Easy short inca trail to machu picchu
Easy short inca trail to machu picchu

Short Inca Trail Tour To Machu picchu 2D/1N

Short Inca Trail Tour To Machu Picchu

Embark on a Short Inca Trail adventure to Machu Picchu in just 2 days for $420 per person. This trek offers breathtaking views of Incan sites like Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna, leading you to the famous Sun Gate with a stunning view of Machu Picchu. Along the legendary trail, discover ancient Incan buildings, learn about the rich history, and enjoy the beauty of orchids and birds. The journey takes you to the 7 wonders of the world, exploring the Andes and the longest river. Your challenge has no limits on this short Inca trail – grab your day pack and explore!

Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Exploring the Marvels in Two Days

The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a condensed version of the classic trek, spanning approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) and completed in 2 days. Despite its shorter duration, this trek offers a rich cultural and historical experience, making it an attractive option for those with limited time or a preference for a less demanding journey. Key Highlights:
  1. Scenic Wonders Along the Trail: The trek takes you through notable Incan structures, including Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna. These ruins provide a glimpse into the architectural prowess of the ancient civilization.
  2. Sun Gate Panorama: The climax of the journey is the arrival at the Sun Gate, where trekkers are rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu. This iconic viewpoint offers a unique perspective of the ancient Incan city nestled in the Andean mountains.
  3. Cultural Immersion: Local guides, well-versed in Incan history, share captivating stories about the region’s past. This cultural immersion adds depth to the trek, enhancing the overall experience.
  4. Moderate Challenges: While shorter in duration, the Short Inca Trail still presents moderate challenges, making it suitable for a range of fitness levels. Trekkers can enjoy the journey without the need for an extended time commitment.
  5. Permits and Regulations: Similar to the classic Inca Trail, permits are required for the Short Inca Trail, and planning ahead is crucial. There are daily limits on the number of visitors allowed on the trail, emphasizing the need to secure permits in advance.
  6. Cost Considerations: Tour costs vary but generally cover the guide, entrance permits, meals, and transportation. Prices may fluctuate based on the season and the chosen travel agency.
In conclusion, the Short Inca Trail is an immersive and rewarding experience, allowing travelers to explore the marvels of Machu Picchu in a condensed timeframe. The journey not only showcases the breathtaking landscapes of the Andes but also provides a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

  Can The Inca Trail Be Done In 1 Day?

There is a shorter version hike on real inca trail, this trail is less crowded than Traditional 4 days inca Trail to machu picchu, but this is for people with good physical condition

 Short Inca Trail Price?

Book in advance the  2 days inca trail to machu picchu, you may want to know  the price about this short hike to machu picchu is $450 to $500 per person, depends what services you want.

Tour Briefing To Short Inca Trail

Tour guide. He will be in your hotel to give you information about inca trail to machupicchu, basically your guide will be talking about inca trail and machupicchu incan site, because we have many rules into machu picchu tours also about inca trail too. This information will be one day before to start your inca trail, All information will be with your tour guide also after your extensive information, you are going to have your time to do your questions about your trip to machupicchu

Itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO – KM 104 – INCA TRAIL – MACHUPICCHU TOWN

The pick up will be early in the morning from your hotel, in Cusco (4:30 am) in our tourist car, the pick up will be together with the tour guide, who will guiding you on legendary inca trail. The van ride is 1:30 minutes to reach Ollantaytambo train station, where you will enjoy the view to agricultural fields along this route until to reach Ollantaytambo train station together with your guide, board the train that will take you to the beginning of the short inca trail, you will  travel in the train passed through the valleys of chillca and begin with the high Andean jungle that begins the famous Amazon, The trip will be approximately 1:20 minutes to start the walk of km 104. Be in the national park of the machupicchu, Short Inca Trail, you will have the honor to enjoying panoramic views and native plants and fauna, the Inca trail is 7 hours walking to this Machupicchu incan site. Be inside Machupicchu you will have the opportunity to appreciate the archaeology site, and to see the incoming sun set to the west, its unique journey to enjoy the incan buildings because, in the afternoon there are few people inside of Machupicchu. Your opportunity to take advantage of the classic photos from the most traveled points. We can be here 20 minutes, feeling the positive energy of this sacred places, Machupicchu was built by pure people who have been here making llama sacrifice, imagine how mush energy was into this place. Hiking on legendary inca trail to machupicchu, here you can see  the local trees and royal inca steps about rocks,  also you can feel the pure air, because this is as  little jungle  into this place  we have the ancient buildings  to explore
  • High Elevation: 2700 mt /8,858.278 ft
  • Low elevation: 2100 mt /6.889.760 ft
  • Distant to walk: 12 km / 6 miles
  • Time to walk: 7 hours
  • Weather: warn

Day 2: TOWN – MACHUPICCHU SITE – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

Our second day is the great  machu picchu tour to  exploration. This day early in the morning you will have breakfast at your hotel, and then we will go out to take a van that will take us directly to the Machu picchu Incan site. When we arrive at the inca site, before moving to the archaeological center, we will have to go through to control, where we will show machu picchu documents and so we can explore this city of the Incas. Our tour will be 3 hours, that means exploring this Inca site to the fullest tour, later on We will return to the village to have lunch, we are going to take a return train to Ollantaytambo and Cusco, After that to your hotel. Basically this day is our highlight to be in Machu picchu inca site, exploring the magic place, as a inca palaces, temples and inca buildings, also to see the sacred sun temple
  • Machupicchu Elevation: 2400 mt / 7874.016 ft
  • Weather: Warm
  • Time to walk: 2/30

Included

INCLUDED IN THIS TREK – MACHU PICCHU

  • Professional Guide who speaks English and Spanish
  • Transfer from the Airport to your hotel
  • Transfer from your hotel to airport  after your trip
  • Cusco Transport – Ollantaytambo and Machupicchu
  • Tickets from machu picchu incan site, to machu picchu town
  • Bus Transport – from the village to the ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Machupichu Cusco, train transport
  • Train ticket
  • Machu picchu Ticket
  • Inca trail ticket
  • Box lunch on inca Trail
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes 3 stars

Gear That You Need To Bring Yo Your Hike

  • Daypack. to carrying your important things  to your trek
  • Sun hat. because during the day is really hot, sun is burning. thanks to global warming everything is changing
  • The water bottle. better could be the alumining bottle, this bottle is not pollute our nature or to our pachamama
  • Hiking shoe.  is better  to have a good shoe to enjoy the hiking, the inca trail is ancient rocky steps which is going up also going down

Not Include

NOT INCLUDED ON INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU

  • Lunch second day
  • Water for trek
  • Tip for staff as a guide or porter
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain $75 USD per person
  • Machu Picchu Mountain $70 USD per person

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Price

PRICE IN GROUP TO SHORT INCA TRAIL

  • Tour in group $ 450 Per Person
  • Private Tour $ 590 per Person with Vistadome Train

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