Short Inca Trail Group Tour 2D/1N

The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a unique opportunity for those who may not have as much time to hike the full Inca Trail. This trek combines highlights from the original Inca Trail, with some of the most beautiful Inca ruins nestled in the cloud forest’s dense vegetation. Enter Machu Picchu through the Sungate (Inti Punku), and from here, you can take in one of the most spectacular views of The Lost City of the Incas. We arrive in Machu Picchu late in the afternoon and therefore have the unique opportunity to see the city almost empty. You’ll spend the second day exploring all the wonders of Machu Picchu city.

Highlights of the Short Inca Trail:

• Book with Confidence and Flexibility
• Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator from Cusco city
• Arrive at Machu Picchu twice and at exclusive hours
• Dinner At Indio Feliz- “The Best Restaurant in Town”
• Support Social Project that helps the education as you travel
• Come back to Cusco on the last days in the Vistadome Panoramic trains.
  

Price per person: 520.USD  Book Now……..Get a 10% discount using TX2020, valid for a limited time.

To book the Short Inca Trail, you need to make an initial payment of 140.USD per person, the remaining balance can be paid online, in installments, or Cusco with any credit card at no booking fees at all.

Student Discount:
All travelers under 17 will have a $35. If you are 25 years old or under at the time of traveling, you can get the 30$ discount with your student ID. Please advise by email to give you a code for the discount.

Day By Day Summary of the Short Inca Trail

 Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Km 104 – Machu Picchu (16km, 8 hrs)
Start in Cusco around 4:00 am to drive to Ollantaytambo and take the first trains to Km 104. Hike for about 7 hours to Machu Picchu, arrive in the afternoon through the Sungate, and enjoy Machu Picchu almost empty. Later, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes.

Day 2: Machu Picchu (The Lost City of The Incas) (3 hrs)
On the last day, wake up early in the hotel, take the early buses to Machu Picchu and explore the citadel on a 3-hours guided tour. After exploring Machu Picchu, you will board the Panoramic train back to Cusco.

Included during the Short Inca Trail

• Safety briefing the day before the tour at 6:00 pm in our Office
• Pick up from your hotel on the morning of the tour
• All transportation during the duration of the trek
• Professional highly trained mountain tour guides
• One night 3-star hotel in Agua Calientes; Gringo Bills or similar
• 1 Box Lunch, one dinner, and one breakfast at the hotel on day 2
• Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• Bus up and down from Machu Picchu
• Panoramic Exclusive train on the last to come back to Cusco

Not Included in the Short Inca Trail

• 1st breakfast and last day lunch
• Huayna Picchu or Montaña entrances
• Tips for staff

Optional hikes after Machu Picchu Tour:

Huayna Picchu – The cost of this ticket is $75 per person. You climb after the Machu Picchu tour, and it takes 2 hours roundtrip; you need to book far in Advance

Montaña Machu Picchu – Also called Machu Picchu Mountain, is the highest mountain and climbing takes almost 3 hours, the cost is $75 per person.

Covid-19 measures to keep you safe during traveling

• Temperature checks for all travelers are mandatory.
• Face masks required for travelers and staff in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff at all times
• High traffic places and equipment are sanitized regularly between use.
• Maximum eight people per group to reduce crowds
• Transportation and touristic sites capacity will be reduced to 50%
• Printed material such as maps or vouchers will be avoided.
• 100% online payments with no booking fees at all
• Flexible bookings during COVID – 19 outbreak

DAY 1: CUSCO – KM104 – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES.

We will pick you up from your hotel for the Short Inca Trail at approximately 4 am (depending on the location) and drive to Ollantaytambo. From here, it’s a 1-hour 30-minute train ride along the Urubamba River from Ollantaytambo (mountains) to km 104 at Chachabamba (cloud forest). We will head straight to the checkpoint at Chachabamba to start your Short Inca Trail Trek. Please note, you will need your original Passport to pass through the checkpoint. Our first stop is a beautiful Inca ruin, also called Chachabamba. We will then hike along an ancient Inca trail abandoned in the 16th century and led to Machu Picchu.

The first section of the trail is a gradual uphill hike for 4 hours until we arrive at Wiñay Huayna (the place that never gets old). At this point, we will take some time to explore this stunning archaeological site while enjoying spectacular views of the Andes. ORGANIC, packed lunch and refreshments will be provided. Once fed and energized, we will continue our hike to the Sungate to catch your first glimpse of the Lost City of the Incas – a truly unforgettable sight. From the Sungate, it’s a one hour downhill walk to the city, with breathtaking views along the way. We will arrive at Macchu Picchu in the afternoon and have the unique opportunity to experience the city almost empty. This day is the perfect photo opportunity! We will then take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, have dinner and spend the night in a hotel.

• Highest altitude: 2700m / 8858ft
• Distance: 15km / 8 miles
• Duration: 8 hours
• Meals: Lunch, snacks, and dinner
• Accommodation: Intipunku (or Similar)
• Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 2: VISIT MACHU PICCHU (LOST CITY OF THE INCAS)

On our final day after the short Inca Trail, we have to get up very early to prepare for your Short Inca Trail Trek highlight, visiting Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas. After breakfast, we will go straight to the line to wait for the first bus going up to Machu Picchu at 5:30 am. Arriving as the sky brightens, we will walk up with the city’s incredible views along the way. On a clear day, you can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu. This is truly an unforgettable sight.

Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Montaña (tickets must be booked as far in Advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and then take the Panoramic (Vistadome Or 360°) train and bus back to Cusco. The TreXperience Team will meet you off the train and return you safely to your hotel.

• Highest altitude: 2700m / 8858ft
• Distance: 6km / 3 miles
• Duration: 3-4 hours tour in Machu Picchu
• Meals: Breakfast (hotel)
• Difficulty: Easy

What you need to take for the Short Inca trail

In the Short Inca Trail, remember that there will be no porters to help carry your belongings on this trek, so you should try and pack as light as possible. We recommend you bring a good quality daypack which is both light and comfortable. It is important to note that due to local regulations, your backpack should not exceed 25L. All larger packs can not be taken into Machu Picchu and will need to be stored outside the gates.

• Valid, original Passport (a copy will not be accepted)
• Valid, Student Card (if you booked as a student)
• Hiking boots for the Short Inca trail
• A good quality daypack (light, small and comfortable)
• Water storage for at least 2 liters; either a camel bag or water bottle(s)
• One t-shirt (wicking t-shits work best) and one pair of hiking pants/trousers
• A nice change of clothes for walking around Machu Picchu (and for taking many photographs!)
• Undergarments and hiking socks
• Toiletries, sunscreen, and bug spray
• Rain gear and warm layers

Others for the Short Inca Trail

• Hat and sunglasses for the trek
• Hand sanitizer, Toilet paper
• Toothbrush and paste
• Personal medication
• Band-aids, moleskin
• Camera, extra batteries for Machu Picchu
• Additional snacks, power bars, chocolate
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, and tips during the Short Inca Trail
• Swimsuit for hot springs in Machu Picchu Pueblo (optional)