The 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is for trekkers with little time to hike the Inca Trail or the ones that do not wish to walk the traditional 4-day trek, yet are eager to live the one-in-a-lifetime experience of hiking to Machu Picchu while accessing it through the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and admire the first glimpse of this architectonic marvel from the distance.
Right from the beginning of the 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you will be startled by the changing landscape and climates as you reach Wiñay Wayna a superb site because of its capricious structure, yet with a very specific function: to take as much advantage of the land as possible. Build on a steep hillside overlooking the Urubamba River, comprises an upper and lower house structures surrounded by agricultural terraces.
From Wiñay Wayna, you will continue along a splendid and colorful trail, and right before you lose your breath climbing up a steep flight of stairs on the last bit of the trail, you will have reached Intipunku (Sun Gate) and Machu Picchu will majestically reveal itself right in front of your eyes. A short downhill walk will lead you to the citadel to meet your tour guide and to begin your Machu Picchu Tour.
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- HISTORIC SANCTUARY OF MACHU PICCHU (UNESCO)
- DAY 1 Cusco / Sacred Valley – Km 104 – Intipunku – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- DAY 2 Machu Picchu Full-day tour and back to Cusco
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B | Breakfast |
S | Snack |
L | Lunch |
D | Dinner |
BL | Boxed Lunch |
PRICE PERSON | |
Private Service: 2 travelers | US$ 485 |
Private Service: 3 travelers | US$ 415 |
Private Service: 4 travelers | US$ 379 |
Private Service: 5 travelers | US$ 365 |
Private Service: 6 travelers | US$ 355 |
Private Service: 7 travelers | US$ 345 |
Private Service: 8 travelers | US$ 335 |
Private Service: 9 travelers | US$ 365 |
Private Service: 10 travelers | US$ 359 |
IMPORTANT: Prices can change depending on train stations (Poroy or Ollantaytambo) and train schedules available at the time of your request.
The 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is customizable. If you would prefer to add destinations to your trip, please let us know in the Comments Section of the Get Free Quote form. You can also fill out our Design Your Trip form or Contact Us form with your specific needs.
- This 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is available every day of the year, except in February because it closes for maintenance.
- The recommended period to do the Inca Trail Express to Machu Picchu is in the dry season (from mid-April to mid-October).
- We only offer the 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in private service.
- For more Andean Trek options go to Peru Treks.
- Price does not include local sales taxes; as foreign travelers are sales tax exempt according to Peruvian Law.
- If you are looking for a complete experience in Cusco, you can add this hike to our 4-day Machu Picchu Tours.
- Pre-departure briefing.
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Stations from Cusco or Sacred Valley.
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Km 104 and Aguas Calientes to Poroy.
- Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees.
- Spanish / English-speaking adventure guide.
- Boxed lunch on day 1.
- Bus ticket from Machu Picchu down to the village of Aguas Calientes and round trip again the next day.
- International and domestic flights.
- Visas required for entry.
- Airport taxes.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Breakfast and dinner on day 1.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on day 2.
- Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes.