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2 Day – Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu – Private Service

Great Llama on route to the Wiñay Wayna ruins

About this experience

You have heard about the Inca Trail, which is one the most famous routes to get to royal grounds of Machu Picchu.  The Inca Trail crosses selected points of the beautiful Inca sacred valley that is unique for its amazing landscapes.  The   2 day trek, does not contemplate camping or hiking, instead you will travel by a   Expedition train and enjoy the superb scenario of the Inca Valleys until you get to a point to disembark and from a designated location you will walk the trail and get to the 'Sun gate'.  The views from this panoramic landscape will encourage you to finish, one in a lifetime experience, the 
Machu Picchu trek.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Service
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (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

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

  • Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
  • Lunch
  • First Aid kit
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Collection from Ollantaytambo train station (on day 2)
  • Oxygen bottle
  • Collection from hotel (for groups of less than 9 people)
  • 1 night at 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes Hotel
  • Transportation – round trip train journey (Expedition train service from Cusco to Km 104, Aguas Calientes town to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco)

Not included

  • Single room and tent $ 52.00
  • Walking sticks
  • For the Inca trail – first breakfast, lunch and dinner on the last day are not included
  • Wayna Picchu Entrance
  • Gratitude
  • Meals that are not stated
  • Travel insurance - You are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We pick up from any hotel located in Cusco Downtown

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c.

Accessibility and practical details

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Important: If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu, tickets need to be booked well in advance. There are two time sessions: 7am - 8am or 10am -11am. If you get the permits for the 7am start, you may probably have to miss the Machu Picchu guided tour

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 pick up from any hotel located in Cusco Downtown
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 7+. 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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