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2 D - 1 N, Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

5.02 reviewsMachu Picchu

  • 48 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 144h before
  • 2 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Unlike the crowded day trips, our 2-day Short Inca Trail offers the perfect balance of adventure and comfort. You’ll hike along the original Inca stone steps, explore hidden gems like Wiñay Wayna and Chachabamba, and arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, a privilege reserved for Inca Trail trekkers. With smaller groups, expert local guides, and a night in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes, you’ll enjoy both the thrill of the trail and the luxury of rest. This itinerary lets you experience the magic of Machu Picchu at sunrise with fewer crowds, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (1 night)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Safety briefing, first aid kit, oxygen supply
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in Cusco
  • Round-trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Inca Trail permit & Machu Picchu entrance

What's not

  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and souvenir

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 144 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Operated by
Panaka Travel
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Cusco

  • Its from-price is 287% above the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 2406 of 4460.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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