Inca Trail 2 Days

USD 650 2 days 1 evening

Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging

Maximum group size
6 people

Total distance
Height difference

Height difference
2.2 to 2.7 Km 7.2K to 9.0K ft asl

Inca Trail 2 Days

Official local tour operator of the Inca Trail

Inca Trail 2 Days

2 days

1 evening

The 2-day and 1-night Inca Trail is a perfect option for those who want to experience the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu in less time with additional comforts, without compromising the beauty and history of this incredible destination. This tour is ideal for those who do not have the time for the full 4-day trek, as it involves shorter and less challenging hikes. With this 2-day option, you stay overnight in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, which may be more appealing for those who prefer additional comfort at night. Despite its shorter duration, it includes visits to important archaeological sites such as Wiñayhuayna and the Sun Gate, which offer a fascinating insight into Inca culture and set the stage for the grand Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

* Elderly tourissts or those with a heart condition may face risks during the trekking, while altitude sickness is a common experience for all visitors in Cusco. To minimize symptoms, it is advisable to spend one or two days in the city before embarking on the hike.

Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

Maximum group size: 6 people

Total distance: Height difference

Height difference: 2.2 to 2.7 Km 7.2K to 9.0K ft asl

Price

USD 650

per person based on 2 people

Inca Trail 2 Days

Cusco – Km.104 – Chachabamba – Wiñayhuayna – Aguas Calientes

DAY 1

Cusco – Km.104 – Chachabamba – Wiñayhuayna – Aguas Calientes

Distance

12 km – 7,4564 mi / approx. 6 h

Altitude

2,100 to 2,650 m / 6,889 to 8,694 ft asl

Difficulty

Moderate to Challenging

Lunch: Wiñayhuayna at 2,700 m / 8,858 ft asl

Hotel: Aguas Calientes at 2,040 m / 6,692 ft asl

You will be picked up from the hotel where you are staying between 3 and 5 in the morning, depending on the schedule of the train you will take. Once at the train station, you will board the train with the guide to reach the starting point of the hike, which is Kilometer 104 of the Inca Trail, from where the hike will begin. This initial stretch of the Inca Trail offers breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience. After approximately three hours of hiking, you will make a stop at Wiñayhuayna, an important archaeological site on the Inca Trail. Here, you will enjoy a guided tour to explore the ruins and learn about their history and significance. After this visit you will enjoy lunch to recharge your energy.

Later, you will continue your journey by walking along the Inca Trail until you reach Inti Punku (Sun Gate). From this point, you will be able to observe the majestic Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. After a rest to admire the landscape, you will descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes where you will spend the night.

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

DAY 2

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Distance

4km – 2,485 mi / approx. 3 h

Altitude

2,040 to 2,423 m / 6,692 to 7,949 ft asl

Difficulty

Easy

After breakfast, you will take the first bus (approx. 20 minutes) to Machu Picchu to make the most of the day. Upon arrival, you will immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of this archaeological wonder. You will admire the sunrise from the top of Machu Picchu, a truly unforgettable experience.

You will then take a guided tour of the main sites of interest in Machu Picchu, learning about its history and significance. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore the citadel on your own, take photographs, and enjoy this unique place. Those who wish to hike up Huayna Picchu will have the opportunity to do so. However, it is important to book in advance as the daily quota is limited.

In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, we will transfer directly to your hotel in Cusco where you will spend the night.

Included

Private transfers from hotel – train station – hotel
Train to kilometer 104
Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Bus tickets: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Roundtrip train tickets: Ollantaytambo – km 104 / Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Pre-hike information
Inca Trail permit
All entrances mentioned in the program
Oxygen bottle
First aid kit
Snacks: Nutritious and energy bars, assorted nuts, and chocolates
Seasonal fruit
2 bottles of water
01 breakfast, 01 box lunch (optional vegetarian or vegan meal upon request)
01 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes

Not included

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Walking sticks with rubber tips
Other meals
Insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Other unspecified extras

Notes

What to bring on the 2-day Inca Trail:

Water bottles or water purification filters
Insect repellent
Poncho or waterproof jacket
Sunscreen
Hat or cap
Comfortable hiking shoes
Hiking poles
Windbreaker jacket
Camera
Toilet paper
Swimsuit (if you intend to swim in the hot springs)
Carry dry clothes in your backpack for daily use

Notes & Tips

What to bring on the 2-day Inca Trail:

Always follow your guide’s instructions and those of the park rangers.
Respect and cooperate with SERNANP staff, DDC-Cusco personnel, and other authorized authorities in the performance of their duties.
Use tourist facilities properly, including restrooms (portable toilets), wash stations, checkpoints, designated campsites, signage, and other visitor infrastructure.
Use the Inca Trail Network responsibly and remain only in designated areas, following all established regulations.
Respect the authorized entry hours (5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Tourist movement is prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Carry your original identification document at all times and register at the SERNANP and DDC-Cusco checkpoints to enter and remain within the Inca Trail Network.

Restrictions and Prohibited Items

What to bring on the 2-day Inca Trail:

Entry of independent visitors and/or service providers without the corresponding authorization.
Travelling along the railway or on unauthorized routes.
Altering or polluting the natural and/or cultural landscape, as well as archaeological monuments.
Bringing in and/or using items that may endanger the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage, as well as public-use property.
Creating graffiti of any kind.
Disturbing and/or harming wild flora and fauna.
Conducting overflights and/or using the airspace without prior authorization from the DDC-Cusco and the JSHM-SERNANP.
Consuming food inside archaeological monuments.
Displaying political or commercial advertisements within the Inca Trail Network.
Performing work or providing services while under the influence of alcohol or other narcotic substances (including drugs).
Transferring visitors from one tour group to another.
Abandoning a tour group by the tour guide and/or licensed tourism professional.
Engaging in obscene acts contrary to public morals and decency.
Camping or staying overnight outside the assigned campsite, except in cases of force majeure as determined by park rangers and/or surveillance personnel.
Lighting campfires within the Inca Trail Network, at archaeological monuments, or in adjacent natural areas.
Climbing on walls, making markings on earthen floors, and/or scratching or defacing archaeological monuments.
Firearms or air-powered weapons, bows and arrows, hunting and fishing equipment, axes, machetes, wilderness knives with steel blades longer than 7 cm (2.75 inches), pickaxes, shovels, and other similar tools.
Any type of trap used to capture or collect specimens of wild flora or fauna.
Fossil fuels such as petroleum, diesel fuel, and gasoline.
Alcoholic beverages, psychotropic stimulants, narcotic substances, and other drugs prohibited under current national legislation.
Beverages and products in glass containers.
Sound systems and other devices that generate excessive noise, including musical instruments.
Domestic and exotic animals.
Walking sticks with unprotected metal tips (without rubber caps), as well as walking sticks made from native tree species.
Means of transportation such as bicycles, tricycles, or similar vehicles.
Drones or any type of unmanned aircraft, as well as professional filming equipment intended for commercial purposes without prior authorization.

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