2-day Inca Trail tour is often known as «the Short Inca Trail» to Machu Picchu; it is one of the best introductory treks in Peru passing through the lush forest and the delightful Inca settlements of Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna and Inti Punku, this short hotel trekking in the Peru, offers the largest variety in terms of the landscape, scenery and the diverse fauna and flora. Although, every corner of the trail presents glimpses of the high mountain and the sub-tropical valley, a brisk hike up to the viewing point of the Inti Punku at 2,750m is required to experience the grandest view of the entire trip.
This trek starts with a bus ride from Cusco to Ollanta train station and then take the train for 1:45 hours to the zone of Chachabamba and trek for 6 -7 hours to Machu Picchu; the 2-day Inca Trail heads through the Urubamba canyon where a beautiful forest gives you the option to see wild live the continue to Wiñayhuayna, stop here for small lunch and then continue to Machu Picchu.
The 2-day Inca Trail is the most charming trek to Machu Picchu where you’ll have the choice to visit remote areas, mysteries Inca settlements, waterfalls and the most important highlights of the trek is to explore the iconic Machu Picchu, known as the lost city of the Incas, which was built in the XV century.
TOUR ITINERARY FOR 2-DAY INCA TRAIL TOUR
DAY 1: CUSCO – OLLANTA – CHACHABAMBA (KM104) – MACHU PICCHU – «AGUAS CALIENTES»
- At 04:00 a.m, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco (at 06:00 a.m from Ollantaytambo hotel) and transfer you to the train station.
- Travel by train for two hours to Chachabamba.
- Hike 6-7 hours to Machu Picchu
- Take the bus down to the town of «Aguas Calientes»
- Hotel accommodation
DAY 2.- «AGUAS CALIENTES» – MACHU PICCHU – «AGUAS CALIENTES» – OLLANTA – CUSCO
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Take bus at 05:45 a.m for 25 minutes up to Machu Picchu.
- Enjoy guided tour within Machu Picchu for 2 or 3 hours.
- Free time after the tour for further exploration (optional climb Huayna Picchu Mountain- see availability)
- At 04:30 p.m take the train from the town of «Aguas Calientes» to Ollanta
- Transfer to you hotel in Cusco
2 DAY-INCA TRAIL INCLUDES
- Pre-departure briefing at your Hotel or Office.
- Pick-up from your hotel at 04:00 a.m
- Private transport to Ollantaytambo Train Station (2 hours)
- Expedition train to Km 104 (starting point of the hike)
- Entrance fee for the Inca Trail and the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Permits and fee for the 2 Day Inca Trail Park
- Walk with an excellent English-speaking guide.
- Guided visit of Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna and Choquesuysuy
- Guided Tour of Machu Picchu on the second day
- 1 Lunchbox, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast in the hotel.
- Hotel Accommodation in the town of «Aguas Calientes».
- 3 bus tickets (Machu Picchu-«Aguas Calientes»-Machu Picchu)
- Expedition return train to Cusco or train to Ollanta and transport to Cusco
- Walk the Sun gate Intipunku or to Inca Bridge after your tour (Optional).
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunch and dinner on the 2nd Day, Drinks, snacks or water.
- Hot spring pools 10 soles. (Optional)
- Entrance fee for Huayna Picchu Mountain $75.00 (Optional).
