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Short Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu Private Service 2D1N

Wiñay Wayna Short Inca Trail Minkas TravelArrival to Machu Picchu Short Inca Trail

About this experience

Hike a section of the famous Inca Trail, combining a day trek and a visit to the stunning Wiñay Wayna site only accessible by foot. Enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes, smells and colors of ancient shrubs and vegetation of the high jungle, and impressive Inca constructions. Admire and see the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu twice, at sunset and sunrise have plenty of time to explore on the second day.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr

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2D1N Private-Short Inca Trail
Hotel Sacred Stone o Simarls: 3 Start Hotel/ Included a Breakfats
Day1:Cusco-Machupicchu-ACTown: Going to Km104-Chachabamba-Wiñayhuayna-Sungate-Machupicchu getting the iconic picture the best perspective+night to A.C.Town.
Day2:Machupicchu+Circuit 3: After your tour return to Aguas Calientes, we'll have lunch and then return to Cusco. We'll take you to your hotel.
Duration: 2 days: We will pick you up from your hotel and we will return you to your hotel at the end of the service.
Day 1: Box Lunch.: Snacks, fruit, water, Gatorade, rice with chicken / Vegetarian option.
Day 2: Brekfast.
PRIVATE SERVICE: Cusco-Ollantaytambo-Chachabamba-Sungate and Main Platform
Train Expeditions or Vayager: Our guide and private transportation will pick you up from your Hotel from 3:00 to 3:10 a.m. getting the train at 05:05 a.m.
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)

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.

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

  • Transfer service Cusco to Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo or Poroy to Cusco
  • All the entrances for 2 Days (Short Inca Trail and Machupicchu).)
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Bus ticket for the Aguas Calientesto the Machu Picchu Sanctuary round trip on day 2.
  • Lunch
  • Downhill bus ticket on day 1 (From the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes)
  • Breakfast
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank
  • Expedition train tickets Ollantaytambo to Km 104 and Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy

Not included

  • Breakfast on Day 1 and Lunch on Day 2
  • Dinner on Day 1
  • Optional Tip: If you wish, you can give a voluntary tip to the Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Huayna Picchu

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We will pick you up from any accommodation in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo. We will coordinate with you the exact pick-up time, depending on the place of accommodation. Our staff will ask for you at the reception of your accommodation.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Minkas Travel

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

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?
We will pick you up from any accommodation in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo. We will coordinate with you the exact pick-up time, depending on the place of accommodation. Our staff will ask for you at the reception of your accommodation.
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?
Youth tickets: age 8–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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