About this trip
This is a private, two-day version of the Inca Trail, built around your own pace rather than a fixed group schedule. You walk a scenic stretch of the original trail with a private guide, taking in ruins along the way before arriving at the Sun Gate as the sun sets over Machu Picchu.
You overnight nearby in a 3-star hotel, then head back up the next morning to see the citadel again at sunrise, before a scenic train ride home on the Vistadome.
With just you (and whoever you're travelling with) and a dedicated guide, it suits people who want the Inca Trail experience without joining a larger trekking group.
What you'll do
- Hike a scenic section of the Inca Trail with a private guide
- Visit the ruins at Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
- Reach the Sun Gate for sunset over Machu Picchu
- See Machu Picchu again at sunrise the next morning
- Overnight in a 3-star hotel near the site
- Return by the Panoramic Vistadome train
- Private service, so pace and timing flex around you rather than a group
- Involves two separate visits to Machu Picchu, sunset and sunrise, with an overnight in between
- Still a genuine trek along Inca Trail terrain, not just a shuttle to the site
Worth it if you're reasonably fit and want guided cultural context. Think twice if you need hand-holding on logistics or prefer easier walks.
- Guides (especially Katie/Katy/Cati) genuinely share Inca history, spirituality, ecology with warmth and personal insight throughout.
- Porters and chefs deliver hot meals daily, accommodate dietary restrictions reliably, and handle all camp logistics efficiently.
- The hike is strenuous and genuinely demanding; pace matters hugely but hinges entirely on your guide's skill.
- Two-day format is tight; organisation and clear communication from booking onwards are essential to manage logistics smoothly.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cusco · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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