Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2 days - Glamping Service
Description
We Start at 6 AM in Cusco at your hotel (no 4 AM like the others) Small groups up to 8 people. Exelent english tour guides. Vistadome Train 360 view. on the way back (bussines class train) Free shipping service of your luggage to Aguas Calientes hotel. Door to Door service. All inclisive tour.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your hotel in cusco city. (you have to send Us your hotel address for your pick location)
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Important Information
- 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
- Meals: Snacks, Lunch and dinner.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Hiking distance: 12 kilometers
- Accommodation: 3 stars hotel
- Minimum Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l. / 6600 fts. (starting trekking point, km 104)
- Maximum Altitude: 2700 m.a.s.l. / 8900 fts. (Inti Punku)
- Climate: Sunny during dry season. Cold, windy and cloudy during rainy season.
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
- Hiking distance: 0 kilometers
- Minimum Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l. /6600 fts. (aguas clientes)
- Transport: Round trip bus to/from Machu Picchu, train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, minivan vehicle to Cusco.
- Climate: Sunny during dry season. Cold and cloudy during rainy season.
- We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time Will be ready any time for our clients.
- During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
- Please be ready with the next information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
- Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- Full name
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
- It could be greatly appreciated if our clients pay in cash at your briefing time at the hotel (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by PAYPAL online.
- According to our government Laws you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example, if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
- students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
- children from age of 2 to 12 they get discount of $20.
- children from the age of 0 to 2 they are free.
- All students must send a copy of their passport at booking time to get the discount.
- The ISIC Student can get Discount of US$ 20.
- You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name.
- They could apply for the ISIC Card
- You must provide a copy of your ISIC card at your booking time.
- Once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date. Tickets are not transferable nor refundable unfortunately.
- If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
- you have to get your original passport and it is very important and it have to be the same passport number that you sent to us at book time, and also train ticket, other entrances and reservations Will have the same document. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before to board you’re the train.
- In case you are changing your Passport or you lost and you get a new one, go ahead and send us your new passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it and when you get to our country no surprises and everything Will be fine.
- The climate in our country is very variant and does not consider the normal 4 seasons. Here, in just one day we can see all of the seasons! And this is why we recommend our visitors to be prepared for any occasion, either for rain or sunny days.
- A very important factor which alter our world is global warming, which has evolved into a high risky contributor due to the glaciers melting in Peruvian Andes, and it also affect the normal development of our weather.
- Nonetheless, something that is very marked in our country and in some cities here in the Andes is that we only have 2 main seasons during the year:
- Dry Season: We consider the dry season from the end of April until the end of September, in this period the first rains will start. For this reason, this is the best time to visit our region and our amazing Machu Picchu and also avoid any inconveniences.
- Rainy Season: This season starts on October until the end of April approximately, so during this time it is advised to all of our visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as in our region it can be sunny the first 2 hours and then have a heavy rain.
- We know that there are extreme climates worldwide, but this must not stop us from our longing and desire to explore the world, to discover marvelous cultures and interact with them. Be welcomed to Perú and Machu Picchu.
- This mountain is located inside Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which is located at 300 meters more than Machu Picchu Inca Citadel; here it takes approximately just 45 minutes hiking up and other 45 minutes hiking down. This Mountain conserves some archaeological remains as the Moon Temple and other precincts that are interconnected with authentic trails, steps, tunnels and natural formatted caves which made the view more interesting. Without any doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360 grades view and a stunning view of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu
- Mountain and the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Currently our government through Ministry of Culture, maintain the visitors income controlled per day, only 400 tickets are offered per day and divided in 2 groups of 200 each. The first schedule starts from 7:00 to 08:00 am and the second from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for this reason its demand is growing day by day and if any of our visitors is interested in this hike, then it is necessary to make a booking at least with 3 months in advance in order to guarantee their visit to this extraordinary place.
- This mountain is located inside the park as well, and is only 1:20 hrs away hiking by your own. Once you reach the summit, you will take impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley in which is situated Machu Picchu inca citadel, you will also have impressive views of the Andes Mountain range and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem.
- The demand to obtain permits for this hike is quickly growing up, for this we advise a minimum of 2 months in advance to book the tickets, as there is a limit for visitors per day to experience this amazing hike. This hike has 2 schedules, the first from 07:00 am to 08:00 am and the second from 09:00 am to 10:00 am with a limit of 200 people per group.
Reviews(135)
I had such an amazing time with Kenko Adventures. Henry was my tour guide and he was so knowledgeable and helpful and was an amazing person to have with my friends on the hike. We did the short Inca trail and Henry was encouraging the whole way. He took pictures for us, pointed out sights and plants, reminded us to apply sunscreen, and told us facts about Macchu Picchu. The tour included all admission fees and buses. The tour was 2 days, the 1st day was the majority of the hike and the second day we bussed up to Macchu Picchu for a more historical visit. Our tour group was just the 4 of us so pretty much a private tour. Would 100% recommend Kenko adventures and Henry.
My friends and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide, Elvis, was incredibly helpful and also provided us with first aid when I got a cut at the beginning of our hike. Our pace on the trail was ideal, and all the information and fun facts from our guide during the hike and during our tour of Machu Picchu were great too. The lunch and dinner service was also great!
I had a great time on the Short Inca Trail. It was an unforgettable experience organized by Kenko Adventures from start to finish. The organization and everything was on the top level. Pickup, timing, permits, meals, the train — all handled well. My guide Mikky was great. Very knowledgeable, walked me through every site properly, and took the time so I could really understand what I was seeing. He also helped me get nice photos along the way, which I really appreciated. Walking into Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate was unforgettable. Spending time there, taking it all in, making photos — I was really happy. Would book with Kenko again.
Really good experience with Kenko tour. Our guide, Elvis, was very informative. The tour is very well organized.
I can't recommend Kenko Adventures highly enough. Our experience on the Short Inca Trail was nothing short of extraordinary and a huge part of that was due to our incredible guide, Elvis. I completed the hike at age 66 with my 37 year old daughter. From the beginning, Kenko Adventures was extremely responsive/organized, and Elvis set the tone with his warmth, patience, and genuine care. He was especially attentive to making sure we were both comfortable at our own pace (and mine was very slow!), always offering encouragement and support without making us feel pressured. He brought the history, culture, and significance of the Inca Trail to life in a way that made every step meaningful - pointing out native plants and sharing stories of he Inca civilization. Thanks so much to Kenko Adventures and Elvis for taking care of us.
I thank the Kenko team very much for excellent service during the short Inca Trail. Our guide was excellent and very informative. Loved lunch with an amazing view and everything very delicious. Our arrival at Machu Picchu was spectacular, one of the best times I had in my life. Thank you very much Kenko Adventures. I recommend them to all Travelers to this local company.
Great adventure! Team was prepared and professional! Guide was extremely knowledgeable and made you feel like you knew the history of the trail. Team worked hard to prepare you for each day. Meals were excellent and felt like they came from the heart, so good!
This was a once in a lifetime experience made possible with our phenomenal guide Elvis! His passion for the Inca history was so genuine - he was soooo knowledgeable! Honestly, if you want to experience Machu Picchu, please choose Kenko Adventures and especially Elvis - he is amazing. This was an unforgettable experience!!
I had an unforgettable experience on the two-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Kenko Adventure! My guide, Elvis, was absolutely phenomenal. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of the sites, but he was also smart and genuinely funny, which made the hike go by so fast. Beyond just guiding, Elvis went above and beyond to help me with several things throughout the stay, ensuring I was comfortable and confident the whole way. If you're booking with Kenko Adventure, don't think twice. You will have a truly special trip!
Thanks to Elvis, and his team of drivers, porters we had a great trip to Cusco, Sacred Valley and the hike to Machu Picchu. He made it so memorable and educational. Elvis guided our small group of 5 thru the short Inca trail and made sure we made it on time to see Machu Picchu during sunset in end of August 2025. From the time we landed in Cusco till we left Cusco his team took care of our travel. Elvis and Kenko team, thank you and wish you all a great New Year. Hope to see you at my next visit to more places in Cusco.
