If you want to hike the Inca Trail but have little time, are not in peak physical condition, or don’t enjoy camping, our 2-day/1-night Inca Trail tour will be the ideal choice. This Inca Trail tour gives you the chance to visit the ruins of Wiñayhuayna, one of the most beautiful sites in the Andean region. It also offers the chance to visit the Temple of the Sun and admire Machu Picchu, an unforgettable experience. Unlike the 4-day/3-night tour, you won’t be exposed to the elements or have to sleep in a tent. This tour offers overnight stays in quality hostels in Aguas Calientes, which can be upgraded to hotels on request. Please note the Inca Trail is limited to 500 people per day and is monitored by Cusco’s National Institute of Culture, so booking a few months in advance is required.
Distance: about 12 km (6 hours)
Altitude: between 2,100 and 2,650 meters above sea level
Departure from the hotel between 3 and 5 a.m. (depending on the train schedule); in Ollantaytambo you'll board the train that takes you to Km 104, the starting point of the hike. After about 3 hours of walking, you'll visit the Wiñay Huayna complex with a guided tour of the site. After a lunch break, you'll complete the hike to Machu Picchu. From here you'll head down by bus to Aguas Calientes for dinner and overnight.
Distance: about 8 km.
Altitude: between 2,040 and 2,423 meters above sea level
After breakfast, you'll be taken by bus to Machu Picchu. You'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the mysticism of the ruins and admire the sunrise from the summit of Machu Picchu. This experience will stay with you forever whenever you think back on Peru and the lost city of the Incas. After the guided tour of Machu Picchu, you'll have free time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. If you'd like to climb Huayna Picchu, please let us know in advance, as only 400 people per day are admitted. In the afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes and the train journey back to Ollantaytambo. Then back to Cusco for the night.