2 Day Tour Throughout the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Description
The Short Inca Trail is unique because it offers a condensed version of the traditional Inca Trail, allowing hikers to experience the beautiful scenery, ancient ruins, and diverse flora and fauna of the Andes in just two days. The trek also includes a visit to the stunning ruins of Machu Picchu, offering a glimpse into the ancient Inca civilization. Additionally, the Short Inca Trail is less crowded than the traditional Inca Trail, providing a more intimate and personalized hiking experience.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide will be visiting your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek for your briefing. Usually this briefing is at 05:00pm
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you book this trip, you will sponsor the reforestation of native plants in the community in Cusco
Reviews(40)
The whole trip was very well organised. From the moment we were picked up from the hotel until our return, we felt well looked after every step of the way. Everything was handled professionally, and we were in constant contact with the organiser in case any issues arose. As for the Machu Picchu tour itself, our guide, Sam, picked us up from the hotel in the morning and accompanied us to the bus. Everything was explained clearly at every stage of the journey. The weather that day was wonderful, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. We chose Route 2, which we completed with Sam in about 3.5 hours. Along the way, he shared all sorts of interesting facts, making the experience both fascinating and informative. He also took loads of brilliant photos for us. His English was excellent, which meant we learnt so many interesting things about Machu Picchu and its history. I can 100% recommend Inka Trail Machu and our guide, Sam. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear everything was well organized and that Sam made your visit to Machu Picchu so memorable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure! Thanks to travelers like you, our contributions through The Responsible People Foundation are possible, helping address four critical needs in high Andean communities: health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
Javier was very good to us and very wise
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra mucho saber que Javier fue muy bueno con ustedes y que pudieron disfrutar de todo su conocimiento durante la experiencia. ¡Esperamos verlas nuevamente pronto! Gracias a viajeros como usted, nuestras contribuciones a través de la Fundación Personas Responsables son posibles, ayudando a abordar cuatro necesidades críticas en las comunidades altoandinas: salud, nutrición, educación y cambio climático.
Edwin was an amazing guide. He was very patient and encouraging on the short Inca trail and really kept us going. Great sense of humor The hotel provided as part of our package was great. Overall a wonderful experience. Well organized.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear you had a wonderful experience on the Short Inca Trail and enjoyed the organization of the tour and the hotel included in your package. A special thank you for your kind words about Edwin, we’ll be sure to share your comments with him. His patience, encouragement, and sense of humor truly make every hike special! Thanks to travelers like you, our contributions through The Responsible People Foundation are possible, helping address four critical needs in high Andean communities: health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
I had an awesome time and my guild Samuel was so knowledgeable and informative of the Inka civilization and the Machu Piccu historical site.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear you had such a fun and memorable experience at Machu Picchu. A special thank you for your words about Samuel, he’ll be happy to know you enjoyed learning about the Inka civilization and the history of Machu Picchu with him. We hope to welcome you again in Peru someday! Thanks to travelers like you, our contributions through The Responsible People Foundation are possible, helping address four critical needs in high Andean communities: health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
Machu Picchu truly lives up to its reputation. From the moment we arrived, everything felt well organized and respectful of the site’s history. The views were breathtaking, the atmosphere was peaceful, and walking through the ruins was something I’ll never forget. Our experience felt smooth and unhurried, which made it even more enjoyable. This is a once-in-a-lifetime place that I’m incredibly grateful to have seen in person. Highly recommend to anyone considering the trip.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear your Machu Picchu experience was unforgettable and that you enjoyed the organization, views, and peaceful atmosphere. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru! Thanks to travelers like you, our contributions through The Responsible People Foundation are possible, helping address four critical needs in high Andean communities: health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
The tour was amazing Tierra Vista took care of everything. Every pick ups, our stay and our guide. Samuel guided us on the trail and he was patient, kind and well informed. I appreciated the care he took with our small group catering to our needs while keeping us on our path. The trip was beyond my expectations thanks to him. Definitely one for the books. Thanks for not giving up on me Samuel when I gave on myself. It was an epic experience.
Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that your Short Inca Trail experience exceeded your expectations. We'll be sure to share your heartfelt words with Samuel—his patience, care, and dedication mean so much to our team. We're happy he helped make this adventure unforgettable. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another journey in Peru! Thanks to travelers like you, our contributions through The Responsible People Foundation are possible, helping address four critical needs in high Andean communities: health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
What an amazing hike! Andrea our guide was great and helped us so much with all the transportation and logistics. I have no words for the hike itself because amazing doesn’t even begin to describe the views and the history. I would definently come back again and do a longer hike however this was a great one to start with!
Wow, wow, wow! This experience was so amazing. The views are unmatched. Andrea was the best tour guide! Would 100% reccomend.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing Short Inca Trail experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Andrea. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru! Thanks to travelers like you, our contributions through The Responsible People Foundation are possible, helping address four critical needs in high Andean communities: health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
I did this hike with two friends and our guide was Andrea. She was amazing!! Even when we had difficulties with transporting luggage she very kindly worked everything out. She was so fun to hike with and very encouraging when the path was rough. I highly recommend this experience with Andrea to anyone looking for an interesting and beautiful hike!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Andrea made your Short Inca Trail experience so special with her kindness, support, and encouragement. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru! Thanks to travelers like you, our contributions through The Responsible People Foundation are possible, helping address four critical needs in high Andean communities: health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
We had an incredible time on our Inca trail tour! The hike was extremely rewarding and we couldn’t have had a better tour guide, thank you Sara! Sara was very supportive and knowledgeable - we would recommend her to anyone looking to visit machu pichu.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had an unforgettable Short Inca Trail experience with Sara. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. We're glad her support and knowledge made your journey special, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru! Thanks to travelers like you, our contributions through The Responsible People Foundation are possible, helping address four critical needs in high Andean communities: health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
