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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
Meeting and pickup
Important: The schedules are referential, one day before the tour our guide will contact you to reconfirm the schedules.
Itinerary
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1Inca Trail
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. 16:45 – 17:20 hrs: Return to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). 19:00 – 20:00 hrs: Dinner in Aguas Calientes and briefing with the guide for the next day’s Machu Picchu guided tour
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Machu Picchu
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
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Inca Trail
Machu Picchu
Additional info
- 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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