2-day short inca trail to machu picchu
reach machu picchu via this less-challenging section of the world-renowned inca trail
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2-day short inca trail to machu picchu from $500 / per person
Cusco/Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Trekking, Andes, History & Culture
The Inca Trail is the most iconic hike on the continent, and possibly the planet. This 2-day trip is ideal for travellers short on time or looking for a less challenging trek.
On this trip you'll spend 1 day trekking through the the Andes and 1 day exploring Machu Picchu. You'll walk the very pathways created by the Incas centuries ago through high mountain passes, from ancient ruin to ancient ruin, and down into orchid dotted cloud forests all the way to the mystical Inti Punku Sun Gate. Along the way you'll get stunning views of distant snowy peaks and valley rivers. And just like the Incas, your trek will culminate by passing through the Sun Gate and arriving at the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu. You'll be accompanied the whole way by one of our expert guides who'll share with you the fascinating history of everything you discover on your trek.
There's no more special way of experiencing the world wonder of Machu Picchu than by immersing yourself in its landscapes and trekking there the way the Incas once did, True Peru invites you on the journey of a lifetime.
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itinerary
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Day 1
Morning train from Cusco to 104KM
Trek to Chachabamba
Trek to Inca site of Wiayhuayna
Trek to Inti Punku Sun Gate to see sunset over Machu Picchu
Trek to Aguas Calientes
Hostel in Aguas Calientes
Hiking time: 06 hours
Total distance: 12 km
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Day 2
Breakfast in hotel
5.30am bus to Machu Picchu
2.5 hour tour of Machu Picchu
Bus to Aguas Calientes
Hiking time: 02 hours total
Distance: 4 km
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All meals included.
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Make sure you bring your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable)!
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Maximum 8 persons per group, minimum 2 persons.
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Due to high demand for permits, we have to check availability before completing bookings for the Inca Trail, for this reason Book Now is unavailable. To book, please click Ask a Question and let us know what dates you'd like to book and what your group size is. We'll check availability and reply to you as soon as possible. We recommend that you book as far in advance as possible.
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If this package is unavailable, check out our alternative Lares Valley and Salkantay Jungle Treks!
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