Traveling to Peru and planning to do the Inca Trail? As long as Classic Inca Trail been very popular among the tourists and can happen that there are no availability anymore, or you don’t have time enough, don’t worry, Tour in Peru offers you the best alternative for the Classic Inca Trail the Short Inca Trail witch takes 2D/1N.
For your comfort we have prepared the Short Inca Trail availability chart which is updated weekly. Have a look, and contact us for any further information.
If you want to get a taste and experience of the Inca Trail in a short time take this tour: it’s the best option to explore part of the ancient Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Reasons why to choose Short Inca Trail
Many people choose the Short Inca Trail because of few reasons: permits are sold out for the Classic Inca Trail, those who have shortage of time for trekking in Peru and are interested in getting a taste of the ancient Inca Trail, or simply you don’t feel physically ready to trek 4 days, so this two days trek is a good one for you!
Experience the ancient Inca road to Machu Picchu on Short Inca Trail Trek
First day of the Short Inca Trail
It is a 16Km walk to Machu Picchu exploring spectacular views of landscapes appreciate high Andean jungle and visiting Inca buildings on the route. The first day you will walk 5Km uphill to Winaywayna Complex, located at 2,700 meters with agricultural terraces around the mountains, ancient Inca castle with temples, shrines, buildings and water channels.
After lunch, 2-3 hours of road to Machu Picchu through a cloud forest and white granite path walk up reach the Puerta del Sol ‘’Inti Punku’’ from where you will get to enjoy the view of Machu Picchu. The highest point of the Short Inca Trail. After that you will board a bus to Aguas Calientes, have a dinner, and time to rest or explore the town.
Inti Puku-the highest point of the Short Inca Trail
Second day of the Short Inca Trail
On a second day of the Short Inca Trail after early breakfast at 5.30 am you will be ready get a bus to Machu Picchu for full-day guided tour of exploration. Our expert guide will help you to get a better understanding about Machu Picchu. The guided tour takes about 2.30 hours. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore the ruins yourself. After the day exploring Machu Picchu you will get back to Aguas Calientes where train will take you to Ollantaytambo from where bus will take you back to Cusco at around 10.30pm.
If you wish have more time to explore the town and stay extra night at Aguas Calientes we can arrange that for you.
Availability for the Short Inca Trail
Short Inca Trail is not as difficult on permits wise as Classic Inca Trail. Unfortunately there is no access for the Short Inca Trail availability online. We strongly recommend to contact us directly for any further information and requests as well to check availability.
