Booking the short Inca trail to Machu Picchu with Kawsay Peru Travel promises you an immersive and enriching experience, unlike any other.
Our team, made up of local experts and passionate travel enthusiasts, prides itself on providing high-quality service, exceptional knowledge, and a personal touch to every tour we conduct. We prioritize safety and sustainability, ensuring responsible tourism practices at every step of your journey.
As a local tour company founded by a tour guide, we offer insider knowledge and unique perspectives, bringing history and culture to life. In addition, we are highly reviewed on TripAdvisor for our commitment to exceeding expectations, adding more confidenc...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bus Tickets
Private transportation from your hotel to the train station
First aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
Pick up from your hotel
Licensed guide with trekking experience and command of English.
Permits for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and entrance to Machu Picchu.
Lunch
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (bathroom, private room and breakfast included)
Breakfast
Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to KM104
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then private transport connection to Cusco
Breakfast on the first day and Lunch on the last day of the trail
Optional hike to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains (49 USD)
Meeting Points
Departure
F2MC+7G Cusco
If your hotel is not within the centre of Cusco city, we will meet you near the fountain in Plaza de Armas Cusco.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Booking the short Inca trail to Machu Picchu with Kawsay Peru Travel promises you an immersive and enriching experience, unlike any other.
Our team, made up of local experts and passionate travel enthusiasts, prides itself on providing high-quality service, exceptional knowledge, and a personal touch to every tour we conduct. We prioritize safety and sustainability, ensuring responsible tourism practices at every step of your journey.
As a local tour company founded by a tour guide, we offer insider knowledge and unique perspectives, bringing history and culture to life. In addition, we are highly reviewed on TripAdvisor for our commitment to exceeding expectations, adding more confidenc...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bus Tickets
Private transportation from your hotel to the train station
First aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
Pick up from your hotel
Licensed guide with trekking experience and command of English.
Permits for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and entrance to Machu Picchu.
Lunch
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (bathroom, private room and breakfast included)
Breakfast
Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to KM104
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then private transport connection to Cusco
Breakfast on the first day and Lunch on the last day of the trail
Optional hike to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains (49 USD)
Meeting Points
Departure
F2MC+7G Cusco
If your hotel is not within the centre of Cusco city, we will meet you near the fountain in Plaza de Armas Cusco.
Your Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu experience begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We will be driving you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Ollantaytambo.
3 hours
2
Ollantaytambo
You will be boarding the tourist train for an hour and 45 minutes trip to Km.104.
2 Day Inca Trail hike's trailhead, Km 104 is named after its distance from Cusco en route to Machu Picchu. The train ride from Ollantaytambo to the trailhead offers views from snowcapped Andean peaks to cloud forests.
We will be reaching the trailhead by 10:00 AM. Our crew will assist you in passing through the security control where your passport will be verified against the permit.
3 hours
3
Chachabamba
We will be crossing a bridge here before beginning our hike to the first archaeological complex on the trail, Chachabamba (2150m 7053ft).
Chachabamba is home to a stone altar. The Incas used this place to worship Inti (Sun) and Apus (Mountain Peak). Locals here continue to honor these entities as their ancestors.
Our guide will be giving you detailed information on this and will demonstrate the way the rituals are practiced.
2 hours
4
Winay Wayna
After an immersive tour of the complex, we will be hiking further up for four hours to Wiñay Wayna archaeological complex.
In Quechua, the term Winay Wayna means forever young. It nestles at 2650 meters 8694ft) above sea level. It is a beautiful Inca complex. Our local expert will be sharing some interesting information about the complex and give you an insight into its history.
After the tour, we will be stopping at the campsite here for lunch.
3 hours
5
Sun Gate
After lunch, we will be hiking for an hour through the lush cloud forest to Inti Punk (Sungate). You will get the first view of Machu Picchu citadel from here. We will be having a brief stop here as our guide will be explaining the history of the complex. You will have plenty of time to click photos and contemplate the pristine views.
We will then hike down the hill. towards Machu Picchu citadel and exit the complex.
2 hours
6
Aguas Calientes
Here we will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room for the night.
You will be having the evening to yourself so you can make the most of your time by visiting the natural hot springs after which Aguas Calientes gets its name.
