FIRST DAY

• At 4:15 a.m. Pick up from your hotel in our private van
• Drive toward the train station Ollantaytambo (train departs at 6:10 am)
• The train rides through the sacred valley giving fascinating views (1:10 hours)
• At 7:15 am Get off at the train stop Km 104 to start the hike with your professional tour guide
• 3 hours hiking up hill and explore along the trail two ancient Inca sites - Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna
• After satisfying your appetite with a delicious lunch, take an hour-long walk and bask in the exquisitely picturesque view from Sun gate.
• 40 minutes gentle downhill to get the main spot to take the popular Machu Picchu photos
• Catch the bus down to Aguas calientes (30 minutes)
• Check in at the hotel and take a refreshing hot shower (optional hot spring not included)
• At 7:00 pm in the evening spend savoring a delicious dinner at one of this quaint locale's renowned restaurants

SECOND DAY

•  After indulging in a sprawling early morning breakfast, your guide will come to take you back Machu Picchu's ancient wonders.
• Get ready to explore the mysteries of Machu Picchu on your guided tour of 2 hours.
• Back down to Aguas calientes after your visit of Machu Picchu and have lunch (not included)
• At 2:30 p.m. at the train station (train leaves at 2:55 p.m.)
• At 4:35 p.m. pick up from the Ollantaytambo station to drive back to Cusco.
• Around 6:30 pm you will be finishing the tour dropping you off at your hotel.

BRIEF INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS INFORMATION

We know how important this vacation is for you, so we do not want you to have any doubts or lack anything during your trip to this wonder of the world. Therefore, all of our tours have a briefing at your hotel 1 to 2 days prior to departure.  Our guide or office staff will provide you with a detailed description of your trek including their professional recommendations to ensure your comfort and enjoyment. They will answer all of your questions and address any last-minute concerns you may have. You can trust their expert suggestions because they’ve made this trek many times, with many groups, and with many types of people!

Our briefing is held at 7:00 pm in your Hotel, however you may change it by coordinating with us a week prior to departure.

FIRST DAY: CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO - KM 104 - MACHUPICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN

We pick you up from your hotel very early and drive toward the train station of Ollantaytambo, where we will board the train until kilometer 104 of the railway (1:10 hours approx.), where we will start our short Inca trail trek. On the way we will visit the archaeological place of "Chachabamba" located between the vegetation of the jungle at a height of 2,170 meters / 7,120 feet. After visiting and exploring the place, we will ascend to the fascinating archaeological center of "Wiñaywayna" located at 2,650 meters / 8,700 feet. Then you will have a guided tour of this beauty of “Wiñaywayna"; as well as its residential, agricultural and religious zones that tell a story lived through its construction.

At the the camp site of the same name we will have our  lunch boxed (each one carry it), here we will  see the porters and hikers who started the classic Inca trail 3 days before. Then we continue walking through an easy path (Inca flat road) rounded by slush tropical forest to  "Intipunku" (sun gate) 2,720 meters / 8,923 feet, from where we can appreciate the city of "Machupicchu" at a distance, and then we will reach the citadel. After enjoying the classic photographs, we will ride the bus down to  Aguas Calientes town (2,040 meters / 6,700 feet), where we stay the night in a hotel **

SECOND DAY: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after your breakfast to take the bus to the citadel of "Machupicchu” and delight the sunrise of this magical place before the arrival of other tourists who come from Cusco and enjoy the tranquility of the lost city of the Incas on a guided tour, where you will visit the most important places in approximately 02 hours. Then, you will have time off to explore and take more pictures, and also be able to climb the mountains of Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu mt. (only if you made the reservation in advance).

In the afternoon you will back to the town of Aguas Calientes by bus, where you will have free time to  lunch and go to the station to board the return EXPEDITION train to Ollantaytambo station (time approx.1: 45 hrs.) according the train service and schedule, and then we will take you to the hotel in the city of Cusco. Weary but satisfy we will finish this Short Inca Trail!

Inca trail 2 days map

INCLUDED

• Professional tour guide (English and Spanish)
• Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Bus ticket to Machu Picchu (round trip)
• Train tickets (Expedition service)
• Transfer: hotel - train station (round trip)
• Hotel **
• Food: first day Boxed Lunch, Dinner and second day Breakfast.
• 01 bottled water

NOT INCLUDED:

• Entrance fee Wayna Picchu or mountain Machupicchu
• 1st day Breakfast and 2nd day lunch
• Walking sticks (can be rented from the company)
• Extra Porter (who will carry your personal belongings)
• Gratitude

PACKING LIST OF SHORT INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS

We recommend that you take the necessary and lightweight in a backpack of 25 liters or more, so you can take your things and the boxed lunch, and thus, enjoy the trip better. Carrier service is not included.

• Original passport (the same one that you used to make the reservation)
• Backpack (must be very comfortable for all belongings and the lunch box)
• Water
• Mosquito repellent
• Sunblock, sunglasses and cap.
• Rainwear or rain poncho
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Light clothing
• Hiking pants
• Shirts or t-shirts (we recommend long sleeved)
• Sun cap
• Trek sticks with rubber bands on the tip
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper
• Personal medication
• Extra money

short inca trail 2 days price

Group Service

• High Season: $ 480.00 USD  per person (May-Sept)
• Low Season: $ 400.00 USD  per person (Oct-Apr)

Group size: 08 People

Private Service 

• 02 Hikers: $ 520.00 USD per person
• 03 Hikers: $ 500.00 USD per person
• 04 Hikers: $ 490.00 USD per person
• 05 Hikers: $ 480.00 USD per person

DISCOUNTS

- Students: $ 20.00 US

Applied for people who have valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD.

- Under 10 years old: $ 25.00 US

Please send all the information to info@allynpachacusco.com

EXTRAS

• Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike: US $ 85 per person
• Machu Picchu Mountain Hike: US $ 80 per person

Upgrade VISTADOME Train service

• One way: $35.00 UDS
• Round trip: $70.00 USD

Equipment rental

- Walking sticks (1 pair) = $ 10.00 USD

HOW TO MAKE THE BOOKING THE SHORT INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS? 

In order to book the short Inca Trail 2 days with Allyn Pacha Cusco, click on the BOOK NOW button, then fill out the booking form selecting your prefer departure date, then, do the payment of your deposit of $200 per person. Once we get your deposit, sed us a copy or a good photo of the passports of each participant (required to purchase the ticket and get the permit) and the last step we will send you a 100% confirmation of your trip.  

MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER THE PERMITS HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?

 it’s a shame to tell that is not possible. Once is made the confirmation; the short Inca trail trek permits have been bough. Peruvian government is strict in the limitation of ticket permits and regulations, where does not allow any changes. So that, permits are not transferable and refundable.Therefore, if you cancel your Short Inca Trail tour, the deposit done is not refundable at all! 

DO I NEED TO BRING MY PASSPORT? 

Yes! Its mandatory to have the original passport to be checked at the Inca trail and Machu Picchu and is very important that it has to be the same passport you sent us to book your Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu permit. In case, you are renewing your passport, please send us ASAP the copy of your old passport and bring both of them with you to secure your permit.  

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE? 

Of course, will be a pleasure to put away your luggage at our company storage or at your hotel that is free for customers, whichever is more convenient for you. After your return of your trip short Inca trail, we give you back.

Please, make sure to bring only need things during your Short Inca Trail.  

WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF THE PAYMENT BALANCE?

The outstanding balance can be made one day earlier your trip in cash USD or soles, and the Cash payment must be paid 1 day prior to your trip Short Inca trail. If you prefer Pay on line Visa or Pay Pal at least one week prior to your trip (plus a 7% service fee).