Inca Trail Express Premium 2-Day Trek
About this activity
Highlights
- Trek through lush cloud forests
- Visit ancient Incan archaeological sites
- Experience breathtaking mountain vistas
- Camp under the stars near Machu Picchu
- Reach the Sun Gate for panoramic views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Cusco to trailhead
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All necessary permits and entrance fees
- Meals during the trek (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners)
- Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat)
- Personal hiking gear (e.g., boots, backpacks)
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour requires a moderate level of fitness due to the challenging terrain.
- Availability is limited; book well in advance to secure your spot.
- Check the weather forecast and pack accordingly for varying conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing suitable for hiking.
- Bring a small backpack for personal items during the trek.
- Ensure you have a valid passport and any necessary visas.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Good to know
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
- Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp.
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
- Flashlight/headlamp and batteries.
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold.
- Sun block.
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body.
- Toilet paper.
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection.
- Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into the Inca Trail. Plastic water containers (ie. Nalgene) or metal ones are recommended.
- Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Small towel
- Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
- Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
- Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
Traveler reviews
Challenging but brilliant way to experience Machu Picchu
The 2 day / 1 night tour is a challenging but brilliant way to experience Machu Picchu - arriving at the Sun Gate after a very long 10km ascent and getting the first view of the Machu Picchu site is breathtaking (literally and figuratively). And our guide for the 2 days, Julio (JC) from Vipac was also fantastic, and really communicated the history during the hike and the visit the next day (recommend Circuit 3 if you’ve done the hike)
Inca Trail Express Premium
I would like to share my experience about this wonderful and unforgettable excursion and highlight the excellent service we received from the agency VIPAC Travel, which provided us with exceptional service, they simply attended to every detail, I highlight their kindness and the logistics with which they work to ensure everything goes perfectly, being attentive to every need to make you feel safe and comfortable at all times. I want to especially highlight the performance of our guide on the Inca Trail, Lizandro, who accompanied and assisted us the entire time, giving us the best advice for the journey from before we left and throughout the trip, he even offered to carry things for me to lighten my backpack, always attentive to our pace and sharing a bit of history at each segment of the journey, he even acted as a photographer.. it was a pleasure to deal with him, he made us feel comfortable and safe, he knew everything, the schedules, the trains, the transfers, the lunches, he literally took care of everything. Lizandro made the experience enjoyable, relaxed, and unforgettable. Thank you! The service was excellent, the cars were spotless, the food was exquisite, and the people were super friendly and attentive. 100 points!
Two-day Inca Trail
A wonderful experience, the guide Hugo who accompanied us very good. It is highly recommended but you have to be trained to ascend 600 meters of steps. It's not easy. The arrival at Machu Pichu from Puerta del Sol..... incredibly beautiful.
Gracias Vipac
The attention of each of the people who accompanied and guided us on our trip was exceptional. Many thanks to Renzo, Susane, David, Panchito, Ronald and Miriam for their amazing work.
BAD SCHEDULES.
The trip was excellent, many good photos, good food and good hotels, the service of the guides was great, BUT THE SCHEDULES WERE TERRIBLE FOR US.