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The Short Inca Trail Trek Adventure Tour
From $545 AUD
Trip Information
Starts In: Cusco
Ends In: Cusco
Duration: 2 Days.
Departs: Daily
Group Size: 2 to 15
Transport: Bus and train
Accommodation: Aguas Calientes (tourist class accommodation)
Activity: Trekking
Ages: All ages (difficulty rating 3 – average fitness required)
Tour Code: SHORINC
Operator Code: CHIMUADV
Ends In: Cusco
Duration: 2 Days.
Departs: Daily
Group Size: 2 to 15
Transport: Bus and train
Accommodation: Aguas Calientes (tourist class accommodation)
Activity: Trekking
Ages: All ages (difficulty rating 3 – average fitness required)
Tour Code: SHORINC
Operator Code: CHIMUADV
Countries Visited
Peru
Trip Highlights
- Visit the archaeological remains of Chachabamba (2,270m / 7448ft) and Wiñay Wayna
- Tour of the archaeological centre of Machu Picchu
- See Machu Picchu without doing an extreme trek
Full Itinerary
This trail offers a great alternative to trekking the classic 4-day Inca Trail. This easier trek is more suitable for those who have limited time but still want to experience the thrill of hiking down, to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) at sunrise, to appreciate the unforgettable views of Machu Picchu in the distance.
Day 1: Cusco – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna (2,650 m.a.s.l.)
Transfer from the hotel to take the tourist class train to Km 104 where we will begin the trek to the archaeological remains of Chachabamba (2,270m / 7448ft) and Wiñay Wayna (2,650m / 8694ft), 2 of the most important sites within Machu Picchu Santuary.
On arrival we will walk to Puerta del Sol or the Inti Punku observation point and down into the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (2,400m / 7874ft). (Please note that tour of the Sanctuary will be the next day). Continue by shuttle bus down the hill to the village of Machu Picchu, where you will stay overnight. Hiking time 06 hours.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Village of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) – Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – Cusco (3,399 m.a.s.l.)
In the morning take the shuttle bus and tour of the archaeological centre of Machu Picchu. Walk down the hill to the Village of Aguas Calientes. Return by train in the afternoon to Ollanta Station and regular transfer by bus to Cusco and your hotel.
Day 1: Cusco – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna (2,650 m.a.s.l.)
Transfer from the hotel to take the tourist class train to Km 104 where we will begin the trek to the archaeological remains of Chachabamba (2,270m / 7448ft) and Wiñay Wayna (2,650m / 8694ft), 2 of the most important sites within Machu Picchu Santuary.
On arrival we will walk to Puerta del Sol or the Inti Punku observation point and down into the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (2,400m / 7874ft). (Please note that tour of the Sanctuary will be the next day). Continue by shuttle bus down the hill to the village of Machu Picchu, where you will stay overnight. Hiking time 06 hours.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Village of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) – Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – Cusco (3,399 m.a.s.l.)
In the morning take the shuttle bus and tour of the archaeological centre of Machu Picchu. Walk down the hill to the Village of Aguas Calientes. Return by train in the afternoon to Ollanta Station and regular transfer by bus to Cusco and your hotel.
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