Inca Trail: 2-Day Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train
Overview
Overview:
The hike starts in KM 104- Chachabamba. You will be hiking along the last portion of the Classic Inca Trail, visiting Chachabama, Wiñaywayna, and enjoying the view of Choquesuysuy and Intipata Inca sites.
After 7 hours of hiking, you will arrive at the Sungate, from where you will have the first and most amazing view of Machu Picchu during the sunset. On the second day, we visit the great citadel with an expert tour guide.
Highlights:
• Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator
• Arrive at Machu Picchu twice at exclusive hours
• Return on the Panoramic trains
The hike starts in KM 104- Chachabamba. You will be hiking along the last portion of the Classic Inca Trail, visiting Chachabama, Wiñaywayna, and enjoying the view of Choquesuysuy and Intipata Inca sites.
After 7 hours of hiking, you will arrive at the Sungate, from where you will have the first and most amazing view of Machu Picchu during the sunset. On the second day, we visit the great citadel with an expert tour guide.
Highlights:
• Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator
• Arrive at Machu Picchu twice at exclusive hours
• Return on the Panoramic trains
Inclusions
- Safety briefing the day before the tour at 6:00 pm in our Office
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the tour
- All transportation during the duration of the trek
- Professional highly trained mountain tour guides
- 1 night 3-star hotel in Agua Calientes; Susanna INN or similar
- Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Bus up and down from Machu Picchu
- Panoramic trains to return (Vistadome or 360°)
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Lunch
- 1x Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Inca Trail
- Entry/Admission - Machu Picchu
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Sungate - Machu Picchu - Aguas Celientes
Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
Pick up at 4:00 am and drive to Ollantaytambo. From here it’s a 1-hour train ride along the Urubamba river from Ollantaytambo (in the highlands) to km 104 at Chachabamba (in the cloud forest), where we start our hike to Machu Picchu. Our first stop is a beautiful Inca ruin called Chachabamba.
After exploring the site we will hike for 4 hours until we arrive at Wiñay Huayna (the place that never gets old). An organic packed lunch and refreshments will be provided. Later we will continue our hike to the Sun Gate to catch your first glimpse of the Lost City of the Incas - a truly unforgettable sight.
From the Sun Gate, it’s a 1-hour downhill walk to the city. We will arrive in Machu Picchu in the afternoon and will, therefore, have the unique opportunity of experiencing the citadel almost empty. We will then take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we will have dinner, and spend the night in a hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Box lunch
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Accommodation included: 3-start Hotel Included
Day 2: Machu Picchu - The Lost City of the Incas
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Peru
We will wake up early to visit Machu Picchu - the Lost City of the Incas. We will go straight to the line to wait for the first buses to Machu Picchu at 5:30 am.
You can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu on a clear day. This is truly an unforgettable sight.
Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Montaña (tickets must be booked as far in advance). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and then take the Panoramic train and bus back to Cusco. TreXperience will meet you off the train and return you safely to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Sungate - Machu Picchu - Aguas Celientes
Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
Pick up at 4:00 am and drive to Ollantaytambo. From here it’s a 1-hour train ride along the Urubamba river from Ollantaytambo (in the highlands) to km 104 at Chachabamba (in the cloud forest), where we start our hike to Machu Picchu. Our first stop is a beautiful Inca ruin called Chachabamba.
After exploring the site we will hike for 4 hours until we arrive at Wiñay Huayna (the place that never gets old). An organic packed lunch and refreshments will be provided. Later we will continue our hike to the Sun Gate to catch your first glimpse of the Lost City of the Incas - a truly unforgettable sight.
From the Sun Gate, it’s a 1-hour downhill walk to the city. We will arrive in Machu Picchu in the afternoon and will, therefore, have the unique opportunity of experiencing the citadel almost empty. We will then take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we will have dinner, and spend the night in a hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Box lunch
•
Accommodation included: 3-start Hotel Included
Day 2: Machu Picchu - The Lost City of the Incas
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Peru
We will wake up early to visit Machu Picchu - the Lost City of the Incas. We will go straight to the line to wait for the first buses to Machu Picchu at 5:30 am.
You can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu on a clear day. This is truly an unforgettable sight.
Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Montaña (tickets must be booked as far in advance). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and then take the Panoramic train and bus back to Cusco. TreXperience will meet you off the train and return you safely to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
jennak992
May 2022
Truly one of the most incredible experiences of my life! My husband and I booked the private 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu through Trexperience because of the great reviews, and they exceeded every expectation. We were lucky enough to have Vincent as our guide – he was the best! He was a wonde...
Truly one of the most incredible experiences of my life! My husband and I booked the private 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu through Trexperience because of the great reviews, and they exceeded every expectation. We were lucky enough to have Vincent as our guide – he was the best! He was a wonderful storyteller, a patient and encouraging guide, and very flexible with personalizing the experience for us. He had an answer for every question we had, and would occasionally ask us questions that we wouldn't know the answer to – resulting in some of the most ridiculous jokes I've ever heard. Vincent also had a true respect and reverence for his history and traditional Inca customs, it was a beautiful experience to learn from him. We couldn't have asked for a better guide to lead us to Machu Picchu! Before starting the trail, we decided to stay overnight in Ollantaytambo to have a later wake up time (7AM pickup instead of 4AM, highly recommend). We decided to go with the private tour instead of a group because we wanted to go at our own pace, and honestly it wasn't that much more expensive than the group tour – especially worth it when we considered the level of effort to get out there in the first place. We started the day on the Panoramic train to KM 104. Try to get seats on the side by the river. It's beautiful from every angle, but that was definitely the place to get the best views. After getting off the train, we crossed the bridge and were greeted by an Andean Motmot! Such a lucky bird sighting! We were also fortunate to do the hike at the end of April, there were thousands of different orchids blooming on the trail. Right away, you encounter the Inca Site of Chachabamba, directly across the river. It's a great start to the trail before the ascent. The first half of the hike up to Wiñay Wayna was entirely uphill, it's challenging but definitely doable. For reference, my husband and I are in our early-30s and moderately fit – we exercise regularly, but nothing can really prepare you for the altitude. Definitely stay in Cusco a couple days, drink lots of coca tea, and do what you need to do to adjust. After about 2.5 hours, we entered into a shaded area with a beautiful waterfall that we took a nice rest at. About 20 minutes from there, we reached Wiñay Wayna! This site alone is seriously worth the effort, it's unbelievable from every direction. From there, the trail becomes a lot easier. Not as much continuous incline, Vincent referred to this part as "Inca flat" (basically quick ups and downs for the remainder of the hike). After one last push up a couple of daunting staircases, we reached the Sun Gate! It's a surreal and spiritual experience, I can't really put into words how special it was to see Machu Picchu in the distance. A little bit more walking from Intipunku, and we arrived at the bus station to be transported to Aguas Claientes. The next morning, we woke up early and hopped on the same bus to be taken back to Machu Picchu. We had reserved tickets to climb Huayna Picchu, which we were feeling a bit nervous about, but I am so glad we did it. Honestly, the view at the top was worth every single stair to get up there. There were so many beautiful orchids, butterflies, and birds that provided great incentive (an excuse) to take rests on the way up. A true highlight of the experience! We still had plenty of time in Machu Picchu itself to see all of the temples and walk through the ruins. When our time was up, we said goodbye and hopped on the panoramic train in Aguas Calientes to return to Cusco in time for dinner and an early night of sleep. This experience provided me with two of the best days of my life, and I could not recommend it more highly. A huge part of our experience was sharing it with Vincent, and I would absolutely recommend traveling with him if you can. We're already planning on coming back to do the 4-day trail with him in the future! Until then, my husband and I will cherish the memories made on this unforgettable trip.1Adam12APB
May 2022
First-time Peru travellers, we were drawn to Trexperience because of their good reviews and because they’re locally-owned. We went with the 2D/1N camping option because we wanted the hiking experience but because we were also unsure of the physical toll (recently-problematic knee) of the 4-day tr...
First-time Peru travellers, we were drawn to Trexperience because of their good reviews and because they’re locally-owned. We went with the 2D/1N camping option because we wanted the hiking experience but because we were also unsure of the physical toll (recently-problematic knee) of the 4-day trek. As it turns out, the 2D/1N hiking experience is very doable (12km on a mostly gradual ascent). Makes me want to come back for the 4D trek! Good up-front communication with the details of the trip clearly laid out in English. Our guide, Sonya, was fantastic. Warm, friendly, and all-knowing with respect to Inca history. The pace was easy, as was the conversation along the way. For people trying to decide between the camping option and the slightly cheaper hotel option, the difference - as far as I can make out - is that the camping option means travelling with porters who lay out mind-blowing & stomach-filling spreads along the way (2B, 1L, 1D). It was far more lavish than we imagined and made us wonder how we’d be able to continue hiking with such a full stomachs! We’re normally accustomed to ‘pack your own lunches’ to hiking. The camping location is at the valley bottom alongside the sacred Urubamba River. Tents, sleeping bags, deluxe mattresses all provided. It was pretty cool waking up to coca tea and a vertical view up through the clouds to Machu Picchu high above. Short walk back to nearby Aguas Calientes to catch the bus back up to Machu Picchu. You definitely want to arrive early (and we did) because the crowds filing their way through Machu Picchu can get quite long. One of the things we really appreciated about this package was that we got to see Machu Picchu twice, once at the end of the first day (at the end of the Inca Trail) and once more the second day when we had ample time (2-3hrs) to leisurely explore the site. This worked out to our advantage because the first day was sunny and clear while the second day was misty (and mysterious). Truly, the best of both experiences. Another thing we really enjoyed about the 2D option was that it was a very personal experience. Given the popularity of the 4-day trek, the groups can get large (a dozen or so?). For the 2D trek, it was just the two of us and our guide. There was room for more, but we were the only ones that day. Same for the next trek after us. The result was a very personalized experience. We set our own pace, stopped when we wanted, and had easy, direct access to our guide, Sonya. It felt like a private tour even though we didn’t pay for one. The only reason I didn’t give this 5/5 stars (apart from being a hard marker!) is that there were a few (very) minor hiccups with some logistical pieces that Sonya and the porters were adeptly able to manage in the moment. Overall, we felt like we were in very good hands from start to finish. I recommend Trexperience and would definitely consider using them again if/when we return for the 4-day trek. For context, we’re a father-son travel duo, ages 50 & 18. We both exercise regularly and enjoy being outdoors. All aspects of the trip were within our physical limits and comfort level.Amy M
April 2022
fantastic tour with Sonia! There were strikes going on at the time so it made it more interesting, but I always felt in safe and capable hands. the food was great, and the hotel was clean and big with a great view of the river. great hike and coming over the last hill to the sun gate was breathta...
fantastic tour with Sonia! There were strikes going on at the time so it made it more interesting, but I always felt in safe and capable hands. the food was great, and the hotel was clean and big with a great view of the river. great hike and coming over the last hill to the sun gate was breathtaking. the tour of MP the second morning was great also.Elsa T
April 2022
We had an absolutely phenomenal time! Alex our guide was a legend - so knowledgeable and attentive! The experience is great for people looking for a taste of the inca trail without trekking and camping for 4 days. We highly recommend it and if you can pick your guide, definitely go for Alex!
We had an absolutely phenomenal time! Alex our guide was a legend - so knowledgeable and attentive! The experience is great for people looking for a taste of the inca trail without trekking and camping for 4 days. We highly recommend it and if you can pick your guide, definitely go for Alex!Martin_FFAF89
April 2022
Incredible tour! Nilton was the best guide that i could have asked for. Great knowledge, friendly and he was just a great human being! The company itself were very professional, organised and responsive. The tour itself was brilliant. The scenery and the trail were beautiful and would love to d...
Incredible tour! Nilton was the best guide that i could have asked for. Great knowledge, friendly and he was just a great human being! The company itself were very professional, organised and responsive. The tour itself was brilliant. The scenery and the trail were beautiful and would love to do this again! Would give this tour more than 5/5 if i could, highly recommend!!V654OYevas
April 2022
We went with TreXperience on the two-day Inca Trail incl. Machu Picchu. Unfortunately in the time of the trip, local farmers declared a strike for 2 days and closed all ways from and to Cusco as well as they prohibited the train to leave to Aguas Calientes (here is the starting point to Machu Pic...
We went with TreXperience on the two-day Inca Trail incl. Machu Picchu. Unfortunately in the time of the trip, local farmers declared a strike for 2 days and closed all ways from and to Cusco as well as they prohibited the train to leave to Aguas Calientes (here is the starting point to Machu Picchu trip). Our agency reacted very fast and transported us to Aguas Calientes a day before, rebooked the train, found a guide who went with us one day sooner so that we can do our trip as planned. Like 90% of agencies canceled the trip and tourists had to stay 2 days in Cusco doing nothing or because of thight schedule missed Machu Picchu. Other few agencies took the tourists to Ollantayambo, a place from which you took a train to Machu Picchu. But because the train didn't leave, their trips were also canceled. We were very lucky that our agency thought about all possible scenarios and reacted quickly. The same happened on the way back. When the agency found out from their local sources that the train will still not leave the stations, they immediately found another way how to get us from Aguas Calientes back to Cusco, so that we don't have to stay there and pay for an additional night in hotel. Really really amazing 🤩 What I would recommend all tourists - if you travel with any agency, but they don't pick you up at your hotel, but you meet with them at the Ollantayambo train station, go to the ticket sales office and let them print your tickets. Your agency have your tickets for sure, but the station and boarding to train is crazy, it's totally chaotic and if you don't find your agency on time, you will still have your tickets and can board the train. At the train sales office, they print you the tickets at no costs, they already have your name and personal details in the system.