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2 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Small groups)
5.0
(99 reviews)
2 days
Free cancellation
out of 5
99 reviews
About this activity
Our 2 day Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu is the shorter and easier way to experience the highlights of the Classic 4-day Inca Trail. On this trail you will be experiencing different microclimates as you will be descending from Andes to the cloud forest.
The route is dotted with several Inca ruins including the iconic Wiñay Wayna. You will be entering the citadel of Incas, Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate as those on the Classical Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The trail is ideal for families with small children as you won’t be hiking through any high altitudes or will be camping. The highest point of the 2 day Inca Trail Tour is 2650 metres above sea level.
We will be accommodating you in a comfortable ensuite hotel room in Aguas Calientes town. The following day on your half day trip to Machu Picchu citadel, our guide will be walking you through the prime attractions of the citadel.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 8 people
- People per booking
- 1–8
- Guide
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Machu Picchu Tours
Ages: Adults (7–65 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
- Included: 01 Night at a 3 Star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Included: Entrance to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu citadel
- Included: Lunch
- Included: Round trip transfers from your hotel in Cusco
- Included: Breakfast
- Included: Round trip Expedition train tickets
- Included: Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
- Not included: Any Private Expenses
Itinerary
Day 1 · Cusco - KM 104 - Aguas Calientes
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18 hours
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you along the Sacred Valley of Incas to Ollantaytambo train station. Here you will be boarding the tourist train to the trailhead in Km.104.
The trail head is named after its distance from Cusco on the way to Machu Picchu. Here we will begin the full day hike. Our local expert will be helping you to cross the control where your permit to hike the Inca Trail will be verified against your passport.
We will begin with a gradual uphill hike to Winay Wayna. In Quechua the name means forever young. After touring the complex, we will be stopping for lunch at the campsite.
From here, we will continue hiking to Sun Gate or Inti Punku. You will be rewarded with the first site of the lost city of Incas, Machu Picchu.
We will then take a bus down to Aguas Calientes town. Here we will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 2 · Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
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2 hours
The hotel crew will be handing you over a snack box. You will then be boarding a bus to Machu Picchu citadel. It takes 25 minutes.
Our guide will be giving you a detailed tour of the citadel for two hours. You will be visiting some of the prime sites which will give you in-depth information about the citadel.
If you have booked to climb Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain our guide will be directing you to the entrance. If you intend to hike one of these mountains do advise us at the time of booking.
Alternatively, you can hike to the sun gate. It offers a spectacular view of the citadel. Sungate is the point of entrance to the citadel for those on Inca Trail.
You will be taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will be boarding the train to Ollantaytambo.
Our representative will be meeting you and will be transferring you back to your hotel in the city of Cusco. You will be reaching Cusco at approximately 09:00 PM.
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
End point
Pickup points
- Kaaro House Cusco
- Magnolia Andina Hotel
- Hotel Piedmont
- Cusco el Conquistador
- Hostal Sofia
- New Day Hotel
- Sol Andino
- Ayenda San Cristobal Premium
- Luna De Oro Hotel
- El Hijo del Sol
- Zans Apartments Cusco
- Anahuarque Hotel Boutique
and 200 more pickup points
We will pick you up in your hotel.
Using your ticket
Our crew will be handing you over the tickets
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller ratings
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