Peru · Trekking

2-Day Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu via Wiñaywayna

2 Days Round trip from Cusco Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel the world-famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu without camping
  • 02 Visit the Inca ruins of Wiñaywayna along the trail
  • 03 Enjoy your first elevated views of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku
  • 04 Explore Machu Picchu's most important archaeological locations with a guided tour
  • 05 Spend time in Aguas Calientes with the option to climb Huayna Picchu
  • 06 Visit the beautiful Temple of the Moon

Follow the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on a 2-day journey that is a great option for visitors with limited time. Experience this world-famous route without camping as you travel through the Sacred Valley town of Ollantaytambo, visit the Inca ruins of Wiñaywayna, and arrive in Aguas Calientes. Take in your first views of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku, then enjoy a guided tour of the site's most important and impressive archaeological locations. You can also visit the Temple of the Moon and enjoy sightseeing at this remarkable destination.

At Inti Punku, enjoy your first views of Machu Picchu from above.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Wiñay Wayna
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Cusco to the Inca Trail and Aguas Calientes

  • Pick up at your Cusco hotel early in the morning for travel to the Sacred Valley town of Ollantaytambo.

  • From there, travel with your guide by train to the point of entry for the official Inca Trail.

  • During the hike, visit the Inca ruins of Wiñaywayna and break for lunch.

  • Continue on to the Sun Gate, or Inti Punku. At Inti Punku, enjoy your first views of Machu Picchu from above.

  • From there, descend to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will check into the hotel for the evening and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before resting.

Duration: 6.5 hours/13 km

2
Day 02

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

  • After an early breakfast in Aguas Calientes, walk or take a bus to Machu Picchu.

  • Start the visit with a 2-3 hour guided tour, which will provide an introduction to the most important and impressive locations at the archaeological site. Early morning is quieter at the ruins, and you can enjoy the beauty and the magic of Machu Picchu before most visitors arrive.

  • After your tour, have free time to explore on your own, climb Huayna Picchu (additional charge, and entry must be purchased in advance), or visit the beautiful Temple of the Moon.

  • Meet in the afternoon in Aguas Calientes for a late lunch and the return train to Cusco. At the station, be met by the driver for hotel drop-off in Cusco.

Duration: Dependent on your activity preferences.

Inti Punku, Wiñay Wayna, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Where this trip takes you

Inti Punku, Wiñay Wayna, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cusco 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Licensed tour guide in Peru

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cusco, Peru
Tour start
Cusco, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Cusco.

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