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Short Inca Trail 2 Days Private Guided Trek to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Fluent English/Spanish-speaking private guide
    • Short Inca Trail permit and Machu Picchu entrance tickets
    • Transfers: Hotel → Train Station → Trailhead and return
    • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo train station to 104 Km
    • Return Train to Ollantaytambo or Cusco
    • 3-way Shuttle bus tickets: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
    • Meals included: Box Lunch on Day 1
    • 1-night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (3-Star, upgrade available)
    • Meals: Day 1 Breakfast and Day 2 Lunch and Box Lunch
    • Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain (optional, subject to availability)
    • Personal Expenses
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    Hotel pick-up is included from central Cusco or the Sacred Valley. If your accommodation is outside the designated area, we will arrange a nearby meeting point. Please be ready 10 minutes before departure and provide your hotel name and address when booking.

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    Meeting point

    • Plaza de Armas de Cusco
      Del Medio 123, Cusco 08000, Peru

      The Plaza de Armas is located in the historic center of Cusco, about 10 minutes by car from the airport. From most hotels in the city center, it’s just a short walk. Visitors can easily reach it by taxi or on foot by following Avenida El Sol, the main avenue that leads directly to the square.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 09/11/2025 - 05/02/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Cusco – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – Aguas Calientes

    3 Stops

    1

    Aguas Calientes

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Winay Wayna

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Intipuncu

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Travelers will spend one night in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes.

    Meals: Dinner

    Day 2

    Machu Picchu – Tour Guiado – Regreso a Cusco

    2 Stops

    1

    Machu Picchu

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Intihuatana Stone

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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