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Inca Trail 2 Days / 1 Night Tour

Inca Trail 2 Days / 1 Night Tour

2 Days / 1 Night | Price from $ 555 USD per person

2 Days / 1 Night

12 pax

moderate

4,200m

Overview

Short Inca Trail: 12 km trek along ancestral Qhapaq Ñan trails to Machu Picchu. Wiñayhuayna, Intipunku and Inca citadel. Rated among the top 5 treks in the world.

Short Inca Trail: The Best Route to Machu Picchu

The Short Inca Trail is one of the best treks in the world, perfect for those seeking nature, culture and adventure in less time. Part of the ancestral Qhapaq Ñan network, this route connects with the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu.

Along the way, you will enjoy Andean landscapes, cloud forests and Inca archaeological sites, while following the millennia-old trails of the Inca Empire.

The Inca Trail tour is one of the most important treks, rated among the top 5 best treks in the world. It consists of royal roads that connected towns and cities in Inca times, forming part of the great Qapaq Ñan network that connects with the world wonder Machu Picchu.

At Ready to Travel Peru, we recommend this tour because no other path compares to the magic of the Inca Trail. Due to high demand, book months in advance.

Experience Highlights

Tour Route

Hotel pickup in Cusco

04:00 AM

Pickup from your hotel at 04:00 AM.

Bus Cusco – Ollantaytambo train station

04:15 AM

We depart by tourist bus to Ollantaytambo train station.

Train Ollantaytambo – Km 104

06:30 AM approx.

We take the train to Km 104, where our Inca Trail trek begins.

Trek Km 104 → Wiñayhuayna (12 km)

08:00 AM approx.

The 12 km trek starts from Km 104 heading to Wiñayhuayna, an archaeological site surrounded by beautiful Inca terraces. Its Quechua name means "forever young", at 2,500 meters altitude, with an urban sector of streets, patios, liturgical fountains and terraces — the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Wiñayhuayna → Intipunku (Sun Gate)

01:00 PM approx.

After resting at Wiñayhuayna, we trek 2 hours toward Intipunku (Sun Gate) where we get a magnificent view of the world wonder, Machu Picchu.

Descent to Aguas Calientes – Hotel

03:00 PM approx.

We descend to Aguas Calientes to rest and stay overnight at a hotel.

Sunrise at Machu Picchu

Early morning

The great day has arrived after a magnificent trekking experience. Those who have reserved Huayna Picchu can access it with a 45-minute staircase climb to the summit — a unique experience.

Guided tour of Machu Picchu

2 hours

A 2-hour guided tour with a professional guide covering the majesty of the Inca citadel — Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Condor, Three Windows and Sacred Rock.

Free time for photos

After guided tour

Time to explore and take photos of this wonderful place.

Return: Train Aguas Calientes → Cusco

Afternoon

In the afternoon we take the return train to Cusco.

What Is Included?

Included

  • Pickup from your hotel
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu archaeological site
  • Inca Trail entrance permit
  • Tourist transport to train station
  • Certified bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
  • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Km 104
  • 01 bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes

Not Included

  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Breakfast on first day and lunch on last day
  • Huayna Picchu entrance
  • Walking sticks

Before You Go

Recommendations

Valid passport or original ID document
Entrance tickets (provided by your guide)
Resistant trekking shoes, layered clothing, hat, sunscreen
Waterproof poncho or jacket (especially November – March)
Personal medication and insect repellent
Flashlight (preferably headlamp) and trekking poles
Water and light snack for energy
Camera or phone with sufficient battery

Pricing

2026 Tour Price

Shared Service

Adult

Best value

Shared service

Desde US$585

per person

Student

With student ID

Desde US$555

per person

Private Service

Private Adult

Minimum 2 people

Todo Incluido

from US$645

for 2 people

Private Student

Minimum 2 people

Todo Incluido

from US$625

for 2 people

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Student

$ 555 USD

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Adult

$ 585 USD

per person

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Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Group
Up to 12 pax
Altitude
4,200m
Difficulty
moderate
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