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

At a glance

Duration: 48 hr
Private experience

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Private 2 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (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

Local guides to help you plan

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide

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Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

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What is included

Hotel pick-up
Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
1 Breakfast
Train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104
Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
Box lunch on the first day
Lunch
Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Professional private tour guide (throughout the tour)
Bus transportation (round trip) between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu on the second day

Not included

Meals not mentioned in the program
Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Tips (optional)
Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
Bus consettur of the first day

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

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Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Zarate Adventours

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

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?

Please leave your WhatsApp number with your country code so we can have better communication.

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 11–17; Youth tickets: age 18–24; Adult tickets: age 25+; Senior tickets: age 50+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?