Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 2 Days / 1 Night

🗓️ Day 1: Cusco – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – Aguas Calientes
Early in the morning (around 4:00 a.m.), we’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by tourist transport to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there, we take the train to Km 104, the starting point of the trek.

We begin by visiting the archaeological site of Chachabamba, then gradually ascend along a path surrounded by subtropical vegetation until reaching Wiñay Wayna, an impressive complex of terraces and Inca constructions.

After enjoying a box lunch, we continue hiking to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where you’ll have your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu. We then descend to the main entrance and take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll spend the night in a tourist hotel. Dinner included.

🗓️ Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Very early in the morning, after breakfast, we take the bus to Machu Picchu to enter before the crowds. You’ll enjoy a 2-hour guided tour through the main sectors of the sanctuary, including the Sacred Plaza, the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, and other highlights.

After the guided visit, you’ll have free time to explore on your own (following the official entry circuit rules). We then take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. Finally, we return by vehicle to Cusco, arriving at night.