Short Inca Trail Tour To Machu picchu 2D/1N

Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu in 2 Days

The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a scenic and manageable 2-day hike in Peru, covering 12 km (7 miles) in approximately 6–7 hours of walking. This short version of the Classic Inca Trail follows the original stone path built by the Incas. The trek begins with a gentle uphill ascent of about 6 kilometers, rewarding hikers with breathtaking views of the Machu Picchu valley. You will explore beautiful Inca sites such as Wiñay Wayna before entering Machu Picchu through the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Located at the edge of the Amazon jungle, the Inca Trail passes through lush cloud forest, diverse vegetation, and stunning mountain landscapes. This unforgettable hike leads you directly to Machu Picchu — a magical and spiritual destination that will leave you amazed

Why short inca trail?

Short time to explore the real Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
History on the Inca path, visiting Inca sites such as Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, and the sun gate
Amazing views of the Sacred Valley and the Amazon rainforest.
Typical Andean box lunch.
Local tour guide with experience on the trek to Machu Picchu.
Travel by train to Km 104 to begin the trail.
Straight hike to Machu Picchu.
The classic photos of Machu Picchu.
Tour to visit Machu Picchu.
You can explore Machu Picchu twice: in the afternoon and the next morning

How much does the 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu cost?

The costs depend on the type of service you want for this trip to Machu Picchu because there are different prices for this hike . Our price for this 2-day trek is $535 , which is reasonable because we include all the services. Our service is door-to-door, and it includes Machu Picchu entrance tickets, Inca Trail permits , a hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes, transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, round-trip train tickets , and your return to your hotel in Cusco.

Hotel included in Aguas Calientes
Typical box lunch
Train to Km 104
Experienced local tour guide
All entrance tickets included (Inca Trail and Machu Picchu)
Dinner in Aguas Calientes
All transportation included

Briefing to short inca trail to Machu picchu

Our Briefing orientation will take place at your hotel one day before in the city of Cusco. Our professional guide will be in chance of providing you with all the details of the short Inca Trail trek . The most important points of the trail will be explained, as well as the rules of Machu Picchu.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – KM 104 – Inca Trail – Machu Picchu Town The pickup will be early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco. Our professional tour guide will meet you and pick you up in our tourist van to head to Ollantaytambo, where we will take the Peru Rail train to the starting point of this Inca Trail. The train ride to Kilometer 104 takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes

Kilometer 104 is a train station located before Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes). This is also the checkpoint for entering the Machu Picchu National Park. From this point, the hiking distance to the Machu Picchu ruins is 12 km (7 miles) along the Inca Trail. The hike offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and a unique perspective of the lush green Machu Picchu valley. Completing this journey with Inca Trail Classic will be an unforgettable adventure—a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Peru

High Elevation: 2700 mt /8,858.278 ft
Low elevation: 2100 mt /6,889,760 ft
Distance to walk: 12 km / 6 miles
Walking time: 7 hours
Weather: warm

Day 2: Aguas Calientes Town – Machu Picchu Inca Ruins – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

The second day of the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is an incredible experience to explore this iconic site. Early in the morning, you will have breakfast at your hotel, and then we will take a van that will bring us directly to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. Upon arrival, before entering the site, we will go through a checkpoint where we will present the necessary documents for entry. Once inside, we will explore the fascinating Incan city. Our guided tour will last approximately 3 hours, allowing us to fully experience the wonders of Machu Picchu, including its palaces, temples, and the sacred Sun Temple. After the tour, we will return to the nearby village for lunch. Later, we will take the return train to Ollantaytambo and then continue by van back to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel. This day is the highlight of the journey, offering the chance to immerse yourself in the magic of Machu Picchu and its breathtaking architecture and history

Machu Picchu Elevation: 2400 mt / 7874.016 ft
Weather: Warm
Walking time: 2/30

Included

INCLUDED IN THIS TREK

Professional Tour Guide who speaks English and Spanish
Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Cusco
Transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Bus Transport – from the town to Machu Picchu inca ruins
Machupichu- Ollantaytamba by train- Cusco by bus
Train ticket
Machu Picchu Tickets
Inca trail ticket
Box lunch on the Inca Trail
3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes

Gear That You Need To Bring Me Your Hike

Daypack for carrying your important things to your trek
Sun hat because the day is really hot, sun is burning. thanks to global warming everything is changing
The water bottle. better could be the alumining bottle, this bottle is not pollute our nature or to our pachamama
Hiking shoe. is better to have a good shoe to enjoy the hiking, the inca trail is ancient rocky steps which is going up also going down