Embark on a scenic 2-day hike along the Inca Trail, visiting ancient Inca sites and enjoying panoramic views. Experience the sunset at the Sungate and explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide.
Cusco - Km 104 - Sungate - Machu Picchu - Aguas Celientes
Inca Trail - Pick up at 4:00 am and drive to Ollantaytambo. From here it’s a 1-hour train ride along the Urubamba river from Ollantaytambo (in the highlands) to km 104 at Chachabamba (in the cloud forest), where we start our hike to Machu Picchu. Our first stop is a beautiful Inca ruin called Chachabamba.
After exploring the site we will hike for 4 hours until we arrive at Wiñay Huayna (the place that never gets old). An organic packed lunch and refreshments will be provided. Later we will continue our hike to the Sun Gate to catch your first glimpse of the Lost City of the Incas - a truly unforgettable sight.
From the Sun Gate, it’s a 1-hour downhill walk to the city. We will arrive in Machu Picchu in the afternoon and will, therefore, have the unique opportunity of experiencing the citadel almost empty. We will then take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we will have dinner, and spend the night in a hotel.
Machu Picchu - The Lost City of the Incas
Machu Picchu - We will wake up early to visit Machu Picchu - the Lost City of the Incas. We will go straight to the line to wait for the first buses to Machu Picchu at 5:30 am.
You can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu on a clear day. This is truly an unforgettable sight.
Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Montaña (tickets must be booked as far in advance). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and then take the Panoramic train and bus back to Cusco. TreXperience will meet you off the train and return you safely to your hotel.
- All transportation during the duration of the trek
- Panoramic trains to return (Vistadome or 360°)
- 1 night 3-star hotel in Agua Calientes; Qoya Palace or similar
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Professional highly trained mountain tour guides
- Bus up and down from Machu Picchu
- Safety briefing the day before the tour at 6:00 pm in our Office
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the tour
- Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
- First breakfast, last day lunch.
- Huayna Picchu Mountain (need to be booked in advance)
- Montaña (need to be booked in advance)
Explore the Short Inca Trail hike 2 days and visit Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, Sun Gate (Intipunku), and Machu Picchu. Enjoy the sunset in Machu Picchu on the first day with few people around, and arrive early on the second day to witness the amazing sunrise. The Short Inca trail is available every day with Panoramic Vistadome trains included.
Highlights:
• Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator
• Hike the Classic Inca Trail in 1 day to Machu Picchu
• Arrive at Machu Picchu twice at exclusive hours
• Return on the Panoramic trains (Vistadome or 360 train)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
