Short Inca Trail 2 Days with Hotel
FromUSD 545per person
Tour overview
Experience the Inca Trail in one day of hiking: Wiñay Wayna, the Sun Gate and a hotel night in Aguas Calientes before exploring Machu Picchu.
Perfect if you are short on time or prefer a moderate hike. The Short Inca Trail starts at Kilometre 104 and climbs through orchids and cloud forest to the Wiñay Wayna complex, reaching Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate in the afternoon.
You will sleep in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes and enjoy a full guided tour of the citadel the next morning in the best light.
Highlights
- Enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate
- Wiñay Wayna archaeological complex
- Hotel night in Aguas Calientes
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu the next day
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 Cusco – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- 2,720 m
- 12 km
- 6–7 h
- Picnic lunch
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Transfer to Ollantaytambo and train to Kilometre 104. We start at the Chachabamba temple and climb steadily to Wiñay Wayna. After lunch we continue to the Sun Gate to admire Machu Picchu and take the bus down to Aguas Calientes.
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Day 2 Guided tour of Machu Picchu – Cusco
- 2,430 m
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- 2–3 h
- Breakfast
- Return to Cusco
Early bus up for a guided tour of the citadel. In the afternoon you return by train to Ollantaytambo and by private transport to Cusco.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and transfers
- Tourist train to Km 104 and return
- Inca Trail permit and Machu Picchu entrance
- Professional bilingual guide
- One hotel night in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
- Buses Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Picnic lunch on day 1
Not included
- Dinner on day 1 and lunch on day 2
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Light daypack
- Warm layers and rain jacket
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water and snacks
- Cash in soles
- Change of clothes for the night in Aguas Calientes
Prices
| Rate | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Adult | USD 545 |
| Student (valid university card) | USD 515 |
| Child (under 17) | USD 515 |
Optional extras
| Huayna Picchu Mountain | USD 75 |
| Vistadome train upgrade | USD 60 |
Permit availability
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Important information
- Permits are name-specific and non-transferable
- Trains allow one backpack of up to 5 kg
Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is a moderate 6 to 7-hour hike, suitable for people with basic fitness.
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