Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - KM 104 - Aguas Calientes
Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you along the Sacred Valley of Incas to Ollantaytambo train station. Here you will be boarding the tourist train to the trailhead in Km.104.
The trail head is named after its distance from Cusco on the way to Machu Picchu. Here we will begin the full day hike. Our local expert will be helping you to cross the control where your permit to hike the Inca Trail will be verified against your passport.
We will begin with a gradual uphill hike to Winay Wayna. In Quechua the name means forever young. After touring the complex, we will be stopping for lunch at the campsite.
From here, we will continue hiking to Sun Gate or Inti Punku. You will be rewarded with the first site of the lost city of Incas, Machu Picchu.
We will then take a bus down to Aguas Calientes town. Here we will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
The hotel crew will be handing you over a snack box. You will then be boarding a bus to Machu Picchu citadel. It takes 25 minutes.
Our guide will be giving you a detailed tour of the citadel for two hours. You will be visiting some of the prime sites which will give you in-depth information about the citadel.
If you have booked to climb Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain our guide will be directing you to the entrance. If you intend to hike one of these mountains do advise us at the time of booking.
Alternatively, you can hike to the sun gate. It offers a spectacular view of the citadel. Sungate is the point of entrance to the citadel for those on Inca Trail.
You will be taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will be boarding the train to Ollantaytambo.
Our representative will be meeting you and will be transferring you back to your hotel in the city of Cusco. You will be reaching Cusco at approximately 09:00 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
07:00 AM
2 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : wendyaB4636YM
This is a great way to experience Machu Picchu on a shorter hike! We had booked as a small group but it ended up just being the two of us and our guide Frank. The communication from the company was excellent from start to finish. We were always kept well informed via WhatsApp.
I'd say you need a moderate level of fitness to complete this day hike as there are a lot of steps and uneven surfaces. It took us around 5 hours to complete the hike and we had plenty of stops along the way. After being picked up from our hotel at 5 am by John and his driver we were given the option to stop for breakfast at a restaurant closer to the hike which was lovely (not included in cost) . The same restaurant had prepared us a packed lunch (included in cost) which was very tasty and more than adequate.
Frank our guide on the hike and for our visit to Machu Picchu was very friendly and knowledgeable and made it a great experience. He looked after us very well.
Seeing Machu Picchu for the first time is truly a magical experience ❤
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : E2219NEhelent
It was always my dream to go to Machu Picchu and Fernando went out of his way to make our experience exceptional and stressfree!
Everything was seamless (despite the rain) and we learned so much about Inca history and culture along our hike.
I cannot urge you enough to book with them and request Fernando - you won’t regret it! ⛰️
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : H7817HZnatashaa
Our guide Fernando, was very attentive and made the experience extremely enjoyable. He went above and beyond to ensure we were doing great, took stops as needed, and got all the right Instagram photos! 10/10 would recommend, can’t wait to see Fernando again next time I’m in Peru.
Definitely consider Fernando on your tour!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : rachela553
We have had an incredible trip with Adolfo on the Machu Picchu vacation package. He has been very knowledgeable and the views are breath taking. The trip was well planned and we didn’t have to do a thing. 100% recommend, a must do.
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Posted On : 2023-11-16
Posted By : Z9444LGrubyt
John and his team took care of us from the beginning until the end of our trip. He is very kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. We had an awesome itinerary and our day is full of fun and adventures. The highlight for me is hiking the short Inca trail and seeing the beauty of Machu Picchu. It is a trip of a lifetime that I will cherish forever. Thank you John ! I will highly recommend you to my friends !
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Posted On : 2023-10-30
Posted By : deniselC7824IF
This October (2023) I had the opportunity to explore Peru with Machu Picchu Tours. John Taqquere Villanueva was our tour guide. I was traveling with a group of friends and we had an amazing experience! John is an experienced guide with a passion to show his tourist clients the ancestral Inca history and ruins. As a good photographer himself, he helped us capture perfect moments and memories from Peru. He also made sure we were safe while traveling through the country. I highly recommend Machu Picchu Tours to anyone who wants to travel to Peru.
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Posted On : 2023-10-30
Posted By : keyrenm2023
I had the best time of my life. This trip & hike was my dream. It’s been a bucketlist for a very long time. I highly recommend Machu Picchu Tours with John & his team. They’re very knowledgeable & they can provide answers to any questions you may have. The service was above & beyond. They will go extra mile for you. They will take your pictures & videos per your hearts content😊. John & his team were very patient with my group. We are bunch of women who loves to hike & sometimes kinda loud but fun to hang out with. Machu Picchu Tours will get 10/10 from me. I will use them again if I ever return to Peru. Again, hats off to John & his team! My experience so far was wonderful & unforgettable. ♥️🫶🏼
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Posted On : 2023-10-26
Posted By : 848liliank
The Machu Picchu tours team is very passionate and knowledgeable, they took care of every detail of our trip and they even took our pictures. They are very caring and made sure we were safe at all times during our hikes and showed us how to breathe in high altitude hikes. We had an excellent experience, they were part of our group like a family.
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Posted On : 2023-10-21
Posted By : 504kendraj
John was a wonderful, patient tour guide taking 7 US Hike Junkie ladies from the US to hike the 2-day Inca Trail, Machu Picchu ruins, and Wayna Picchu. He is wo knowlegeable about Inca history and traditions. You can see the love he has for his ancestors. Thank you, John for an epic, unforgettable experience ❤️🙏
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Posted On : 2023-10-16
Posted By : katelD4179VQ
My group took the 2-day Inca Trail tour and had a fantastic time - definitely the highlight of our whole Peru trip. Of the 3 other tours we took from Cusco, this was by far our favorite company and experience. From the beginning they explained everything clearly and answered all our questions. Our guide Charly was the best. We never felt rushed and he took lots of time to explain the geography, botany, and history along the hike and in Machu Picchu citadel. As a group of 5 girls, we felt safe and cared for the whole time. Highly recommend this company for your tour.
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Posted On : 2023-09-01
