2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Cusco, Peru

2 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This two-day trek is perfect for those who want to experience the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu but are short on time. Led by a bilingual guide, walk for approximately 6-7 hours, stopping at a number of key archeological sites along the way. With hotel pick-up and drop-off included, this is an easy, stress-free way to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

All Entrance Fees Included
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Dinner Included
Vegetarian Meal Option Available
Overnight Hostel Accommodation Included
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off Included

What's Included

Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Pre-trek briefing with your Tour Guide.
Transfer by tourist vehicle to the railway station at Ollantaytambo.
Accommodation: hostel (1 night).
Experienced bilingual Tour Guide.
A train round trip between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
Tourist transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Snack Bag.
Inca Trail Permit and entrance fee to Machu Picchu.

Breakfast on the first day and lunch in Aguas Calientes Town on the second day.
A shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on the first day (U$ 15 one way)
Traveler Insurance (Not mandatory, but recommended in case of emergencies or trip disruptions)
Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain ($80)
Tips to local staff (it is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not obligatory).
Other extras not mentioned.

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

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Start time
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

CUSCO - WIÑAYHUAYNA - AGUAS CALIENTES

1 Stop

Aguas Calientes (Pass By)

Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes town Casa de Luz or similar (1 night)

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

1 Stop

Machupicchu

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 221 reviews

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Amazing Experience

Evie_B, Jan 2025

We had a fantastic two day experience to Machu Picchu! The trek was amazing and we lucked out with the beautiful weather giving us perfect views, especially of the Inca site. We then had a lovely meal before staying in a nice hotel for the night. The next day we went back to machu pichu for a tour with our guide Cesar who was brilliant. Couldn’t recommend this & cesar enough thank you so much!

Good op for ppl short on time

Laura_B, Aug 2024

This is a great option if you don’t have time to do the 4 day Inca trail. It’s single day hike to sun gate and the ruins of Machu Picchu. I highly recommend this for people short on time. Difficult is hard

Worth it!

javier_c, Jun 2024

We had an awesome time at Machu Picchu. They pick you up from your hotel. The transportation to and from is covered with purchase. The travel agency met with us the night before to go over all the details of the trip and answer any questions. The first day is the hike up to the sun gate. We spent one night in Aguascalientes. Next day is the tour of the site. Our guide Herbert was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and encouraging during our trip. The hike is a bit tough but definitely worth taking.

Amazing experience, great guide!

EVGENIA_G, Jun 2024

Approaching Machu Picchu from the Inca trail is an unforgetable experience! Our guide, Juan de Dios, was great both in supporting us through the trail and guiding us in Machu Picchu. The hotel we stayed at in Aguas Calientes was not great and the restaurant where we were booked for dinner overcharged us for the drinks.

Beautiful hike

Lexi_B, Apr 2024

Amazing trip! Well coordinated and smooth the entire way. Juan de dios was an excellent guide who was very patient with our endless questions about flowers along the trail. Bring more water than you think you need!!

Great experience

Spoorthi_H, Apr 2024

Me and my friends had a great time with juan de dios. We did the 2 day tour and he was very helpful and motivating on the hike. He also taught us a lot about the different flora fauna of the area as well as the history of the Inca empire. Highly recommend :)

Once in a lifetime trip

Ellie_H, Nov 2023

Once in a lifetime trip. Samuel was an excellent guide on the Inca Trail learnt so much about the history of the Incas and really enjoyed the hike. Stunning views at Macchu Picchu. Second day Manuel was a fantastic guide around the Inca city.

I booked this tour, but it was with the...

Tess, Oct 2016

I booked this tour, but it was with the worst company ever. First of all, the communication with this company was very bad. They barely responded, only if I called them or sent another email after a week. The guide reacted very annoyed to me whenever I asked a question. He gave answers to question I didn't ask, like he didn't speak English at all. I was alone in the train to the starting point, because he didn't have a train ticket. The tickets I had contained mistakes. Also he gave wrong information about pick uptimes. After the Machu Picchu private tour, the guide just dissapeared. I could back completely alone. I just had the idea that the guide was just one big joke. Also I told him several times I am a vegetarian and he told me that he had vegetarian food. He even pointed at it and told me he just bought it. I reminded him again, but when we had lunch, he still gave me meat, without even warning me. The incatrail itself was super beautiful and the sight to Machu Picchu made me forget everything for a while, but my overall experience with this tour and this company was just super bad.