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SHORT INCA TRAIL 2D/1N

2 Days
  • Bus, Airlines
  • 3 Stars Hotels
  • 5,416 metres
  • Kathmandu
  • Feb, Mar, Apr & May
  • Eco-Tour, Hiking
  • All meals during the trek
  • English, Spanish, French, Chinese
  • Easy to Moderate
  • 2-15
  • 7
  • 80

Overview

The 2-Day Inca Trail, often called the «Short Inca Trail,» is the perfect option for those who want to experience hiking the original Inca pathway to Machu Picchu but have limited time or prefer not to camp for multiple days . It’s a condensed version of the classic 4-day trek, delivering the most iconic highlights in a single, rewarding day of hiking .

· Route: Starts at Km 104 (reached by train), hikes past the ruins of Chachabamba and the stunning Wiñay Wayna, and enters Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) .
· Difficulty: Moderate. Involves a 6-7 hour uphill hike on stone steps. Much lower altitude than the classic trek, but good fitness is still required .
· Accommodation: You will stay in a comfortable hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu .
· Total Distance: Approximately 12-16 km (7.5-10 miles) of hiking over the two days.

Highlights

  • The undisputed highlight. On the first day, you'll arrive at this iconic gateway and witness the sunrise or sunset cast its first golden light over Machu Picchu, just as travelers have for centuries .
  • You'll visit this remarkably well-preserved Inca site, often considered the most beautiful on the trail. Its stunning agricultural terraces and water temples cling dramatically to a steep mountainside .
  • For about 6-7 hours, you walk on the very same stone-paved paths built by the Incas over 500 years ago, passing through misty cloud forests with incredible views of the Andes and the Urubamba River .
  • You get the best of both worlds. You experience the mystical approach to the citadel from above on day one, followed by a proper, in-depth guided tour of the archaeological site on the second morning .
  • The journey is part of the adventure. You'll travel back to Cusco in the panoramic VistaDome train, enjoying large windows and ceiling panels that offer spectacular, unobstructed views of the Sacred Valley landscape .

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SHORT INCA TRAIL 2D/1N
From $520
/ Adult
From $500
/ Child
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  • No Booking Fees
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Bus, Airlines
  • 3 Stars Hotels
  • 5,416 metres
  • Kathmandu
  • Feb, Mar, Apr & May
  • Eco-Tour, Hiking
  • All meals during the trek
  • English, Spanish, French, Chinese
  • Easy to Moderate
  • 2-15
  • 7
  • 80