48 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

The Short Inca Trail 2-Day Trek offers a captivating journey along a scenic 12 km (7.5 miles) stretch of the original Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Experience cloud forests and ancient stone paths, visiting remarkable Inca sites like Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna. This trek is ideal for travelers seeking a shorter adventure without compromising the iconic experience of the Inca Trail. Spend a comfortable night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes and conclude your hike with a breathtaking view of Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, just as the Incas did. - Hike one of the most iconic sections of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. - Visit impressive Inca sites along the trail, including Wiñay Wayna. - Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch by a professional chef on the trek. - Small group sizes (max 8) ensure a personalized experience with expert guides.

Inclusions

What's included

Expedition tourist-class round-trip train tickets
Fully guided Machu Picchu and Inca Trail experience
Duffle bag for your personal belongings, allowing you to hike with only a small daypack
Experienced English-speaking professional guide
One-night accommodation at a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
Lunch
Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees (Circuit 1 & 3)
Dinner
Breakfast
Chef-prepared picnic lunch on the trekking day
Three-way bus tickets between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
All transportation: from Cusco to the train station and return to Cusco on Day 2

What's not

Breakfast on day 1 and Lunch on day 2
Travel insurance (optional but highly recommended)
Tips for your guide, chef, and support staff (optional)
Personal expenses

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

Ratings come from 47 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 8 travellers
Operated by: Qoricancha Expeditions

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
Not recommended for travelers with fear of heights or high altitudes.
Not recommended for travelers allergic to mosquito bites.

How it compares in Cusco

Its from-price is 208% above the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 401 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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