Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Our adventure starts very early in the morning. We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco in our private transport. We will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Ollantaytambo. Here you will board the train that will take you to the beginning of the walk, KM 104.

The train trip is a unique experience. You will travel through picturesque landscapes. The trip takes about three and a half hours to the starting point of the hike.

Upon arrival we will cross the Vilcanota River by a bridge, previously passing through a control. After a slow walk we will be able to visualize the Architectural Complex of Chachabamba. This place was an important place for the Incas, it was dedicated to spiritual activities. It also functioned as an access control point to the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu.

After appreciating this beautiful place, we will begin to ascend the side of a mountain. We will pass through forests with its varied flora and fauna and a waterfall. We will arrive at the Wiñay Wayna Architectural Complex.

Together with our guide you will tour this place. You will be given all the information about this place. We will continue walking for two hours until we reach the second control.

After passing the control we will climb the last section of the Inca Trail, the famous 50 steps. These will take us to the Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol. Here you can get a wonderful view of the great citadel, Machu Picchu.

Finally we will board a bus that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes. Here you will be installed in a comfortable room. If you want you can visit this rustic village or relax in the thermal baths.

Early in the morning the hotel staff will give you a box of snacks. Then we will transfer you to the bus station. Here you will board the bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu.

When you arrive at the entrance of the citadel you will verify your documents. After passing the control we will start our tour. Together with our guide we will tour the entire citadel. You will know more about this place and the function it fulfilled within the Inca Empire.

After touring the citadel you will have free time to explore the citadel on your own. We recommend walking to the Inti Punku which offers a breathtaking view of the entire citadel. If you have booked a hike to Machu Picchu or the Huayna Picchu Mountain, our guide will direct you to the entrance.

After enjoying this wonder we will return to Aguas Calientes. Board the bus back to the village. Upon arrival you will have free time so you can have lunch or learn more about this rustic village.

Later you will board the train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo. Here our private transport will be waiting for you to take you back to Cusco.