Hike the short Inca Trail from km 104. On day one, climb past Chachabamba through cloud forest to Wi\u00f1ay Wayna, continue to the Sun Gate and descend to Aguas Calientes for the night. On day two, return to Machu Picchu for a guided visit on the circuit linked to the permit. There is no camping, but the main hiking day has sustained climbing and many stairs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":277,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"destino":[48],"servicio":[50],"tipo-tour":[96],"trekking":[108],"class_list":["post-1200","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destino-cusco","servicio-group-service","tipo-tour-trekking","trekking-inca-trail"],"acf":{"badge":"Short Inca Trail","precio":550,"rating":5,"duracion":"2 days \/ 1 night","review_count":0,"tipo_de_servicio":"Group tour","gallery":[1326,1421,1350],"layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"summary","title":"Reach Machu Picchu through Wi\u00f1ay Wayna and the Sun Gate","description":"
Hike the short Inca Trail from km 104. On day one, climb past Chachabamba through cloud forest to Wi\u00f1ay Wayna, continue to the Sun Gate and descend to Aguas Calientes for the night. On day two, return to Machu Picchu for a guided visit on the circuit linked to the permit. There is no camping, but the main hiking day has sustained climbing and many stairs.<\/p>n"}],"highlights":null,"details":[{"icon_select":"time","icon":"","text":"
Duration:<\/strong> 2 days \/ 1 night<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"start","icon":"","text":" Start:<\/strong> very early pickup in Cusco<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"end","icon":"","text":" Finish:<\/strong> return to Cusco on day 2 afternoon or evening<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"type_service","icon":"","text":" Service:<\/strong> authorized group trek<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"language","icon":"","text":" Languages:<\/strong> English and Spanish<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"difficulty","icon":"","text":" Difficulty:<\/strong> moderate to challenging<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"altitude","icon":"","text":" Maximum altitude:<\/strong> about 2,720 m \/ 8,924 ft<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"distance","icon":"","text":" Distance:<\/strong> about 10.4\u201313 km \/ 6.5\u20138 mi of main hiking<\/p>n"}],"tour_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"information_features","title_acc":"Important information","title":"Mandatory permit and schedule","description":" Km 104 access requires a named permit and authorized operator. Train, checkpoint, hike, buses and Machu Picchu time form a fixed sequence; a delay may prevent entry. Route and circuit follow current official rules. Confirm permit, circuit, hotel and transportation before payment.<\/p>n","items":[{"icon":"","text":" Carry the original passport used for booking.<\/p>n"},{"icon":"","text":" The first-day hike normally takes about 5 to 7 hours.<\/p>n"},{"icon":"","text":" There is no camp; the night is in an Aguas Calientes hotel.<\/p>n"},{"icon":"","text":" Acclimatize for at least 1 or 2 days in Cusco.<\/p>n"},{"icon":"","text":" The route may close for conservation, rain, landslides or safety.<\/p>n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"inclusions","title_acc":"Included \/ Not included","title":"Included","items":" Although shorter than the classic program, day one has sustained ascent and many stairs. Seek medical advice for heart, respiratory, knee, back or mobility conditions. Stay with the guide, do not enter closed areas and avoid bulky luggage. Permits are named and non-transferable and follow strict official change and refund rules.<\/p>n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"faqs","title_acc":"Frequently asked questions","title":"Frequently asked questions","items":[{"question":"Are both days full hiking days?","answer":" No. The main hike is on day one; day two is for the guided Machu Picchu visit and return.<\/p>n"},{"question":"Do I need a permit?","answer":" Yes. Km 104 is part of the Inca Trail network and requires a named permit through an authorized operator.<\/p>n"},{"question":"Where do we sleep?","answer":" At an Aguas Calientes hotel in the confirmed category.<\/p>n"},{"question":"Which Machu Picchu circuit is included?","answer":" The circuit follows the permit and current regulation and is confirmed when tickets are issued.<\/p>n"},{"question":"Can I change the date?","answer":" Permits are named, with highly restricted changes and refunds.<\/p>n"},{"question":"When should I book?","answer":" Several months ahead, especially in high season, because capacity is limited.<\/p>n"}]}],"titulo_itinerario":"Short Inca Trail itinerary","itinerary_days":[{"day_title":"Day 1","route":"Cusco \u2014 Ollantaytambo \u2014 km 104 \u2014 Wi\u00f1ay Wayna \u2014 Sun Gate \u2014 Aguas Calientes","food":"","hotel":"","map":"","stops":[{"place":"Departure from Cusco","duration":"Very early","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Transfer to Ollantaytambo and scheduled train to the km 104 access.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Chachabamba","duration":"Control and start","ticket":true,"image":"","description":" Passport and named-permit verification followed by an archaeological visit.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Wi\u00f1ay Wayna","duration":"Main ascent","ticket":true,"image":"","description":" Sustained climb through cloud forest and stairs to the archaeological complex.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Sun Gate and Aguas Calientes","duration":"Afternoon","ticket":true,"image":"","description":" Enter through Intipunku, pass through the Machu Picchu area and descend to the hotel.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""}]},{"day_title":"Day 2","route":"Aguas Calientes \u2014 Machu Picchu \u2014 Ollantaytambo \u2014 Cusco","food":"","hotel":"","map":"","stops":[{"place":"Hotel departure","duration":"Coordinated time","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Breakfast and transfer to the entrance according to the ticket time.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Machu Picchu","duration":"Assigned official circuit","ticket":true,"image":"","description":" Guided visit on the circuit linked to the permit and current regulations.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Aguas Calientes","duration":"After the visit","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Return to town and board the train at the coordinated time.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Cusco","duration":"Afternoon or evening","ticket":true,"image":"","description":" Train to Ollantaytambo and final road connection.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""}]}],"wetravel_uid":"","wetravel_uuid":"","wetravel_button_text":"Check permits","wetravel_calendar_title":"","availability_notice":"Confirmed only after permit, train, circuit and lodging are issued.","features":[{"icon":"","text":"Secure payment in USD"},{"icon":"","text":"Official permit required"},{"icon":"","text":"Limited capacity"}],"promo_card":{"icon":"","title":"","description":"","link":null},"duracion_filtro":"","horario_salida":"","promo_enabled":false,"promo_price":"","promo_label":"","promo_end_date":null},"yoast_head":"\nn
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