2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Short Inca Trail with Hotel

After breakfast at your hotel, continue your 2 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with a guided visit to the legendary Inca citadel.

Board the tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where your professional guide will accompany you along the route assigned to your entrance ticket.

During the approximately two- to two-and-a-half-hour guided visit, learn about the history, architecture, agricultural terraces, and cultural importance of this extraordinary archaeological site.

Your guide will provide information about the areas included in your authorized circuit. The specific route and entrance time depend on official ticket availability and are confirmed as part of your reservation.

After completing the visit, return by tourist bus to Aguas Calientes. You will have free time to purchase lunch independently before boarding your return Expedition train to Ollantaytambo.

Upon arrival, a Kantu Peru Tours representative will assist with your transportation back to your hotel in Cusco, bringing your two-day hiking and cultural experience to a close.

Day 2 Details

• Destination: Machu Picchu
• Guided visit: Approximately 2–2.5 hours
• Machu Picchu elevation: Approximately 2,430 m (7,972 ft)
• Difficulty: Easy for the guided visit, with walking and stone steps
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Return: Expedition train and transportation to Cusco

Yes. The package includes the official permit for the Km 104 Short Inca Trail and the Machu Picchu entrance ticket associated with the itinerary. Both are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Yes. The package includes one night in a three-star hotel in Aguas Calientes. Unlike the Classic Inca Trail, this itinerary does not require camping.

Yes. The hiking route passes through Inti Punku, also known as the Sun Gate, where travelers may enjoy panoramic views of Machu Picchu, depending on weather conditions and official access regulations.

The package includes one box lunch and one dinner on the first day, followed by breakfast on the second day. Additional meals, including lunch after the Machu Picchu visit, are not included unless expressly confirmed.

The two-day route begins at Km 104 and includes one main hiking day, a hotel stay in Aguas Calientes, and a guided Machu Picchu visit the following day. The Classic Inca Trail follows a longer mountain route, includes three nights of camping, and reaches higher elevations.

The regulated Inca Trail network normally closes during February for annual maintenance and conservation work. Travelers planning a February visit should consider alternative Machu Picchu experiences and confirm the official operating calendar.

We recommend reserving as early as possible, especially during popular travel periods. Official trekking permits are limited, and the hotel, train, and Machu Picchu entrance arrangements depend on availability for your selected date.

The tour includes Expedition train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Km 104 and from Aguas Calientes back to Ollantaytambo. It also covers transportation between Cusco and the train station, along with tourist bus transfers between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. All scheduled transportation is coordinated by Kantu Peru Tours.

Inca Trail permits are issued using each traveler's passport information and are generally non-transferable. Changing your travel date or personal details after confirmation may require a new permit, subject to official availability and applicable conditions. We recommend checking your passport information carefully before booking and contacting Kantu Peru Tours if you need assistance.