Llactapata trek to Machu Picchu in 2 days

2 Days Llactapata trek to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is both the best and the least known of the Inca ruins. It is not mentioned in any of the chronicles of the Spanish conquistadors and archaeologists today can do no more than speculate on its function. Although Machu Picchu was known by a handful of Quechua farmers in the area, it was not until the American historian Hiram Bingham stumbled on it, almost by accident, on July 24, 1911, that the rest of the world became aware of its existence.

Cusco I Malaga Pass I Santa Maria I Santa Teresa I Cocalmayo Hot Springs I Llactapata I Aguas Calientes I Machu Picchu

Duration of the trip:

2 Days 1 Night

Total Distance

25 km

Physical Level:

Moderate

Altitude:

2700 m.a.s.l

Type of Tour:

Trekking Nature & Culture

Group SIze:

02 Min - 08 Max

Llactapata trek to Machu Picchu in 2 days Overview

TOUR NAME: LLactapata Hike to Machu Picchu 2 Days
STARTING POINT: Pick-up from Cusco & Sacred Valley Hotel/Airbnb. From 7:00 am to 7:30 am
ENDING POINT: Drop-off in Cusco at Hotel/Airbnb 10:30 pm
DEPARTURE: Daily. If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as large group service). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in cusco.
HIKING DISTANCE: 2 Days Time
PHYSICAL LEVEL: Level 2. we Also recommend to Aclimatize 2 days befor we begin the inca trail
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 3300 m.a.s.l
TRANSPORTATION: Tourist Expedition Train back to Ollantaytambo & Cusco
ACCOMMODATIONS: 1 Night in a Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Twin Bed room, 3 Beds room, 4 Bed room. Upon Request
MEALS: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
MACHUPICCHU: Machupicchu entrance fee Included.

Llactapata trek to Machu Picchu in 2 days Short Itinerary:

Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Malaga Pass – Santa Maria – Santa Teresa – Lucmabamba – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Llactapata trek to Machu Picchu in 2 days highlights

Enjoy the sunrise in Machupicchu City
Enjoy the scenic views of Sacred Valley of the incas (Ollantaytambo & Inca Jungle)
Make a small ritual for the Andean gods and learn about Incan religion
Enjoy our friendly customer service and experienced top guides
Hike through the different types of landscapes and Sceneries, such as cloud forests, highlands, grassy hills, and Andean valleys
Explore MachuPicchu and the surrounding area with expert and knowledgeable tour top guides

Please, Note: We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of 30% and you are ready to go..

DAY 1
Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Santa Teresa – Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes+

DAY 2
Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco+

Llactapata trek to Machu Picchu in 2 days includes:

Private Transportation from Ollantaytambo Cusco to Lucmabamba (Trailhead)
English Speaking Guide for 2 days
01 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner
Machupicchu entrance fee
01 Night Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Tourist Expedition Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Bus back from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Llactapata trek to Machu Picchu doesnt include:

(Please, No hidden costs or surprises)

Breakfast – Day 1
Lunch and dinner – Day 2
Tips (optional)
Travel and health insurance. (bring copies with you please): Quechuas Expeditions highly recommend insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss, and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance, and emergency medical expense insurance.

DISCOUNTS (to apply discounts. Please send us an email at info@quechuasexpeditions.com)

UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD (Students must be below 25 years) : US$20. Please send us a scanned copy of the student card at the time of booking.
Under 17 years old: US$20 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 12 years old: US$20 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Group of 5 or more: US$20 per person. All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.

UPGRADES:

Huaynapicchu Mountain (Based on Availability): US$90 Based on Availability (Let us at the time of booking)
Machu Picchu Mountain (Based on Availability): US$90 Based on Availability (Let us at the time of booking)
Upgrade to Vistadome Train (First Class Train) (Includes Private Transportation From Ollantaytambo to Cusco) USUS$70
Extra Night in Aguas Calientes US$30 per person (Twin Bedroom, 3 Beds room & 4 Beds Room with Private shower & Bathroom)
A night in Cusco at our Quechuas Guesthouse: from US$30 per person / Twin BedroomMachu Picchu (Before we do the tour/trek or after the tour/trek)

RENTALS

Goose Down sleeping bag (Mummy style): US$30 for the entire trip
(Black Dimond) Walking Poles Rubber Tips Included: US$20 for the entire trip
Day Pack 20 – 30 liters (Rain cover included): US$15 for the entire trip

BRIEFING for all our treks is a Night before we do the trek at 6:30 pm in our office, But if you want us to come to your Hotel let us know in advance.(You will get a chance to meet you guide and as well as to give you your duffel bags)
STORAGE Most Hotels have storage where you can leave the rest of your stuff while you hike to Machupicchu, But if they don’t have a place you can leave your stuff in our storage at no extra cost. (Let us know at the time of briefing)

We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled-out booking form

2 Days Llactapata Trek to Machupicchu (Prices for 2026)

Availability (Based On Availability): Daily Departures All Departures are 100% Guaranteed. If You’re Booked, You are Going, We won’t Cancel your Trip !!!

How to Book?: Send us all Your Personal information, as well as a Deposit of 30%, and the Final Balance will be paid once you are in Cusco.

Group Service: Price per person: US$450

(You will be joined into a formed group of people who come from different countries/Nationalities): (Group Size: 04 Minimum – 12ppl Average – 16ppl Maximum)

Private Service: Price per person: US$600

Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Person Minimum)

If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as GROUP SERVICE). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in Cusco.

What you need to bring on Llactapata and Machupicchu trek:

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.

List of things you must bring:

Original Passport (and some copies) If you have changed your passport Bring a couple of copies of the one that you have used to purchase the inca trail permit.
Travel insurance is essential (and some copies)
Airline tickets (and some copies)
US$ cash and Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Camera and Memory cards
Rechargeable batteries and adapters
Reading/writing material
Binoculars
Cover for backpacks
Pocketknife.
Fleece top
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Small towel and swimwear
Shirts/t-shirts
Sun hat
2 pairs of shorts
2 pairs of long trousers *Zipp off
1 pair of hiking pants/track pants
Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes (with ankle protectors)
Knee-length socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the jungle lodge)
Sport hiking sandals
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Toiletries (biodegradable)
Watch or alarm clock
Water bottle
Purifying tablets or filter (Micropur recommended)
Insect Repellent (for mosquitos)25 % of deet at least you can also buy in Cusco.
Flashlight (headlight recommended)
Money belt
Sleeping silk liner (for sleeping bags)
Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
Rain poncho, plastic bags for your personal stuff to keep dry
Sleeping bag (it can be hired from us) we have goose down or syntheticdiarrhea sleeping bag
Copy of a valid passport/Peruvian Imigration card Copy as well.
Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccinations
Money for soft drinks or beers and handicrafts
Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
Thermal underwear
Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of Band-Aids, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

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IMPORTANT

From March to September, Machu Picchu tickets especially Circuit 2-A tend to sell out in advance.

If Circuit 2 is not available, we will manage the best possible alternative, prioritizing Circuit 3 or Circuit 1.

For travelers without a prior reservation, 1000 additional tickets are released daily in Aguas Calientes for next-day entry, subject to availability and in-person purchase with the original passport.

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