Short Inca

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator! 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.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through history, nature, and breathtaking landscapes with our 2-day short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This unique experience offers an exclusive opportunity to witness the sunrise at Machu Picchu without the crowds and enter the iconic site through the Sun Gate, granting you a view that normal visitors don't get. 1. Enter Through the Sun Gate: Walk through the iconic Sun Gate, where majestic views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding valleys will leave you speechless. 2. Sunrise at Machu Picchu: Be among the privileged few who witness the awe-inspiring sunrise over the ancient ruins, immersing yourself in the tranquility and beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site. 3. Diverse Scenery: Trek through changing terrain, from ancient ruins to lush jungles and majestic mountains, immersing yourself in the rich natural beauty of the Andes. Book Now! to secure your place on the 2-day Short Inca Trail and create memories that will last a lifetime.

If you’re looking for the best way to hike the Inca Trail, this classic route offers a unique approach which avoids the main crowds, and follows the ideal schedule for timing your visit to Machu Picchu. The 2 day Inca Trail is a fantastic option for those who don’t 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

The 2 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike with beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna with fantastic panoramas of the Andes on the way to the lost citadel of the Incas. See our short Inca trek reviews on TripAdvisor, ask for Inka tours permits and check the best inca trail of Peru. Take a short walk before arriving Machu Picchu; with our group service and enjoying at the same time a light hike through many archaeological sites. Arrive to Sun’s Gate (Inti Punku), prepare yourself to be amazed with the best panoramic view of the wonder of the world.

This version of the famous Inca Trail is a perfect deal for travelers short on time but rich with an interest in cultural exploration and understanding. Begin your trek with a traditional Andean Blessing and transverse through beautiful archeological sites Wiñaywayna, around the winding bends of the Inca stone paths. Our guides specialize in providing you with rich information on Inca traditions and the secrets of Pacha Mama (mother earth), creating a memorable and informative trekking experience. After a short day hike, be prepared to stand tall above Machu Picchu, gazing down on the Archeological World Wonder in awe, a much richer understanding and appreciation of Inca traditions than ever before.

Tourist place World Wonder, recognized within the 7 wonders of the world, with a lot of culture, archaeology, history, about the legacy of Machu Picchu (enjoying one of the best views of the archaeological center and the intipunku.

Meals: Breakfast Considered: Easy Weather: Warm and humid Maximum altitude: 2,490 m.a.s.l. Minimum altitude: 2,040 m.a.s.l. Get pictures of Machu Picchu without crowds Bus to Aguas Calientes Night in a hotel with hot shower included Meals: packed lunch, Dinner Walking distance: 15 km / 6 miles, 7-8 hours total Weather: Hot and humid Trek starting point: 2000 m.a.s.l. Highest point is Sun Gate: 2720 m.a.s.l. Machu Picchu elevation: 2400 m.a.s.l. Considered: Moderate

This Inca trail is perfect for people of all levels of hiking experience, whether you are just starting out or have a lot of trekking experience. The trail is incredibly easy to navigate, as 95% of the way is downhill. and we passed through a very important archaeological center that is Chichero, crazy landscapes, a part of the Inca trail that is not very traveled until now, vegetation that constantly changes and a waterfall that you will love, it takes a total of 3.5 hours to complete it, making it an ideal option for outdoor walks with family or friends.

The appeal of the SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU is the stunning cultural show of Inca ruins, exotic side by side mountains, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties. The “the ancient Inca road” goes through the National Park and enters through the Sun Gate with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu, through cloud pitted forest and finally into subtropical vegetation. People hiking the short Inca Trail Machu Picchu have the privilege of visiting famous Machu Picchu Citadel twice, at the end of the day of their hike, and when they return to Machu Picchu the following the day.

Our Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tour is crafted for adventurers seeking a condensed yet immersive experience of the legendary Inca Trail. From the captivating ruins of Wiñay Wayna to the breathtaking arrival at Machu Picchu via Inti Punku, each moment is infused with the spirit of the Incas. Embark on this extraordinary journey with Salas Travel Peru and uncover the ancient secrets of Machu Picchu. Let us guide you through the footsteps of history, where every trail leads to discovery and wonder. Book your adventure today and prepare for a trek of a lifetime.

Our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world to one of the most important treasures in all of South America. Within the mountains of Peru on our Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Vacations you will enjoy ancient Inca temples, Spanish colonial towns, and breathtaking Andean views. Discover the magnificence of the ancient Incan capital, Cusco. Hike up to the ruins in the Sacred Valley, and meet local folks who still maintain age-old traditions in Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo.and Machu Picchu inca site

This tour will alowed you to walk by part of the Inca Trail, the historic trail that the Incas used, to comes to Machupicchu, you will visit importat archeologycal places as Wiñay Wayna, while you are approaching to Machupicchu, also you will have the possiblity to visit the citadel of Machupicchu, early in the morning the second day, here you receveid the Tour to MachuPicchu citadel. The short Inca Trail is easy to do and the guide will be with you all the time teaching the best of each site.

The Salkantay tour is one of the best treks in the world. This impressive trail is a good option after the Inca Trail. The Salkantay Trek is designed to offer a challenging hike and a beautiful view of Salkantay while participating in the Inca Trail. It is truly the best of both worlds experience. This trip is a specially curated trek that spans five days and four nights, with an emphasis on hiking. If you are looking for your next once-in-a-lifetime travel experience, consider the Salkantay Trek with short 5-day Inca Trail that takes you directly to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The Short Inca Trail 2D/1N with includes six hours of hiking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This tour begins with a first day of walking for four hours, uphill. This gradually up to the famous Winawayna Ruins where you will stop for lunch. From this place, you will have to walk another hour, until you reach the Puerta del Sol, where you will have the opportunity to see Machu Picchu for the first time.  

The Inca Trail is one of the most famous treks in the world; at one time it extended throughout all of the Inca Empire and today still exists in many parts of the Andes. One version is the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu that takes 4 days and 3 nights. The short Inca Trail is 2 days and 1 night. We recommend this shorter trail for people who do not have much time or do not feel physically capable of the longer trek.

This custom-made 8-days tour is the perfect choice for travelers willing to explore the main highlights that Cusco has to offer. Start in Lima, here have time to explore the city, then fly to Cusco, here visit the main highlights of the city, continue to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, go to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray. After getting acclimatized, hike the Short Inca Trail, see impressive Inca ruins, go through the Sun Gate with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu!. The next day, explore Machu Picchu sites. Finally, return to Cusco and trek to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, famous because of its colorful stripes, here see llamas, alpacas, and amazing Andean landscapes.

The Short Inca Trail is ideal for travelers who have limited time or want something less strenuous. This short hike starts at KM 104 of the Machu Picchu train line on a trail that leads to two archaeological ruins Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna. This hike also gives you the opportunity to enter the lost city via on foot it's famous Sun Gate, the dramatic entrance that provides Inca Trail travelers with their first glimpse of the ancient ruin. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes and then wake up on day two for a Machu Picchu walking tour and afternoon return to Cusco.

The best way to get to Machu Picchu is the Short Inca Trail, "the ancient Inca Trail" to the Puerta del Sol and Machu Picchu. People who walk the short Inca Trail have the privilege of visiting Machu Picchu twice, at the end of the day of their trek, and when they return to Machu Picchu the next day.

The Short Inca Jungle 3-Day Adventure is a thrilling adventure ideal for people with a more restricted time scale or for those looking for less physically demanding trekking but still combines with mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and zip-lining for an action-packed journey through the stunning landscapes of the Inca Jungle. This tour offers a unique way to explore the Andean mountains while also providing opportunities to immerse yourself in local culture and Machu Picchu guiding you through the ancient ruins with experienced guides leading the way.

Our service is world-class, our guides are highly trained, and we work with quality hotels so that we can guarantee you a pleasant night after a hike. By choosing the two-day Inca Trail with our company, you're ensured an unforgettable and comfortable experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this ancient route. We look forward to accompanying you on this exciting adventure! At the end of our walk we offer you a souvenir t-shirt and also a certificate that you were one of the travelers who successfully completed the Inca trail.