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The short Inca Trail (two days trekking) to Machu Picchu is an exclusive route for those who enjoy nature; along this route, you will be able to observe the different species of wild orchids, as well as animals in their natural habitat. You will have an incredible experience in a shorter period of time, so you will visit Machupicchu up to two times. During your tour along the Short Inca Trail, we will offer you a box lunch prepared by our chef who specializes in typical food of the region; this is made based on organic products grown by ourselves, and your food will be based on your energy requirement along the Short Inca Trail.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our pick up is included without any extra cost if your hotel, Airbnb, or other is located near to the historical centre of Cusco.
Itinerary
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Our private van will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. We will travel for an hour and a half on a scenic train before arriving at the beginning of the KM 104 trail. We will continue to descend into the cloud forest and see the Urubamba River flowing through this picturesque landscape. At the trailhead, KM 104, we will be near the registration point and the beginning of our Inca Trail. Our first ruin will be the site of Chachabamba. A 3-hour hike uphill will take us to the magnificent archaeological center called Wiñay Wayna. This will be our lunch spot for the day. Our journey continues through the semi-tropical forest for 2 hours until we reach Intipunku, the mystical Sun Gate, which will offer us our first panoramic view of the Machu Picchu site!. Another 30 minutes of walking will take us to the Citadel, where we will have an ideal opportunity to take pictures and enjoy the sunset. Then, a bus will take us to Aguas Calientes.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Machu Picchu
After a hot breakfast at the hotel, we will take the early bus to Machu Picchu; we will climb for an hour and a half until we reach the mountain of Machu Picchu to have a panoramic view of the entire contour of the Inca Citadel, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience. Then you will have a 2 to 3-hour tour to get information about the sacred city and the opportunity to explore and admire the Inca ingenuity. Then we will head back to Aguas Calientes by bus and to Cusco by train.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Cusco - Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna Site - Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
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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.
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