Andean Great Treks Travel Agency
2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL

SHORT INCA TRAIL TREK

2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT

2025

2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL

Explore the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

The short Inca trail to Machu Picchu is one of the best alternatives to visit the beautiful sacred sanctuary of the Incas, it is a short walk that crosses the cloud forest and during the tour you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, ancient palaces and Inca temples surrounded by lush vegetation and mountains.

2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL

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On tour with us, you will be immersed in culture and history through experiences such as meeting local families, learning ancient traditions and watching cultural shows. We also include delicious local meals during our hikes.

Our much-loved local tour guides, whose knowledge and dedication have won us the best reputation in the industry, will make your holiday with us truly extraordinary.

We are only satisfied when you come back to travel with us again and again, only then do we know that we’ve done a good job of serving you.

No one knows our destinations like we do, and we are passionate about sharing the best of them with you, so there is no one better to recommend the very best tours and experiences for your holiday.

Tour Summary

2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL

CUSCO - WIÑAYWAYNA - AGUAS CALIENTES

2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL

GUIDED TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU - RETURN TO CUSCO

2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL

Physical Rating

Easy

A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll walk around the sights and climb some steps.

Moderate

A good level of fitness is required as you need to be comfortable walking for 4-5 hours and covering longer distances. Hiking activities will be at a moderate pace and will involve more challenging terrain.

Challenging

You’ll need to be fit and adventurous to participate in these tours as on some days you will be active for most of the day. The terrain may be more challenging and the activities more physically demanding.

2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL
DAY 1
andean great trkes 2
Level 2 Moderate
2700 masl
Max Elevation 2700 masl
11 KM
Hiking Distance 11 KM
6 Hours
Walking Time 6 Hours

CUSCO - WIÑAYWAYNA - AGUAS CALIENTES

We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 am, then we descend to the Ollantaytambo station. Then we will travel by train until km 104 to begin our short inca trail hike. At 8:00 am we will start the trek at Chachabamba inca site. Then we will continue our ascent to Wiñayhuayna ruins, during the journey you will have beautiful views of the Urubamba River. After 2 hours, you will reach the ruins of WIÑAYHUAYNA, this fabulous archaeological site is located on a rocky promontory and is dominated by a large set of terraces. After eating our box lunch, we continue with the walk to Sun gate. From this place we have the first view of Machu Picchu. Then we descend to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, where we can only take some panoramic views, in the afternoon we will go down by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, so we will end the first day of the short inca trail hike, in a comfortable Hotel.
2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL
DAY 2
andean great trkes 2
Level 2 Moderate
2400 masl
Max Elevation 2400 masl
3 Km
Hiking Distance 3 Km
2 Hours
Walking Time 2 Hours

GUIDED TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU - RETURN TO CUSCO

Early today we will leave on the first bus to Machu Picchu to visit the sacred sanctuary with your guide. You will have two hours of exploration through the temples and palaces of the Incas, you can also enjoy if you are lucky a beautiful sunrise. Then you must go out to eat some food, and if you have reserved one of the mountains like Huaynapicchu you will have time to visit, otherwise you can also visit the museum and an orchid garden. In the afternoon is the train ride back to Ollantaytambo at 2:30 p.m. Then by bus to Cusco where you will arrive at the main square at 7:00 p.m. approx.
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Included

INCLUDED

Private transportation  from your hotel in Cusco to the train station

  • Train from Ollantaytambo to “Km 104” the start of the short inca trail trek
  • Train back: Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • Private transport back from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • Tourist bus for Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes ( 03 ways)
  • Entrance ticket to Inca Trail hike and Machu Picchu
  • English speaker  tour guide
  • 1 box lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
  • 2 Liters of water during your first day hiking
  • Comfortable hotel  in Aguas Calientes
  • First aid kit and oxygen bottle

NOT INCLUDED

  • Second day lunch in Aguas Calientes
  • First day breakfast
  • Huayna Picchu ticket ( $80 usd, according the availability )
  • Tips for the guide
  • Extras not listed in the itinerary
2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL

How does it work?

Andean Great Treks is a tour operator based in Peru. It has very efficient and very friendly staff to answer all your questions, before and during the process of buying your tourist packages, our reservation systems are the most efficient, just decide where you want to go on your next vacation, our team will be happy to serve you.

1. Research

Do some research to decide where you want to go – it could be one, two or even more tours! Think about when you’d like to go, how long for and what your budget may be. For inspiration, you can always have a look at our website, or have a flick through our brochure and see not only the showstopping sights on offer, but the exciting and unusual experiences too!

2. Call Us

Give us a call or fill out a request form on our website and we'll call you back! Our travel agents will provide you with ideas and recommendations on tours in Peru. Also, don't forget to mention if you have any specialized interests, as the little details will make your vacation more special.

3. Perfet It

Tweak it, switch it around, you can make all the adjustments you need to make your trip exactly what you're looking for. You can do this as many times as you like and take as much time as you need, we are extremely flexible and always happy to help you.

4. Book It!

When your adventure has reached that ultimate level of perfection and includes everything that you want and need, it’s time to book! Choose the best day and complete the reservation formular with all your information required, as the final step is the payment of the trip with any card or Paypal. Once completed you will recieve your reservation sheet with al the travel details.
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2 DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL

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