2 Days / 1 NightModerate to Easy

2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Experience the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, visiting Wiñay Wayna and entering the citadel through the Sun Gate.

Duration

2 Days / 1 Night

Difficulty

Moderate to Easy

Maximum altitude

2,720 m

Group size

Min 2 people

Available languages:English and Spanish

Tour overview

Everything you need to know

Duration

2 Days / 1 Night

Difficulty

Moderate to Easy

Max altitude

2,720 m

Group size

Min 2 people

Languages

English and Spanish

About this experience

Experience the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, visiting Wiñay Wayna and entering the citadel through the Sun Gate.

Your journey

Tour itinerary

Discover what each day of your adventure has in store, from unforgettable landscapes to authentic experiences in the Andes.

1
Day 1

The Sacred Trail – Cloud Forest, Wiñay Wayna and the Imperial Entrance

Cusco → Ollantaytambo → Km 104 → Wiñay Wayna → Inti Punku → Aguas Calientes. Early departure by train to Km 104, climbing through lush vegetation and visiting Chachabamba and the impressive Wiñay Wayna citadel, then crossing Inti Punku to see Machu Picchu in the afternoon with fewer crowds before descending by bus.

Distance:12 km
Hiking time:6 hours
Accommodation:Hotel in Aguas Calientes (2,040 m)
2
Day 2

The Grand Reunion – Guided Tour of the Wonder of the World and Return

Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Ollantaytambo → Cusco. Breakfast at the hotel, an early bus up to the citadel for a 2-hour guided tour of the official circuits, then return by train to Ollantaytambo and by van to your hotel in Cusco.

Hiking time:2 hours + transport logistics

Your itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on weather and local conditions.

Good to know

Included in your tour

Included

  • Informative briefing the day before departure
  • Integrated transport logistics: round-trip hotel-to-station transfers and Expedition/Voyager round-trip train tickets
  • Entry permits: government Short Inca Trail pass and Machu Picchu ticket
  • Certified bilingual lead guide
  • On-route meals: 1 gourmet box lunch, 1 dinner at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes, 1 buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Consettur bus tickets for both days
  • 1 night at a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Safety kit: first-aid and emergency oxygen

Not included

  • Day 1 breakfast and Day 2 lunch/dinner in Aguas Calientes
  • Trekking poles with rubber tips ($20 USD per pair)
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Tips