Two-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu—Private Service Tour by Inkayni Peru Tours

2 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

10 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

12 - 60 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

2679.8mHighest point reached

Starts

Cusco, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Experience a quick, fun way to travel part of the roads of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu

A fantastic option for those who desire to trek through a little part of the Inca Trail

Enjoy this easy cultural hike to Machu Picchu, a perfect trip for the families

Join us and explore the Inca Trail with a professional English-speaking tour guide

Itinerary

Traveling with family or a group of friends? The "Two-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu—Private Service" is a fantastic option for those who want a taste of the famous trail without the physical demands of the longer trek. Explore archaeological sites, enjoy Peru’s lush flora and fauna, and immerse in Inca culture—all on an accessible, manageable route. The tour’s main highlight is its inclusivity: ideal for families, students, or anyone new to trekking, with all the logistics handled for a stress-free and memorable adventure to Machu Picchu.

day 1 - CUSCO – KM 104 – AGUAS CALIENTES

Our trek takes us along the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail. We’ll visit beautiful Inca sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and get to take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes Mountains. Covering 10 kilometers of the trail, our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works the way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Winay Wayna, before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).

As we make our way to Machu Picchu we’ll pass through the lush and verdant cloud forest that covers the mountain. We will get to see a variety of plants, flowers, and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and Spectacled Bears (if we are very lucky).

After a full day trek, we’ll arrive at the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos and with fewer tourists on the site it’s a perfect time to take some pictures of the site.

After we’ve passed through the Sun Gate we’ll carry on along the trail a little way before taking a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes in the valley below where we’ll check in to our hotel.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Lodging: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu Hotel *** or similar.

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - MACHU PICCHU

We get up early in the morning and take the first bus back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. We’ll have a guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. The tour will last for almost three hours.

After the guided tour if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, you’ll have the time to do it.

In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.

Duration:2 hours

Meals:Breakfast

Two-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu—Private Service

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What's Included

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.Pick-up from your hotel.Train to Km 104.Return transportation by train until Ollantaytambo.Return transportation by bus to Cusco.1 Breakfast, 1 Boxed Lunch, 1 Dinner. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.One night in 3 Star Hotel.Oxygen bottle.First aid kit.Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.2 Bus journeys between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes.

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day 2 - MACHU PICCHU

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