Inca Trail 2 Days / 1 Night
Overview
Highlights
- Inka trail to Machupicchu
- Departures: Previous Reservation
- Season: March - January
- Service: Private-shared
Itinerary
DAY 01: km 104 -Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
Our hike today will take us along some of the most impressive stretches of the Inca Trail. We will visit beautiful Inca sites and see a great variety of flora and fauna and at the same time we will get to enjoy the fantastic panoramic views of the mountains and valleys covering a total of 16 kilometers, our journey begins in Ollantaytambo by train and later in km 104 through an original Inca trail to the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna an Inca archaeological site, as we go along our hike to Machu Picchu we will pass through lush vegetation that covers the mountain and with a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. After some hours of trekking we will arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and get our first views of Machu Picchu which stretches down the mountain at this time of day is ideal for photos as the place is with fewer tourists, then continue our hike to Machu Picchu and finally bus to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in a hotel.
DAY 2: Aguas Calientes Town - Machupicchu- Aguas Calientes -Cusco.
We wake up very early and take one of the first buses back to Machu Picchu, then we will have a guided tour for about 3 hours in which you will know all its history and its surrounding sectors surrounding the citadel, after your tour you will have free time to re-explore the site on your own, later we will take bus to the town of Aguas Calientes and finally train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
What is Included
Included
- Private transportation to the train station
- Train service to km. 104 ( trailhead )
- professional tour guide
- Bus tickets Machupicchu ( 2 ways)
- first aid kit
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance ticket to the park
- Pick and drop off at the hotel
Not Included
- Services not specified in the program.
- Lunch and dinner on the last day
- One way bus ticket (last day)
What to Bring
- Comfortable backpack for the hike.
- Raincoat or poncho (you can buy plastic ponchos in Cusco).
- Comfortable, hiking shoes. Warm jacket or coat. Camera. Hat for sun protection.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Snacks such as energy bars, chocolates, etc.
- Water bottle for the hike.
- Walking poles.
Frequently Asked Questions
The trek is moderately challenging. It involves 5–7 hours of hiking on the first day, including several stone stairs and uphill sections. While it’s not as tough as the 4-day version, a decent level of fitness is recommended.
Yes. It’s recommended to spend at least 2 days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before the hike to help your body and adjust to the altitude and avoid altitude sickness.
The best months are April to October, during the dry season. The trail is closed in February for annual maintenance. Expect warmer weather but be prepared for sudden rain showers year-round.
