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2-Day Tour of the Short Inca Trail from Cusco

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cusco, Peru
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Combine the best of an all-inclusive tour to Machu Picchu with a rugged hike on the Inca Trail with this overnight tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco. Along with a guide, take a bus and train part-way to the ruin site, and then trek for roughly three hours on the Inca Trail, an iconic hiking route leading to Machu Picchu. This tour also includes a guided tour of Machu Picchu upon arrival, plus overnight accommodations, some meals, and round-trip transportation from Cusco.
  • Overnight tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
  • Tour Machu Picchu’s key sights with a guide, making the most of the trip
  • Short trek on the Inca Trail provides a hiking experience on a time budget
  • All other round-trip transportation by bus and train included

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Orientation meeting (previous to departure date)
  • Transportation Cusco / Ollantaytambo train station / Cusco.
  • Accomodation at Standar Hotel.
  • Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish)
  • 1 assistant guide for groups over 9 passengers.
  • Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (first day)
  • Bus up and down (second day)
  • Round – trip Expedition train.
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu (second day)
  • Lunch (2nd day)
  • Hotels in Cusco.
  • Tips and extra expenses.
  • Extra services not mentioned
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu is limited and at scheduled time (60 USD per person)

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pick-up service is available for hotels and establishments, within the historic center of Cusco, if your lodging is outside the established area, you must go to the meeting point. The pick-up time will be confirmed one day before the departure date. The transport will pick up passengers from several different hotels in Cusco, so your pick-up time may vary. Please be ready and waiting in the lobby.

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Meeting point

  • Plaza Regocijo
    F2M9+5X2, Cusco 08002, Peru

    Lo recogeremos de su hotel en Cusco o en el Valle Sagrado (Urubamba u Ollanatytambo), háganos saber el nombre del hotel una vez que lo reserve.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Ollantaytambo - km 104

2 Stops

Ollantaytambo (Pass By)

1

Chachabamba

7 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Ferre Boulevard, Hotel Chakana or similar category (3*).

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Machu Picchu - Cusco

1 Stop

1

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

12 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both free of charge.
  • If you are a vegetarian, please advise at time of booking
  • Original passport,
  • Original ISIC (an international student card if applicable)
  • Travel insurance,
  • Pocket money in Nuevos Soles,
  • A small rucksack,
  • Rain gear (a rain-jacket and a waterproof trousers),
  • Resistible footwear, waterproof trekking shoes are recommended,
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Hat or a cap (to protect you against the Sun, rain as well as cold),
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Sun cream or sun block,
  • Insect repellent – recommended minimum is 20% DEET (please note that no malaria cases have been reported during this trip!),
  • Camera
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • In case clients stay an extra night by their own, Peru Andes Top will provide just train tickets for the next
  • If clients wish to stay an extra night, the Hotel will be for clients own. We can help with your hotels reservation and any other service requested.
  • Vistadome Train (One Way) – US$55.00
  • Single Accommodation US$43.00
  • Ingreso to Huaynapicchu 60
  • Hiking poles – US$20.00
  • Black Diamond Hiking Poles.
  • We use 3* hotels in Aguas Calientes, if you dont want to share a room (double or triple), select Single Accommodation in add ons when Booking.
  • If you are a lover of nature and landscapes, the Vistadome train is your best choice. Panoramic windows in the walls and roofs of cars make the connection to the outside is experienced in a very vivid way.
  • Student Discount (only with active green ISIC card): US$20.00
  • Under 15 years will pay as student: US$20.00
  • Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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