This two-day journey provides the opportunity to experience the highlights of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu without having to traverse the entire path. It’s the ideal choice for those with limited time or those who are not ready to hike the full trail.
CUSCO - WIÑAYWAYNA - INTI PUNKU - MACHU PICCHU
Inca Trail - After pick-up from your hotel on the first day, travel by bus to the town of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. From here, a train will take you to the starting point of the trek, on the banks of the Urubamba River. The trail slowly ascends to meet the original Inca Trail. Along the way, pass through dense cloud forest with a rich variety of plants, flowers, and birds. If you are lucky you might see some of the local mammals, such as the rare spectacled bear.
After a full day of trekking, arrive at the Sun Gate in the late afternoon for your first views of Machu Picchu. The lighting at this time makes for amazing pictures. Descending from the Sun Gate, continue along the beautiful paved stone path to Machu Picchu, to the famous look-out point above the main part of the citadel. From here, descend to the town of Aguas Calientes in the valley below. Check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.
- Transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and return
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Expedition train to the Inca Trail
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Box lunch on the Inca Trail
- Train from Machu Picchu town to Ollantaytambo
- Entrance to the Inca Trail
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
- Bus ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes (round trip).
- Food not mentioned
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
