Classic Inca Trail trek 2 days, 1 night
Lower part of Wiñaywayna.
This one day walk encompasses all the highlights of the fabulous Inca trail. Beginning in the Sacred Valley, we follow the original Inca trail through spectacular valley scenery to arrive at Machu Picchu via the Sun gate (Inti Punku). A distance of only 10km, it is an ideal option for those on a tight schedule, families with children and those who simply wish to experience the magic of the Inca trail minus days of strenuous walking. Taking us through breathtaking mountain landscapes, decorated with flowers of all colors, and not to mention a visit to the trail´s most beautiful site, Wiñay Huayna, you certainly won´t feel you´re missing out.
Book your Inca trail with Inca Hike today! A team of experienced and passionate guides, we are devoted to providing a top-class Inca trail experience.
Inca Trail Availability
We offer daily departures on the Inca Trail (excluding February when the trail is closed).
Note: We strongly recommend you book your Inca Trail at least 2 months in advance to ensure permit availability.
Price as of 2019 up to 16 people in the group:
US$420 regular price
US$400 with a university student card
Price as of 2020 up to 16 people in the group:
US$440 - regular price
US$420 - with a university student card
Useful Information:
Inicial altitude - 2100m / 6900ft.
Highest altitude - 2730m / 8,792ft.
Walking distance - 10km / 6.3 miles
Accommodation - hostel
Overall Difficulty - Easy to moderate.
Book your Inca trail with Inca Hike today! A team of experienced and passionate guides, we are devoted to providing a top-class Inca trail experience.
Inca Trail Availability
We offer daily departures on the Inca Trail (excluding February when the trail is closed).
Note: We strongly recommend you book your Inca Trail at least 2 months in advance to ensure permit availability.
Price as of 2019 up to 16 people in the group:
US$420 regular price
US$400 with a university student card
Price as of 2020 up to 16 people in the group:
US$440 - regular price
US$420 - with a university student card
Useful Information:
Inicial altitude - 2100m / 6900ft.
Highest altitude - 2730m / 8,792ft.
Walking distance - 10km / 6.3 miles
Accommodation - hostel
Overall Difficulty - Easy to moderate.
Day 1: Cusco – Km 104 - Aguas Calientes
For our one day hike, we choose the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Passing through beautiful Inca sites, this sector of the trail also leads us through varied animal and plant life, all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Andes mountains, with the roar of Urubamba river in the valley below.
The rich jungle vegetation of the cloud forest and flowers of all shapes and colors flowers give visitors a taste of Peru´s exotic landscapes. The region also boasts a rich bird life and if we are lucky we may even catch a glimpse of larger animals such as spectacled bears or the rabbit-like viscacha.
In the late afternoon we relish in our first views of the Machu Picchu citadel from the higher point of the Inti Punku sun gate. With sunset rays and few tourists, this is a great photo opportunity! We then descend to Aguas Calientes in the valley to rest in our hotel.
The rich jungle vegetation of the cloud forest and flowers of all shapes and colors flowers give visitors a taste of Peru´s exotic landscapes. The region also boasts a rich bird life and if we are lucky we may even catch a glimpse of larger animals such as spectacled bears or the rabbit-like viscacha.
In the late afternoon we relish in our first views of the Machu Picchu citadel from the higher point of the Inti Punku sun gate. With sunset rays and few tourists, this is a great photo opportunity! We then descend to Aguas Calientes in the valley to rest in our hotel.
Day 2: Machu Picchu!
Experiencing dawn in Machu Picchu will be well worth today´s early rise! We take the first bus up to the citadel for a 2 hour guided tour of the ruins. We learn much of the Incan culture while immersed in the powerful energies of the citadel walls. Afterwards there is ample time to continue exploring the site, or climb either the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (pre-booking required well in advance to secure permit). Later in the afternoon we enjoy a picturesque train journey back to Ollantaytambo, where a bus awaits us to return to Cusco.
What is included?
-Pre-departure briefing, a night or 2 nights before the trek, introduced by your guides (your guide will go to your hotel).
-Tourist bus from your hotel to Ollantaytambo in order to take a train to Machupicchu but you will get off at km 104 of railroad track.
-Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to km 104 of the railroad, the beginning for hiking.
-Professional bilingual guide.
-Assistant guide (groups over 8 people).
-Entrance fee for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
-1 boxed lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast (day 1 breakfast and day 4 lunch are not included).
-Bottled oxygen and first aid kit.
-1 bus ticket, only down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
-Hostel at Aguas Calientes (room with a private bathroom).
-Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Expedition service at 18:20) and bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, if you want to leave earlier please let us know, the other option is at 14:55 (it takes 2 hours by train and 2 hours by bus).
-No extra cost for vegetarian food on request.
What do You need to take?
-Original passport (student card if it is applicable).
-A comfortable day pack.
-Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits.
-Waterproof gear, rain poncho (any season, Machu Picchu is located into a rainy cloud forest).
-Warm jacket (temperature varies from 10 to 24 °C or 50 to 75 F).
-Sun hat, and sunglasses.
-T-shirts.
-Sunscreen (35 SF recommended).
-Insect repellent (20% DEET - no malaria has been reported).
-Bottled water, 1 and a half liters for Day 1, You can buy more bottled water at Aguas Calientes for Day 2.
-Toiletries.
-Personal First Aid kit.
-Swimming clothes for the hot springs in town, 10 min. away from town main square and US$3.5 (10 soles) entrance fee.
-Camera, you can take your charger and use it in the accommodation.
-We recommend packing your belongs in plastic bags due the rain and a waterproof cover for your daypack.
*Important: To qualify a student , it is necessary to have a valid ISIC card, and send a scanned copy at booking.
*Advise us about any allergy or personal health condition (asthma, etc).
Optional items
-Walking poles with rubber tips.
-Plasters and bandages.
-Sandals.
-Extra money (300 soles at least), there is an ATM in Aguas Calientes.
-Bathing suit (hot springs at Aguas Calientes).
Optional services not included
-Upgrade of train service to Vistadome Class, US$35.
-Upgrade to earlier train service at 2:55 pm, US$25.
-Walking poles - US$10 each pair.
-Extra night in Aguas Calientes - US$20 (hostel private room).
-Bus ticket round trip from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, US$24.
-Ask for discounts:
If you are a student you have a discount (US$20 - University card only applicable until 25 years old, send us a scanned copy at booking), teenagers up to 15 years old (US$20), children up to 7 years old (US$40).
*Size of the group: Min. 2 people, max. 16 people.
-Pre-departure briefing, a night or 2 nights before the trek, introduced by your guides (your guide will go to your hotel).
-Tourist bus from your hotel to Ollantaytambo in order to take a train to Machupicchu but you will get off at km 104 of railroad track.
-Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to km 104 of the railroad, the beginning for hiking.
-Professional bilingual guide.
-Assistant guide (groups over 8 people).
-Entrance fee for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
-1 boxed lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast (day 1 breakfast and day 4 lunch are not included).
-Bottled oxygen and first aid kit.
-1 bus ticket, only down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
-Hostel at Aguas Calientes (room with a private bathroom).
-Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Expedition service at 18:20) and bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, if you want to leave earlier please let us know, the other option is at 14:55 (it takes 2 hours by train and 2 hours by bus).
-No extra cost for vegetarian food on request.
What do You need to take?
-Original passport (student card if it is applicable).
-A comfortable day pack.
-Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits.
-Waterproof gear, rain poncho (any season, Machu Picchu is located into a rainy cloud forest).
-Warm jacket (temperature varies from 10 to 24 °C or 50 to 75 F).
-Sun hat, and sunglasses.
-T-shirts.
-Sunscreen (35 SF recommended).
-Insect repellent (20% DEET - no malaria has been reported).
-Bottled water, 1 and a half liters for Day 1, You can buy more bottled water at Aguas Calientes for Day 2.
-Toiletries.
-Personal First Aid kit.
-Swimming clothes for the hot springs in town, 10 min. away from town main square and US$3.5 (10 soles) entrance fee.
-Camera, you can take your charger and use it in the accommodation.
-We recommend packing your belongs in plastic bags due the rain and a waterproof cover for your daypack.
*Important: To qualify a student , it is necessary to have a valid ISIC card, and send a scanned copy at booking.
*Advise us about any allergy or personal health condition (asthma, etc).
Optional items
-Walking poles with rubber tips.
-Plasters and bandages.
-Sandals.
-Extra money (300 soles at least), there is an ATM in Aguas Calientes.
-Bathing suit (hot springs at Aguas Calientes).
Optional services not included
-Upgrade of train service to Vistadome Class, US$35.
-Upgrade to earlier train service at 2:55 pm, US$25.
-Walking poles - US$10 each pair.
-Extra night in Aguas Calientes - US$20 (hostel private room).
-Bus ticket round trip from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, US$24.
-Ask for discounts:
If you are a student you have a discount (US$20 - University card only applicable until 25 years old, send us a scanned copy at booking), teenagers up to 15 years old (US$20), children up to 7 years old (US$40).
*Size of the group: Min. 2 people, max. 16 people.