2 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu Trip – Short Inca Trail Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am. We will then drive you to the train station of Ollantaytambo. From here, you’ll join the 6:00 am train from Ollantaytambo to Chachabamba, where Km 104 begins.

Throughout the train ride, you’ll be able to admire the spectacular views of the farmlands below and the snow-capped Andes mountains in the distance. This region is also known as ‘The Sacred Valley of the Incas’ and is packed with stunning sightseeing opportunities.

The train passes alongside the Urubamba River, which is one of the major sources of the Amazon River. The Urubamba River is teeming with birdlife, so this is a great opportunity to spot Andean Condors, hawks, and hummingbirds.

Once we arrive at Chachabamba, we’ll start the hike at the Km 104 Trailhead, which is 2,050 m (6,824 ft) above sea level. Before embarking on this Machu Picchu trek, we’ll check that you have everything and provide you with a packed lunch.

The first Inca site is just 5 minutes from the trailhead, where our guide will tell you some unique facts about the area. We’ll also snap a lovely group photo before continuing the uphill trek toward the Wiñay Wayna Archeological Site.

After hiking for roughly 3 hours, we will reach the most beautiful Inca site on the Inca Trail – Wiñay Wayna (which means Forever Young) at 2650 m (8600 ft). This is a wonderful Inca site where you can enjoy the amazing view of the Urubamba River with a nice waterfall in the background. There are elaborate water fountains, temples, and some agricultural terraces, which provide a perfect opportunity to learn more about the way of the Inca knowledge and their history.

Before leaving Wiñay Wayna, we’ll take more group pictures at Sun Gate, where Machu Picchu will fill the backdrop. After taking in the once-in-a-lifetime views and getting your souvenir photos, we begin our descent to Machu Picchu for sunset. The best aspect of this hiking tour is that you’ll arrive at Machu Picchu in the afternoon when there aren’t many visitors. The sunset also provides glorious photo opportunities, which is another bonus.

After taking photos, we’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to check in to the hotel, which has been pre-booked. Once everyone is checked in and your luggage is retrieved, we’ll head to the number one restaurant for dinner, Indio Feliz. This restaurant is considered the best in Aguas Calientes.

After the amazing dinner (included in the tour price), you can return to the hotel. We definitely recommend you go to bed early and get enough rest for the following day. After all, you’ll need a lot of energy for your visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Note: We generally book the accommodation at the 3-star Inti Punku Inn or something similar.