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2 Day Tour Throughout the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cusco, Peru
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the beauty of the Andes in a less crowded and more personalized setting during this 2-day tour along the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Admire the scenery, visit ancient ruins, and see diverse wildlife in the Andes. This trail offers a condensed version of the traditional route, suitable for those with limited time. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.
  • Follow the short Inca trail and trek to Machu Picchu in two days
  • Get an insight into the ancient Inca civilization through Machu Picchu ruins
  • Take in the beautiful scenery and the diverse fauna and flora of the Andes
  • Lone time to explore Machu Picchu ruins on your own

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes (01 Night)
  • Train tickets round trip to Machu Picchu
  • A shuttle bus round trip to Machu Picchu on the second day;
  • We provide reusable snack bags made of typical Cusco cloth
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Hotel in Cusco. Our driver will drop you off in the hotel
  • First Breakfast and Last Lunch
  • A shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on the first day (U$ 12 one way)
  • Travel Insunrace
  • Walking stick (U$ 20)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our guide will be visiting your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek for your briefing. Usually this briefing is at 05:00pm

Operating hours
.4:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Km 104 - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

4 Stops

1

Cusco

7 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Ollantaytambo

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

3

Inca Trail

6 hours Admission Ticket Included

Aguas Calientes (Pass By)

Accommodation: Hotel in Machu Picchu (01 Night)

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Machu Picchu - Cusco

1 Stop

1

Machu Picchu

4 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • If you book this trip, you will sponsor the reforestation of native plants in the community in Cusco
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $552.00

per person

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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