The Short Inca Trail is a 2 day Inca Trail trek. On day 1, you’ll join the Inca Trail at Km 104 and hike up towards Winay Wayna. Visit these Incredible Inca ruins – the most impressive on the entire Inca Trail! – before continuing on to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). You’ll have your first glimpse of Machu Picchu from here. There is a lot of uphill walking on this trek, over the stone steps first laid by the ancient Inca. Along the way, you’ll enjoy spectacular vistas and a wealth of flora and fauna all along the Short Inca Trail. Bypassing Machu Picchu itself, you will walk or take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, to spend the night in a hotel.

On Day 2, take the bus back up to Machu Picchu to explore this fascinating site. You’ll have a guided tour in the citadel and after lunch head back to the train station to start your journey back to Cusco.

Trekkers Wanted! Join Albert in this trek to visit Machu Picchu through the 2-day Inca Trail and explore a trip of a lifetime!

Hi Fellow Trekker,

This is your payment link for your upcoming Short Inca Trail. 

Please make sure you read and understand our Booking Conditions before paying your deposit. Please also download and fill out this Passenger Details Form and this Medical Declaration & Insurance Waiver Form. You will be asked to send these documents to us through email. 

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in Peru!

Henna and the Apus Peru Team