About this experience
The Short Inca Trail is a fantastic option for those who do not have the time or desire to hike the full length of the Inca Trail. With beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna on display and a visit to the Inca Trail’s most beautiful site (Wiñay Wayna), you get to enjoy the all the best bits of the Inca Trail condensed in to a one-day walk. Covering a distance of just 10km / 6.3 miles the 2 day Inca Trail is not too challenging which makes it perfect for families with children and those on a tight schedule.
Due Government of Peru restrictions, the SHORT INCA TRAIL is NOT AVAILABLE during february month.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.
Reading the Stones: A Short Walk Down Hatunrumiyoc
The famous twelve-angled stone is just the start. A 25-minute walking route through the best Inca masonry still standing in the city centre.
Inca Rail vs PeruRail Guide
Compare Inca Rail and PeruRail for Machu Picchu: train services, boarding points, schedules, luggage, costs, and the final trip from Aguas Calientes.
What is included
- Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- 2 Bus journeys between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
- Transfers between your Cusco hotel and the train station
- Lunch
- First aid kit (Carried the entire route for the guide)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
- Oxygen bottle (Carried the entire route for the guide)
- Train to Km104
- One night at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast
Not included
- Extra night hotel accommodations
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 2
- Hot springs entrance fees - 3 USD (optional, you can do on your arrival in Aguas Calientes)
- Any personal expenses during trip
- Gratuity (optional)
- Travel Insurance–you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for duration of your trip
- Hotel upgrade: For an extra cost (Upgrade your hotel to a 4 or 5 star hotel)
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from Cusco airport, bus terminal, hotel or Airbnb
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inversiones Andean Fusion Sociedad Anonima Cerrada - Inanfu S.A.C.
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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