Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu

Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu

Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu

Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu

5.0 (12 Reviews)
Trip Length
2 Days
Group Size
Activity Type
Physical Level
Moderate

¿Quieres recorrer parte del famoso Camino Inca y ver Machu Picchu, pero tienes poco tiempo o no quieres acampar durante 4 días? ¡Este viaje de 2 días es una opción muy popular! Podrás recorrer un hermoso tramo del Camino Inca original, admirar impresionantes vistas de las montañas, visitar algunas ruinas incas impresionantes y terminar con un tour completo de Machu Picchu. Es una excelente combinación de senderismo, historia y paisajes increíbles en solo dos días. Tu guía te lo explicará todo y te organizaremos todos los transportes principales, como autobuses y trenes.

Trip Details

  • Comidas:  Box Lunch y cena.
  • Alojamiento:  Hotel, “Camping bajo petición”.
  • Distancia:  16kms/10 mls (6 horas más o menos de caminata)
  • Dificultad:  Fácil/Moderada.
  • Tiempo de caminata:  aproximadamente 6 horas (incluido un almuerzo tipo picnic en el camino)
  • Caminata y terreno:  Caminata, galope en caminos abiertos, algunas subidas empinadas.

Itinerary

DAY 1Train, Hike to the Sun Gate & Aguas Calientes Town

(Incluye: Box Lunch)

Prepárense, este día empieza muy temprano. Les recogerán en su hotel en Cusco (altitud: aproximadamente 3400 m / 11 155 pies) sobre las 3:30 a. m. ¡Sí, auch! Los llevarán a un autobús que los llevará a la estación de tren en Ollantaytambo (altitud: aprox. 2792 m / 9160 pies). Tomarán un tren sobre las 5:00 a. m.

El viaje en tren es genial, unos 90 minutos recorriendo el Valle Sagrado junto al río. Ten la cámara lista para las vistas. Verás muchas plantas y paisajes que cambian a medida que bajas.

Bajamos del tren en el kilómetro 104 (altitud: unos 2170 m / 7120 pies). Esto no es un pueblo, es literalmente el punto de partida de esta corta caminata. Cruzamos un puente sobre el río, mostramos nuestros permisos y pasaportes (¡imprescindibles!) y… ¡empezamos la caminata!

El sendero sube con bastante regularidad. Pronto pasarás por un sitio inca llamado Chachabamba. Sigue subiendo y estate atento a las plantas interesantes, como las orquídeas, que crecen en los árboles o las rocas. También pasarás por una bonita cascada. La caminata completa de hoy dura unas 6 horas, más o menos.

La gran ruina a la que llegas se llama Wiñayhuayna (Altitud: 2650 m / 8694 pies), que significa “Eterno Joven” en quechua. Es impresionante, como un pequeño Machu Picchu construido en la ladera. Probablemente te lleves tu almuerzo por aquí para reponer fuerzas.

Después de Wiñayhuayna, hay un último esfuerzo, quizás de una hora más o menos, hasta el famoso Inti Punku, la “Puerta del Sol” (Altitud: aprox. 2720 m / 8924 pies). Este es el mirador clásico, donde los excursionistas disfrutan de la primera vista impresionante de Machu Picchu. ¡Es un momento de asombro, sin duda! ¡Choca esos cinco! Tómate un tiempo para absorberlo todo.

From the Sun Gate, we actually hike downhill (not into the main Machu Picchu ruins today, that’s for tomorrow). We catch a short bus ride down the winding road to the town of Aguas Calientes (Altitude: approx. 2,040m / 6,693ft), which sits in the valley below Machu Picchu. Here, you’ll check into your hotel for the night. You can wander around the town (it’s small!), maybe grab some dinner (“vamos a comer!” – let’s eat!), or if you’re feeling adventurous, check out the local hot springs. Best to get some sleep though, tomorrow is the big tour!

What you get Day 1:

  • Transport: Hotel pickup in Cusco, bus to Ollantaytambo, train to Km 104, bus from Machu Picchu area down to Aguas Calientes
  • Help from the team
  • Professional guide (English/Spanish)
  • Entrance tickets for the Inca Trail (Km 104 section) and sites along it
  • Box lunch
  • Hotel room in Aguas Calientes for the night

What’s NOT included Day 1:

  • Dinner in Aguas Calientes or other meals not mentioned
  • Tips for your guide
  • Other stuff like snacks you bring yourself, or entry to the hot springs
Physical Level

Easiest

(Includes: Breakfast usually at your hotel)

Today’s the main event – exploring Machu Picchu! You’ll get up early (but probably not as crazy early as yesterday) and head to the bus station in Aguas Calientes. It’s about a 25-minute bus ride up the zig-zag roads back up to the entrance of the Machu Picchu sanctuary (Altitude: around 2,430m / 7,972ft).

Once inside, your guide will take you on a tour that usually lasts about 2 hours. They’ll show you all the important bits – the temples, the plazas, the houses, the clever water systems, and those famous farming terraces. They really know their stuff and will tell you loads about the Incas who lived here and how they built this incredible place right in the mountains. It really is amazing engineering.

You’ll usually get the ticket for Circuit 1 or 2, which allows you to get that classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu. Listen to your guide about where you can go. Machu Picchu is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and it feels pretty special being there, but just a heads up, it can get crowded, especially during the main tourist season (roughly May to September).

After your guided tour, depending on the schedule and your train time, you might have a little bit of free time before you need to take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes. You’ll probably grab some lunch in town (on your own dime).

In the afternoon, you’ll board the train from Aguas Calientes back to the Ollantaytambo station. Just like on the way out, someone from the tour team will meet you at Ollantaytambo and drive you back to your hotel in Cusco. End of the whirlwind 2-day adventure! You’ll probably be tired but stoked you saw Machu Picchu.

What you get Day 2:

  • Transport: Bus Aguas Calientes up to Machu Picchu, Bus Machu Picchu back down to Aguas Calientes, Train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, Bus/Van Ollantaytambo back to your Cusco hotel
  • Help from the team
  • Professional guide for the Machu Picchu tour
  • Entrance ticket for Machu Picchu citadel (usually Circuit 1 or 2)

What’s NOT included Day 2:

  • Lunch in Aguas Calientes or other meals not mentioned
  • Tips
  • Other stuff (like climbing Huayna Picchu mountain – that requires a separate, hard-to-get ticket booked months in advance)
Physical Level

Easiest

Included

  • Pre-departure briefing: You’ll meet your guide and group at Incayza Peru Tours office for an orientation at 6:00 PM the evening before your trek. Please let us know if you can’t make this time to coordinate another.
  • Touristic Transport: We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in the morning and travel by private transportation to Ollantaytambo Train Station.
  • Touristic Train Expedition Service: The train departs from Ollantaytambo Train Station to Chachabamba (“Km 104”), the starting point of the Short Inca Trail. An optional upgrade to Vistadome Train is available at an extra cost.
  • Experienced Short Inca Trail Guide: An English-speaking, professionally educated, and officially certified tour guide with deep local heritage knowledge. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings, lead ancient ceremonies, and ensure your safety and enjoyment throughout the trek.
  • Experienced Machupicchu Cultural Guide: An English-speaking, professionally educated, and officially certified tour guide for your visit to the sacred city of Machupicchu.
  • Overnight in Machupicchu Village: One night in a 2-star hotel (Hotel House of the Luz) in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Village). This includes double or triple rooms, a private bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi, breakfast, and luggage storage while you visit Machu Picchu. You can upgrade to a 3-star hotel for an additional $45 USD per person.
  • Entry Tickets:
    • Entry ticket to The Short Inca Trail (“Sun Gate to Machupicchu”).
    • Entry ticket to Machu Picchu Inca Site.
  • Meals: 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner (vegetarian, vegan, or special menus available at no extra cost). Please note that the first breakfast and the last lunch (after Machupicchu on day 2) are not included.
  • Water: Incayza Peru Tours will provide all necessary water at our Cusco office for your first day of trekking. Once you arrive in Machupicchu Village/Aguas Calientes, you’ll find plenty of shops and restaurants to purchase more. You must bring your own water bottles or a hydration pack (we recommend carrying about 3L).
  • Medical Kit and Oxygen Bottle: Our crew will carry a first-aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.
  • Return Train Tickets: From Aguas Calientes (“Machupicchu village”) to Ollantaytambo train station (departure time is confirmed at the briefing and is subject to availability).
  • Transfer back to Cusco: Private touristic transport from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco (Day 2).
  • 24-hour Guest Service: We offer 24/7 telephone service for easy communication and preparation leading up to your trek.
  • 3 Concetur Buses to/from Machupicchu Inca City: The wait to board the bus to Machupicchu is usually 1 to 1.5 hours. We’ll ask you the day before your visit if you prefer to take the bus (considering the waiting time) or walk the final ascent (45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your physical condition after the trek).
  • Free Luggage Storage: At Incayza Peru Tours, we offer free luggage storage at our office during your scheduled treks with us.

Not Included

  • Walking Sticks: Available for rent from our company if you’d like.
  • Climb Huaynapicchu / Machu Picchu Sacred Mountain.
  • Panoramic Vistadome train upgrade: Additional $50 USD.
  • Meals not included:
    • Day 1 Breakfast: Approx. $5 – $10 USD (price varies based on your selection).
    • Meals in Machupicchu village (lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes): Approx. $20 – $25 USD (price varies based on your selection).
  • Personal clothing and gear.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Tips for our staff: While our staff is well-paid, feel free to tip as you wish (recommendation: $6 – $8 USD per day per traveler for all trek staff). This is optional and depends on your satisfaction.
  • Additional costs or delays beyond management’s control (e.g., bad weather, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, changes in government policy, political instability/strikes).

What to bring

  • Original Passport
  • Day Pack
  • Full rain gear or poncho
  • Gloves (thin riding and warm gloves)
  • Headlamp
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking Socks
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Bathing suit
  • Trekking pants
  • Breathable dry-fit top-wear
  • Comfortable shoes/flip-flops
  • Cold-weather jacket
  • Long-sleeve fleece/sweater
  • Wool hat
  • Hiking boots
  • Baseball cap, sombrero, and bandana
  • Photo/video cameras and chargers
  • Binoculars
  • Refillable water bottle (hydration bags are recommended)

Recommendations

Quick Tips for Your Trip

  • Book WAY Ahead: Seriously, permits for this hike sell out fast, often months in advance. Don’t wait!
  • Passport is Key: Bring your actual passport, you’ll need it for the train, the trail entrance, and Machu Picchu entrance. Copies usually don’t cut it.
  • Train Station Timing: Get to the station about 30 mins early.
  • Good Shoes: You’ll be walking on uneven stone paths and stairs. Wear comfy hiking shoes or sturdy trainers with good grip. Non-slip is best.
  • Daypack Essentials: For the Day 1 hike, carry a small backpack with: your camera, sun hat, sunscreen (even if cloudy, the sun is strong!), bug spray (especially near the river/ruins), and a reusable water bottle. Maybe some extra snacks.
  • Watch Your Step: Be careful on the stone stairs, they can be steep and worn. Just follow your guide’s advice.
  • Aguas Calientes Hot Springs: If you have time and energy on Day 1 evening, the “baños termales” can be nice.
  • Luggage on Train: They have limits, usually around 7 kilos (15 lbs) per person in a small bag. You’ll leave your main luggage back at your hotel in Cusco.
  • Crowds: Especially in high season (May-Sept), expect lines for the bus up to Machu Picchu on Day 2. Be patient!

Hike Info (Day 1 Trail Section)

  • Trail Distance Hiked: Roughly 10.4 km / 6.4 miles
  • How Tough?: Generally called ‘Moderate’ – there’s definitely some significant uphill climbing involved, but it’s doable for most people with reasonable fitness. It’s much shorter than the classic 4-day trail.
  • Highest Altitude on Trail Section: Around 2,690 m / 8,825 ft (This is likely near Wiñayhuayna before the final steps to the Sun Gate)
  • Lowest Altitude on Trail Section: Around 2,141 m / 7,024 ft (Near the start at Km 104 by the river)
  • Estimated Hiking Time: About 6 hours of actual walking, plus breaks.
  • Total Uphill Climbed: Approx. 1,424 m / 4,671 ft (Measures the total ‘up’ sections you climb)

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