Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu 2025

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:00 and 4:10 AM and head towards Ollantaytambo train station to board the tourist train to KM 104 — the starting point of our Inca Trail adventure. Along the hike, we will visit the impressive archaeological sites of Chachabamba (2150 m) and Wiñaywayna (2650 m).

Our trek will take us through lush cloud forests covering the Andean mountains, offering the chance to observe diverse flora, exotic birds, and captivating wildlife. Before reaching the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), we will enjoy a delicious box lunch to recharge for the final part of the hike.

Afterward, we will continue to the Sun Gate, where we’ll catch our first breathtaking views of the Machu Picchu Citadel. A one-hour and thirty-minute descent brings us into the heart of Machu Picchu for a short 40-minute guided tour, exploring key highlights before taking the shuttle bus down to Aguas Calientes (about 30 minutes).
In the evening, we will enjoy a relaxing dinner and coordinate the details of the next day's tour with our guide. Overnight accommodation will be provided at a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes, ensuring you’re well-rested for the next day’s grand exploration of Machu Picchu.

Meals: Lunch (box lunch) and dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel.
Distance: 12 kms / 7.5 ml mls.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.
Walking Time: 7 hours approx..
Minimum altitude: 2040 m / 6,693 ft.
Maximum altitude: 2720 m / 8.924 ft.

We’ll wake up early (around 5:00 am, depending on the guide's advice) and catch one of the first buses to Machu Picchu, entering at around 6:00 am (Circuit 3). You’ll enjoy a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Inca citadel, exploring its temples, terraces, and history.

If you have pre-booked, you can hike to Huayna Picchu (2 hours round trip) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3 hours round trip) for elevated panoramic views of the ancient city and surrounding valleys.

Afterward, you’ll return by bus to Aguas Calientes. From there, you’ll take the train (ticket not included) to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, depending on availability. Our private transport will be waiting at the station to transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: Hotel breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel
Distance: 5 kms / 6.8 mls.
Difficulty: Easy.
Walking Time: 1.5 hours approx.
Maximum altitude: 2430 masl / 7,972 ft.