2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Overview
Our 2 day Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu is the shorter and easier way to experience the highlights of the Classic 4-day Inca Trail. On this trail you will be experiencing different microclimates as you will be descending from Andes to the cloud forest.
The route is dotted with several Inca ruins including the iconic Wiñay Wayna. You will be entering the citadel of Incas, Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate as those on the Classical Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The trail is ideal for families with small children as you won’t be hiking through any high altitudes or will be camping. The highest point of the 2 day Inca Trail Tour is 2650 metres above sea level.
We will be accommodating you in a comfortable ensuite hotel room in Aguas Calientes town. The following day on your half day trip to Machu Picchu citadel, our guide will be walking you through the prime attractions of the citadel.
The route is dotted with several Inca ruins including the iconic Wiñay Wayna. You will be entering the citadel of Incas, Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate as those on the Classical Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The trail is ideal for families with small children as you won’t be hiking through any high altitudes or will be camping. The highest point of the 2 day Inca Trail Tour is 2650 metres above sea level.
We will be accommodating you in a comfortable ensuite hotel room in Aguas Calientes town. The following day on your half day trip to Machu Picchu citadel, our guide will be walking you through the prime attractions of the citadel.
Inclusions
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Round trip train tickets
- Entrance to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu citadel
- Round trip transfers from your hotel in Cusco
- 01 Night at a 3 Star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Lunch
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - KM 104 - Aguas Calientes
Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you along the Sacred Valley of Incas to Ollantaytambo train station. Here you will be boarding the tourist train to the trailhead in Km.104.
The trail head is named after its distance from Cusco on the way to Machu Picchu. Here we will begin the full day hike. Our local expert will be helping you to cross the control where your permit to hike the Inca Trail will be verified against your passport.
We will begin with a gradual uphill hike to Winay Wayna. In Quechua the name means forever young. After touring the complex, we will be stopping for lunch at the campsite.
From here, we will continue hiking to Sun Gate or Inti Punku. You will be rewarded with the first site of the lost city of Incas, Machu Picchu.
We will then take a bus down to Aguas Calientes town. Here we will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
The hotel crew will be handing you over a snack box. You will then be boarding a bus to Machu Picchu citadel. It takes 25 minutes.
Our guide will be giving you a detailed tour of the citadel for two hours. You will be visiting some of the prime sites which will give you in-depth information about the citadel.
If you have booked to climb Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain our guide will be directing you to the entrance. If you intend to hike one of these mountains do advise us at the time of booking.
Alternatively, you can hike to the sun gate. It offers a spectacular view of the citadel. Sungate is the point of entrance to the citadel for those on Inca Trail.
You will be taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will be boarding the train to Ollantaytambo.
Our representative will be meeting you and will be transferring you back to your hotel in the city of Cusco. You will be reaching Cusco at approximately 09:00 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Cusco - KM 104 - Aguas Calientes
Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you along the Sacred Valley of Incas to Ollantaytambo train station. Here you will be boarding the tourist train to the trailhead in Km.104.
The trail head is named after its distance from Cusco on the way to Machu Picchu. Here we will begin the full day hike. Our local expert will be helping you to cross the control where your permit to hike the Inca Trail will be verified against your passport.
We will begin with a gradual uphill hike to Winay Wayna. In Quechua the name means forever young. After touring the complex, we will be stopping for lunch at the campsite.
From here, we will continue hiking to Sun Gate or Inti Punku. You will be rewarded with the first site of the lost city of Incas, Machu Picchu.
We will then take a bus down to Aguas Calientes town. Here we will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
The hotel crew will be handing you over a snack box. You will then be boarding a bus to Machu Picchu citadel. It takes 25 minutes.
Our guide will be giving you a detailed tour of the citadel for two hours. You will be visiting some of the prime sites which will give you in-depth information about the citadel.
If you have booked to climb Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain our guide will be directing you to the entrance. If you intend to hike one of these mountains do advise us at the time of booking.
Alternatively, you can hike to the sun gate. It offers a spectacular view of the citadel. Sungate is the point of entrance to the citadel for those on Inca Trail.
You will be taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will be boarding the train to Ollantaytambo.
Our representative will be meeting you and will be transferring you back to your hotel in the city of Cusco. You will be reaching Cusco at approximately 09:00 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
pattricksymcox
May 2022
Everything ws perfectly organised by John and his team from Machu Picchu Tours company. It was nice to retrace footsteps of Incas and get an insight into their history with a local. Highly reccomended
Everything ws perfectly organised by John and his team from Machu Picchu Tours company. It was nice to retrace footsteps of Incas and get an insight into their history with a local. Highly reccomendedMalcom L
April 2022
It was a perfect trip to Machu Picchu on this short and informative version of the Inca Trail. I was very fortunate to have John as my guide who is exceptionally knowledgable and explained every thing about different Inca ruins we passe through in detail. There was a one night stay in Aguas Calie...
It was a perfect trip to Machu Picchu on this short and informative version of the Inca Trail. I was very fortunate to have John as my guide who is exceptionally knowledgable and explained every thing about different Inca ruins we passe through in detail. There was a one night stay in Aguas Calientes and we were put in a very comfortable hotel. The visit to Machu Picchu was just perfect too. We totally loved the tour and we can surely reccomend this.stephaniemU3306AR
March 2022
Loved everything about this tour and the company of John. It was a dream come true to visit Machu Picchu and hike the iconic Inca Trail. Everything was just flawless. Thanks for such a memorable experience.
Loved everything about this tour and the company of John. It was a dream come true to visit Machu Picchu and hike the iconic Inca Trail. Everything was just flawless. Thanks for such a memorable experience.Jenniferjohansson77
March 2022
Thanks a lot John for such a wonderful experiencew on this short Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu. I have no regrets that i chose such a professional tour company or the experience. It was very much worth every cent i paid and the service was outstanding. I visited three sites before visiting Mac...
Thanks a lot John for such a wonderful experiencew on this short Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu. I have no regrets that i chose such a professional tour company or the experience. It was very much worth every cent i paid and the service was outstanding. I visited three sites before visiting Machu Picchu an John patienty explained the history of each site in detail. We also stopped for lunch at Llactapata campsite which was well equipped. Truly a magical trip.Darwinthames
November 2021
We could not get the permit to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. A month before travelling, we came across their website and had a chat with John. He was quick to help us. He suggested hiking the Short Inca Trail of two days. This was a lifetime experience. The trail was more nicer and quite...
We could not get the permit to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. A month before travelling, we came across their website and had a chat with John. He was quick to help us. He suggested hiking the Short Inca Trail of two days. This was a lifetime experience. The trail was more nicer and quite easy. We did not have to experience any high altitude hikes or camping in the wild and we had most of the sites to ourselves. John accompanied us throughout the trail. He has an immense knowledge about the Inca civilization and spoke good English too. We felt really safe as the crew complied to all measures of COVID-19. To summarise, we felt like we were pampered on this two day trail. We highly recommend this experience and the tour company, especially John the guide.natashamB3553CG
August 2022
This was surely a lifetime trip. Retracing the footsteps of Incas with a local person was more like living in the Inca times. John has so many information about the Incas and was always ready to share many new things. The trip was perfectly organised and everything was just right.
This was surely a lifetime trip. Retracing the footsteps of Incas with a local person was more like living in the Inca times. John has so many information about the Incas and was always ready to share many new things. The trip was perfectly organised and everything was just right.