Inca Short Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days | Premium Tour

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Discover the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 days with Aura Travel Experience, a premium experience for travelers seeking adventure, comfort, and personalized attention.

You will hike approximately 12 km of Inca trails from Km 104, accompanied by a professional guide. During the hike you will get to know Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, surrounded by mountains and cloud forest landscapes.

You will arrive at Inti Punku, the historic Sun Gate, from where you will first view Machu Picchu following the path of the ancient Incas.

After the hike, you will rest in a hotel in Aguas Calientes. The next day, you will enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu to learn about its history and architecture.

The experience includes tourist transportation, trains, official permits, accommodation, and assistance during the tour. A way to discover the Inca Trail with a well-organized company and without needing to camp.

What's Included

Tourist train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104, start of the Inca Trail
Pickup at the hotel in Cusco
Guided tour of Machu Picchu of approximately 2 to 3 hours
Lunch
First aid kit and oxygen for emergencies
Professional guide in Spanish or English during the 2 days
Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Dinner
Breakfast
Assistance from Aura Travel Experience throughout the experience
Guided tours to Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Tourist bus transfers between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
Official entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Box lunch for the first day's hike
Tourist transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco at the end of the tour
A night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes
Official entry permit for the Short Inca Trail
Tourist transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
First day breakfast (The traveler eats breakfast before starting the tour.)
Lunch on the second day in Aguas Calientes (Not included in the meals). If the traveler wishes to have lunch, they must pay for it themselves.
Voluntary tips for the guide and staff
Additional drinks and snacks
Personal expenses and unspecified services

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer scheduled pickup at hotels located within the service area in Cusco. The team will confirm the schedule and details of the transfer in advance to ensure a comfortable and organized start to the experience. In accommodations with restricted vehicle access, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco – Km 104 – Chachabamba – Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – Aguas Calientes

    2 stops
  • 1

    We will start the Inca Trail at Km 104, after traveling by train from Ollantaytambo. We will visit Chachabamba, an ancient Inca ceremonial center located next to the Urubamba River. Our guide will explain its history and architecture before continuing the hike among mountains and Andean vegetation.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Winay Wayna

    We will continue along the ancient Inca Trail to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most impressive archaeological complexes on the route. We will explore its terraces, stairways, and Inca constructions. Afterward we will continue to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, to contemplate our first panoramic view of Machu Picchu.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

    1 stop
  • 3
    Machu Picchu

    After breakfast, we will take the tourist bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of approximately 2 to 3 hours. Our guide will explain the history, architecture, and meaning of the Inca city as we tour the main sectors permitted by the assigned circuit. At the end, we will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by tourist transport to Cusco.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

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
Supplied by Aura Travel Experience

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