Inca Short Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days

5.0 (11 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

Discover the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 days, an experience that combines hiking, history, and Andean landscapes without needing to do the four-day classic route.

On the first day you will cover approximately 12 km of the ancient Inca Trail from Km 104, visiting the archaeological sites of Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna. You will continue to Inti Punku, the historic Sun Gate, from where you will enjoy one of the most special views of Machu Picchu.

After the hike, you will rest in a hotel in Aguas Calientes. The next day, you will visit Machu Picchu accompanied by a professional guide who will help you understand the history and architecture of the Inca city.

The experience includes tourist transportation, train, entry permits, accommodation, and assistance during the tour. It is an excellent alternative for those who wish to experience the authentic Inca Trail with fewer available days and without camping.

What's included

  • Food (1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner)
  • First aid and oxygen balloon
  • Two Consettur bus routes
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Day 2, Circuit 3
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Guided tours to Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
  • Transportation Cusco – Ollanta – Cusco
  • Tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
  • Tourist Train ticket Ollantaytambo - km104 and from Aguas Calientes to Cusco according to availability.
  • Professional guide service in English/Spanish (language of request)
  • Lunch on Day 2 in Aguas Calientes.
  • Third Consettur bus, optional, US$12 per person according to your published rate.
  • Domestic and international flights.
  • Personal expenses and unspecified services.
  • Additional nights due to weather conditions.

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – Aguas Calientes
  1. 25m · Admission ticket included
    We will start the Inca Trail at Km 104 and visit Chachabamba, an ancient Inca ceremonial center located next to the Urubamba River. Our guide will explain its history and architecture before continuing the ascent.
  2. Winay Wayna
    45m · Admission ticket included
    We will visit Wiñay Wayna, one of the most impressive archaeological complexes of the Inca Trail, known for its agricultural terraces, stairways, and Inca constructions. Afterward, we will continue along the original path to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, from where we will enjoy our first panoramic view of Machu Picchu before continuing to Aguas Calientes.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
  1. Machupicchu
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, we will take the tourist bus to Machu Picchu to enjoy a guided tour of the Inca city. Our guide will explain the history, architecture, and meaning of its main sectors, following the assigned entry circuit. At the end, we will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by tourist transport to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at Plaza Regocijo, Historic Center of Cusco. Our guide will identify with the traveler's name and the reservation details. The exact time will be confirmed before the tour.

End point

Meeting point at Plaza Regocijo, Historic Center of Cusco. Our guide will identify with the traveler's name and the reservation details. The exact time will be confirmed before the tour.

Pickup details

The pickup will take place at your hotel reception within the service area in Cusco. The exact time will be confirmed before the tour. Our guide will identify with the traveler's name and the reservation details.

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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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