Experience National Park of Machu Picchu!
2 days / 1 night 
From US$ 450 per person 
Difficulty:
Medium 
Max. Altitude:
2,900 m 
7.4 MILES / 12 KM - ROUD TRIP 
Explore with this day trek Challabamba, Wiñaywayna, and Inti Punku.
Enjoy the most popular trail in a two-day hike to Machu Picchu.
Marvel Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate.
Day
Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Sun Gate - Aguas Calientes.
Day
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Sun Gate – Aguas Calientes
Early at 4:00 am. the guide will pick up all passengers from their hotels with the van, then you will go to Ollantaytambo, where we take the train to 104 km (1 hour 20 minutes). When you arrive at 104 km, You and your guide will pass the checkpoint and get ready to start the trek; the first portion is climbing around 3 hours and a half to Wiñayhuayna. As we ascend, you will be able to take pictures of beautiful landscapes and views of the sacred Vilcanota River.
In the archeological site of Wiñaywayna, your tour guide will explain the history and function of this place. After, you will have time to relax and enjoy a delicious box lunch with amazing views. Later, you will continue along the classic Inca Trail to arrive at the Sun Gate(Inti Punku); from this place, you will have breathtaking and unforgettable views of Machu Picchu Citadel.
Then after enjoying the views, you will go down the trail for around 1 hour to Machu Picchu and enjoy the next part of the tour.
From Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes village you will take the bus for 30 minutes, and your guide will take you to your Hotel.
In the evening you will have a delicious dinner with the tour guide, who will explain to you about the second day.
DURING THE TREK:
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
After breakfast at the hotel, you will go up to Machu Picchu by bus in the morning. In Machu Picchu, you will have 2 hours private introductory tour. In this time, you will learn about types of impressive constructions, the engineering and the terraces, the essential places in Machu Picchu Archaeological site, and how they were used.
Afterward, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu, take pictures and explore more. If you booked climb to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain, you would enjoy a dramatically different view of Machu Picchu Citadel.
You’ll return to Aguas Calientes by bus when you finish your visit. In the village, there are lots to discover. Shops, crafts, Art. Enjoy the hot springs, buy memories and try new foods.
Later you will take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. (1 ¾ hours.) When you arrive at Ollantaytambo you will meet with your driver to come back by car to your Hotel in Cusco (1 ½ hours.)
DURING THE TREK:
STANDARD SERVICE
Included:
Not Included:
Price per person: $.450.00 American dollars per person (minimum 2 people)
Important: Shared service price is only available with agreement passengers to share this service with other travelers (Group site 12 – 17 People approx.)
PRIVATE SERVICE
Price per person: $.540.00. (based on two people)
Do you need to book a Private tour? Send an email to check availability.
Visit us at the office: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 – 13:00. 15:00- 19:00
Sunday: Closed
What you should bring:
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Important to know before you go
There are new regulations from the Peruvian Government on the trail to protect its fragile eco-structure from over-use. These proposals have been aimed to reduce the number of trekkers on the path. There are only 500 persons allowed on the trail; in these 500 persons are all the guides, porters, cooks, and the included 4 and 2 days trail. That’s why we need your reservation at least 30 to 60 days in advance and high season even faster.
It is recommended that you make a reservation for the Inca Trail as soon as possible. In the low season (Oct-March), it is advised to make a reservation four weeks in advance. Also, it is recommended to make a reservation 8 weeks in advance for May and September.
Lares trek and Salkantay With Machu Picchu is always possible. If you don’t make a reservation and pay your trek deposit in advance, we won’t be able to buy your trek permits.
Once we have confirmed your reservation and bought your permits, it’s not possible to change the date of trek departure, and it’s forbidden to change the name or passport number on the permit.
Tickets are not transferable to another person.
Sometimes, there is a waiting list for more than three months in the high season. Visitors can’t purchase last-minute spaces on the Inca Trail upon arrival (at least legitimately anyway).
If you turn up in Cusco in the low season (November to April), you may still find space available 5-7 days before the trek departure date. If you take the risk and have the time to wait, these rules are constantly changing!
Note: People who want to visit Huayna Picchu must let us know as soon as possible because according to new rules, there is a limit of people (200) per day that can climb it.
Covid -19
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The Inca Trail is worth it since it is the only tour that allows you to see Machu Picchu twice, one at sunset and the other at sunrise, unique experiences that you can live with this tour.
The tour is more expensive than other regular tours to Machu Picchu, but the permits, trains, and organization have to be fulfilled mandatory by the Government to enjoy this trek.
In terms of difficulty, the short Inca trail 2 days is a trek with moderate difficulty, and it is considered one of the easiest treks for beginners and people without incredible physical activity. However, it is recommended to have a good physical activity before the trek and a considerable age to do this trek successfully.
Unfortunately, Shot Inca Trail permits can’t be changed, transferable or refundable because of the Peruvian Government regulations that manage tickets and permits for this trek.
The Peruvian Government requests the original passport to get you in the shot Inca trail.
If you get a new passport, you need to bring the old one and the new one, and the old one can also be a clear copy; otherwise, passengers won’t be able to get into the Short Inca Trail.
Yes, it is possible to want to book your hotel in Aguas Calientes, you just need to contact us and let us know about it.
Yes, you can request to be picked up in Sacred Valley. Short Inca trail starts at Cusco, then transportation goes true the sacred valley to rich the train station in Ollantaytambo. Then you need to board one of the trains going to Aguas Calientes station and later stop at km 104 to start this fantastic trek.
On the first day, the trek is about 7.4 Miles or 12 Km. it is divided into three portions. The first part is until the archeological site of Wiñaywayna with 6 km and then is to Sun Gate with 5 km and the last part where you can see Machu Picchu is about 1 km until the gate to go outside the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Yes, you can do it in two days with the Short Inca Trail, but if you think of doing the whole trek, you will need 4 days.
With the 4 days trek, you need to respect campsites, and you can’t pass to the next camp; this is for better control of people hiking on this trail.
Technically it is possible. With the short Inca trail, you will see Machu Picchu on the first day after trekking for 13 km. The next day you will get the chance to hike inside the citadel or enjoy the sunrise.
Yes, there are bugs in the short Inca trail; it is recommended to bring insect repellent with more than 30 % DEET. Also, walking in long pants and long t-shirts can help avoid mosquito bites.
Since the Peruvian Government restrictions, it is impossible to make the short Inca Trail without a guide. All trekkers need to contact a tour operator to buy tickets and hire a guide for this trek.
Usually, Short Inca Trail starts in Cusco, but also it can start from Sacred Valley or nearby. The trek starts at km 104 and needs to take the train to arrive at this place.
Short Inca trail finishes in Machu Picchu, and after exploring the citadel, you need to take a train and bus to go back to Cusco or Sacred Valley.
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