Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu - 2 Days (Private Tour)

st, then board the train to Kilometer 104, the start of the Short Inca Trail. Hike 11 km (6.8 miles) along original Inca stone paths through lush cloud forest. Visit the stunning ruins of Wiñay Wayna before enjoying a picnic with mountain views. Continue to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Descend to the upper terraces for iconic photos, then take the shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes for hotel check-in and evening at leisure. Distance: 11 km | Highest Point: 2,720 m | Weather: Warm & humid

After a 30-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes, enter the citadel and enjoy panoramic viewpoints before a 2–3 hour guided tour along Circuit 3 (Royal Route). Explore the Temple of the Sun, agricultural terraces, Sacred Rock, and Temple of the Condor while learning about Incan history and engineering. Optional hikes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain are self-guided (permit required). Return by train to Ollantaytambo and private transfer to Cusco, arriving around 7:30 PM. Meals: Breakfast | Climate: Warm & humid