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Inca Trail 2-Day Hiking Tour to Machu Picchu: Short Trek

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 16

Guides

German, English

Overview

The Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike with beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna with fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains on the way to the lost citadel of the Incas. See our short Inca path reviews on TripAdvisor, ask for Inka tours permits and check the best inca trail tours

→ Let’s take a great adventure before arriving Machu Picchu; with our group service and enjoying at the same time a light hike through many archaeological sites. Arrive to Sun’s Gate (Inti Punku), prepare yourself to be amazed with the best panoramic view of the wonder of the world - Machu Picchu-

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Km 104 - Aguas Calientes Pueblo⌄

    We begin early in the morning. We take a bus from your hotel to Ollantaytambo. Then, we catch the train at 7:45 am from Ollanta to Km-104. This is where you start hiking. We visit amazing Inca sites, see a variety of flora and fauna, and get to see fantastic views. We will cover 16 km of the trail. Our journey begins in the Sacred Valley. We will follow the original Inca trail to Wiñay Wayna. Then, we will reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). This is the first viewpoint of the Machu Picchu ruins. Along the way, we'll hike through the lush greenery of the cloud forest, which covers the mountain, and a variety of birds.

    Meals: Lunch: On Day 1: box lunch and dinner is included

    Overnight: The Presidente hotel is to spend the night in Machu Picchu Pueblo

  2. 2Aguas Calientes Pueblo - Machu Picchu - Cusco⌄

    Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco We will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel. We will take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. This way, we can see the sunrise. Once we get to the Citadel, you'll have a 2-hour guided tour with your private English-speaking guide. After the walking tour, you will have a lot of time to explore, take pictures, and enjoy Machu Picchu by yourself. Those who have Huayna Picchu tickets will have time to climb the mountain, which takes approximately 2 hours round-trip. When done exploring, you will take a bus or walk down to Machu Picchu Pueblo for lunch (not included). Finally, in the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.

    Meals: Breakfast: On day 2: the breakfast is included in the hotel

What's included

  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
  • ✓Inca Trail and Machu Picchu tickets

Not included

  • ✕Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Montaña
  • ✕Breakfast on Day 1, lunch and dinner on Day 2
  • ✕Tips for your Inca Trail Guide
  • ✕Travel Insurance, you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the hike.

Good to know

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

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