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Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night

Activity Duration (2+ days)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: 2 Days and 1 Night

What you'll do

For those who can't commit to the traditional 4-day Inca Trail, this 2-day excursion is the perfect solution. Join a small group and trek along a prominent portion of the trail, stopping at Chachabamba and Winay Wayna along the way. Stay overnight at the base of Machu Picchu and on the next day, take a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, before taking the train back to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.Velazco Astete Airport, Cusco Peru
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Laguna Culture Co.
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Cusco Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night in Cusco, Peru. This half-day tours experience includes 2 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

Total 2 stops
Meals included:, Lunch:A packed lunch is included for this hike., Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Winay Wayna
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Winay Wayna

Stop: 25 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Winay Wayna
  • We collect you from your Cusco hotel early in the morning and then transfer you in our van to the train station at Ollantaytambo.
  • Our train journey lasts about an hour before making an unscheduled stop at KM 104, the trailhead of the Inca Trail and the start of our hike.
  • Passing through the Inca Trail checkpoint we immediately see our first archaeological center, Chachabamba. These ruins were one of the last shelters used by the Inca pilgrims before they reached Machu Picchu.
  • After some hours we arrive at Wiñay Wayna. Named after an orchid and meaning “Forever Young” in Quechua the site provides incredible views far across the Sacred Valley.
  • Once the tour is complete we continue our hike for another 1-2 hours on a relatively flat section of trail. At around 4:00 pm we will reach the Sun Gate.
  • Intipunku provides our first views of the magnificent Machu Picchu.
  • Arriving in Aguas Calientes we will take you to check in at your hotel.
  • Dinner will be in a local restaurants in town.
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