2 Days - Night
Trekking
Very Easy
Today, hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, the so-called Lost City of the Incas. There are many well-preserved ruins along the way, variety of eco-systems and dazzling scenery. The Inca trail is one of the worlds most important trekking and camping routes and is possible to get there in 2 days/1 night or 4 days/3 nights and find the altitude between minimum 2600m – 8528ft; maximum 4200m – 13776f. Our classical 2 days group service trek is the most popular trek to Machu Picchu. With this trek service you can join one of our groups and find variety of like-minded people from all over the world. This service is perfect for couples and small groups of friends.
The short inca trail, or. 2 days inca trail is a fantastic short trekking trail to machu picchu. a fantastic trail which is a sort of sacred dream path. Walking by this short inca trail, from the other treks to machu picchu, in the 2 days inca trail, you can enjoy the pure nature of the machu picchu sanctuary park, the 2 days inca trail, is a challenge trek enables to people to taste a little bit the inca trail, to those hikers that they dont have much time to walk the longer inca trail, its advised to people who finds very hard altitude acclimatizing, because in this short inca trail the maximum elevation is 2.720 masl. Great hike for slow trekkers, for those who nature but not spend the night in tents, in the short version of inca trail we use a hostel or a hotel, so the short inca trail is fantastic because combines nature and contort. An impressive trail with fabulous landscape, valley, the fantastic urubamba or Willcamayu river, inca archaeological places along the trail, a great example of the inca culture knowledge, in architecture, and the respect to nature, many flowers including lots of variety if orchids, birds like in a nature theater will play fantastic harmonic music. To explain the trail, is just difficult, a lot to say, and a lot words, but still not enough sufficient, but maybe if I tell you that when you walk this 2 days inca trail what really amazes people is.Important: Concern about overuse leading to erosion has led the Peruvian government to place a limit on the number of people who may hike this trail per season, and to sharply limit the companies that can provide guides. As a result, advance booking is mandatory. A maximum of 500 people per day, including guides and porters, are permitted to begin the Trail every day. As a result, the high season books out very quickly. Note: that the Trail is closed every February for cleaning.
OVERVIEW OF TOUR: The path continues descend to cloud forest crossing a nice waterfall and then arrive to the impressive Wiñay Wayna ruin, where you will have completely guided tour. Next to Wiñay Wayna ruins are facilities to use toilets and buy drinking water and short rest on the urban area of terraces. We walk slow following the ancient Inca Trail and getting the best view of the Urubamba Canyon and passing the cloud forest up to the final pass named Inti Punku (Sun Gate). From here you will have unforgettable scenery of Machu Picchu ruin and Wayna Picchu Mountain. At 3/4pm we arrive to Machu Picchu gate, if you like we can wait out or inside the ruins for nice sunset over the ruins…This is an outstanding mini-trip for those wanting a taste of the Inca Trail, but either lack the interest or the time for the full 4-day Inca Trail. There is one day of hiking; second day is at Machu Picchu.
After your buffet breakfast at the hotel whether in Cusco or from Ollantaytambo, picked up and transfer to the train station for a train journey of just over one hour till kilometer 104 (starting point of our trek). As soon as we arrive to this point, we will cross a bridge to the check point and show your passports then we will start a soft walk into the other side of the Vilcanota River the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. After a visit this impressive Inca ruins with buildings on stone, we`ll continue the trail road most of it on stone steps, heads south and begin climbing the mountain, great views around of the high jungle area and mountains, before entering the cloud forest. Then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing the uphill hike in open grassland. After hiking in the sun for about three hours, the trail descends into a shaded forest. This is where trekkers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall. After leaving the waterfall and forest, trekkers will arrive at the lower part of the incredible ruins of Wiñay Huayna, steps to climb to reach the superior edifications described as temples. We will have plenty of time for a guided exploration sorted by our experienced guide and time to explore and pictures in our own. By the time we arrive to this complex, it will not be crowded, because most trekkers headed to the Sun gate and Machu Picchu. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 liters of water. After lunch in Wiñay Huayna ruins, we continue through a cloud forest full of bromeliads, orchids and fern trees. You will walk the last part of the original trail with amazing features stone steps and tambos, resting places, and climb the 60 steps before arriving to the Inti Punku or “Sun`s Gate”. From this point, you will be able to contemplate and observe this marvelous place, last 45 minutes to be on front of this wonder, where you can feel an inner peace. Spend a short time for pictures and views then we prepare our mind for the next early morning, time to take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town. Hot springs pools are optional or just free time to chill out at this small village. Night at the Hotel La Retama In or Tara MachuPicchu 3-star. All hotels include buffet breakfast, private bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi and are based on double or matrimonial rooms.
Please take Note: Consider that the Train Companies covering the service to Machu Picchu don´t allows passengers to travel with voluminous baggage, allowing only a small piece of hand-luggage that should travel with the passenger. This is why we suggest travelling with a small backpack or bag, where you can pack only what is strictly necessary for your stay in Machu Picchu. We will take care of taking your heavy luggage to your hotel in Cusco
This day, is one of the most interesting and glorious day during your whole trip, you will be picked up from your Hotel very early where our guide will meet you at your hotel at 5:00am to aboard the first touristic and shared bus to drop off you at the main door where you have to show your original PASSPORTS at the check point , and then try to be the first visitors inside of the wonder of the world Machu Picchu and the archaeological sites you will have complete guided tour during 2 to 3 hours of this spectacular mystical place. The GUIDED tour includes walk through the different sections such as The Urban sector, the agriculture sector, and the Inca Culture used the religions zone. After the guided tour in Machu Picchu, you will have free time to explore by yourself, walk at your own space, many selfies and to meet other tourists into the sanctuary. At the time of your entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, your guide will direct you to the entrance to either of the two so that you can continue with your walk, which will take between 2 to 3 hours to go up and down. Any of these walks will be done on your own and must be booked months in advance and pay an additional USD 85 at the time of booking. Afternoon, bus down to Aguas calientes for lunch, walking around, thermal baths, visit some museums, and botanic gardens. Afternoon you will catch the train ride back to Cusco, and upon your arrival pick up and drop off at your hotel.
Prices and Availability:
The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, it must be booked 3 to 4 months in advance except in February for maintenance. This hiking takes you into Machu Picchu through the Wiñay Wayna complex, SUN GATE and you will pass many interesting Incas sites along the way including the spectacular view to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Prices to the SHORT INCA TRAIL & MACHU PICCHU:
Child prices:
About the payments:
When make the booking, you should fill out the form with your personal data or you can also scan us your passports via email southadventuresperu@gmail.com or via WhatsApp +51983048083 and as soon as we get your contact message, we will certainly check first the availability and send the payments options for the deposit payment required which is USD200 per person , and the remainder balance it must be paid upon your arrival to Cusco ( 2 Day prior of your hike ) We accept payments via credit card, PayPal and bank wiring
Extra tickets, upon the customers request:
Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain USD85 Per Person
Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain USD85 Per Person
Before booking your tour to Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, please check the availability of entry tickets for your preferred dates. Entry is limited and often sells out in advance — especially during high season. Make sure your chosen date has available spots to ensure access.
For the 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, we only need a minimum of 2 travelers, and the hike will be guaranteed at 100%.
Tour Details Group Size Up to 12 people
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