About this experience

Short on time or energy? You can still enjoy part of the Classic Inca Trail. This is an easy but amazing trek! The adventure lasts only 2 days and you will visit the most beautiful ruins on the Inca trail Wiñay Wayna, and then have the grand tour of Machu Picchu!

At a glance

Duration: 48 hr
Private experience

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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 Days 1 night from Cusco

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate 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
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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.

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Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide

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What is included

Oxygen bottle, First Aid kit
Bus ride: Cusco / Ollantaytambo
1-night standard hotel in Aguas Calientes, hot shower, private bath,cable TV, breakfast.
Bus ride: Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes
Meals 1 breakfast, 1 box-lunch, 1 dinner
Vegetarian food on request at no extra cost!
Train Journey: Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo
Train Journey: Ollantaytambo – Km 104
Ongoing assistance
Bus Journey: Ollantaytambo / Cusco
All transfers from and to your hotel
English speaking tour Guide.

Not included

International and domestic airfares
Wayna Picchu ticekt, optional
Earlier train service Vista-dome way back optional 16:12 at extra cost
Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Day 1: Inca Trail Km 104 - Machu Picchu town (Meals: L, D)

We will pick you up from your hotel at around 6:00 a.m. (depending on train time) and take you to the train station. The journey to the station is by bus and after that, you will be on a very picturesque train journey for 3.5 hrs. Until we reach Km 104 – the start of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. From there, we will trek uphill for about 4 hours to the Inca site of WiñayWayna (Quechua for Forever Young) (2700m/8850 ft). While there, we will have a box lunch and then spend some time enjoying this impressive site before merging onto the path of the classic Inca Trail. We will continue the hike on to Inti Punku (Sun gate) (2730m/8792ft) from where we will have a panoramic and breathtaking view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft). We will walk down the last part of the Inca trail to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu allowing you to get a quick glimpse in preparation for the next day. We will take a side path off the Inca trail to go down to the town of Aguas Calientes. We finish the day going down to Aguas Calientes and having dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Altitude: 2000m, 6500ft).

Day 2: Explore the new Seven Wonder Machu Picchu (Meals: B)

We have breakfast and then take the first bus (5:00am) up to Machu Picchu. We will see the beautiful sunrise and have the grand tour of Machu Picchu by visiting the most important temples in the ruins. You will have some free time to go on exploring the site on your own. For an additional fee, we can obtain the entrance tickets for Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu together (This is the top of the mountain we see in every picture of Machu Picchu) 2720m/8890ft. This optional hike should be booked well in advance (and it takes a 45 min to reach the top and another 45 min to hike down). You will have the afternoon free for you to have lunch, visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or the small market or museum. Finally, you will catch your train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup information

We will pick you up from hotel downtown

Languages and tickets

Portuguese — Guide
English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Machupicchu USA

Accessibility and practical details

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

We will pick you up from hotel downtown

Which guide languages are listed?

Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 6+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?