Machu Picchu Trail 2 Days

Machu Picchu Trail 2 Days

Come and try this unforgettable experience travelling the original Machu Picchu Trail, the magical lost city of the Incas.

Reaching Machu Picchu through the Inti Punku or sun gate. One of the attractions of the trail is the granite Inca settlement Wiñay Wayna, surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery. The forests abound in hundreds of species of orchids, brightly-colored birds and dream-like landscapes which are the ideal complement to this amazing hikers’ route.

If you do not have much time or do not feel physically prepared, this adventure is for you.

Day 1: Cusco – Wiñaywayna – Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)

Early morning transfer from your hotel to the train station. We take the train to km 104, the starting point of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. We will trek to the archaeological site of Wiñaywayna, where we will have a guided tour of the site and stop for lunch. Our adventure then continues as we trek to Inti Punku, the “sun gate”, the entrance to Machu Picchu, from where we get our first view of the site. We descend through the of Machu Picchu citadel, then catch a bus to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), where we will have dinner and spend the night in a basic hostel (If you want, we can upgrade the hotel in Machu Picchu town for additional cost).

Hiking time: 06 hours. 

Includes: box-lunch and dinner.

Day 2: Machu Picchu town – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Today we have more time to enjoy the Machu Picchu citadel. After an early breakfast at the hostel, we catch a bus up to Machu Picchu where we take a guided tour for approx. 2 hours. You will then have free time to discover the sanctuary by yourself. Later we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes (doesn´t include) to take the train back to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel.

Hiking time: 04 hours approx.