Short Inca Trail 2 days 1 night is a wonderful option for those who don’t have time. With beautiful landscape, a great variety of flora and fauna, Also we will find several archaeological centers such as: Wiñay Wayna, Chachabamba and Choquesuysuy. Where you will enjoy the short Inca Trail a one day hike.
In addition, you will visit Machu Picchu 2 times so you will have afternoon and morning pictures.
The Short Inca Trail 2 days 1 night is perfect for solo travelers, couples, groups of friends, families with children as it is only one-day hiking, and the next day you explore the citadel of Machu Picchu. You get to enjoy the all the best part of the Classic Inca Trail condensed in to a one day walk.
Covering a distance of just 15km / 9.3 miles, the Short Inca Trail 2 days 1 night is not too challenging which makes it perfect for families with children and those on a tight schedule.
You will have thorough briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Short Inca Trail 2 Days 1 Night. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.
We go to your hotel in Cusco to pick you up at 3:45 am, we will then drive for 1 hour and 45 minutes to Ollantaytambo train station to take the train to Km 104, which is the beginning of the Short Inca Trail.
At Km 104 the train stops to get off and go walking to the main checkpoint for the respective registration, this place is located at an elevation of 2,150 m/ 7,052 ft, after the registration we will walk for a couple of minutes and we will reach the first Incan site called Chachabamba that consists in having temples, the main square, sacred rock, etc. In which, our guide will deliver a great information about this site.
Afterward, we will continue walking gradually uphill enjoying the spectacular sceneries until reaching the Wiñaywayna Incan temple whose meaning is “forever young”, where our guide talk to you a great history of the site. After the exploration of Incan temple, we’ll take our snacks or box lunch at the Checkpoint of Wiñaywayna.
We’ll then continue hiking to Machu Picchu for two more hours, entering in this wonder of the world through the Gate of the Sun, from where we’ll have the first views of the famed Incan city, and take our time to make great shots from this point. Once we arrive at Machu Picchu we’ll take our time to make great shots of the Incan city, as the afternoon is usually with fewer people. We’ll then take the bus to Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes town). Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes you will check in to your hotel. The natural hot springs in town are an unbeatable way to spend a late afternoon/early evening if time is available before dinner.
On our final day of the Short Inca Trail, we have to get up very early to prepare for the highlight, visiting Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas. Breakfast will be served in the hotel; then, we will go straight to wait for the first buses going up to Machu Picchu at 5:00 am. Arriving as the sky brightens, we will walk up with the city’s incredible views. You can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu on a clear day. This is truly an unforgettable sight.
Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore or climb either Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (tickets must be booked as far in advance as possible); they will take you on additional hikes like the Inca Bridge and spend as much time as necessary.
Explore the most remarkable places of Machu Picchu with a private exclusive tour guide, visit the temples, palaces, and farming terraces, and learn the history of Machu Picchu.
Your tour guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). You will have time to explore the town, choose the restaurant of your preference, buy souvenirs in the local market, and later in the afternoon; you will board the trains and bus back to Cusco. Our team will meet you off the train and return you safely to your hotel. The arrival time to Cusco is around 6:30 or 7.30 pm.
[xyz-ips snippet=”Short-Inca-Trail-2-Days”]
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Short Inca Trail prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2024 through January 2025. All prices quoted are $USD
(Groups consisting of Max. 8; Min. 2 people)*
Student Discount: US$20.00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using a University Student Card our under 17-years-old, we need to see a copy of their card or passport at the time of booking to receive the discount.
