Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu: 2 Days

🌅 Your day begins at sunrise

Early in the morning, at 4:30 a.m., our team will be waiting for you at the hotel to take you to the Ollantaytambo train station 🚂.

Aboard the train, a cinematic view of the Sacred Valley will accompany you until Km 104, the magical spot where we’ll begin our hike.

🌿 The hike, lasting approximately 3 hours, winds through a vibrant subtropical jungle, past crystal-clear rivers, orchids, and the song of Andean birds, to the intriguing archaeological site of Chachabamba.

✨ The highlight of the day will be arriving at Wiñaywayna (“Eternally Young”), an Inca complex that unfolds before you with its endless terraces, stone temples, and ancient residences 🏛️—a place that seems suspended in time and holds a special energy.

☀️ Continuing on, we’ll climb up to the legendary Intipunku, the Gate of the Sun.

After about an hour of climbing, we’ll be rewarded with our first view of Machu Picchu 🏔️.

An unforgettable moment—the kind that remains forever etched in your memory and in your heart.

🌄 At sunset, we’ll descend to the entrance of the sacred city, where the bus will take us to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival, a cozy hotel awaits you for a comfortable night’s rest.

💧♨️ And, if you’d like, the evening holds a special treat:

A relaxing soak in the town’s hot springs, perfect for rejuvenating body and soul before the big encounter with Machu Picchu the next day.

Maximum elevation: 2,700 meters above sea level
Minimum elevation: 2,150 meters above sea level
Distance: approximately 16 kilometers
Overnight: hotel in Aguas Calientes
Meals: box lunch and dinner.

✨ THE BIG DAY! ✨

Your day will start early, filled with anticipation and excitement.

At the agreed-upon time, you’ll head to the boarding point, where the tour bus will wind its way up through the Andean mountains toward the entrance to the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

✨ Exploring Machu Picchu

Get ready for one of the most magnificent moments of your life.

Accompanied by our expert guide, you’ll take a tour lasting approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes through stone temples, ceremonial plazas, suspended agricultural terraces, and breathtaking viewpoints.

Each explanation will reveal the spiritual, astronomical, and historical secrets that make Machu Picchu a true wonder of the world.

More than just a tour, it’s a profound encounter with the ancestral wisdom of the Incas and the sacred energy of the mountains surrounding this mystical place.

☕ Return to Aguas Calientes

After the tour, the bus will take you back to charming Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time to relax, have lunch at one of the local restaurants, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the town at the foot of Machu Picchu.

🚂 The Train Ride—A Spectacle in Its Own Right

At the scheduled time, head to the train station (arrive 30 minutes early).

The return trip to Ollantaytambo is a true treat: the train glides smoothly past majestic mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and the lush greenery of the Sacred Valley.

A moving spectacle that transforms a simple trip into a memorable experience.

🚐 From Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Upon arrival, your transfer will be waiting to take you back to Cusco on a journey of approximately 2 hours.

When you arrive at the hotel, you’ll be left with just one feeling:

The certainty that you’ve experienced a magical day at Machu Picchu—an experience that will remain in your memory forever.

Overnight: hotel in Cusco

Maximum elevation: 2,400 meters above sea level
Minimum elevation: 2,150 meters above sea level
Distance: approximately 8 kilometers
Meals: breakfast.