Short Inca Trail 2 Days
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$ 550.00
Activity Type
Hiking Tours
Difficulty
Level 03
Group Size
Private Tour
+51 997785999
Short Inca Trail 2 Days / 1 Night
The Short Inca Trail 2 days Trek to Machu Picchu is the easiest version and alternative to the Classic Inca Trail. The Inca Trail enables you to walk the same trail the incas used five hundred years ago. Today, it is considered one of the most popular and scenic treks in the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The ancient path also shows some interesting ruins, such as Wiñaywayna and Sungate.
The Short Inca Trail 2 days to Machu Picchu begins at km 104 and takes a five-hour hike. The 12 kilometers (7.5-mile) Inca trail, passes lush sub-tropical jungle and stunning Andean landscapes. At the end of a day long trek, take a twenty-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu town, where you stay the night.
Our 2-day Short Inca Trail is the only tour that allows you to visit Machu Picchu twice. So, you have the privilege to enjoy the sunset and sunrise over this wonder of the world. The 2-day Inca trail ends with a private guided tour of Machu Picchu. During which, you visit all important groups as you learn the history of the Incas.
There is no other like the 2-day Inca trail because our Short Inca Trail tour provides all the tickets needed for this experience. Join our private adventure with local tour guides.
Short Inca Trail 2 Days Trek to Machu Picchu – Details
- Tour Service: 2 days Short Inca Trail Hike – Private Tour Service.
- Pick up & Drop off Location: Cusco or Sacred Valley hotels.
- Short Inca Trail distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles.
- Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours.
- Lowest elevation: 2,150 m / 7,053 ft.
- Highest elevation: 2,720 m / 8,923 ft.
- Dietary Options: Vegetarian food upon request.
- Storage: Free luggage storage in Cusco.
Short Inca Trail 2 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Km.104 – Aguas Calientes
The 2-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins when we pick you up from the hotel in Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Our private vehicle will transfer you to Ollantaytambo train station. Here we board the train and travel for one hour to KM.104. As soon as we cross the bridge, we find the check point and show our Inca trail tickets. Only five minutes walking from here, we visit the first Inca site of Chachabamba.
From here, we start a gentle ascend to the second Inca site. This short Inca Trail Hike of 2 days offers a great chance to see orchids, rivers and spectacular vistas. After three hours, we reach the Wiñaywayna Inca ruins. This is a beautiful ancient construction with a cascade and gorgeous landscapes. You will have a history lesson as you visit different parts of the Inca dwelling. From here, continue your hike for about twenty minutes to the campsite and use this spot to eat your lunch box.
After our lunch we will continue for another 2 hours to Machu Picchu. This part of the trail is flatter and less sunny in comparison to the first section. After one hour, we go through the sun gate and walk down to Machu Picchu. Most part of this section is downhill and on arrival to the main gate of Machu Picchu, we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. Here you stay in a hotel.
Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco Hotel
After your breakfast, we will take the bus for 25 minutes to Machu Picchu and start the guided tour. Your guide will explain the history of the Incas as you visit all groups of interest. During this private tour of Machu Picchu, you have plenty of time to take photographs or breaks. Also, if you booked the tickets, you can climb the Wayna Picchu Mountain (based on availability).
Later, you take the bus to return to Aguas calientes and eat your lunch (on your own) before you board the train. Your guide will not be with you, but you will be provided with all the necessary information one day before. So, you take the train to Ollantaytambo on time, and from there our private vehicle picks you up and transfers you to your hotel in Cusco. This is how our Short Inca Trail Tour ends.
Short Inca Trail Includes:
- Private transport from your hotel to the train station.
- Bus tickets from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
- English speaking tour guide.
- Train tickets from/to Ollantaytambo.
- One night hotel in Aguas Calientes (3 star hotel).
- Transfer service from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Permits for the Inca trail, Machu Picchu, and box lunch day 1.
Inca Trail Tour Excludes:
- Dinner or proper lunch on day 1.
- Lunch. Dinner on day 2.
- Personal Porter.
- Personal Insurance.
- Tipping your staff is customary.
Inca Trail Packing List:
- Original Passport (the same you have used for booking your trek)
- Good day pack (25 to 30L)
- Water 1 to 2 liters of water
- Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
- Polar or sweater for early mornings and evenings.
- A change of clothes for visiting Machu Picchu the next day.
- Rain jacket
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Camera
- Toiletries kit
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
- Personal Medication (we carry a Basic first Aid kit).
Short Inca Trail Prices
| Prices are per person, valid through 2022 | |||
| 2 – 3 | 4 – 5 | 6 – 7 | 8 |
| U$ 550 | $ 464 | U$ 429 | $ 410 |
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Our email address is: sacredvalleytours@hotmail.com
Please, email the following information to info@sacredvalleytours.com
* Passport details for each traveler (full name, nationality, age, and passport number).
* Provide hotel name in Cusco and start date for this service.
Important. Entrance tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Once we purchase your tickets, we cannot change the name or date on the ticket, nor can you ask for a refund.
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Short Inca Trail FAQs
Can you do the Inca Trail in 2 days?
Yes, you can. The first day of Inca Trail tour takes from Cusco to KM- 104 trail head. The second day, enjoy our Machu Picchu guided tour and return by train to Cusco.
How long is the short Inca Trail?
The short Inca Trail version takes 2 day and 1 night. And 12 kilometers which you complete it in about 5 hours until you arrive in Machu Picchu.
Do you camp with the short Inca Trail?
No, we don’t. Most groups frequently stay at the hotels in Aguas Calientes. However, some companies offer this hike with camping.
Does Inca Trail to Machu Picchu let me visit all sectors?
No, it doesn’t. Unfortunately, the rules to visit Machu Picchu have changed a lot. Trekkers can only visit the upper part on the first day and the lower groups on the next day.
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