Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days with Camping - Syreen

Machu Picchu

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Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 16
Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days with Camping - Syreen
Machu Picchu

TreXperience
  • Email address verified
632 reviews

Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 16

About this trip

 

The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a unique opportunity for those who may not have as much time to hike the full Inca Trail. This trek combines highlights from the original Inca Trail, with some of the most beautiful Inca ruins nestled in the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. Enter to Machu Picchu through the Sungate (Inti Punku), and from here you can take in one of the most spectacular views of The Lost City of the Incas. We arrive in Machu Picchu late in the afternoon and therefore have the unique opportunity to see the city almost empty. You’ll spend the second day exploring all the wonders of Machu Picchu city.

Highlights of the Short Inca Trail:

  • Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator from Cusco city
  • Arrive at Machu Picchu twice and at exclusive hours
  • Support Social Project that helps the education as you travel
  • Come back to Cusco on the last days in the Vistadome Panoramic trains.

What’s included

  • Safety Briefing
    Held the day before the tour at 6:00 pm in our Office
  • Pick up & drop off
    From and to your hotel
  • Transportation
    All Included
  • Tour Guides
    Highly trained mountain tour guides
  • Hotel
    One night 3-star hotel
  • Meals
    1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
  • Entrance Tickets
    To Inca Trail & Machu Pïcchu
  • Buses
    Up and down in Machu Picchu (3 buses)
  • Train back to Cusco
    Exclusive Panoramic train

What’s not included

  • Meals
    First breakfast, 2nd day Lunch
  • Tickets
    Huayna Picchu or Montaña
  • Tips

Available Packages

Group Service
$530
Deposit: $140
Private Service (min 2)
$650
Deposit: $140

Available Add-Ons

Trekking poles
$10
Huayna Picchu Mountain
$75
Montaña Machu Picchu
$75


Itinerary

Hike the Inca Trail
Day 1: Cusco – Ollanataytambo – Km 104 – Machu Picchu (16km, 8 hrs)

 We start in Cusco around 4:00 am and drive to Ollantaytambo where we take the first trains to Km 104, the beginning of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, here we have a checkpoint to show a passport, after passing the control we hike up for about 4 hours to Wiñayhuayna, place where we will enjoy a box lunch, after lunch we will continue to Machu Picchu. We arrive in the afternoon through the Sungate and this gives us the unique chance to see Machu Picchu almost empty. Later we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we spend the night in a hotel.

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TreXperience
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We are a responsible local tour operator based in the city of Cusco

Reviews

Roger was the consummate guide: he was patient and helped us pace perfectly. His handle on Incan history was thorough and he shared numerous stories with us about the ruins and culture. The porters and chefs were wonderful and hard-working. We appreciated the whole TrexPerience team. Thank you!
By Peter M for Inca Trail Private Tour 4 days - Peter, Emily Thawley on Jul 28, 2025
Una experiencia inolvidable en Perú – Recorrido Lares / Machu Picchu con el mejor guía. Nuestro viaje a Perú fue simplemente extraordinario, y gran parte de esa experiencia se la debemos a Gary, nuestro guía durante el trekking por el circuito de Lares hasta Machu Picchu. Desde el primer momento, Gary demostró una calidad humana y profesional excepcional. Conocedor profundo de la historia, la cultura y la naturaleza andina, nos acompañó con paciencia, entusiasmo y una dedicación que hizo que cada paso del camino fuera especial. El recorrido por Lares fue una combinación perfecta de aventura, paisajes imponentes y contacto genuino con comunidades locales. Cada detalle estuvo cuidadosamente planificado, lo que nos permitió disfrutar sin preocupaciones y aprender muchísimo. Toda mi familia terminó este viaje no solo feliz, sino profundamente agradecida por la experiencia vivida. Nos sentimos cuidados, contenidos y motivados durante todo el trayecto. Sin dudas repetiríamos la experiencia, y si es con Gary como guía, aún mejor. ¡Gracias por hacer de este viaje algo tan especial!
By ENRIQUE G for Lares Trek and Short Inca Trail 5 days - Enrique x6 on Jul 28, 2025
Excelente servicio. Son una empresa muy seria y los guias son espectaculares y muy profesionales. Brindaron apoyo durante todo el circuito, estaban muy atentos al estado de salud de todos los pasajeros. El servicio en 100% bilingue. Los equipos que la empresa proporciona para alquilar, son de excelente calidad, las bolsa camas son adecuadas para los campamentos, y en siempre proporcionan abrigo extra por si el pasajero necesita, las carpas son amplias y estan en excelente estado, en uno de los campamentos, inclusive, proporcionaron bolsas de agua caliete. En cuanto a las comidas, merecen un capitulo aparte, ya que los cocineros se ocupan de las dietas especiales; y así también la comida en general es excelente. El menú incluye un arcoiris de verduras y frutas, también carnes de pollo, pescado y vaca. Acceso ilimitado a infusiones, y agua potable para todo el trayecto. Una de mis compañeras no pudo terminar el trek, y se le brindaron opciones accesibles para poder retornar al hotel. En oportunidad que nos encontramos cansadas, tuvimos la opcion de acceder a un caballo, o una mobilidad. Los guias son super respetuosos, la empresa es seria y brindan todo el asesoramiento que puedas requerir, por whatsapp, y a distancia. La propuesta que te envian en pdf, es exactamente lo que vivirás luego. Todo esta perfectamente aclarado antes de arrancar, no existen las sorpresas. Muy recomendable servicio. Muy profesional, y además de origen local, porque es una empresa de Cusco. No duden en contratar esta empresa, en cualquiera de sus propuestas. Es una experiencia inolvidable.
By Lucrecia Mirta C for Ultimate Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu - TreXperience on Jul 28, 2025
The Sacred Valley Tour was truly unforgettable, thanks to our guide Katia. Her passion for Inca culture, deep knowledge, and warm personality made every moment special. She brought history to life with engaging stories and shared insights you won’t find in any guidebook. With Katia, it felt like we truly experienced the valley — not just visited it. Highly recommended!
By Roy S for Sacred Valley Tour (Private Service) x 2 on Jul 28, 2025
It was great. Everything fine. Would book this again or other excursions with TreXperience.
By Imke T for Short Inca Trail 2 days to Machu Picchu - TreXperience on Jul 27, 2025
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We did the four-day Inca trail and highly recommend TreXperience. They handled all the details including airport transfers, tours, hotel, hike, train from Macchu Picchu and care for our vegetarian diet. They made it so easy and created a magical experience for us. Guide Jose Luis and his assistant Sergio were excellent. Their knowledge and passion of the area and history were beyond compare. They made sure we were taken care of and even used detective skills to track down our lost iPhone which we got back! Definitely book if you're on the fence!
By Michelle H on 15 Apr, 2025
Our tour guide was amazing!!! i will cherish these memories forever!!!
By Gerardo G on 24 Mar, 2020

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