

Experience the thrill of hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in just 2 days and 1 night.
Explore the full itinerary for 2 Days 1 Night Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru. This half-day tours experience includes 9 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco city and begin the journey to Ollantaytambo

We arrive in Ollantaytambo ready to get the famous train to the start point of the hike.

Once off the train, we head to our first ruin of the inca trail- Chachabamba. You will enjoy a guided tour here before embarking on the short Inca Trail hike.

After hiking for several hours, we arrive to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most iconic ruins on the Inca Trail. From here you will have a chance to explore the ruins- from top to bottom!
We arrive at the highest point of the hike, and the iconic doorway to Machu Picchu. Inti Punku is where you will have your first glimpses of Machu Picchu and a well deserved rest, before winding your way down into the citadel.

We made it! You will get to explore circuit 1 at your leisure before making your way down to Aguas Calientes (bus included)

We finally arrive to Aguas Calientes where you can rest up for the evening- or head off to the hot springs, explore the markets, or grab a celebratory cocktail. However you like!