2 daysShort Inca Trail 2 Day Hike to Machu Picchu with Permits & Train
Supplied by Machu Picchu Peru Tours
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 10
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
Make the most of your time in Peru with this 2 day, 1 night Short Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu. After a comfortable transfer from Cusco, follow your guide on a full day hike along the iconic Short Inca Trail, visiting Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, and Inti Punku.
Enjoy a included dinner and overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, then explore Machu Picchu with a guided tour the next morning. You’ll also have free time to wander the ancient citadel on your own.
Highlights:
Small group (max 9 people)
All inclusive transportation
3 meals included
Official Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu entrance
Ideal for travelers with limited time in Cusco
Day by day itinerary
1Inca Trail⌄
04:10 – 04:15 hrs: Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco and transfer by car to Ollantaytambo. 06:40 – 07:40 hrs: Train ride to km 104. Our guide will be waiting for you to start the Short Inca Trail. 08:00 – 14:15 hrs: Visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2250 m). Here we observe local agricultural terraces that supply Aguas Calientes. Then we begin the hike to Wiñay Wayna, one of the main highlights of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. 14:15 – 15:45 hrs: Hike to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where you’ll get your first incredible view of Machu Picchu Sanctuary. 15:45 – 16:25 hrs: Continue hiking to Machu Picchu, exploring the magic of this historic site. 16:45 – 17:20 hrs: Return to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). 19:00 – 20:00 hrs: Dinner in Aguas Calientes and briefing with the guide for the next day’s Machu Picchu guided tour
Meals: Lunch: Box lunch · Dinner: 01 dinner.
Overnight: 01 night lodging in Aguas Calientes.
2Machu Picchu⌄
06:00 – 07:00 hrs: Start early and head to the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. As some of the first visitors, we’ll board the bus to the archaeological complex. Along the way, we’ll enjoy our first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu, nestled in the mountains above the Urubamba River. 07:00 – 09:30 hrs: Upon arrival, we’ll take a guided tour of Machu Picchu for about 2 hours, exploring the most iconic areas. Learn about the site’s history, significance, and spiritual beliefs while admiring the stunning Inca architecture. After the tour, we’ll return by bus to Aguas Calientes. 14:30 – 16:10 hrs: Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. 16:10 – 20:10 hrs: Scenic bus ride from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco, concluding your Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu experience
Meals: Breakfast: Lodging Breakfast.
What's included
- ✓Tour guide
- ✓1 Night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- ✓Return Train (Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo)
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Bus Aguas Calientes -Machu Picchu Sanctuary - Aguas Calientes
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Transport (Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco)
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- ✓Train to the Trailhead (Ollantaytambo KM 104)
- ✓Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
Not included
- ✕Breakfast on the day 1
- ✕Entrance to Aguas Calientes Hot Springs (10 Soles)
- ✕Entrance to Huyana Picchu
- ✕Lunch and dinner on day 2
- ✕Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
- ✕Trekking poles
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- 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
- We require a image (pdf or jpg) of your passport to complete the reservation.
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