The 2 days Inka Trail.

difficulty: 2/3

2 days

from 501 to 1000 US$

The 2 days Inka Trail.

Short on time but keen to walk the Inca Trail? This short version lets you experience its finest section. After the train to kilometer 104, you discover the ruins of Chachabamba, then climb to the terraced site of Wiñay Wayna, with views of the Verónica glacier.

You then arrive through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) to see Machu Picchu from above, before spending the night in Aguas Calientes and visiting the citadel the next day. A hike accessible to all, full of heritage and nature.

Like all our trips, this trek is fully customizable: we adapt it to your dates and your pace. Ask us for a free quote.

All the answers to your questions in our guide Frequently asked questions about the Inca Trail.

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Day by day

day 1: Departure to the 2 days inca trail
Early in the morning, departure by bus from your hotel, you will pass through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the town of Ollantaytambo.

Departure by train from Ollantaytambo.

Once you reach km 104 of the railway line, called Chachabamba (2270 m), it will be necessary to cross the bridge over the Rio Urubamba; from there, you can see the remains of Chachabamba, an Inca site, organized around a sacred stone.

From this point the ascent of approximately 400 meters begins, during the ascent, the view of the neighboring mountains is impressive such as the imposing glacier of Wacay Wilca (the weeping God), usually known as "Verónica".

The ascent ends with the spectacle of a series of terraced cultures (andenes), aqueducts and ceremonial centres in a place called Wiñay Wayña (2650 m). After visiting these fabulous remains, you will continue the journey to Inti Punku (or sun gate), from where you can see Machu Picchu for the first time.

Your journey ends when you arrive to Machu Picchu (you wouldn't visit the site, as this will take place the next day).

Descent by bus to Aguas Calientes.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Aguas-Calientes Chachabamba (Km104)Huayna Picchu Inti pata Inti-Punku Intihuatana Machu Picchu Montaña Machu-Picchu The 3 windows temple temple of the moon Temple of Moon Temple of Sun The main Temple Wiñayhuayna
day 2: The Inca Trail 2 days
Departure from the hotel early in the morning by bus to visit the archaeological site of the Machu Picchu.

The visit of the site will last about two hours, then you will have free time to stroll around the site, rest or climb the Huayna-Picchu, this rocky spur offers a panoramic view of Machu-Picchu (not included).

Dream of any traveller, legend having not yet delivered all its mysteries, the citadel of Machu Picchu continues to seduce visitors in search of magic.

Return on foot or by bus to Aguas-Calientes.

Departure by train to Ollantaytambo.

Transfer

Dinner at leisure in Cusco.

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