of your tour. Make sure to be ready!

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • PaRa Travels

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
All passengers are picked up at their ho(s)tel before the start of the tour. The exact time will be told some days before the start of your tour. Make sure to be ready!
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–17; Youth tickets: age 18–25; Adult tickets: age 26+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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