About this experience
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The Short Inca Trail tour is perfect if you are short on time but still want to experience a full day of hiking on the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Hike with expert, indigenous guides through the vibrant rainforest & visit the ancient Inca archeological sites of Wiñay Wayna on your way to the Sun Gate entrance of Machu Picchu. Your adventure starts at KM104 instead of KM82 on the Inca Trail. Then we will take you to your hotel in Machu picchu town at night, at last enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu by an professional expert guide on day two.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
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What is included
- Fully guided tour on the trail and Machu Picchu
- Night at a 4-star hotel in Machu picchu town
- From March 2027: Expedition on both journeys.
- All entry fees for the tour ( Inca Trail and Machu Picchu )
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- All transportation during the tour
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Through January 2027: Expedition to Machu Picchu + Vistadome on return.
- First aid kit and oxygen tank
- We cater to all diets.
Not included
- Breakfast on day 1 and Lunch on day 2
- Tips, Travel Insurance (advisable)
- Hotel in Cusco before and after the hike
- Single room supplement (solo travelers) : USD 50.00 per person.
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco or in Sacred Valley ( Urubamba or Ollanatytambo), Let us know the hotel's name once you book it.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alpaca Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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