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Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview
Make the most of your time in Peru with this 2 day, 1 night Short Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu. After a comfortable transfer from Cusco, follow your guide on a full day hike along the iconic Short Inca Trail, visiting Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, and Inti Punku.
Enjoy a included dinner and overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, then explore Machu Picchu with a guided tour the next morning. You’ll also have free time to wander the ancient citadel on your own.
Highlights:
Small group (max 9 people)
All inclusive transportation
3 meals included
Official Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu entrance
Ideal for travelers with limited time in Cusco
What's included
Tour guide
1 Night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Return Train (Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo)
Lunch
Bus Aguas Calientes -Machu Picchu Sanctuary - Aguas Calientes
Dinner
Transport (Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco)
Breakfast
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Train to the Trailhead (Ollantaytambo KM 104)
Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
Breakfast on the day 1
Entrance to Aguas Calientes Hot Springs (10 Soles)
Entrance to Huyana Picchu
Lunch and dinner on day 2
Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
Trekking poles
What to expect
Day 1: Inca Trail
Inca Trail
12h · Admission ticket included
04:10 – 04:15 hrs: Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco and transfer by car to Ollantaytambo.
06:40 – 07:40 hrs: Train ride to km 104. Our guide will be waiting for you to start the Short Inca Trail.
08:00 – 14:15 hrs: Visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2250 m). Here we observe local agricultural terraces that supply Aguas Calientes. Then we begin the hike to Wiñay Wayna, one of the main highlights of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
14:15 – 15:45 hrs: Hike to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where you’ll get your first incredible view of Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
15:45 – 16:25 hrs: Continue hiking to Machu Picchu, exploring the magic of this historic site.
19:00 – 20:00 hrs: Dinner in Aguas Calientes and briefing with the guide for the next day’s Machu Picchu guided tour
Day 2: Machu Picchu
Machupicchu
12h · Admission ticket included
06:00 – 07:00 hrs: Start early and head to the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. As some of the first visitors, we’ll board the bus to the archaeological complex. Along the way, we’ll enjoy our first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu, nestled in the mountains above the Urubamba River.
07:00 – 09:30 hrs: Upon arrival, we’ll take a guided tour of Machu Picchu for about 2 hours, exploring the most iconic areas. Learn about the site’s history, significance, and spiritual beliefs while admiring the stunning Inca architecture. After the tour, we’ll return by bus to Aguas Calientes.
14:30 – 16:10 hrs: Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
16:10 – 20:10 hrs: Scenic bus ride from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco, concluding your Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu experience
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Important: The schedules are referential, one day before the tour our guide will contact you to reconfirm the schedules.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We require a image (pdf or jpg) of your passport to complete the reservation.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
