Experience the highlights of the Classic 4-day Inca Trail in just 2 days. Descend from the Andes to the cloud forest, visit Inca ruins, and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.
Experience the highlights of the Classic 4-day Inca Trail in just 2 days. Descend from the Andes to the cloud forest, visit Inca ruins, and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.
Cusco - KM 104 - Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes - 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…
Cusco - KM 104 - Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes - 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.
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Machu Picchu - 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.
- Round trip transfers from your hotel in Cusco
- Round trip Expedition train tickets
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
- Entrance to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu citadel
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- 01 Night at a 3 Star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Round trip transfers from your hotel in Cusco
- Round trip Expedition train tickets
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
- Entrance to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu citadel
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- 01 Night at a 3 Star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Any Private Expenses
- Any Private Expenses
Our abbreviated 2-day Inca Trail journey to Machu Picchu presents a simpler and quicker alternative to the Traditional 4-day Inca Trail. Along this trek, you’ll traverse diverse microclimates, descending from the Andes into the cloud forest.
The path boasts numerous Inca ruins, such as the eminent Wiñay Wayna. Like the travelers on the Classic Inca…
Our abbreviated 2-day Inca Trail journey to Machu Picchu presents a simpler and quicker alternative to the Traditional 4-day Inca Trail. Along this trek, you’ll traverse diverse microclimates, descending from the Andes into the cloud forest.
The path boasts numerous Inca ruins, such as the eminent Wiñay Wayna. Like the travelers on the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you too will access the ancient Incas citadel via the Sun Gate.
This trail is suitable for families with young kids since there’s no need to hike at elevated altitudes or to camp. The trail’s highest spot is at 2650 metres above sea level.
Our guests will be housed in a cozy ensuite hotel room in the town of Aguas Calientes. On your half-day tour to the Machu Picchu citadel the next day, our guide will escort you through the major highlights of the citadel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.