Inca Trail 2-Day Tour

Cusco to Km 104

Your 2 day Inca Trail begins with pickup in Cusco at approximately 3:30 a.m. We will travel to the Wanchaq bus station and continue to the Ollantaytambo train station. There, we board the train scheduled at approximately 5:00 a.m.; the ride to Km 104 takes about 90 minutes, depending on the confirmed service.

Km 104 is located at approximately 2,100 meters above sea level. Before entering the trail, we will present the required documents and permits at the checkpoint. Please carry the original passport or identification document used for your reservation because permits are issued to each traveler by name.

Chachabamba and the climb to Wiñay Wayna

The hike starts with a visit to Chachabamba. From there, we follow the Inca path with views across the valley and toward areas such as Choquesuysuy. Along the route, you may see orchids, epiphytes and lithophytes, birds, and the Phuyuwachi waterfall.

The trail continues uphill along stone steps and sloping sections toward Wiñay Wayna, listed at approximately 2,650 to 2,700 meters in the current page content. Reaching the site takes about four hours, although the actual time depends on the group’s pace and trail conditions. We will explore its terraces, buildings, and water channels and pause for the included box lunch.

Intipunku, Machu Picchu, and Aguas Calientes

After Wiñay Wayna, we continue toward Intipunku, or the Sun Gate, at approximately 2,720 meters above sea level. This is where the Inca Trail 2 days route offers its first view of Machu Picchu. We then descend toward the area authorized by the circuit assigned for the day.

The current page identifies Circuit 1 Panoramic for the entry from the Inca Trail, subject to availability. After this panoramic approach, we take the bus to Aguas Calientes and check in at the selected hotel. Arrival time may vary according to the group’s pace and daily operations.

Bus from Aguas Calientes

After breakfast, we head to the bus departure point for the approximately 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu. Lines can form during busy periods, so departure will be coordinated around the admission time printed on your ticket.

Guided visit to Machu Picchu

We enter Machu Picchu for a guided visit along the circuit confirmed with your reservation. Your guide will explain the history and main features of the sectors included in that authorized route. Because circuits and time slots depend on availability and current regulations, the exact route should always be clearly stated in the final confirmation.

Return to Cusco

After the visit, we return to Aguas Calientes. You will have time for lunch at your own expense and, if the schedule allows, a short walk through town. In the afternoon, we board the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by road to Cusco. The arrival time is approximate and depends on the assigned train schedule.