This short tour allows you to get a taste of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu without days of hiking and camping. One of our shortest treks to the ancient city of Machu Picchu.
It is perfect for those who want to live this unique experience, but don’t want to spend many days on the trail. Be amazed with breathtaking landscapes, and learn how this classic Inca trail connects the entire Incan Empire.
Hiking the Inca trail is the best way to live the Cusco adventure!
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round trip bus to the citadel
First aid kit
Train Expedition (one way) and Train Vistadome (one way), for confort service.
Lunch
Dinner
Round trip transfers to the hotel in Cusco city
1 liter of water per person on day 1
Round trip Train Expedition (classic service)
Walking sticks
Gratuities
Ticket entrance to the mountains of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Notice:
Due to high demand, train and entrance ticket schedules are subject to availability at confirmation. If requested options are unavailable, alternatives may be provided, which could affect the itinerary and price.
We strongly recommend booking at least 3 months in advance, as availability for Machu Picchu tickets and trains is very limited and subject to high demand.
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Inca trails close for maintenance on February
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Trains schedule could vary because of the season and availability
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This short tour allows you to get a taste of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu without days of hiking and camping. One of our shortest treks to the ancient city of Machu Picchu.
It is perfect for those who want to live this unique experience, but don’t want to spend many days on the trail. Be amazed with breathtaking landscapes, and learn how this classic Inca trail connects the entire Incan Empire.
Hiking the Inca trail is the best way to live the Cusco adventure!
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round trip bus to the citadel
First aid kit
Train Expedition (one way) and Train Vistadome (one way), for confort service.
Lunch
Dinner
Round trip transfers to the hotel in Cusco city
1 liter of water per person on day 1
Round trip Train Expedition (classic service)
Walking sticks
Gratuities
Ticket entrance to the mountains of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Cusco - Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu
5 Stops
1
Estación Ferroviaria de Ollantaytambo
You will be picked up from your hotel located in the city of Cusco and taken to the train station in Ollantaytambo, located at the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
30 minutes
2
Camino Inca - kilometro 104
You are going to travel through a picturesque route for 1 hour until reaching the kilometer 104, starting point of the Inca trail trek.
20 minutes
3
Winay Wayna
It is time to hike! From here, you will walk for about 3 hours towards the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna which means `Forever Young`. During the trek you will see beautiful flora and fauna, like vizcachas, spectacled bears and different kind of birds. Also, you will enjoy a box lunch.
30 minutes
4
Sun Gate
You will join the path to Machu Picchu walking for one more hour, arriving to the Sun Gate, also known as `Inti Punku`. From here, you will get your first breathtaking panoramic view of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Later, the tour continues walking on the last part of the trail until we reach the ancient city.
20 minutes
5
Aguas Calientes
Before reaching Machu Picchu, you will take a side path off the trail to go down to Aguas Calientes, leaving the visit to Machu Picchu for the next day. In Aguas Calientes, you`ll have dinner and a well-deserved rest to feel the energy and be ready for the tour to Machu Picchu for the next day.
This day you will hike a total of 7.4 miles which is about 6 hours.
