Private 2-day Inca Trail Hike

Name: Private 2-day Inca Trail Hike
Brand: Peru Spirit Adventure
SKU: 5896587112332
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2 Days / 1 Night | Starting From: $ 0.00 per person

KM 104 - Chachabamba - WiñayWayna - Sun Gate - Machu Picchu

Private 2-day Inca Trail Hike

2 Days / 1 Night

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Hiking, Archaeology & Cultural

Max Altitude

2,720 m / 8,924 ft

Activity Level

Moderate

Group Size

Only You and Your Party

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Custom 2-day Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Tour

Explore the best that Inca Trail and Machu Picchu has to offer in a Private Service

Private 2-Day Inca Trail Tour – Embark on an amazing 2-day adventure along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with an exclusive private tour guide and experience the highlights of the famous Inca Trail and Machu Picchu in a private 2-day trek on the Inca Trail – short version.

This private 2-day Inca Trail tour is an exclusive tour designed for those travelers who do not like the idea of traveling in a group; and want to customize the trip to their needs, preferences, and walk the Short Inca Trail route at their own speed with a private guide at their side.

Embark on the awe-inspiring journey of a lifetime along the ancient Inca Trail in a private trek to Machu Picchu and experience everything wonderful about the last stretch of the classic 4-day trek in a couple of days. Immerse yourself in the captivating blend of history, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible wildlife on this 2-day adventure through the Andean rainforest.

Hike Peru’s famous Inca Trail to the iconic Machu Picchu with an authentic Local Tour Operator and discover the wonder of the 2-Day Inca Trail Hike with an experienced Short Inca Trail Tour Guide witnessing mind-blowing highland vistas and living a unique experience as you embark on this once-in-a-lifetime 2-day trek.

This is the ultimate trek for the most epic Inca experience and to learn all about their history. So, what are you waiting for? Put on your hiking boots and retrace ancient Inca steps and experience the Short Inca Trail route, explicitly tailored to your preferences with Peru Spirit Adventure team!

Trip Details of the Inca Trail Private Tour 2 days

Service Level – Upgraded Comfort

Experience our comfort trips or premium short Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu led by Peru Spirit Adventure experts, an experienced crew at your side, or top trip leaders/guides. This short 2-day/1-night Inca Trail itinerary are carefully crafted and fully planned, with plenty of free time to roam, to let you hike at your own pace, with a private tour guide to support you.

Short Inca Trail Difficulty

The short Inca trail 2 days difficulty is classified as an easy-moderate ★★★☆☆ trek with minimal altitude gain and is recommended for travellers in a good physical state. If you are fairly fit, take regular exercise and do not have weight problems or problems with your knees or ankles so, this Inca trail short trek is perfect for you.

Limited Spaces

Yes. To protect the historical trail, or trail network of Inca footpaths called Qhapaq Ñan, meaning “Royal Road,” and because of the high demand of the route, the limit of spaces for the Inca Trail 2 day trek is 250 per day. That is why you should reserve your space as soon as possible. Spaces can be filled up 2 to 3 months in advance. Spaces fill more quickly in the high tourist season, from May to September.

Group Size – Private Tour – Only You and Your Party

Minimum of 02 passengers is required for trek departure. We are happy to arrange private/customized treks and itineraries for family groups, couple travelers, friends, or solo travelers – please email us for more details at info@peruspiritadventure.com, you are welcome to our Private Short Inca Trail 2 days to Machu Picchu!

Activities

Private Transfer by Car/ Van from Cusco to Train Station, Ride on the Train to Km 104 “Inca Trail Entrance,” Hiking/Trekking, Archaeological Site Tours, Nature, Cultural Adventures.

Acclimatization

Since the short Inca Trail trek is carried out at a much lower altitude than the classic 4-day Inca Trail; you do not need to worry about acclimatization as much, although many people still find themselves short of breath when arriving at Wiñay Wayna so this trek should certainly not be considered an easy option. We recommend 1-day in Cusco before embarking on the Sacred Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Hotel/Accommodation

This 2-day Inca Trail tour or 2-day hike to Machu Picchu includes one night accommodation in a nice and comfortable 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (based on double occupancy and triple occupancy in case of families or friends) with breakfast included and private bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi, breakfast, as well as luggage storage while you visit Machu Picchu. You can also book the tour without hotel, if you prefer to book it on your own. Just let us know.

Important Note

While we expect the Short Inca Trail 2 days to Machu Picchu will run as the itinerary describes. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, eg, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company. Force Majeure is any event that Peru Spirit Adventure cannot even with all due care foresee, control or avoid.

What's it like

Take a Private Machu Picchu Hiking Tour or Hike the Short Inca Trail in a Private Group led by a Private Local Guide!

A private 2-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is a perfect option for couples, families with children, or a group of friends who would love a more personalized and private service.

Do you want to hike the best route in Peru but you are short on time? And don’t like the idea of traveling in a group? Then our Private 2-Day Inca Trail Tour is for you. Hike the most amazing last part of the Inca Trail 4 days, admiring the beautiful cloud forest, colorful orchids, stunning views and passing Inca ruins en route to Machu Picchu.

Learn all about the ancient culture of the Incas and connect with nature and Mother Earth in the most stunning landscapes; and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) late in the afternoon and have the unique opportunity to see the Machu Picchu citadel empty.

Your comfort is a top priority to us, which is why you spend the night in a lovely hotel in Aguas Calientes before visiting the almighty Machu Picchu, of Peru. Enjoy a rewarding dinner after your day of trekking and get a good night’s sleep.

Arrive early on the second day to witness the amazing sunrise at Machu Picchu and enjoy a two-hour private guided tour of Machu Picchu to learn all about the importance of the fortress before heading down for lunch and the journey back to Cusco. This trip of a lifetime is a must and doable when you don’t have long in Cusco.

Book online a private 2-day Inca Trail tour or a private Trek to Machu Picchu for the people at your party and experience the Inca Trail and enjoy this fantastic hike in Peru. You will hike with and our knowledgeable Trek Leaders that are exceptionally natural and cultural teachers. This Private Machu Picchu trek is available every day.

HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on a private 2-day trek on the Inca Trail in Peru and hike the fabulous short Inca trail to Machu Picchu starting from Cusco or from the Sacred Valley with Peru’s #1 tour operator
Explore The Express Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in a 2-day hike and visit Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, Sun Gate (Intipunku), and Machu Picchu with hotel accommodations
Experience the magic of Machu Picchu with our exclusive 2-day Short Inca Trail tour, on this 2-Day Guided Tour, you will have the opportunity to experience both sunset and sunrise views at Machu Picchu.
During the short Inca trail tour of 2 days and 1 night to Machu Picchu, will hike the most legendary trekking route in Latin America: a trail more than 500 years old.

Itinerary At a Glance

DAY
1
Cusco – Ollantaytambo – KM 104 – Machu Picchu

Our Short Inca Trail of 2 days and 1 night to the citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru, begins early in the morning, your guide will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco at 4:00 am to transfer in a private transport to Ollantaytambo upon arrival we will board the train to Km 104-Chachabamba.
Walk along the fabled Inca trail to this fabulous UNESCO World Heritage site with a private tour guide, exploring Inca archaeological sites of Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, Sun Gate and get your first glimpse of Machu Picchu before spending the night in Aguas Calientes.
DAY
2
Visit to the “Lost City Of The Incas” – Train Journey Back to Cusco

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and then take the bus that will take you to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and then our guide will begin the guided tour so that you can better understand the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu before coming back to Aguas Calientes
In the afternoon you will board the return train to Ollantaytambo, and our private transportation will take you back to Cusco—arrive around 7:00 pm.

Full itinerary of the Private 2-day Inca Trail Hike

DAY 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – KM 104 – Machu Picchu

Our 2-Day Private Tour of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, starts early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco at 4:00 am to transfer for 2 hours in a private van to the train station in Ollantaytambo. If you stay in Ollantaytambo or the Sacred Valley, the pick-up could be around 5.00 am or 5:30 am.

The exact pick-up time of the short Inca trail tour of 2 days and 1 night to Machu Picchu will be confirmed at your briefing, as they might fluctuate based on where you are staying.

Upon arrival to the Ollantaytambo train station, we will board the first trains for a scenic 1 hour and 25 minutes ride through the mountains and cloud forests with breathtaking scenery to the starting point of the Inca Trail short trek, called Chachabamba (Km 104), located in the cloud forest at 2,100m/6,927ft!

Once we will get off the train, we will pass the checkpoint, where you must show the original passport. Then, we begin our short adventure trip to Machu Picchu on foot, near the Vilcanota or Urubamba River, between jungle and mountain landscape.

After walking less than 10 minutes, the first point we reach is Chachabamba, a small archaeological complex very important in the time of the Incas where your tour guide will fill you in on the Inca Trails’ history.

After seeing the breathtaking Inca ruins, we start hiking for 4 hours up through the original path of the Incas enjoying the beautiful Andean mountains and beautiful waterfall to the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna (‘Forever Young’), one of the most breathtaking Inca monuments on the Inca Trail, located at about 2,650 meters (8,695 feet) above sea level.

Wiñay Wayna is an impressive archaeological site built into a steep hillside overlooking the Urubamba River which has Inka terraces or platforms, as well as religious and ceremonial site.

You will have enough of time to appreciate the beauty of this place, the architecture and design are amazing, stone canals and fountains, the tranquility and stories from our expert guide.

After exploring Wiñay Wayna Inca site and lunching, we will continue our hike for 1-hour to Sun Gate, where you will get your first glimpse of Machu Picchu in all its splendor. We will reach Sun Gate between 3 and 4 p.m. when the Machu Picchu crowds have thinned down, and you may visit this location with fewer people.

Next, we begin to descend to Machu Picchu for 1 more hour with breathtaking views. We’ll arrive at Machu Picchu in the late afternoon, allowing us to see the empty citadel.

Last, we will board the bus and travel for 25 minutes to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), where we will transfer you to the hotel to settle and spend the night in this beautiful town and enjoy dinner at nice local restaurant.

Highest elevation: 2,720m / 8,924 ft
Lowest elevation: 2,100m/6,927ft
Total Walking Distance: 12 km /7.5 miles
Meals: Lunch, snacks, and dinner
Duration: 7 hours
Accommodation: La Cabaña (or similar)
Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 2: Visit to the “Lost City Of The Incas” – Train Journey Back to Cusco

On the final and most important day, very early in the morning we will have breakfast at the hotel and prepare for the tour’s highlight: Visiting Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.

We will board the buses at 6:00am or 6:00am that will take us to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu for 25 minutes. We will arrive at Machu Picchu in the early morning. On a clear day, you may be able to glimpse the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu.

At impressive Inca site of Machu Picchu recharge your energies and enjoy the impressive view from the citadel, and then our guide will begin the guided tour so that you can better know the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu. Then, your tour guide will take you to explore the farming terraces, temples, and palaces, and most spectacular parts of the extensive archaeological complex.

After the guided tour and the guided walk through Machu Picchu, you will have time to freely explore Machu Picchu as you please, perhaps walk to some less visited parts, or chill out around.

Optional: If you want to get the most out of your time in Machu Picchu or want to indulge activities on your own if you choose (not included in the price)

Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there (tickets must be booked as far in advance as possible).

Once we’ve finished our tour of Machu Picchu and explore the 15th-century Inca citadel, we’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes where you can relax and have lunch (not included) and explore the town.

Later in the afternoon, you will board the Vistadome Panoramic Train back to Ollantaytambo, where we will pick you up and transfer you in a private van back to Cusco. The expected arrival time is at 7 pm back in your hotel.

Max altitude: 2400 m – 7874 ft
Guided tour: 2-3 hours
Meals: Only breakfast at hotel
Difficulty: Moderate

WHAT IS INCLUDED ON 2-DAY INCA TRAIL HIKE?

Safety briefing at your hotel the day before the start of the Short Inca Trail
Pick up from your hotel on the morning of the Inca Trail tour
All transfer service on a private Van with a professional driver
Professional English speaking guide
1 night 3-star hotel in Agua Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo)
1 Box Lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu with Circuit #3
Bus down from Machu Picchu on day 1
Round trip buses to Machu Picchu on day 2
Train to Km 104 (Expedition or Voyager)
Panoramic trains to return (Vistadome or 360°)
Drop off back at your hotel
Oxygen tank, and first aid kit
Complimentary luggage storage
All taxes and booking fees included

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

International flights and airport taxes
Hotel before/after the tour
1st breakfast and last day lunch
Huayna Picchu or Montaña entrances (please request upon booking)
Additional and personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, snacks, etc.
Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
PayPal or wire transfer fees
Additional costs or delays beyond our control
Gratuities

Why Peru Spirit Adventures!

Peru Spirit Adventure is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco, Peru, in the Ancient Capital of the Inca Empire! Peru Spirit Adventure was founded by a Peruvian with over many years of guiding experience, and is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.

We are an agency with a great spirit of adventure and passionate about travel, dedicated to offer the best tourist services, to take you to discover the vast riches, natural and archaeological of each corner of the country.

We provide high quality service as well as focusing on having small groups to enhance the travel experience and customize any tour or trek to suit your travel, fitness, budget, and time preferences. This is what makes us stand out from other tour operators.

We create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE. Our guides in Peru are hand selected by the owners of Peru Spirit Adventure. All guides for our tours and treks are native to Peru and speak fluent English to ensure excellent communication and a positive experience overall.

We pride ourselves on providing 5 star service before, during, and after your trip. Peru Spirit Adventure is dedicated to excellent customer service and adventure experiences. We have been awarded from Trip Advisor the Certificate of Excellence for the last three years. Please check out our reviews and certificates of excellence on, TRIPADVISOR for yourself!

We are direct operators of all the tours and treks we offer, from family trips, honeymoon trips and luxury travel, including adventure tours to Peruvian Andes. Please email us to customize your trip in Peru.

Our tours & treks are operated in private service with a mínimum of 2 people to confirm the departure – Max 8 / Average 4 guests, ensuring a small group feel and specialized attention.

We are a responsible and sustainable tour operator – Our mission is to provide exceptional tours, treks, and adventure trips. During our trips, we make every effort to minimize negative impacts and maximize the benefits to the local people and natural environments we visit. We pay fair, livable wages, ensuring we hire and maintain the absolute best guides and support staff. We are proud of our team without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer the best service and lifetime experiences to our clie

Travel Guide

Preparing with us your Inca Trail Experience

This trek is often known as “the two day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu”, “the Sacred Inca Trail to Machu Picchu” or the “Camino Real de los Incas”.

The trek starts at Km 104 (104 kilometers along the railway from Cusco) and involves a four hour walk uphill to Wiñay Wayna and a couple of hours further to Machu Picchu making it ideal for trekkers wanting to experience at least a part of the Inca Trail but haven’t got the time (or energy) to complete the full 4 day trek.

As with the 4 day version of the Inca Trail, regulations introduced in 2002 have prevented individuals from doing the trek solo. The majority of the new regulation sapply for the 2 day trek.

In the past trekkers have always been able to spend the first night of the trek at the basic hostal located at Wiñay Wayna. However due to many complaints about the standard and cleanliness of this hostal the hostal was closed at the end of 2004. This means that trekkers must now continue their trek all the way to Machu Picchu and spend the night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes. Groups then return to Machu Picchu for a guided tour on the second day.

This itinerary is rated moderate and should only be undertaken by people who are fairly fit and take regular exercise. The trek starts at 2100m (KM 104) and climbs to 2700m (Wiñay Wayna) before descending to 2400m (Machu Picchu). Since the trek is carried out at a much lower altitude than the Short 2 day Inca Trail trek you do not need to worry about acclimatization as much, although many people still find themselves short of breath when arriving at Wiñay Wayna so this trek should certainly not be considered an easy option.

Apart from the waterfalls just before Wiñay Wayna there are no other places to refill your water bottle up (purify before drinking). Therefore it is recommended that you start the trek with at least 1.5 litres of water.

Why you’ll love our Private Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu?

Enjoy the unique experience of entering Machu Picchu for the first time through the Sun Gate and exploring the site with your knowledgeable guide.

Enjoy the sunset in Machu Picchu on the first day with few people around, and arrive early on the second day to witness the amazing sunrise by taking a short-but-sweet 2-day trek to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail

This trek combines highlights from the Classic 4 days Inca Trail, with some of the most beautiful Inca ruins nestled in the cloud forest’s dense vegetation.

Experience the magic of Machu Picchu with our exclusive 2-day Short Inca Trail tour, on this 2-Day Guided Tour, you will have the opportunity to experience both sunset and sunrise views at Machu Picchu.

An adventure trekking through the mountains and the jungle, which was very well known by the Incas, one of the best ways to reach Machu Picchu.

This amazing 2-day adventure trekking through the mountains and Andean rainforest to the magic of Machu Picchu is an adventure you don’t want to miss out on, since the 2 day trek is the best way to appreciate the Inca Trail’s highlights and discover the Inca’s steps