Inca Trail: Scenic 2-Day Machu Picchu Hike Featuring Panoramic Train and Sungate Sunset View
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Embark on a scenic 2-day hike along the Inca Trail, visiting ancient Inca sites and enjoying panoramic views. Experience the sunset at the Sungate and explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Cusco - Km 104 - Sungate - Machu Picchu - Aguas Celientes

Inca Trail - Pick up at 4:00 am and drive to Ollantaytambo. From here it’s a 1-hour train ride along the Urubamba river from Ollantaytambo (in the highlands) to km 104 at Chachabamba (in the cloud forest), where we start our hike to Machu Picchu. Our first stop is a beautiful Inca ruin called Chachabamba.

After exploring the site we will hike for 4 hours until we arrive at Wiñay Huayna (the place that never gets old). An organic packed lunch and refreshments will be provided. Later we will continue our hike to the Sun Gate to catch your first glimpse of the Lost City of the Incas - a truly unforgettable sight.

From the Sun Gate, it’s a 1-hour downhill walk to the city. We will arrive in Machu Picchu in the afternoon and will, therefore, have the unique opportunity of experiencing the citadel almost empty. We will then take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we will have dinner, and spend the night in a hotel.

Machu Picchu - The Lost City of the Incas

Machu Picchu - We will wake up early to visit Machu Picchu - the Lost City of the Incas. We will go straight to the line to wait for the first buses to Machu Picchu at 5:30 am.

You can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu on a clear day. This is truly an unforgettable sight.

Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Montaña (tickets must be booked as far in advance). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and then take the Panoramic train and bus back to Cusco. TreXperience will meet you off the train and return you safely to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Comprehensive transportation throughout the trek
  • Comfortable 3-star hotel accommodation in Agua Calientes
  • Scenic panoramic train rides for the return journey
  • Meals including lunch, dinner, and breakfast
  • Expert mountain guides with extensive training
  • Bus service to ascend and descend Machu Picchu
  • Pre-tour safety briefing at our office
  • Convenient hotel pickup on the morning of the tour
  • Admission to both the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
What's Not Included
  • Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
  • First breakfast, last day lunch.
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain (need to be booked in advance)
  • Montaña (need to be booked in advance)
Additional Information

Starting Point: Chachabamba at KM 104. This Trek takes you on the final stretch of the much-acclaimed Classic Inca Trail. You will visit places such as Chachabama and Wiñaywayna, while basking in the awe-inspiring views of Inca sites like Choquesuysuy and Intipata.

After a 7-hour trek, you’ll reach the Sungate. Here, you will be greeted by a breathtaking view of Machu Picchu bathed in the glow of the setting sun. On day two, prepare for a guided tour of the magnificent citadel.

Key Features:
• Journey with a genuine local travel provider
• Experience the splendour of Machu Picchu not once, but twice at special times
• Make your return journey on the scenic Panoramic trains

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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709aric
May 15, 2024
Roberto is the best! - Such a great trip! Roberto was truly amazing and we loved having him as our tour guide — he was clearly very experienced, patient, and knowledgeable about the different places. Thanks!
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386maayans
May 15, 2024
Roberto was the best! - My husband and I travelled to Peru for our honeymoon and decided to book this 2-day trip to Machu Picchu because it seemed like it had a good amount of hiking without having to camp out and stay in a tent. We met with our tour guide, Roberto, the day before our tour and he went through all of the information we needed to know for the following two days including what to expect, what to pack, etc. On the morning of our trip, Roberto and the driver arrived perfectly on time to pick us up. We arrived to the beginning of the short Inka trail where Roberto again explained a bit about the history and answered any questions we had. The hike was challenging but Roberto was extremely patient and allowed us to take as many breaks as needed. We also stopped at several magnificent view points where he explained different elements of the architecture, nature and history and allowed ample time for us to take photographs. He also always offered to take photos of my husband and me as well as photos of the other couple who was in our group which we very much appreciated! Our only critique was that the hotel that we were placed in overnight was right by the train tracks and was therefore very noisy at nighttime making it hard to rest up after a very long day. Overall we had an amazing experience and loved having Roberto as our guide. His knowledge is impressive and he is also very popular as other guides were constantly saying hi to him as we passed them along the trail!
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Z833tdclaral
May 14, 2024
100% recommended! - It was an amazing experience!! Pepe made this 2 days Inca trail an unforgettable experience. He told us about the history of the Incas as well as about the flora and fauna of this beautiful place. If you are thinking of doing this trail, don’t think twice and ask for Pepe as your tour guide :)
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Pierrene7952ii
May 14, 2024
Unforgettable Machup Picchu experience - Absolutely unforgettable experience! The 2-day Inca trail is probably the best option if you want an authentic and rewarding experience to see Machu Picchu. And arriving early afternoon really improves your chances of seeing the site with no clouds. Our guide Pepe made the experience 10 times better for us. He helped us understand the intricacies of the Inca empire, explained the fauna and the flora. He would spot all the little details that you would otherwise miss. Great story teller, great English level, I would recommend 100%.
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Floholycity
May 11, 2024
Great experience on the Inca trail. - We had a very beautiful trip with Gary and William. They have been great tour guides and it was a lot of fun. We have reached the sun gate at 2 pm and had enough time for pictures everywhere. We definitely would do it again!
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X5672qvanthonyp
May 11, 2024
Absolutely worth it - An incredible hike that is worth the hype. The views, the history, and the overall sense of wonder are incredible. The TreXperience staff were super helpful, from booking through the end of the tour. We had Gary and William as guides and they were a joy to be around for two days straight. Would recommend this to anyone.
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P2380zw_
May 11, 2024
Fun, informative hiking! - The trip was very organised and informative. Gary and Wilian were very supportive and made the experiences special by teaching history of Inca, sharing some funny jokes, also making sure our safety in the hiking. I had great time exploring in Machu pichu and learning about amazing city, thank you both!!
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Grandtour63844385710
May 10, 2024
Great Trip of Macchu Pichu! - Klever and Ernesto were in charge of our group. Both locals were very knowledgeable about the tour and answered any questions my group and I had. The food during the hike was very good and was the necessary fuel to continue on the Inca trail. Would book another tour with this company and will recommend them to all my friends and family. I do recommend staying in Cusco at least 2 days before going to Macchu Pichu to get used to the elevation and to help with altitude sickness. I also recommend to book your tour well in advanced because the tours sell out fast.
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I3414sorociob
May 10, 2024
Trip with friends - Excellent trip. Very well organized and planned. The TreXperience team was excellent. The delicious food. The equipment (tents, sleeping bags, walking sticks) was in excellent condition and our guide Sara treated us very well, always looking out for us! Thank you!
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Kimberlyei424lo
May 8, 2024
Solo Travel Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lima - Filio my tour guide was fantastic. The fact that as a certified guide he attended university for 5 years to study, history, psychology and to speak multiple languages blows my mind. Peru does not have a bunch a fake guides taking advantage of tourist. I hiked the Inca trail, Machu Picchu tour as well other Inca sites. My guides’ knowledge of the history of Peru was one of the best experiences in my life. I would recommend this company to anyone who values learning the history of a place. I will come back to Peru again and will definitely use this company. One of the best experiences of my life hands down. It was a blessing and spiritual journey.
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