Inca Trail and Machu Pichu 2 days and 1 Night
Overview
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2 days
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Your Short Inca Trail is the perfect way to experience the magic of the legendary Inca Trail — without the long days of hiking! In just two unforgettable days, you’ll explore ancient ruins, hike through lush Andean landscapes, and arrive at Machu Picchu through the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku) — just like the Incas once did.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
CUSCO-OLLANTAYTAMBO-KM 104-MACHU PICCHU-AGUAS CALIENTES
Accommodations
Standard hotel accommodation.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Inca Trail
Start your adventure with an early morning bus/train ride through the Sacred Valley to Km 104, where the trail begins. From the very first steps, you’ll be walking along original Inca stone paths, surrounded by misty mountains, waterfalls, and exotic orchids. Along the way, your expert guide will bring history to life as you explore Chachabamba and the stunning archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna, perched on the edge of the mountains with panoramic views of the Urubamba River below. Then comes the highlight — the moment you’ve been waiting for. After a rewarding hike, you’ll pass through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and catch your first breathtaking glimpse of Machu Picchu, bathed in golden afternoon light — a moment you’ll never forget. Spend the night in the charming town of Aguas Calientes.
AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHU PICCHU-CUSCO
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Machu Picchu
An early start is essential to make the most of your visit to Machu Picchu. You'll take a short bus ride from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Here a guided tour of Machu Picchu follows, providing you with insights into the history, architecture, and significance of this remarkable Inca citadel. After the tour, you'll return to Aguas Calientes by bus. You will get some free time for lunch (not included), get souvenirs etc. Later in the day, you'll board the train back to Ollantaytambo and then continue by bus to Cusco. The tour concludes with your return to Cusco (hotel) in the evening around 7:00 pm.
Options
Inca Trail and Machu Pichu 2 days and 1 Night
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transportation.
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Train tickets (voyager or expedition).
Bilingual tour guide.
Admission tickets (Inca trail & Machu Picchu).
Hiking gear.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely experience
paulawC4720LP,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rudy was our guid he was super informative and very friendly and clearly cared about the quailing of the trip and our experience. We had a great time and were very presently surprised. I highly recommend!
Incredible Experience!
O2258EFcarlah,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience with William was an absolutely amazing. He was knowledgeable, informative, and made the entire experience both fun and engaging from start to finish. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and takes pride in sharing the history, culture, and details in a way that keeps everyone interested. 10/10 recommend.
Excellent experience!!
J4127JBstacieb,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00William was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! He was funny and very smart! Any questions we had he was able to answer! Very knowledgeable in the history and its origins! Would highly recommend him !!
The Magnificent Machu Picchu
768taherehs,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an incredible experience. The tour was well worth it. Our tour guide Manuel was very kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and well trained. I recommend this tour to everyone.
Incredible!
26diyaa,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour, Manuel is super nice and accommodating. I have a particular interest in archaeology and he was very knowledgable about the region, its history and all of its archaeological details. He was also the most considerate hiking partner and helped us with everything.
Views of the inca trail
jasperd2026,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hike for the short two day enca trail was astounding on its own, with nature and ancient ruins littering the trail everywhere we went, but it was definitely made 100x better because of our guide Manuel who was eager to answer any and all questions as well as educate us on the history of the enca people as well as some vocab from his native language in ketchua. All in all amazing experience and I would highly recommend to anybody interested in a little challenge with a beautiful view as payoff.
Fantastic tour all around. 5 stars.
samoL5987RK,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful experience. The whole thing from start to finish was amazing. Exceedingly well planned and executed. Our guide was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. 100% recommend this organization for your once in a lifetime experience.
Highly recommend Inka trail!
yuanxiny2025,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience to see Machu Picchu together with Manuel. He is so warm hearted and caring. Along the way he introduced us a lot of history and information about Inka trail and Machu Picchu. Highly recommend!
Wonderful Peru Experience
50xandery,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful, nice and easy. No complications, clear and comprehensive communication! My guide was Manuel. He was very nice to our group.
Machu Pichu Wonderful
Q9051APaldoc,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful family experience. Machu Pichu a very interesting place, especially for the Manuel Guide who made the tour, a very polite person, knowledgeable about its culture and history. Thank you very much for the person of Manuel and his very friendly treatment. I recommend it. Experience an unforgettable tour. Thank you so much from Guatemala.
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