Short Inca Trail To Machupicchu With camping 2D/1N
Short Inca Trail with Camping – A Perfect 2-Day Trek to Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail with Camping offers an amazing opportunity to explore the wonders of the Inca Trail in just two days. It is ideal for those who want to experience the beauty of Machu Picchu without committing to a longer trek. This 2-day hike takes you through stunning landscapes, ancient ruins, and provides breathtaking views of the Andes.
Why Choose the Short Inca Trail with Camping?
Firstly, the Inca Trail allows you to experience the best of the Inca Trail in a more relaxed way. Unlike the traditional 4-day trek, this option gives you the chance to explore Machu Picchu without the strenuous commitment. During the trek, you’ll visit impressive Inca sites such as Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna. As you walk through lush cloud forests, you’ll be surrounded by spectacular views. Moreover, the short Inca Trail offers an unforgettable entrance to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate. This vantage point provides a panoramic view of the ancient city, which is a truly magical moment. Therefore, this trek is perfect for those looking to capture the essence of the short period.Comfortable Camping Experience
Another highlight of the short Inca Trail is the overnight camping experience. After a day of hiking, you’ll enjoy the comfort of a private campsite near Aguas Calientes. The campsite is equipped with essential amenities, including hot showers and charging stations for your devices. You’ll also enjoy freshly prepared meals by our skilled chefs, offering the perfect way to relax and unwind.The Perfect Trek for Limited Time
In conclusion, the short Inca Trail is perfect for travelers who are short on time but still want to experience beauty and history. It is an ideal balance of adventure, comfort, and historical exploration, all in just two days. This trek offers a unique way to enjoy Machu Picchu without the long duration of the classic Inca Trail.
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Highlights of the Short Two-Day Inca Trail
On this two-day Inca Trail, you will experience the adventure of a lifetime, combining the mystique of the famous short route to Machu Picchu with the comfort of a hotel night in Aguas Calientes. This guided tour is designed for travelers who want the classic Inca Trail experience in a shorter, more intense format.
Discover exclusive archaeological sites only accessible by foot, such as Chachabamba and the stunning Wiñay Wayna. Ascend through the vibrant jungle brow and prepare for the most anticipated moment: your triumphant entrance on foot to Machu Picchu through the iconic Inti Punku (The Sun Gate). This trek offers unforgettable views and the reward of a well-deserved rest before exploring the Inca citadel in depth the following day.
Why Choose Ali Perú Treks for Your 2-Day Inca Trail?
Your adventure to Machu Picchu deserves to be unforgettable. At Ali Perú Treks, we don’t just take you there; we guarantee a superior experience. Discover why we are the best choice:
- Proven Trust and Reputation We are a 100% reliable, punctual, and practical tour operator. Our reputation backs us up: read the excellent reviews from travelers just like you on TripAdvisor!
- Exclusive Picnic Lunch at Wiñaywayna We are the only agency that offers this! While others give you a simple box lunch, we treat you to a full picnic lunch. After a 5-hour hike, you’ll relax under a tent with spectacular views of the Inca landscape.
- Personalized Service (Small Groups) We guarantee an intimate experience with groups of 2 to 10 travelers maximum. This allows us to provide you with detailed attention, far from the massive tours of other companies.
- Fully Escorted (Guide on the Train) Your guide travels with you. We pick you up in Cusco and accompany you on the same train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104. You will never feel alone on your journey.
- Safety as a Priority (Satellite Phones) Your well-being is essential. Our guides are equipped with satellite phones for emergencies, ensuring your safety even outside of mobile coverage.
- Door-to-Door Convenience Forget the logistics. We pick you up from your hotel’s door in Cusco and drop you off at the same place at the end of the tour. We take care of everything.
- Local and Authorized Operator Ali Perú Treks is a 100% locally-owned agency and an officially licensed tour operator for the Inca Trail. Your trip directly supports Cusco’s economy and professionals.
- Hike Lighter (Porter Included) Enjoy the trek more. We include porter service to carry your lunch to Wiñaywayna, allowing you to hike lightly and focus on the scenery.
- Expert and Passionate Guides Our team of guides receives constant training and professional development. They are experts in history, flora, and fauna, and are passionate about sharing Inca culture.
- Optimize Your Time (Early Return) We maximize your itinerary. We organize your return train at a convenient time (2:55 PM or 3:20 PM) from Aguas Calientes, allowing you to get back to Cusco early to rest.
- 100% Guaranteed Departures (No Outsourcing) Your reservation is sacred. If you book a tour for 2 people, the tour departs with 2 people! Ali Perú Treks will never pass you on to another agency or share your service.
- Responsible and Ethical Tourism We believe in dignified work. We ensure fair and punctual payment to our entire team (guides, porters, drivers, and cooks) as soon as they finish their job.
You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 am. The pick up points will be from any indicated point such as hotel, apartment located in the city of Cusco, Urubamba or Ollantaytambo. After the pick up we will take our private bus for 2 hours to the train station in Ollantaytambo. At this point we will board the train, we will travel along the river of the sacred valley and beautiful landscapes until KM 104 – Chachabamba, we will go directly to the checkpoint, please note that you have to bring your original passport to pass the control, we pass the control and the chef of ALIPERUTREKS will be waiting for us with a delicious breakfast prepared with fresh products. After breakfast you will start your adventure following the original Inca trail first we will visit the first Inca site of Chachabamba a small archaeological complex that is believed to have once been a checkpoint of Machu Picchu your guide will explain you all the history about this archaeological complex.
After exploring the archaeological site of Chachabamba we continue walking with a gradual ascent for 4 hours. Up to the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna, which means (Eternal Youth) in the indigenous Quechua language. The name comes from the orchids that abound in the place, making Wiñay Wayna perhaps the most beautiful place on the trail. After touring the archaeological site the ALIPERUTREKS chef will be waiting for you with a delicious lunch to replenish your energy. After enjoying lunch you will continue for another 1 hour hike to Inti Punku or the (Sun Gate), from where you will be able to see Machu Picchu in all its majesty and grandeur. From Inti Punku, you will walk downhill for approximately 40 minutes to the main platform of Machupicchu where you can take some spectacular pictures and enjoy the archaeological site of Machupicchu) then we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes – (Machupicchu village) where you will spend the night in a comfortable camp full of stars.
Route Details:
You will start the day with a hot cup of coca tea or coffee, which will be brought to your tent. Today we will wake you up at 5:00 a.m. You will have time to pack your bags and backpacks and enjoy a freshly made breakfast. We will walk thirty minutes to the bus station to be among the first to climb Machu Picchu. The bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu takes approximately 25 minutes. Once at Machu Picchu, your guide will offer you a two-hour guided tour.during this guided tour, you will learn more about the history and culture of the Inca Empire.you will also have enough time to explore on your own.we recommend you return to Aguas Calientes no later than 2 hours before the departure of your train. The return train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo will take approximately 2 hours. In Ollantaytambo our staff will be waiting for you to take you back to Cuzco and drop you off at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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- Briefing:
The pre-route briefing or meeting takes place at your hotel the day before the route at 17:00 pm and lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. During this session, you will meet the guide who will accompany you on the route, who will answer all your questions and resolve your doubts. - Duffle bag
Our porters will carry 5 kg of your personal belongings. This includes the sleeping bag.Before starting the tour one day before at 17:00 pm you will have a briefing at your hotel with the tour guide who will give you your Duffle Bag.max you will have to put 5kg. - Professional guides:
specialized in hiking and selected from accredited universities. Our guides are fluent in English and have between five and twelve years of experience in different excursions in the region. They are skilled in handling groups under pressure and are experts in first aid and rescue techniques. Most of them come from different Andean communities and bring with them their cultural heritage. Together with the rest of the field team, our guides will make your trip a unique experience. - Permits:
As soon as we receive your details we will proceed to reserve your permits . The permits are for a specific date in your name. They cannot be changed once confirmed. - Admission tickets:
Entrance ticket to inca trail: it is included the entrance ticket to inca trail.
Entrance ticket to machu picchu:</strong> the entrance ticket to machu picchu is included. - Chefs:
Trained in local gastronomy schools, they are experts in modern Andean cuisine, traditional Peruvian foods, international food styles and vegetarian cuisine. They have a deep knowledge of the nutritional properties of their meals and are experts in cooking as fast as possible. And all this, of course, with special emphasis on hygiene and food safety during preparation. - Porters:
Responsible for carrying all the group gear and your 5kg of personal items. They come from various rural communities from the Cusco region, where they still maintain their local customs and traditions. We provide them with accident insurance during the trek and with suitable clothing that allows them to work in comfort. Our porters are also hosts responsible for making your journey an unforgettable experience. - Tents:
They are high mountain tents. They withstand the inclemencies of winter, including torrential rains and snow. Each tent is for 2 people,in one tent sleeps 2 people, but if you want a private tent you have to pay a supplement. - Dining tent:
Our spacious dining tent, complete with chairs and a table, gives us all the space we need to enjoy our meals regardless of the weather outside. - Cooking tent:
Comes with all the necessary equipment for our chef to prepare your meals (gas stove and all food preparation utensils).
Permits:
As soon as we receive your details we will proceed to reserve your permits . The permits are for a specific date in your name. They cannot be changed once confirmed. - Transportation:
we take care of providing all the transportation for this trek. We will pick you up directly from your hotel around 4:00 a.m. (we also include pick up from ollatatambo) to take you to KM 104, where the trek begins. The train back from Aguas Calientes will be on the Expedition Train (this is included in the tour package). You also have the option to change to the Vistadome Train for $70 per person. Also included is the round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. - Food:
It is included in the tour you will enjoy a spectacular and fresh meal prepared by ALIPERUTREKS cook on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
day 1 is included:
1 breakfast, to be prepared by ALIPERUTREKS chef
1 lunch, prepared by ALIPERUTREKS chef.
1 dinner,prepared by ALIPERUTREKS chef
Breakfast on day 2 at the camp is included, but lunch after the excursion to Machupicchu, lunch is not included. - Water:
we will provide you with 1 liters of bottled water at the beginning of the hike. We recommend you bring more on your own, as being well hydrated is the key to feeling good in the mountains.
NOT INCLUDES
- Rent:
On this tour each hiker needs a sleeping bag to sleep in at the campsites and walking poles (with rubber tips) are optional but recommended. If you do not wish to bring any of the above, they are all available for rent: - Sleeping bag: $15
trekking poles(pair$10 - Lunch:
Lunch after the tour in machupicchu is not included. - Huayna Picchu:
huayna picchu mountain. it is a 40 minute hike that it will take you to get to the top and another 40 minutes it will take you to go back down. The tour would be done after your tour of Machu Picchu. The additional cost is $70 per person. Upgrades should be made at least one month in advance, due to the popularity and crowdedness of the place. Now regarding the weather, we can not do anything because it does not depend on us.
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We require an initial deposit of $200 per person to reserve the trek. The initial payment is non-refundable, as it is necessary to purchase Inca Trail Permits, train tickets and book hotels.
Our booking platform offers options for Huayna Picchu mountain,. It is essential to book Huayna Picchu, in advance. Please note that permits can sell out quickly. Trekking poles can be rented in Cusco one day before your t
The balance can be paid up to 2 days before the departure date. If you plan to pay in cash, you can do so during the security briefing 1 day before departure.
The highest point on the Short Inca Trail is the Wiñay Wayna Pass, which is about 2,650 meters (8,694 feet) above sea level. Although it is less high than the Warmiwañusca Pass on the full Inca Trail, the altitude can still affect some people, so it is important to acclimatize in Cusco before starting the trek.
The Short Inca Trail is considered of moderate difficulty. It is 12 kilometers (6 miles) long and has an elevation gain of 2,000 feet (600 meters). The trail includes several uphill sections and some stairs, but is generally well maintained and not too strenuous. Most people find that they can complete the hike without significant problems.
Of course, as with any hike, there are always risks involved. Be prepared for the hike by carrying plenty of water and food and wear proper walking shoes. Also, be aware of your surroundings and don’t take unnecessary risks.
No, the Short Inca Trail can only be hiked with an authorized agency and an official guide. The Peruvian government regulates access to the trail, and all treks must be accompanied by certified guides.
During the tour you can only take the necessary luggage. The rest of your luggage must remain in Cusco. You can store it at:
The hotel: If you return to the same hotel after the trek, we recommend that you store your luggage at the hotel. Most hotels in Cusco offer this service free of charge.
At aliperutreks office: You can leave your luggage in our office, we have a secure storage room to keep all your luggage. We will deliver it to you after the trek.
Yes, you can stay in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo. Pick up will be 1 hour after pick up from Cusco.
No, you must book a tour with an authorized operator such as Aliperutreks.
Both tours are very similar; they follow the same route and visit the same places. The main difference is that during the Inca Trail with Camping you will sleep in comfortable tents under a sky of stars.
We recommend arriving in Cuzco at least 1 or 2 days before the trek. If arriving from higher altitudes, only one day is required for acclimatization.
The ideal season is from April to October, which is the dry season. The driest months are May to August.
The Short Inca Trail is located in the cloud forest region where the climate is warm and humid. The weather on the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu can be very unpredictable; it can be sunny during the day, be cloudy or even rain early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
We have 2 seasons in the Andes; the dry season (April to October) and the wet season (November to March). No matter what season you travel in, it is best to be prepared for all types of weather.
Our porters will carry up to 5 kg of your personal belongings. This includes the sleeping bag and inflatable mattress. Before starting the tour, one day before at 17:00 pm, you will have a briefing at your hotel with the tour guide who will give you your Duffle Bag. You may pack a maximum of 5 kg.
- 2–3 T-shirts
- 2–3 mountain pants
- 4 sets of underwear
- 4 sets of mountain socks
- 1 fleece
- 1 warm down jacket (it gets very cold at night)
- 1 raincoat and pants
- 1 sun hat
- 1 wool hat
- Headlamp (essential)
- Waterproof gloves (ski gloves are also fine)
- Comfortable camping shoes
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Quick drying towel (we provide small towels, but you may want something larger)
- Small bottle of soap (we provide hot water daily for cleaning)
- Battery charger (no electricity available during the trek)
- Large plastic bags to organize and separate clean from dirty items
- Sleeping bag (we recommend down sleeping bags for -10°C minimum)
Original passport (No copy)
Valid student card (if you have booked as a student)
A good backpack (max. 25 liters)
Water tank: A Camelbaks type water tank is recommended, but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
Comfortable hiking boots (light and with good soles).
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturizer
- Mosquito repellent
- Moist towelettes
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
We recommend you to carry a small backpack, maximum 25 liters, but we always say that the smaller the better. Inside Machu Picchu, backpacks larger than 25L will not be allowed inside.
- Water: it is not included at the beginning of the trek you will have to bring your own water but after lunch we will provide you with water every day.
- Fleece
- Camera
- Hat
- Rain Gear
- Hand sanitizer</li>
- Toile
- t paper and small plastic bag for garbage
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and tips
- Ear plugs
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