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A person standing on a hill overlooking terraced fields and ancient ruins. 2
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Private 2 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

By Zarate Adventours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 36,678 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Meals: Breakfast

Considered: Easy

Weather: Warm and humid

Maximum altitude: 2,490 m.a.s.l.

Minimum altitude: 2,040 m.a.s.l.

Get pictures of Machu Picchu without crowds

Bus to Aguas Calientes

Night in a hotel with hot shower included

Meals: packed lunch, Dinner

Walking distance: 15 km / 6 miles, 7-8 hours total

Weather: Hot and humid

Trek starting point: 2000 m.a.s.l.

Highest point is Sun Gate: 2720 m.a.s.l.

Machu Picchu elevation: 2400 m.a.s.l.

Considered: Moderate

Activity location

  • Ollantaytambo
    • Ollantaytambo, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ollantaytambo
    • Ollantaytambo, Peru

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Private 2 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 36,678.00 x 1 AdultP 36,678.00
Total
Price is P 36,678.00

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pick-up
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    Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
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    1 Breakfast
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    Train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104
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    Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
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    Box lunch on the first day
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    Lunch
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    Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
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    Private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
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    Professional private tour guide (throughout the tour)
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    Bus transportation (round trip) between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu on the second day
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals not mentioned in the program
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    Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
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    Tips (optional)
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    Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
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    Bus consettur of the first day

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO – KM 104 – WIÑAYHUAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

You will be picked up from your hotel at 4:00 a.m. and transferred to the train station. We will then take the train departing at 6:10 a.m. from Ollantaytambo. During the journey, the train follows the scenic Urubamba River until we arrive at Km 104, where our trek begins. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular views of farmland, snow-capped mountains, and the powerful Urubamba River, one of the main sources of the Amazon River. Upon arrival at Km 104 (2,000 m / 6,561 ft), we will begin our hike after making sure you have everything you need. Your guide will provide your packed lunch and energy drinks, and we will take a group photo before visiting the first Inca archaeological site of the day. If the weather is clear, you will also enjoy impressive views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River, and several surrounding Inca sites.

Winay Wayna (Pass by)

After hiking for about three hours, we will reach one of the most beautiful Inca sites along the Inca Trail: Wiñay Wayna (“Forever Young”), located at 2,600 m / 8,500 ft. This impressive archaeological site is visited by relatively few travelers, making it a truly special experience. Here you will see an elaborate water fountain system, temples, and impressive agricultural terraces that provide a great opportunity to learn about Inca history, culture, and engineering. The setting of Wiñay Wayna is truly breathtaking—perched dramatically on a mountainside, surrounded by lush vegetation and spectacular mountain scenery. This remarkable location perfectly illustrates the importance the Incas placed on choosing strategic and sacred sites within their landscape.

Machupicchu cusco (Pass by)

From Wiñay Wayna, we continue our hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where we will enjoy our first breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu below. After taking in these once-in-a-lifetime views and capturing memorable photos, we begin our descent toward the citadel to experience Machu Picchu at sunset. One of the greatest advantages of this hike is that by the time we arrive in the late afternoon, most day visitors will have already left, allowing you to enjoy the site in a much quieter and more peaceful atmosphere. After taking photos and enjoying the magical scenery, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night in a comfortable hotel.

Day 2: MACHUPICCHU

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Machupicchu cusco (Pass by)

Day 2: Machu Picchu Tour & Return to Cusco After breakfast, you will take the bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of this magnificent archaeological site, where your guide will explain its history, architecture, and cultural significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the guided tour, you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). You will then have some free time to explore the town before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, our transportation will take you back to Cusco. Arrival time will depend on the train schedule. Important Information about Machu Picchu Tickets Machu Picchu entrance tickets must be purchased in advance. Once the agency has purchased the Machu Picchu tickets, they are non-refundable, and no refunds will be issued in case of cancellation.

Location

Activity location

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    Ollantaytambo
    • Ollantaytambo, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ollantaytambo
    • Ollantaytambo, Peru

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