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2-Day Private Tour: Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Cusco

About this experience

You will have a great adventure before reaching Machu Picchu with our comfortable service and at the same time you will enjoy a light walk through the Inca trail and many archaeological sites. You will arrive at the Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku), prepare to be amazed by the best panoramic view of Machu Picchu. There are many trekking routes that take us to Machu Picchu only once, but only on this route will you have the opportunity to visit Machu Picchu for 2 consecutive days! It is ideal for those who do not have much time. During the walk, our visitors will enjoy a short trip in a comfortable tourist train with on-board service crossing the Sacred Valley of the Incas, plus all admission tickets are included.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr
  • Private experience

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4 - STAR HOTEL + PANORAMIC
4 star hotel in Aguas Caliente: El Mapi by InkaTerra , Tierra Viva Machu Picchu , Taypikala Machu Picchu, according to availability.
Vistadome 360 Train: Vistadome 360° round trip train with panoramic windows.
Meals: 01 breakfast - 01 lunch - 01 dinner
Pickup included
2 - STAR HOTEL + PANORAMIC TRAIN
2 star hotel in Aguas Caliente: Pisonay Mapi Hotel Boutique, Hotel Raices Machupicchu or similar
Vistadome 360 Train: Vistadome 360° round trip train with panoramic windows.
Pickup included
3 - STAR HOTEL + PANORAMIC TRAIN
3 star hotel in Aguas Caliente: Inti Punku Machu Picchu Hotel and suites, Jaya Machu Picchu , Gringo Bills , Ferre Machu Picchu according to availability
Vistadome 360 Train: Vistadome 360° round trip train with panoramic windows.
Pickup included
3 - STAR HOTEL + ECONOMY TRAIN
3 star hotel in Aguas Caliente: Inti Punku Machu Picchu Hotel and suites, Jaya Machu Picchu , Gringo Bills , Ferre Machu Picchu according to availability
Voyager Train (economy train): Each car has comfortable seats, large anti-UV impact side windows and beautiful decoration with Andean motifs.
Pickup included
2 - STAR HOTEL + ECONOMY TRAIN
2 star hotel in Aguas Caliente: Pisonay Mapi Hotel Boutique, Hotel Raices Machupicchu or similar


Voyager Train (economy train): Each car has comfortable seats, large anti-UV impact side windows and beautiful decoration with Andean motifs.
Pickup included
4 - STAR HOTEL + ECONOMY TRAIN
4 star hotel in Aguas Caliente: El Mapi by InkaTerra , Tierra Viva Machu Picchu , Taypikala Machu Picchu, according to availability.

Meals: 01 breakfast - 01 lunch - 01 dinner
Pickup included

Plan your experience

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

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Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Admission ticket to the Inca Trail
  • All transfers in these 2 days
  • Bus ticket up and down Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Private transfer Ollantaytambo - Cusco (day 2)
  • 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Briefing service 2 or 1 day before your tour by your guide.
  • Admission ticket to Machupicchu
  • Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Kilometro104 - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo

Not included

  • Lunch day 2
  • Tips (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • The meeting point will be in plaza regocijo
  • All travelers were picked up anywhere within the historic center of the city in hotels, apartments, houses, etc.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency

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
  • WILL I RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS? Yes. We will organize a meeting to explain the itinerary in detail and answer any questions you may have. This meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m., one night before your departure. at your hotel or at our office Portal panes 123. Office 201, Second level Plaza de Armas Cuzco.
  • IS FOR ME? The Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu is an excellent alternative for adventurous tourists who are capable of traveling long distances at altitude. Despite not being too strenuous, it is important to have physical resistance and to have experienced a previous period of acclimatization in the city of Cusco.
  • A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required

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. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
All travelers were picked up anywhere within the historic center of the city in hotels, apartments, houses, etc.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–10; Youth tickets: age 11–17; 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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