2 Day Tour Throughout the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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The Short Inca Trail is unique because it offers a condensed version of the traditional Inca Trail, allowing hikers to experience the beautiful scenery, ancient ruins, and diverse flora and fauna of the Andes in just two days. The trek also includes a visit to the stunning ruins of Machu Picchu, offering a glimpse into the ancient Inca civilization. Additionally, the Short Inca Trail is less crowded than the traditional Inca Trail, providing a more intimate and personalized hiking experience.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Inca Trail Machu
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Cusco - Km 104 - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Stop At: Cusco
Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
Duration: 7 hour
Stop At: Ollantaytambo
Drive to Ollantaytambo where you will catch the train to Km 104, the starting point of the Inca Trail
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Inca Trail
- Hike for approximately 6 hours to the famous Inca ruins of Wiñay Wayna - Continue hiking to Inti Punku (the Sun Gate) and catch your first glimpse of Machu Picchu from above
Duration: 6 hour
Stop At: Aguas Calientes
Descend to the town of Aguas Calientes and check into your hotel for the night Optional visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
Day 2 Machu Picchu - Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu
- Early morning wake-up call and breakfast at your hotel - Catch the bus to Machu Picchu and watch the sunrise over the ancient ruins - Guided tour of Machu Picchu and free time to explore the site on your own - Catch the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Ollantaytambo - Transfer back to your hotel in Cusco
Duration: 4 minutes
Day 1 Cusco - Km 104 - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Stop At: Cusco
Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
Duration: 7 hour
Stop At: Ollantaytambo
Drive to Ollantaytambo where you will catch the train to Km 104, the starting point of the Inca Trail
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Inca Trail
- Hike for approximately 6 hours to the famous Inca ruins of Wiñay Wayna - Continue hiking to Inti Punku (the Sun Gate) and catch your first glimpse of Machu Picchu from above
Duration: 6 hour
Stop At: Aguas Calientes
Descend to the town of Aguas Calientes and check into your hotel for the night Optional visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
Day 2 Machu Picchu - Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu
- Early morning wake-up call and breakfast at your hotel - Catch the bus to Machu Picchu and watch the sunrise over the ancient ruins - Guided tour of Machu Picchu and free time to explore the site on your own - Catch the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Ollantaytambo - Transfer back to your hotel in Cusco
Duration: 4 minutes
