About this experience
If you’re looking for the best way to hike the Inca Trail, this classic route offers a unique approach which avoids the main crowds, and follows the ideal schedule for timing your visit to Machu Picchu.
The 2 day Inca Trail is a fantastic option for those who don’t have the time or desire to hike the full length of the Inca Trail. With beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna on display and a visit to the Inca Trail’s most beautiful site (Wiñay Wayna), you get to enjoy the all the best bits of the Inca Trail condensed in to a one day walk. Covering a distance of just 10km / 6.3 miles the 2 day Inca Trail is not too challenging which makes it perfect for families with children and those on a tight schedule
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
Plan your 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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What is included
- One night hotel
- Transport
- Train tickets
- One lunch
- Bus ticket round trip
- Guide
- Machu Picchu fee
Not included
- One dinner
- Last day lunch
Itinerary and highlights
FIRST INCA TRAIL DAY : CUSCO-104 KILOMETER TO WIÑAYWAYNA
the inca trail begins with transfer from the hotel to the train station. Train to KM 104. At this point we start trek for 3 hours approximately to the well preserved remains of the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (2900 mts. altitude). On the way we can see beautiful waterfalls. After lunch, we keep walking for about 2 more hours to get the sun gate and then we go down to Machu Picchu Inca site for more photos and then ( Aguas Calientes ) hotel .
SECOND INCA TRAIL DAY : AGUAS CALIENTES TO MACHU PICCHU
After breakfast we have an early start and we will walk for 1 hour and half to get one of the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times is revealed. Machu Picchu so get where the most beautiful spot is , the postcard site to take postcard pictures and the guide will explain you the history of Machu Picchu for about two hours an then you will get free time to you will have plenty of time to explore by yourself ( you can climb huaynapicchu mountain ( it takes one hour up and one hour down ). And the after you enjoy Machu Picchu you must be at Aguas Calientes station to take the train back to Ollanta and bus back to Cusco
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Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up hotel
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Andean Path Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
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