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Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – 1N / 2D

Experience the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with this incredible two-day guided hike.

  • 1 Nights / 2 Days
  • Max 16 People
DURATION

1 nights / 2 days

LOCATION

Machu Picchu

MAX ALTITUDE

2,720 m.s.n.m.

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – 1N / 2D

This 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is designed especially for travelers with limited time. You will traverse the final and most picturesque section of the trail, visiting the beautiful Inca site of Wiñay Wayna and arriving at Machu Picchu via the iconic Sun Gate, where you will enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the Inca Citadel.

On this trek, you will enjoy a comfortable small-group experience that includes a boxed lunch and a traditional dinner, an overnight hotel stay in Aguas Calientes, a guided sunrise tour of the Machu Picchu citadel, and a return journey by tourist train. We take care of every detail to ensure your trip is a safe, authentic, and unforgettable experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Short Inca Trail (Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu)

We will pick up from your hotel in Cusco, early in the morning (about 5:00 am) and then will drive to the train station of Ollantaytambo Town. Where we will take the train from Ollantaytambo through the picturesque Sacred Valley to Km. 104. depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.07.15a.m. Be already at the train station for check in07.45 a.m. Train Expeditions from Ollantaytambo to Km. 104 (Starting point of the walk)which takes about one hours 45 minuts. At Km 104 where we will start the trekking with our tour guide. we will get off the train and pass the Inca Trail checkpoint where we will see our first archaeological center called Chachabamba, at 2,170 m or 7,170 ft. Our hike continues gently upward for approximately four hours until we reach the beautifully situated Inca complex of Winay Wayna at 2,650 m or 8,700 ft, which is named after an orchid and means “Forever Young” in quechua, where we stop to eat a nutritious and plentiful Box lunch. Sub-tropical flora and fauna surround us as we continue 2 hours to the Sun Gate (Intipunku) at 2,720 m or 8,920 ft which is called Intipunku in Quechua, This is where we will have our first view of Machu Picchu and from there we will hike down to the ruins where you will have some time to take some photos and enjoy the grandeur of Machu Picchu before we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. We will check into our hotel where you will have some time to rest or you can visit the hot springs which is about 10 minutes away. Afterwards, we will meet for dinner and plan for the following day.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)

Accommodations: Hotels ⭐⭐⭐ standard (Hotel Flower House and others the same category)

Meals: Box Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at the Hotel

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide and board the bus for a 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu. Your guide will accompany you on a 2- to 3-hour tour of the most important areas included in your assigned circuit. You will explore terraces, viewpoints, temples, royal quarters, sacred areas, and the central part of the citadel, while learning about the history, architecture, and daily life of the Incas. We always request Circuit 3, as it includes access to the Inca Trail route and offers one of the most comprehensive guided tours. After exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, you will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch on your own.  In the afternoon, you will board the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by private transport to Cusco. The suggested time to descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town is 12:00 p.m depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.

14:00 p.m. Be ready at the train station for check in

14:30 p.m. Train Expeditions Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo

Upon arrival at the station you will be waiting for a staff of the company to transfer to their respective hotel in Cusco

Overnight in Cusco

Trip Details

Duration 1N / 2D
Activities Hiking – Adventure
Difficulty Moderate to challenging
Hiking distance 12KM / 7.5 miles
Minimum height 2000 m.s.n.m. or 6,560 ft (Aguas Calientes Town)
Maximum height 2720 m.s.n.m. or 8,921 ft (Sun Gate)
Destinations Machu Picchu
Tour language English, Spanish
Accommodation Hotel
Meals 01 Box Lunch, 01 Dinner and 01 Breakfast at the hotel
Starts / Ends Cusco – Cusco

IMPORTANT: Please Allow 2 - 3 Days for Acclimatization

Services Included

The hike include

  • Transportation from your hotel in Cusco to Ollantaytambo Train Stations
  • Inca Trail permit and entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
  • Round trip train tickets in Expedition service to the start of the hike at Km 104 and back to Cusco.
  • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on the first day, and round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu for the next day.
  • One night hotel in Aguas Calientes (3⭐⭐⭐ Standard).
  • Tour guide fluent in English, Spanish and Quechua. Our guides are equipped and trained to practice First-Aid and administer oxygen if needed.
  • On the first day, we will provide you with a Box lunch and then we will have dinner in Aguas Calientes. The next day, your breakfast will be included at the hotel.

Not Included

  • Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes.
  • Trekking poles (can be rented from us).
  • Tip for your guide.

Group Service

USD $570.00 per person

Private Service
Number of people
Price per person USD
1 - people
USD $995.00 per person
2 - people
USD $830.00 per person
3 - 5 people
USD $745.00 per person
6 - 8 people
USD $585.00 per person
9 + people
USD $570.00 per person

Discount

Children 17 years old and under – $30 USD off.

* To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport.

Additional Options

Huaynapicchu Mountain: USD$70.00

Machu Picchu Mountain: USD$70.00

Vistadome Train round trip: USD$90.00

Trekking Poles: USD$10.00 (1 pair)

Small backpack
Large backpack
Warm clothes - Including jacket, fleece, thermal clothes for sleeping, gloves, scarf
Rain clothes - Jacket and trousers, poncho, hat
Swimsuit
Small towel
Strong, waterproof trekking boots
Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
Trekking shoes
Walking poles
Sandals
Flashlight
Camera - Extra batteries as they run out faster under cold conditions
Suncream, moisturiser
Insect repellant - Min 20% DEET
Toilet paper
Personal first aid kit
Snacks - Biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc
Water Bottle
Cash in Soles/$USD
YOU MUST BRING YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT

How to book

To book the tour, please send us an email with the information of each person in your group:

Full name, nationality, date of birth and gender
Copy of your passport
The tour you want to do, the start date
How many people are in your group
info@peruvianpathsandadventures.com

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