Embark on a 2-day private tour of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, perfect for families and nature lovers. Explore archaeological sites and discover the diverse flora and fauna along the route. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience in magical Cusco!
CUSCO - KM. 104 - AGUAS CALIENTES
Inca Trail - You will be taken from your hotel in Cusco to km 104 to start the trek. Our trek will take us along the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail. We’ll visit beautiful Inca sites, see flora and fauna and take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains. Covering 6.21 miles (10km) of the trail, our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works it’s way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Winay Wayna before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). As we make our way to Machu Picchu, we’ll pass through the lush cloud forest that covers the mountain and see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and spectacled bears (if we are very lucky). After a full day trekking, we’ll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out in the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos and, with fewer tourists in the site, it’s a perfect time to take some pictures. After pass through the Sun Gate, we’ll continue an take a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes in the valley below. Here, we’ll check into our hotel.
- Round-trip transport by train and bus
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Assistant tour guide for large groups
- Three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Two bus trips between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
- Comfortable 3-star hotel stay
- Safety with first aid kit and oxygen bottle
- Convenient hotel pick-up service
- Water
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 2
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance - you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip
The brief journey on the Inca Trail presents an ideal choice for travelers accompanied by youngsters, or for those who prefer to avoid the conventional four-day Inca Trail hike. Regardless of the motive, this excursion provides an outstanding showcase of the archeological wonders, as well as the diverse plant and animal life encountered on the path.
Do not miss the opportunity to experience this adventure at least once during your time in the enchanting city of Cusco. We are confident you will cherish the memories of undertaking this activity.
- We offer daily departures on the Inca Trail (excluding February when the trail is closed because of its maintenance)
- If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.