Luxury 2-Day Inca Trail — Summit

Luxury and Adventure in Perfect Harmony VIP SERVICE | 4–5 STAR HOTEL | CHAMPAGNE AT MACHU PICCHU

The Summit service transforms the 2-day Inca Trail into an incomparable luxury experience. All the magic of the short trek — the cloud forest, Wiñay Wayna, the arrival at Machu Picchu through Intipunku — with the service and comforts that the most demanding travelers expect.

Intimate groups of maximum 6 people, main guide with dedicated assistant, gourmet lunch and dinner with wine, 4–5 star hotel in Aguas Calientes, panoramic Vistadome train and a champagne toast in front of one of the Wonders of the World.

The perfect choice for honeymoons, anniversaries, special birthdays or for those who believe that even a 2-day adventure deserves exceptional service.

📍 Price: $1,200 USD per person

  | Group size: Up to 6 people

  | Guide ratio: 1:4 (guide + assistant)

What Makes Summit Unique?

👥 Ultra-Small Groups Maximum 6 people — almost like a private tour. Total intimacy on the trail, completely personalized attention, pace adapted to you, zero waiting. At Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu, your guide dedicates all the time you need without pressure from other groups.

🎓 Main Guide + Dedicated Assistant Effective ratio of 1 guide per 4 passengers. The assistant goes ahead to reserve the best spots at viewpoints, captures professional photographs throughout the trek, and provides immediate attention to any need. Unhurried explanations, unlimited time for questions.

🏨 Luxury Hotel (4–5 Stars) After the hike, the best of Aguas Calientes awaits: superior room or suite, mountain or river views, king bed, private bathroom with luxury amenities, unlimited hot water, high-speed wifi, room service. Typical hotels include Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, El MaPi by Inkaterra, Casa del Sol or similar of equal category.

🍽️ First-Class Gastronomy

Gourmet Lunch (Day 1): Private table with tablecloth and quality cutlery, elaborate starter with local ingredients, restaurant-quality main course, artisan dessert, premium drinks — carefully presented in the middle of nature.

Gourmet Dinner with Wine (Day 1): First-class restaurant in Aguas Calientes, 3–4 course menu with selected wine pairing, gourmet vegetarian/vegan options available.

Premium Buffet Breakfast (Day 2): Fresh fruits, natural juices, hot options prepared on the spot, specialty coffee — served especially early (4:30 AM) for Summit groups.

Farewell Lunch (Day 2): Included in Aguas Calientes — starter, main course, dessert and drinks. In Explorer and Adventure this meal is not included.

🚂 Vistadome Train (Upgrade Included) Panoramic side and roof windows, wider and more comfortable seats, onboard snack and beverage service, cultural entertainment with Andean music. Upgrade value: $50–75 USD — fully included in your price.

🥂 Champagne at Machu Picchu At Intipunku (Sun Gate), with Machu Picchu below you, your team takes out the champagne bottle for a toast celebrating your achievement — and your special occasion if applicable. Value: ~$50 USD included.

📸 Professional Photographs The guide’s assistant is trained in travel photography. Photos throughout the trek, special moments captured, the champagne toast, your arrival at Intipunku, the best Machu Picchu spots. Delivered digitally in high resolution 3–5 days after the trek.

🎁 Additional Summit Exclusives: Private briefing at your hotel the night before (we come to you). Welcome kit with premium reusable water bottle, neck buff and gourmet snacks. Refreshing towel with eucalyptus essence during the hike. Personalized Inca Trail completion certificate.

Day by Day — Summit Experience

Day Before — Private Briefing at Your Hotel

A member of our team visits you at your Cusco hotel at the time you prefer to explain the complete itinerary, give you your Summit welcome kit, confirm dietary preferences, answer all your questions privately and confirm pick up time.

Day 1 — Cusco → Km 104 → Wiñay Wayna → Aguas Calientes

10 km | 5–6 hours trek | Night: Luxury hotel 4–5 stars

4:00 AM — Private vehicle pick up at your hotel in Cusco (not shared with other groups). Welcome gourmet snacks and hot drinks during the journey to Ollantaytambo.

~7:30 AM — Arrival at Km 104. Your guide handles the entire permit checkpoint process while you enjoy the landscape. Brief explanation of Chachabamba ruins.

8:00 AM — Start of the hike. Group of maximum 6, pace adapts perfectly to you. The guide stops as many times as you want for detailed explanations of flora and fauna, photos at the best angles, observation of orchids and hummingbirds. The assistant captures professional photos throughout the route.

~12:30 PM — Summit Gourmet Lunch: An elegantly prepared table in the middle of nature — tablecloth, quality cutlery, elaborate starter, restaurant-quality main course, artisan dessert, premium drinks. Prepared according to your preferences confirmed at the briefing.

2:00 PM — VIP guided visit to Wiñay Wayna. With only your small group, the guide dedicates as much time as needed for an in-depth explanation of the terraces, fountain system, elite buildings and the site’s astronomical function. The assistant captures the best photos of you at the archaeological site.

~3:30 PM — Bus down to Aguas Calientes (25 minutes).

4:00 PM — Check-in at your luxury hotel. Welcome with superior room or suite, mountain views, premium bedding, robes and slippers. Time to shower, relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

7:30 PM — Gourmet Dinner with Wine at one of the best restaurants in Aguas Calientes: welcome appetizer, starter, main course, house dessert, selected wine pairing and coffee or digestive infusion. The guide reviews details for the next day.

9:30 PM — Return to hotel for rest.

Day 2 — Aguas Calientes → Intipunku → Machu Picchu → Cusco

2 km | 1.5 hours trek + 3 hours VIP guided tour

4:30 AM — Premium buffet breakfast at the hotel, served especially early for Summit groups.

5:15 AM — Walk to bus station. With the small Summit group, you get places on the first bus (5:30 AM).

~5:55 AM — Arrival at Machu Picchu gate. We take the trail to Intipunku instead of going directly to the ruins.

6:15 AM — Ascent (45 minutes, 2 km) along the final stretch of the original Inca Trail. The assistant carries snacks, water and the champagne for the summit.

~7:00 AM — Arrival at Intipunku (Sun Gate). With only your Summit group, you have space for the best photos without strangers, silence to absorb the moment and unlimited time to contemplate.

🥂 Special Summit Moment: Your team takes out the champagne bottle. You toast in front of one of the Wonders of the World, celebrating your achievement and special occasion. The assistant captures every instant.

7:45 AM — Descent from Intipunku to Machu Picchu (45 minutes). Multiple stops for photos at the most iconic angles.

8:45 AM — 3-hour VIP guided tour with 1:4 ratio. Unlimited time in each sector: Agricultural Sector, Guardian’s House, Temple of the Sun, Royal Tomb, Sacred Plaza, Temple of the Three Windows, Intihuatana, Water Mirrors Sector (rarely visited), Temple of the Condor, Residential Sector, 16 Ceremonial Fountains. Deep, unhurried explanations with time for questions.

11:45 AM — Free time to explore, take additional photos or climb Huayna Picchu/Machu Picchu Mountain (if booked).

1:00 PM — Bus down to Aguas Calientes.

1:30 PM — Farewell lunch at a quality restaurant (starter, main course, dessert, drinks — fully included). Time to say goodbye to your guide and assistant.

3:20 PM — Vistadome return train: panoramic windows, wide seats, onboard service, cultural show with Andean music.

~7:30 PM — Arrival at your hotel in Cusco.

Subsequently (3–5 days after): Professional photographs of the entire trek delivered by email/drive. Personalized Inca Trail completion certificate.

What’s Included — Summit

✅ Inca Trail entry permit + Machu Picchu entrance

✅ Private vehicle pick up in Cusco (not shared)

✅ Private vehicle Cusco → Ollantaytambo

✅ Train Ollantaytambo → Km 104

✅ Bus Wiñay Wayna → Aguas Calientes

✅ Bus Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu

✅ Vistadome train Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo

✅ Private vehicle Ollantaytambo → Cusco

✅ Main professional bilingual guide + dedicated assistant

✅ 1 night in 4–5 star hotel in Aguas Calientes (superior room or suite)

✅ Gourmet lunch day 1 (during the trek)

✅ Gourmet dinner with wine day 1 (restaurant in Aguas Calientes)

✅ Premium buffet breakfast day 2

✅ Farewell lunch day 2 (in Aguas Calientes)

✅ Unlimited gourmet snacks and premium drinks throughout

✅ Private briefing at your hotel the night before

✅ Summit welcome kit (reusable bottle, buff, snacks)

✅ Premium trekking poles

✅ Champagne at Machu Picchu

✅ Professional trek photographs (delivered digitally 3–5 days after)

✅ Personalized completion certificate

✅ Refreshing towel with eucalyptus essence

✅ First aid kit + emergency oxygen

NOT included:

❌ Flights and accommodation in Cusco

❌ Day 1 breakfast (before 4:00 AM pick up)

❌ Huayna Picchu entrance ($75)

❌ Machu Picchu Mountain entrance ($75)

❌ Tips (optional but appreciated)

❌ Personal travel insurance

❌ Hot springs in Aguas Calientes (~$5)

Note: In Summit, almost everything is included. The “not included” list is minimal.

Is It Worth the Investment?

Explorer: $550 → Adventure: $870 → Summit: $1,200 Summit vs Adventure difference: $330 USD

For those $330 USD extra you receive:

The tangible value of Summit extras exceeds the price difference. And the intangible value — intimacy, personalization, the feeling of being truly special — is priceless.

Who Is Summit For?

Perfect for: Honeymoons, wedding anniversaries, special birthdays, marriage proposals (let us know and we help coordinate the perfect moment at Intipunku), travelers who value comfort above all, those with little time but high expectations, first-time trekkers who want maximum support, travelers over 60 who need a personalized pace, serious photographers who want time and space.

Perhaps not for you if: You prioritize price over experience → Explorer ($550). You seek good value for money → Adventure ($870). You prefer large groups to socialize.

💑 Honeymoon Special

The 2-Day Summit Inca Trail is perfect for couples who want romantic adventure without sacrificing comfort. Walking together along ancestral trails, a gourmet lunch with mountain views, a luxury hotel night, a romantic dinner with wine, watching the sunrise together at Intipunku and toasting with champagne in front of Machu Picchu — with professional photos of every moment.

Special honeymoon extras at no additional cost — just mention it when booking:

• Special decoration in the hotel room (petals, candles)
• Additional bottle of wine or sparkling wine in the room
• Small surprise cake at dinner
• Photographs focused on the couple
• Special mention during the toast at Machu Picchu

Summit 2 Days vs Summit 4 Days

Choose Summit 2 Days if: limited time, prefer to sleep in a hotel, want luxury without extreme physical challenge. Choose Summit 4 Days if: you have time, want the total transformative experience and luxury camping with private chef.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book Summit for just 1 person? Yes, the price per person remains the same. If you prefer a completely private trek, we can quote you an adjusted price. Contact us for personalized options.

Is the luxury hotel guaranteed? We always guarantee 4–5 star category. The specific hotel depends on availability at the time of booking, but it will never be below that category.

Can I organize a marriage proposal at Intipunku? Absolutely — it is one of the most magical places in the world for a proposal. Let us know in advance and we coordinate everything: the perfect moment, the photographer ready, even a special message.

Are the professional photos really good quality? The assistant uses a good quality camera — not a cell phone. You receive edited high-resolution photos by email or drive in 3–5 days. Photos to frame and share.

What is the difference between Vistadome and the regular train? The Vistadome has panoramic windows on the sides AND on the roof, wider seats, snack and beverage service, and cultural entertainment on board. The difference is notable.

Is day 2 lunch included? In other segments it’s not. Correct — in Summit, day 2 lunch in Aguas Calientes is fully included. We don’t want your last moment of the trek to be looking for where to eat.

Can I request a specific hotel? Yes, we can try to book your preferred hotel within the included category at no additional cost. For a superior hotel, we quote you the difference.

Ready for the Most Exclusive Inca Trail?

$1,200 USD per person All included: Groups max. 6 pax, luxury hotel, guide + assistant, gourmet lunch and dinner with wine, buffet breakfast, day 2 lunch, Vistadome train, champagne at Machu Picchu, professional photos and more.