1.-  DAY BY DAY BREAKDOWN OF THE SHORT INCA TRAIL

 DAY 1 CUSCO – KM 104 CHACHABAMBA – MACHU PICCHU

Departure time from Cusco (hotel): 4:20 AM. Transfer to Ollantaytambo Station (1 hour 30 minutes).

Train departure from Ollantaytambo to Km 104, Peru Rail – Expedition: 6:10 AM (1 hour 10 minutes)

• Hiking distance: 11kM
• Trail head elevation: 2000m/6691ft
• Maximum altitude: 2720m/8923ft
• Hiking difficulty: moderate
• Weather: Warm
• Inca sites to see / visit: Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy, Wiñaywayna, Inti Punku and Machu picchu.

DAY 2 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Departure train to Ollantaytambo:  13:37 pm, 14:55pm, 15:20 pm (according availability). Journey by train 1h 40 min, bus to Cusco 1h 30 min.

• Hiking distance: Tour of the Inca city of Machu Picchu (2 hours)
• Trail head elevation: 2040m/6691ft( Bus to machu picchu)
• Machupicchu elevation: 2400meters/7873ft
• Hiking difficulty: Easy
• Weather: warm

2.- HIGHLIGHTS HIKING WITH CUSCO ANDEAN HIKE

• 100% LOCAL COMPANY Cusco Andean Hike, its create by local tour guides, ist the only company create by Inca trail tour guides .
• INCA TRAIL TOUR OPERATOR, We are the official inca trail tour Operator since 2016.
• SMALL GROUPS our maximum per groups 8 people with a minimum of 2 people 100% departures guaranteed. NO 16 PEOPLE LIKE OTHER COMPANYS.
• CAMPING EQUIPMENT. Cusco Andean hike is considered a leading agent of change due to its implementation of top-quality equipment such as.
• FOOD. During your hike with Cusco Andean hike you are guaranteed to put on some pounds. Our chefs have special yearly training to create unique meals while on the trail. Our food is prepared with fresh ingredients, and is served buffet style. Our services includes breakfast, snacks, lunch that will come with soup, main course ad hot drinks, happy hours with hot drinks upon your arrival to each campsite and dinners that include with soup, main course and desserts. We also provide all hikers with potable drinking water while on the trails.
• FREE LUGGAGE STORAGE. Cusco Andean Hike offers free luggage storage and we are available to muve your luggage to other hotel.
• TOP QUALITY SERVICE.

Why Short Inca trail Tour 2 Days?

Is an alternative trek for tourist that do not  have a long time and for those who enjoy  doing short routes  with family or friends.

How many inca sites can i see on the inca trail 2 days ?

This short inca trail  hike  to machu picchu has a variety of wildlife and inca places as chachabamba, choquesuysuy, inti pata, wiñay wayna and the famous Sun Gate or Intipunku nothing to envy the classic inca trail 4D-3N.

How long is the short inca trail 2 days to machu picchu?

It is a day walking covering a distance of 11 km (6.3 miles) this trail is not too much challenge  which it can be performed perfectly with children and those with a time tight.

INCLUDED

Acclimatize tour Explore Cusco (optional)

• We have for you an Optional Walk. If you have time and are interested, we can do the acclimatization tour visiting one of the archaeological centers of Cusco and discover hidden places in the city.
• Professional Tour Guide.
• Approximate tour of 5 hours.
• This is a free activity for travelers who book tours from 2 days and require acclimatization.

Briefing

Informative meeting, one day before the adventure. Once there, you will receive all the pertinent information for your walk and the guide will answer all your doubts.

Transport

• Private bus pick up from your hotel to the train station Ollantaytambo.
• Train ticket to starting point of the trek  km 104  or Chachabamba.
• Bus ticket down.  Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Round trip bus. Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu / Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Return ticket by train EXPEDITION Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Return bus from Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco.

Accommodation

• 1 night in Hotel (3 stars) Aguas Calientes or Machu picchu pueblo.

Field Staff

• Professional Tour Guide in Spanish and English with many years of experience in adventure tourism.

 Food

• Box lunch, dinner and lunch 2 day  in a Turist Restaurant (dinner on the last day are not included).

Tickets and Permits

• Ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Permits to the short  Inca trail tour.

NOT INCLUDED

• Short Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu 2D/1N: Breakfast not included first day and dinner of the last day.
• Walking sticks.
• Ticket HUAYNA PICCHU and MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU (if you want any of the tickets you must inform us in advance to be able to make the reservation – any of the tickets has an extra cost).
• Tips for staff.

AVAILABILITY

The Short Inca Trail 2 days is a protected area. To avoid environmental and archaeological damage, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture only allows the entry of a maximum of 250 people per day.

Due to the high demand, the spaces for the Inca Trail trek are sold out every minute, so we strongly recommend that you confirm your reservation as soon as possible.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Short inca trail is available every day.
• Small Groups 2 to 8 pax.
• 24/7 assistance by our Whatsapp ✆+51 944363112
• Food Options  – Vegan, vegetarian.
• Professional tour guide English speaker from the beginning to end.
• 100% Quality service

PRICE SHORT INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS

Group Service   

• US$ 530 per person with  Hotel 3*

Private service 

• US$ 600 per person.

EXTRAS

• Huayna Picchu Mountain –    US$ 70.00 per person.
• Machu Picchu Mountain   –    US$ 70.00 per person.

Huayna picchu and Machu picchu mountain both must be previously reserved more information: info@cuscoandeanhike.com

How to book

For any of our services, you must send your personal information and a deposit of US $ 200 per person, the rest may pay at our office in Cusco two days prior to your trip, to get the student discount you must send your ISIC card original by means of a photo to our mail info@cuscoandeanhike.com:

• Name and surname
• Passport number
• Gender
• Birthday date
• Student Card (ISIC if you are a student Yes or No)
• Nationality
• Email – Phone number
• Food preferences

WHAT TO PACK FOR THE SHORT INCA TRAIL TOUR?

• Original passport.
• Original student card.
• Day Backpack.
• Plastic poncho.
• Waterproof jacket.
• Personal medical kit.
• Insect repellent.
• Short pants.
• Trekking boots, hiking boots.
• Bathing suit.
• Warm clothes.
• Water bottle.
• Toilet paper.
• Sun block cream.
• Sunglasses.
• Snacks(candies, biscuits, chocolates).
• Hat.
• Extra money ( soles) different domination.