Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night with hotel
Overview
About
Experience the Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu in 2 days and 1 night, with hotel accommodations included.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
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
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Itinerary
Cusco Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night with hotel in Cusco, Peru. This half-day tours experience includes 11 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Cusco
Around 4:00 to 5:00 am, the guide with private transport, and the selectors of your Accommodation in our city of Cusco, (in case the tourist has a program in the Urubamba or Ollantaytambo) in advance so we can coordinate the exact time of your pick-up). Our transport takes you to the Ollantaytambo station which is 1 hour and 40 minutes away, from our city and where you will take the train to Km 104.
Km 104 Station
The starting point of the Trek is where we are scheduled to get off this exciting trek. When arriving at this point it is necessary to present your passports or document with which to make the reservation and then this tiny procedure will begin with our walk to the Citadel of Machu Picchu.
Chachabamba
The first Archaeological center to visit is Chacha Bamba which is located at 2,050 Masl Place that is located in the same valley despite having passed time, it preserves intact its architecture and continues with the walk with a leisurely and calm ascent that lasts around 3 hours, enjoying the landscape and then reaching the enigmatic complex of Wiñay Wayna.
Winay Wayna
We arrived at Wiñay Wayna, which was an agricultural center, and took the opportunity to taste our box lunch and rest for a half hour enjoying the beautiful scenery, during the journey you can see the stunning views of the Urubamba River as well as the different types of orchids that We will descend to the cloudy point in the direction of the Inti Punku (Sun gate).
Intipunku
From this point, you will be able to contemplate and observe this marvelous place, where you can feel inner peace. Spend a short time for pictures and views, with luck, you can observe a magnificent sunset in this wonderful place.
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
We walk to Machu Picchu in the early afternoon in the middle of beautiful nature. Then we keep descending for another 45 minutes to arrive at a mirador near the Guardian House, a breathtaking view of most of the citadel with temples and constructions built in white granite rock, plazas, and terraces. After having enough time, we start descending to the entry of Machu Picchu. Then, we will take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Aguas Calientes
Stay with your guide that will help you locate your hotel so that it can be accommodated, as well as coordinate your guided tour in Machu Picchu the next day.
