Short Inca Trail Hike: A Two-Day Exploration to Machupicchu with Overnight Stay
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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek along the 2-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Experience stunning landscapes, ancient Inca constructions, and a memorable overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Km 104 Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

Ollantaytambo - Our point by Train begin from Ollantaytambo in the early hours of the morning.

Chachabamba - The train will take us to the banks of the Urubamba River until we reach km 104, where we will begin our short 2-day tour of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Chachabamba is located on top of a hill which makes its design strategic. It has a flat geography, its constructions are curved. this space was built as a place of religious worship to water. It is also believed that the other purpose apparently was a point of surveillance and access control to Machu Picchu.

Winay Wayna - Wiñay Wayna was an Inca citadel that had an important religious function. In addition, as well as Machu Picchu, it was a key point of agricultural production. The archaeological site is divided into different levels, most of which cover the sectors of platforms. Each of these floors is accessed through stone staircases. Wiñay Wayna is made up of more than 40 agricultural terraces built on the slopes of the mountain.

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - Then we will continue to the Sun gate of Machu Picchu, from where we will take pictures of the landscapes of Machu Picchu Llacta. After enjoying the unique views, we will begin our descent to one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. Upon our arrival at Machupicchu, we will enjoy the sunset without the rush of time. To finish we will take the bus from Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes or the town of Machupicchu where we will have our accommodation in a 3-star hotel where we can rest and enjoy dinner in the restaurant that is near the Hotel.

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu tour - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - We will start with breakfast at our hotel and then take the hot water bus to the Citadel of Machupicchu together with our tour guide. Upon our arrival at the archaeological center of Machu Picchu, we will appreciate the sunrise of Machu Picchu from the Citadel of Machu Picchu, while the Tayta Inti (Sun God) dawns. we will explore all the Sacred places of the Incas of this impressive lost city of Machu Picchu, such as the Temple of the Sun, Royal Tomb, Inca Inti Watana, main square, rock sacred, Temple of the 3 Windows, the artisan sector, Temple of the Condor of Machu Picchu and many others. We will go down to the town of Aguas Calientes. We will have enough time for lunch, then we will take our train back to Ollantaytambo and return by bus to Cusco.

What's Included
  • Round trip bus ticket to Machupicchu
  • Admission to Short Inca Trail and Machupicchu
  • Guided tour
  • Meals included (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
  • Private transport: Cusco <=> Ollantaytambo
  • Scenic train to Km 104 and Vistadome Perurail return
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast on day 1
  • Lunch and Dinner on day 2
  • Bus Down on day 2
  • Tips for your guide
Additional Information

This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime trek along the 2-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you will visit Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, Inti Punku or the Sun Gate and Machupicchu.

Hike a section of the famous Inca Trail, enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes, smells and colors of ancient shrubs and vegetation of the high jungle and impressive Inca constructions. Admire and see Machupicchu -twice: at sunset and sunrise have plenty of time to explore on the second day. In addition, this hike includes accommodation in a nice hotel in Aguas Calientes, and enjoying a rewarding dinner.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Zoltán
May 13, 2023
One of the greatest Peruvian tour guid! - I spent almost 3 weeks in Peru. David was our guide for 4 days. He is very prepared, kind, humorous and very informative. We had a great time with him. He always has the interests of the people entrusted to him in mind. I wish everyone a tour guide like him!
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Jaimeb22
Sep 14, 2022
Great Macchu Picchu Tour - El tour estuvo estupendo… David es un guía excelente. He is very knowledgeable about Incan traditions; he knows everything about Macchu Picchu. I cant imagine doin the Inca trail without David! Highly recommended… we planned a tour with David of the short Inca trail for two days and one night. Everything exceeded our expectations! The knowledge he has about Macchu Picchu is extraordinary.
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Lindazh4224ho
Sep 10, 2022
Best experience and best guide ever !!! - Best experience ever ! Really good organisation and very nice meals The walk was really nice, we saw a lot of beautiful birds and incredible landscapes The guide, David is a beautiful person who is really passionate with his job. We learned a lot thanks to him ! He speaks perfectly English and he is very caring.
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