Planning your visit to Machu Picchu requires careful attention to ticket availability and transportation options. Several types of tickets are available, including general admission, access to Huayna Picchu, or Machu Picchu Mountain, each with different costs and schedules.

For the return journey to Cusco, travelers can choose between Peru Rail and Inca Rail services, which range from budget-friendly options to luxury experiences back to the city.

Departure City
Cusco
Guide
Professional guide
Maximum Altitude
2650 msnm
Transportation
Bus, train
Walking Hours
3 - 4 hours
Minimum Age
18
Maximum Age
50
Destinations
Hiking & Trekking, Machu Picchu
Activities
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Trip Type
Hiking and Trekking Packages, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Travel Packages
Difficulty
Medium

Overview

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Machu Picchu Inca Trail

Machu Picchu Inca Trail 2D

Visit Machu Picchu Inca Trail 2D with our short Inca Trail tour Machu Picchu, of 2 days, offers you a formidable tour, it is one of the best experiences for those travelers who seek to discover and experience the treasures, nature and history of the Culture Inca.

Machu Picchu Inca Trail, innovative tourism route offers the opportunity to travel the ancestral paths of the Incas, but in a short version.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy impressive landscapes, learn about the history and culture of the region on a guided tour, as well as visit some of the main archaeological sites in the area.

Variety is the essence, this tour includes a hike, a tour to Machupicchu, the bus and the trai.

Machu Picchu Inca Trail, A tour that is summarized in endless experiences. Enjoy all the options that Salkantay Trail Peru has for you, on this unforgettable tour from Cusco to the Inca Trail 2D to Machu Picchu.

Recommendation / What to bring

Book in Advance Bring your passport or identification document. On the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu you will climb many steps, wear appropriate shoes for walking, non-slip or non-slip. Carry a camera, a sun hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water in a small backpack. Take precautions and care when climbing as there are many stairs to climb, the walk becomes safe if you use the recommendations and what the guide indicates. Visit and enjoy the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes. Regarding your luggage, you can only take up to 7 kilos on the train. In high season, visitors to Machu Picchu increase, so to board the bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, in some cases they will have to wait in line.
IMPORTANT: For reservations 3 months in advance, ask for a special discount. For groups larger than 4 people, contact us to send you a special price.

Day 1 :

Full day

Machu Picchu Inca Trail, beautiful program combines the scenic charm, in which we will take a bus from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, arriving at the Ollantaytambo station, to board the train that will go to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night at the hostel

Sol de Oro where it will provide us with adequate service. We will stop at KM.104 in CHACHABAMBA where we will cross the bridge and enter the Inca road network.

Machu Picchu Inca Trail, At this point, our experienced guide authorized by the SERNANP will give us a brief explanation and after we check our tickets and passports for entry control, we will begin with a trekking along the sacred path, uphill we will reach the first archaeological center.

In In this place we will enjoy a beautiful view of the archaeological center of Chachabamba and Choquesuysuy, a small archaeological group that belongs to Machupicchu and is hidden in the semi-tropical forest that surrounds it.

After visiting this archaeological center we will begin an ascent, finding along the way orchids, fungi, a variety of epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants attached to the trunks and branches of trees and bushes), and lithophytes (plants that grow on rocks) that They occur due to the type of inter-Andean climate and air vaporizations typical of the tropical forest.

Continuing we will have the first panoramic view of Wiñaywayna with beautiful viewpoints. Machu Picchu Inca Trail 2D

On the way we will pass through the great Phuyuwachi WATERFALL , a natural water formation that comes from the heights. from Phuyupatamarka , where we will observe a variety of wild flora and native birds of the region, after a walk of approximately 4 hours we arrive at Wiñayhuayna (wiñayhuayna)

which is located at 2650 meters above sea level and 5 km southeast of Machu Picchu, it is an archaeological center with a ceremonial and productive complex, with an architectural distribution belonging to the Inca culture and an access control center to Machupicchu, the name of Wiñaywayna comes from an orchid that is abundant in the place.

After recharging our energies, we will continue the path towards Intipunku , also known as the “Puerta del Sol” . This gate marks the entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Once you get there, you will be able to enjoy a hug and a joy of satisfaction for having completed the Inca route. Machu Picchu Inca Trail 2D

After this special moment, it is important that you take some time to rest and relax. You will be able to admire the beauty of the place and explore the panoramic views of Machu Picchu and its surroundings from this privileged point.

Machu Picchu is a place full of mystery and charm, and the first view from Intipunku is sure to be impressive. You will be able to appreciate the majesty of the mountains, the lush vegetation and the fascinating architecture of the citadel.

Make sure you take the time to absorb all the beauty around you and enjoy this unique experience.

Remember that Machu Picchu is an important and sacred archaeological site, so it is essential to treat it with respect and care. Enjoy your visit and make the most of this opportunity to connect with the history and culture of the Incas .

Once our Inca trail is completed, we will continue the descent to take the buses that will take us to Aguas Calientes.

Once established in your accommodation in the town of Aguas Calientes, you can walk through its streets for a while, visit restaurants or cafes, and enjoy the thermal baths that this picturesque town offers, but don't forget to rest early to start our tour with enthusiasm. to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu the next day.
Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.

Day 2 :

Machu Picchu - Cusco

Machu Picchu Inca Trail 2D Breakfast at the hostel, then we will take the bus that will take us to the top of Machupicchu.

Guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machupicchu, where we will visit its main square, the Temple of the Virgins, the Inca House, and even the Intihuatana or Inca Sundial.

Free time to tour the citadel on your own. At the indicated time the return bus will take us to Aguas Calientes where you can enjoy the thermal baths, and at the scheduled time we will take the return train to Ollantaytambo, after two hours of travel we will take a bus that will take us to the city of Cusco. Machu Picchu Inca Trail 2D