{"id":14264,"date":"2021-12-29T10:13:03","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T15:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/?page_id=14264"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:52:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T20:52:51","slug":"short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/inca-trail-treks\/short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 2 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Km 104 <\/div>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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The 2-Day Short Inca Trail<\/strong> is the perfect alternative for travelers who wish to experience the magic of the Inca Trail with limited time. This fascinating adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a transfer to Ollantaytambo and a train journey to Kilometer 104 (2,250 masl)<\/strong>, the starting point of this extraordinary route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the way, you will first visit the\u00a0Chachabamba archaeological complex (2,270 masl)<\/strong>, a perfect introduction to Inca architecture. Afterwards, you will ascend to the majestic<\/strong>\u00a0Wi\u00f1ayhuayna<\/strong><\/a> (2,650 masl)<\/strong>, considered one of the greatest jewels of the Inca Trail due to its impressive terraces and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, the most anticipated moment is the arrival at Inti Punku or the Sun Gate (2,780 masl)<\/strong>, from where you will have your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu (2,400 masl)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To end the day, you will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes (2,050 masl)<\/strong>, where you can rest at your hotel and prepare for the full exploration of Machu Picchu the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\n Max Altitude:<\/span> 2,780 m.a.s.l <\/span>\n \t\t <\/div> \n <\/div>\n
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\n Difficulty:<\/span> Moderate<\/span>\n \t\t <\/div> \n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Duration:<\/span> 2 Days \/ 1 Night<\/span>\n \t\t <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n