2 day hike to Machu Picchu
Overview
The Inca Trail near Cusco and Machu Picchu offers a remarkable hiking experience through the Peruvian Andes. This 2-day tour includes a train journey and one night at a hotel, providing access to stunning landscapes and ancient ruins.
- 🏞️ The trek begins at KM104, the official start of the ‘Short Inca Trail’.
- 🌄 Hikers will enjoy breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains and Incan ruins.
- 🌅 The hike concludes at the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu, offering one of the most famous views globally.
- 🛌 Accommodations include one night at a hotel during the tour.
- ⚠️ This tour is less demanding than longer treks but still requires a moderate level of fitness.
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Pickup included
- Hotel
- Guide
- Train
- Inca trail fee
- Lunch
- Transport
- Huaynapicchu Mountain fee
- Last day lunch
Our journey starts early in the morning. After our arrival at km 104 by train, the Royal Inca Trail begins with a hike to Chachabamba (2270 m/7448ft), where our guide will inform us about the ancient function of this archaeological site. After this, we will reach Wiayhuayna (2650 m/8694ft), the most important archaeological site besides Machu Picchu. Continuing our trail, the Sun Gate Inti Punku provides a nice viewpoint from which we can enjoy the nightfall on Machu Picchu (2400 m/7874ft). Since we have to continue our walk to our hotel in Aguas Calientes, we will only spend little time in the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu on the first day.
Accommodation: Hostel in Aguas Calientes
Hiking time: 06 hours
Total distance: 13 km
We will leave our hotel after breakfast at about 05:30 am by bus, continuing our journey to the Inca Citadel Machu Picchu. After our arrival at the citadel around 06:00 am, our guide will give us detailed tour about Machu Picchu and the Inca’s history. After this, you will have enough free time to enjoy and explore the site on your own.
Them back to Aguas Calientes train to Ollantaytambo then private van to Cusco
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.