Machu Picchu Hike: 2 Days

Explore the mountain-top citadel of Machu Picchu and experience the Inca Trail on this 2-day hike, ideal for adventurers with limited time.

Activity Details

Day 1: Inca Trail

On the first day, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and travel by minibus to Ollantaytambo Railway Station to take the train to Kilometre 104, the starting point of the short Inca Trail. Hike to Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna, an important archaeological site. After a picnic lunch, continue to Inti Punku, or The Sun Gate, for views of Machu Picchu at sunset. In the afternoon, take a bus to Aguas Calientes for dinner and overnight stay.

Difficulty: moderate

Hike duration: 6 hours

Total distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)

Day 2: Machu Picchu

On the second day, enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel before taking the bus to Machu Picchu for a 2-hour guided tour of the archaeological complex. Afterward, you will have free time to explore or visit Huayna Picchu mountain. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and leisure time, followed by the train back to Ollantaytambo. Finally, take a bus to your hotel in Cusco, arriving around 8 pm.

Difficulty: easy

Hike duration: 2 hours

Total distance: 4 km (2.5 miles)

Hike Accommodation

The tour includes 1 night's accommodation with breakfast and dinner at the Rockriver Hotel (3 stars) or similar, with pricing per person in a double room with a private bathroom.

Admission to Huayna Picchu

To visit Huayna Picchu mountain, you must book your own entrance ticket through the Peruvian Ministry of Culture website.

Important Info

If the activity is canceled due to strikes or weather conditions, an alternative date will be offered. If an alternative is not possible, a full refund will be provided, excluding the Inca Trail entrance fee (222 PEN), which is non-refundable.

4-Day Tour

If you have more time, consider a 4-day route to Machu Picchu via the Short Inca Trail.