Inca Trail with Camping 2D/1N
- 2 Days
- Hiking, camping, adventure, history and culture
Overview
This is a shorter version of the Inca Trail for those who cannot commit to the full trek. You travel by train to Km 104, walk through cloud forest to the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna, enjoy your first view of the sanctuary and spend the night at a camp prepared by our team.
The next morning you go up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit and free time to explore. Permits are limited, so we recommend booking well in advance and, if you can, spending a day or two in Cusco beforehand to adjust to the altitude.
- Tour type
- Hiking, camping, adventure, history and culture
Inclusions
What's included
- Bus Cusco – Ollantaytambo
- Train to Km 104
- Return train to Ollantaytambo
- Inca Trail entry permit
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish)
- Camping equipment
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Bus Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (Consettur, 1 trip)
- First aid kit
- Oxygen balloon
- Transport Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Not included
- Breakfast on day 1; lunch and dinner on day 2
- Tips (optional)
- Extra expenses such as souvenirs and additional food
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- Snacks (buy them in Cusco)
- Personal items
Itinerary
Day 1Cusco – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna – Camp
We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 am and drive to Ollantaytambo, where we take the train to Km 104. After the permit and passport check we start walking, with orchids along the path, to Wiñay Wayna, "forever young" in Quechua, an Inca site that may have been a house for priests. From there we enjoy views of the Urubamba River, the cloud forest and a first look at the sanctuary. We then go down to the Puente Ruinas camp, where our team has the tents and food ready. A welcome tea, dinner and rest follow.
Day 2Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We wake at 4:30 am and go up to Machu Picchu in time for sunrise. Your guide leads a tour of 90 minutes to 2 hours, then you can explore at your own pace. Around midday we return to Aguas Calientes for lunch on your own, take the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by bus to Cusco.
Recommendations
- Medium backpack
- Light clothing
- Trekking shoes
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Warm clothing
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Cap or hat
- Insect repellent
- Sunglasses
- Snacks
- Camera and cash
- Original passport and student ID card (if you book the student rate)
Prices
Optional extras
- Machu Picchu MountainUSD 65
- Huayna PicchuUSD 65
- Vistadome train Aguas Calientes – OllantaytamboUSD 30
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes (price depends on the hotel)
- Sleeping bag rentalUSD 10
- Trekking pole rentalUSD 4
- Extra bus to Machu PicchuUSD 12
Student discount
Students aged 25 or under get a 20 USD discount. Show your student card, both sides visible, at the entrance control.