2 Day Tour Throughout the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

The Short Inca Trail is unique because it offers a condensed version of the traditional Inca Trail, allowing hikers to experience the beautiful scenery, ancient ruins, and diverse flora and fauna of the Andes in just two days. The trek also includes a visit to the stunning ruins of Machu Picchu, offering a glimpse into the ancient Inca civilization. Additionally, the Short Inca Trail is less crowded than the traditional Inca Trail, providing a more intimate and personalized hiking experience.

What's Included

A shuttle bus round trip to Machu Picchu on the second day;
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes (01 Night)
Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
We provide reusable snack bags made of typical Cusco cloth
Lunch
Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Hotel in Cusco. Our driver will drop you off in the hotel
Dinner
Breakfast
Train tickets round trip to Machu Picchu
First Breakfast and Last Lunch
A shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on the first day (U$ 12 one way)
Travel Insunrace
Walking stick (U$ 20)

Meeting and pickup

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

Our guide will be visiting your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek for your briefing. Usually this briefing is at 05:00pm

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco - Km 104 - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

    4 stops
  • 1
    Cusco

    Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ollantaytambo

    Drive to Ollantaytambo where you will catch the train to Km 104, the starting point of the Inca Trail

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    - Hike for approximately 6 hours to the famous Inca ruins of Wiñay Wayna - Continue hiking to Inti Punku (the Sun Gate) and catch your first glimpse of Machu Picchu from above

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Aguas Calientes

    Descend to the town of Aguas Calientes and check into your hotel for the night Optional visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Machu Picchu - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 5
    Machu Picchu

    - Early morning wake-up call and breakfast at your hotel - Catch the bus to Machu Picchu and watch the sunrise over the ancient ruins - Guided tour of Machu Picchu and free time to explore the site on your own - Catch the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Ollantaytambo - Transfer back to your hotel in Cusco

    4 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • If you book this trip, you will sponsor the reforestation of native plants in the community in Cusco
Supplied by Inca Trail Machu

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